User manual

Introduction
This section includes the following information:
• Selecting an interface
• Selecting a language
• RS-232 operation
• GPIB bus operation and reference
• Status structure
• Trigger model (GPIB operation)
• Programming syntax
• Common commands
Selecting an interface
The Model 2000 multimeter supports two built-in remote interfaces:
• GPIB bus
• RS-232 interface
You can use only one interface at a time. The factory interface selection is the GPIB bus.
You can select the interface only from the front panel. The interface selection is stored in
non-volatile memory; it does not change when power has been off or after a remote interface
reset.
Before you select a remote interface, consider the programming language you want to
use. For more information about selecting programming languages, see this section.
Remote Operation
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