EXFO IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System for IQS-500 - Manual (Page 190)

Automating or Remotely Controlling the System
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Modifying GPIB Parameters
Modifying GPIB Parameters
To modify the default GPIB settings:
1. Select GPIB Settings from the Communication menu. The GPIB
Settings window appears.
2. Enter the desired parameters and click OK to save the new settings.
Note: GPIB Address and Board ID cannot be modified when the GPIB
connection is opened.
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GPIB Address: The primary address assigned to the GPIB card
(ranging from 0 to 30). A secondary address is automatically
assigned and is set to 0.
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Board ID: The GPIB card identification name as set in the system
properties. The available options are: GPIB 0, GPIB 1, GPIB 2, and
GPIB 3.
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EOS: The end-of-string code sent as the last byte of a data
message. The available options are: Disable, CR (carriage return),
LF (line feed), and CR/LF (carriage return-line feed combination).
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Time Out: The maximum time allowed for the system to reply to a
command. If the system does not respond according to the time
set, an error message appears. Available choices are: Disable as
well as values in microseconds (μs), milliseconds (ms), and
seconds (s).
All the parameters are saved in the system until a new GPIB connection is
opened.