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Installing and Connecting the Multimeter
Agilent GUI Data Logger Quick Start Guide 5
6 Click Connect.
If the Agilent GUI Data Logger’s communication settings
matches with the multimeter’s communication settings,
the Meter Connected notification will be shown in the
status bar (Figure 6).
Figure 6 Meter connection success
7 If the connection fails (Figure 7), check that the U1173A
IR- USB cable is connected securely to the multimeter and
that the multimeter is turned on.
Figure 7 Meter connection failed
8 You can check the multimeter properties by clicking
Properties (Figure 8).
NOTE
The RS232 port is not meant for hot plugging or hot swapping.
Disconnecting the U1173A IR-USB cable when it is in use will crash the
Agilent GUI Data Logger.