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Agilent 35900E Dual Channel Interface
User Manual
Agilent Technologies
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Computer Connection
Handling the MIO Card 20
Connecting to a TCP/IP Network 20
Configuring a GPIB/RS-232 MIO Card 22
Connecting to a Host Computer Using GPIB or RS-232
Communications 26
The 35900 and the host computer are connected through a Modular I/O (MIO)
card. This type of removable card allows you to configure the 35900 with the
correct type of link to communicate with your host computer. The 35900 can
transfer and receive data from any MIO compliant card regardless of the type
of connection the card has with the host computer.
The 35900 presently supports the following MIO cards for host
communications:
• TCP/IP LAN (network)
• GPIB/RS-232
The GPIB/RS-232 MIO card requires configuration before use. If using this
card with the 35900, proceed to the next section for instructions on
configuration. After this card is configured, review the sections “Installing the
communication card” on page 25 and “Connecting to a Host Computer Using
GPIB or RS-232 Communications” on page 26.