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To Select the Remote Interface

The multimeter is shipped with both an

GPIB

(

IEEE-488

) interface

and an

RS-232

interface. Only one interface can be enabled at a time.

The

GPIB

interface is selected when the multimeter is shipped from

the factory. See also “Remote Interface Selection,” on page 92.

1 Turn on the front-panel menu.

A: MEAS MENU

2 Move across to the

I/O MENU

choice on this level.

E: I/O MENU

3 Move down a level and then across to the

INTERFACE

command.

2: INTERFACE

4 Move down to the “parameter” level to select the interface.

Use the left/right arrow keys to see the interface choices. Choose from
the following:

HP-IB / 488

or

RS-232

.

HP-IB / 488

5 Save the change and turn off the menu.

The interface selection is stored in non-volatile memory, and does not
change when power has been off or after a remote interface reset.

< <

Shift <

On/Off

Auto/Man

ENTER

>

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