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Contents of Your Shipment.................................................1

Front Panel at a Glance.......................................................2

Rear Panel at a Glance........................................................3

Supplemental Safety Notices.............................................4

Removing a Slot Cover ........................................................5

Installing a Module ..............................................................5

Installing a Module for Use with Cables.................... 5

Installing a Module for Use with Terminal Blocks... 6

Wiring and Installing a Terminal Block............................7

Wiring a Terminal Block................................................ 7

Installing a Terminal Block........................................... 8

Operating the Front Panel Keyboard.................................9

Menu Example: Selecting a Channel and

Operating the Channel Relay .................................... 9

Menu Example: Setting the Date and Time............. 10

Using the Measure Keys............................................. 10

Menu Example: Configuring the Internal DMM

for a Measurement................................................... 11

Menu Example: Configuring a Channel for

a Measurement ......................................................... 12

Connecting the 34980A to Your Computer ................... 15

Connecting Over LAN ..................................................15

Selecting the LAN Network Type.........................15

Connecting Via Site LAN........................................ 16

Connecting Via Isolated (Non-Site) LAN.............17

Connecting Over GPIB .................................................18

Connecting Over USB...................................................19

Communicating with the 34980A ................................... 20

Exploring the 34980A Web Interface Over LAN........... 21

Launching the Web Interface.....................................21

Displaying the Browser Web Control Page ............. 22

Selecting the “Allow Full Control” Mode.................22

Closing and Opening Channel Relays .......................23

Modifying the Channel Configuration.......................23

Sending SCPI Commands Via the Web Interface...24

34980A Documentation Map............... Inside Rear Cover

Agilent Technologies 34980A

Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit

Getting Started Guide

Summary of content (28 pages)

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Agilent Technologies 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit Getting Started Guide Contents of Your Shipment.................................................1 Front Panel at a Glance.......................................................2 Rear Panel at a Glance........................................................3 Supplemental Safety Notices.............................................4 Removing a Slot Cover ........................................................5 Installing a Module ................
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Notices © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2004, 2005 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agreement and written consent from Agilent Technologies, Inc. as governed by United States and international copyright laws. Manual Part Number 34980-90004 Edition Second edition, April 2005 Printed in Malaysia Agilent Technologies, Inc.
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Contents of Your Shipment The following items are shipped with your 34980A mainframe: • Agilent 34980A User’s Guide • Agilent 34980A Getting Started Guide • Agilent 34980A Product Reference CD-ROM.
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Front Panel at a Glance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 On/Standby Switch. WARNING: This switch provides standby only. To disconnect the mains from the instrument, be sure to remove the power cord. Utility Menu. Configures the remote interface (LAN, GPIB, and USB), date and time, and other system-related parameters. Store/Recall Menu. Allows you to store and recall instrument states in non-volatile memory. Control Keys. Provide access to immediate execute actions such as closing and opening channels.
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Rear Panel at a Glance Safety Symbols Located on Rear Panel Warning, risk of electric shock Caution, refer to accompanying description Alternating Current Frame or chassis terminal Safety Symbols Located on Rear Panel: Warning. Risk of electric shock. Caution. Refer to accompanying description. Alternating current. Mainframe chassis ground. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Access to Analog Buses (shown with cover installed). See 34980A User’s Guide for connector pinout.
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Supplemental Safety Notices In addition to safety notices and safety symbols mentioned elsewhere in this guide, the following general safety precautions must also be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings or instructions elsewhere in this guide violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument.
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Removing a Slot Cover Your 34980A is shipped from the factory with one slot uncovered and the remaining seven slots covered. When performing tasks in this guide to become familiar with the instrument, you will install a plug-in module into Slot 1. When you are ready to install additional modules, follow the procedure below to remove a slot cover. Using a flatblade screwdriver, pry each side of the slot cover until the cover releases from the slot.
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Installing a Module for Use with Terminal Blocks All of the 34980A plug-in modules, except the RF and microwave modules, can be used with a compatible terminal blocks (optional accessories 349xxT). The optional terminal blocks provide screw terminals or solder cup connections for your external wiring. If you plan to use an optional terminal block, follow the procedure below. Step 1a. Using a Pozidriv #1 screwdriver, remove the panhead grounding screw located between the module connectors. Module Step 1b.
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Wiring and Installing a Terminal Block If you are planning to use an optional terminal block with your plug-in modules, refer to the instructions below to connect your external wiring and install a terminal block. Wiring a Terminal Block Before you begin this task, make sure you have disconnected power from all external field wiring you will be connecting to the terminal block.
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Installing a Terminal Block Use the following steps to install an optional terminal block to a plug-in module. See page 7 to connect your external field wiring to the terminal block. Step 1. Push the levers on the terminal block to the fully-open position as shown below. Then slide the terminal block into the instrument-mounted support sleeve... …until the terminal block stops at the two points indicated by the arrows below. Terminal Block Support Sleeve 34980A Mainframe Step 2.
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Operating the Front Panel Keyboard This section gives an overview on operating the 34980A from the front panel keyboard. For additional information, see the 34980A User's Guide. Before you can operate the front panel keyboard, connect the power cord to the 34980A and turn on the power. If the instrument does not power on properly, contact Agilent Technologies (see page 1 for more information). At power on, all segments on the front panel are displayed and all lighted keys temporarily turn on.
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Menu Example: Setting the Date and Time In this example, you will learn the fundamentals of using the 34980A front-panel menus by setting the date and time. Begin by pressing the Utility menu key as shown in the diagram to the right. Follow the menu prompts as they are displayed. ... REMOTE I/O Additional Choices DATE / TIME Use the knob to scroll through the choices on the same level. Utility YEAR and Also use the knob to enter alphanumeric characters. Utility MONTH ...
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Menu Example: Configuring the Internal DMM for a Measurement This example uses the internal DMM for a measurement. If you have disabled your internal DMM, or don’t have one installed in your 34980A, skip this example. Use the following instructions for any of the multiplexer modules (34921A, 34922A, 34923A, 34924A, or 34925A). 1. Make sure you have a multiplexer module installed in slot 1. Select any channel on this module (the channel number is shown in green channel field on display). 2 2.
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Menu Example: Configuring a Channel for a Measurement Use the following instructions for any of the multiplexer modules (34921A, 34922A, 34923A, 34924A, or 34925A). 1. Make sure you have a multiplexer module installed in slot 1. 2 2. Using the knob to navigate or using the number keypad, select Channel 1016 (the green channel field displays 1016). 3. Press the Channel key (in the Configure key group) to access the configure menu for Channel 1016. Note that the Channel key lights while in the menu.
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10. Press the Channel key in the Measure key group. Note that the Channel key lights, the required relays automatically close, and dc voltage measurements begin. 11. To stop the continuous measurements, press the Channel key again. Note that as you press the Channel key, you will hear the relays automatically opening. 12. Using steps 1 through 6 on the previous page, set the following configuration for Channel 1014. For this example, don’t change any other measurement parameters.
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. With the Channel key still active, turn the knob between channels 1016 and 1014 to monitor the measurement results for each channel. As you pass Channel 1015, which is not configured for a measurement, notice that the associated channel relay is open and measurement is off. 16 17 17. Press the Channel key so the light is off. Notice that Monitoring is now turned off, but you can continue to view the measurement parameters on channels 1014 and 1016.
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Connecting the 34980A to Your Computer To easily connect the 34980A to your PC, configure and verify your connection, you can use the Agilent IO Libraries Suite, the E2094M Agilent IO Libraries for Windows, or an equivalent. • Agilent IO Libraries Suite for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP. For information and to install, use the Automation-Ready CD with Agilent IO Libraries Suite, which is shipped with the 34980A. • E2094M Agilent IO Libraries for Windows 98/NT/2000/ME/XP.
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Connecting Via Site LAN To Network Interface Card (NIC) To LAN Port To Site LAN Example Site LAN Connection PC 34980A 1. Using a standard LAN patch cable, connect your computer and the 34980A to LAN wall outlets. 2. Make sure power is applied to your computer and verify that the operating system is fully booted. Then apply power to the 34980A. Front-Panel Navigation 3.
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Connecting Via Isolated (Non-Site) LAN To Network Interface Card (NIC) Example Isolated (Non-Site) LAN Connection To LAN Port CAT5 Crossover Cable PC 34980A 1. Using the CAT5 crossover cable provided with the 34980A, connect your computer to the 34980A. 2. Make sure power is applied to your computer and verify that the operating system is fully booted. Then apply power to the 34980A. 3. Using the flow diagram on page 16, navigate through the 34980A front-panel Utility menu and set DHCP to OFF. 4.
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Connecting Over GPIB 1. Make sure you have installed the required I/O software on your computer. 2. Follow the instructions included with your GPIB interface card to install the GPIB hardware in your computer. 3. Connect a GPIB cable (not provided) between your computer and the 34980A. Front-Panel Navigation Utility Remote I/O Utility 4. Make sure power is applied to your computer and verify that the operating system is fully booted. Then apply power to the 34980A. 5.
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Connecting Over USB Before connecting the USB cable (not provided), make sure that I/O software is installed on your computer. See page 15 for more information on installing the Agilent IO Libraries software. 1. After installing the required I/O software on your computer, connect a standard USB cable between your computer and the 34980A. 2. Make sure power is applied to your computer and verify that the operating system is fully booted. Then apply power to the 34980A. 3.
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Communicating with the 34980A You can use either instrument drivers or SCPI commands (in any programming environment) to communicate with the 34980A. However, Agilent has designed drivers that work best in recommended environments, as shown in the table below. To install drivers and their associated Help files, refer to the 34980A Product Reference CD-ROM, which is included with the 34980A User’s Guide. This CD-ROM also contains a collection of example programs for your reference.
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Exploring the 34980A Web Interface Over LAN You can use the 34980A’s Web Browser Interface for remote access and control of the instrument via a ® Java-enabled Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. Using the Web Interface, you can configure, troubleshoot, and monitor your system remotely. This section provides an overview of the 34980A Web Interface. The Web Interface works with the 34980A mainframe and all installed plug-in modules.
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Displaying the Browser Web Control Page 1. From the Welcome Window, click the Browser Web Control tab on the left side of the window to display the Brower Web Control page. 1 2. From this page, you can view and modify the configuration of the modules currently installed in the 34980A. When you first launch this page, the configuration of the module in the lowest numbered slot is shown (shown in bold text).
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Closing and Opening Channel Relays You must be in the Allow Full Control mode to close and open channels. 1. To close a channel, left-click directly on the graphic of the desired relay. To open a closed channel, click again on the relay graphic. 2 2. You can also open and close the four Analog Bus relays by left-clicking the graphics of these relays. The Analog Bus Overview display located near the top of the window shows the slot-by-slot status of the four Analog Buses.
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Sending SCPI Commands Via the Web Interface You must be in the Allow Full Control mode to send instrument commands to the 34980A. The Web Interface provides a utility to send SCPI commands to the 34980A via the SCPI Command Interface window. The procedure below shows how to access this window and send commands. 1. Press the Commands button at the top of the Web Browser Control page to launch the SCPI Command Interface window. 1 2. The SCPI Command Interface window allows you to: a.
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Agilent 34980A Documentation Map If you want to… Go here… Additional Comments Install Agilent IO Libraries Suite Automation-Ready CD The Automation-Ready CD is shipped with the 34980A.
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