1 Introduction to the Instrument
Remote Interface Configuration
REMOTE OPERATION
When any channel is connected to a hazardous voltage source, the instrument and the device under test
should be supervised, following local EHS practices to restrict access.
If Secure mode is enabled, the instrument must be unlocked with the correct security code to perform many of
these actions. See
The DAQ970A supports remote interface communication over LAN and USB interfaces. The DAQ973A however
supports an additional GPIB interface on top of LAN and USB interface. All the interfaces are "live" at power up when
the instrument ships from the factory.
– LAN Interface: By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is on, a protocol for assigning
dynamic IP addresses to network devices, which may enable communication over LAN. With dynamic
addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network. See
for more information.
– USB Interface: Use the rear panel USB interface connector to communicate with the instrument using your
PC. See
USB Settings
– GPIB Interface (DAQ973A only): Set the instrument's GPIB address and connect to your PC using a GPIB
cable.
Keysight IO Libraries Suite
Ensure that the Keysight IO Libraries Suite is installed before you proceed for the remote interface con-
figuration.
Keysight IO Libraries Suite is a collection of free instrument control software that automatically discovers
instruments and allows you to control instruments over LAN and USB interfaces. For more information, or to
download the IO Libraries, go to www.keysight.com/find/iosuite.
GPIB Settings (DAQ973A only)
Each device on the GPIB (IEEE-488) interface must have a unique whole number address between 0 and 30. The
instrument ships with a default address of 9, and the GPIB address is displayed at power-on.
This setting is non-volatile; it will not be changed by power cycling or *RST or SYSTem:PRESet. Your computer's
GPIB interface card address must not conflict with any instrument on the interface bus.
Front panel
Press
[Home] > User Settings > I/O > GPIB
From this menu, you can set the GPIB address and turn
GPIB on or off. After making changes, you must cycle
power on the instrument for the change to take effect.
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Security
for more information.
for more information.
Remote interface
SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess <address>
.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:ENABle {ON|1|OFF|0},GPIB
Keysight DAQ970A/DAQ973A User's Guide
LAN Settings