Agilent Technologies Agilent 34980A User manual

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

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Second edition, April 2005
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34980A Getting Started Guide 1
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 . This CD-ROM is located on the inside back cover
of the 34980A
User’s Guide and contains:
• Software and Drivers
• Product Documentation
• Product Data Sheet
• Application Notes
• Other product information
• LAN Crossover Cable for isolated (non-site) LAN connections
• Power cord for your country or geographical region
• Small flatblade screwdriver to connect field wiring to optional terminal blocks
• Agilent E2094 IO Libraries Suite
Any plug-in modules that you ordered will be shipped separately from the 34980A mainframe.
If you ordered optional terminal blocks or cables with your modules, they will be included in the shipment
with your modules. You will find information about the modules in the 34980A
User’s Guide .
If you have questions about your shipment, or if you need information about warranty, service,
or technical support, please contact Agilent Technologies:
In the United States: [phone]
In Europe: 31 20 547 2111
In Japan: 0120-421-345
Or, go to www.agilent.com/find/assist for more information on contacting Agilent in your specific location.
You can also contact your Agilent Technologies representative.

2 34980A Getting Started Guide
Front Panel at a Glance
1 On/Standby Switch. WARNING: This switch provides standby only.
To disconnect the mains from the instrument, be sure to remove the power cord.
2 Utility Menu. Configures the remote interface (LAN, GPIB, and USB), date and time,
and other system-related parameters.
3 Store/Recall Menu. Allows you to store and recall instrument states in non-volatile memory.
4 Control Keys. Provide access to immediate execute actions such as closing and opening channels.
5 Number Keypad. Allows you to enter numeric values such as channel numbers.
6 Exponent Key. Allows you to enter exponential values (e.g., 10E3).
7 Cancel Key. Exits a menu without saving any changes.
8 Arrow Keys. Move the cursor positions within a displayed menu item.
9 Knob. Enters alphanumeric characters, selects slots, channels, and navigates menus.
10 Enter Key. Steps you through a menu or stores a number entry.
11 Local Key. Returns the instrument to the “local” mode and enables the front-panel keyboard.
12 Configure Key Group. Select functions and set various measurement parameters on the selected channel.
13 Measure Key Group. Execute and monitor measurements. Depending on which measurement key you select,
you can have complete/direct control over the switching and measurement operations, or you can let the
34980A automatically control the switching and measurement.
For more information on using the front-panel menus, see the 34980A
User’s Guide .

34980A Getting Started Guide 3
Rear Panel at a Glance
1 Access to Analog Buses (shown with cover installed). See 34980A User’s Guide for connector pinout.
2 Module shown installed in Slot 1
3 Slot Identifier (slots are numbered 1 through 8)
4 Module Chassis Ground Screw
5 Slot Cover
6 AC Power Connector
7 LAN Connector (10BaseT/100BaseTx)
8 USB 2.0 Connector
9 External Trigger/Alarm/Digital I/O Connector. See 34980A
User’s Guide for connector pinout.
10 Internal DMM Option Marking. If you ordered the internal DMM option, this circle is marked black.
11 IEEE 488.2 GPIB Connector
12 Mainframe Chassis Ground Screw
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.

4 34980A Getting Started Guide
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. Agilent Technologies
assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
General
Do not use this instrument in any manner not specified by the manufacturer. The protective features of
this instrument may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the operating instructions.
Before Applying Power
Verify that all safety precautions are taken. Make all connections to the unit before applying power.
Ground the Instrument
This product is provided with protective earth terminals. To minimize shock hazard, the instrument must
be connected to the ac power mains through a grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly
connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet. Any interruption of the protective
(grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock
hazard that could result in personal injury.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Do Not Remove the Instrument Cover
Only qualified, service-trained personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove
instrument covers. Always disconnect the power cable and any external circuits before removing the
instrument cover.
Do Not Modify the Instrument
Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the instrument. Return the
instrument to an Agilent Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features
are maintained.
In Case of Damage
Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against
unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified, service-trained personnel.

34980A Getting Started Guide 5
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.
With the slot cover removed, you can now install
a module in this slot.
Hazardous voltages may be
exposed on analog bus connectors.
For proper module cooling,
all unused slots must be covered.
Do not block air intake or exhaust
vents at the sides of the instrument.
Installing a Module
The
Safety Interlock feature prevents connections to the Analog Buses if no terminal block
or properly-wired cable is connected to a module (available on the multiplexer and matrix
modules only). If the proper connections are not present, the Analog Bus relays will be
disabled on that module and the front panel “Safety Interlock” display annunciator will
turn on. See the 34980A
User’s Guide for additional information.
Installing a Module for Use with Cables
If you are planning to use cables for your external connections, follow the procedure below to install
a plug-in module. If you are planning to use an optional terminal block to connect your external wiring,
see the procedure on page 6.
1. Install the module into a mainframe slot until
it fully seats with the backplane connector.
2. Using a Pozidriv #1 screwdriver, tighten the
two screws to secure the module in the
mainframe. Installation is now complete.
NEXT STEP:
Go to “Operating the Front Panel
Keyboard” on page 9.

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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 349
xx T). 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.
Step 1b. Remove the two flathead screws
from the support sleeve.
Step 2. Fit the terminal block support
sleeve against the module so the openings
on the sleeve line up with the connectors
and the center screw hole as shown.
Step 3. Replace the panhead screw.
Then replace and tighten the two flathead
screws to secure the sleeve to the module.
Step 4. Install the module into a
mainframe slot until it fully seats with the
backplane connector. Using a Pozidriv #1
screwdriver, tighten the two screws to
secure the module in the mainframe.
Installation is now complete.
NEXT STEP:
Go to “Wiring and Installing
a Terminal Block” on page 7.
Module
Su
pp
ort Sleeve

34980A Getting Started Guide 7
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.
For plug-in module pinout diagrams and additional information, refer to the 34980A
User’s Guide , which is shipped with your 34980A mainframe.
Step 1. To remove the terminal block
cover, insert a screwdriver through the
hole in the cover as shown. Gently push
the tab in the direction of the arrow.
Step 2. While pushing the tab (Step 1),
lift the clear plastic cover from the edge near
the D-sub connectors. Slide the cover from
under the tab holders and remove the cover.
NOTE:
If you are wiring to screw-type
terminals, use the small flathead screwdriver
included with your 34980A.
Step 3. Use a 2.5 mm cable tie as
shown for additional strain relief.
Wire Size: 20 AWG Typical
Step 4. To replace the terminal block cover,
slide the cover tabs into the tab holders on
the terminal block as shown. Press down on
the cover until it snaps securely into place.
6 mm

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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.
Step 2. Carefully rotate the levers
upward as shown…
…until both levers are locked in the
closed position.
NEXT STEP:
Go to “Operating the Front
Panel Keyboard” on page 9.
34980A Mainframe
Support Sleeve
Terminal Block

34980A Getting Started Guide 9
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.
The front panel is ready for operation when the keys are no longer lit and the green channel field on the
display shows the first slot in which a module is installed.
Menu Example: Selecting a Channel and Operating the Channel Relay
Use the following instructions for any of the multiplexer modules (34921A, 34922A, 34923A, 34924A,
or 34925A). The example illustrations below show the 34921A module installed in slot 1.
1. Using the number
keypad, press 1 to select
the slot containing the
multiplexer module.
2. Select channel 27 on the
module by pressing 2 and
then 7.
3. Press the lighted ENTER
key to complete your
channel selection.
4. With channel 1027
selected (shown in green
channel field on display),
toggle the Close and
Open keys to close and
open the selected
channel. Note that the
display shows OPEN or
CLOSED, indicating the
status of the channel.
2
1 3
4
4

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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.
A list of menu hints is provided below.
Use this information as you navigate
through the menu structure. For an
overview of the front panel keys,
see page 2.
Menu Hints:
DATE / TIMEREMOTE I/O
Use the knob
to scroll through
the choices on
the same level. Also use the knob
to enter alpha-
numeric characters.
Use the arrow keys
to move the display
cursor position.
Utility
. . .
. . .
Utility
Utility
Additional Choices
YEAR and
MONTH
MINUTE and
• The navigation structure of the front panel menus is hierarchical, and the menus are self-guiding;
as you use the front panel, you may be prompted to enter specific parameters.
• To make another choice at the same level within a menu, use the knob.
• To select a displayed parameter and move to the next parameter, press either the lighted menu key
(e.g., Utility key) or the ENTER key.
• To save changes, keep other parameters at their same value, and immediately exit the menu,
press the EXIT MENU key.
• To exit a menu without saving any changes, press the CANCEL key (located next to number keypad).
• To select slots and channels so they appear in the green channel field, use the knob.
• To enter alphanumeric characters, use the knob. To enter numbers, use the number keypad or knob.
• To move the display cursor position, use the left and right arrow keys.
• When you have entered all required parameters, the lighting on the menu key will turn off.
Using the Measure Keys
In the following examples, you will use keys in the front-panel
Measure group. The three keys in the
Measure group control the initiation of measurements (conversely, the menu keys in the
Configure group
allow you to set parameters for measurements). Depending on which measurement key you select,
you can have complete/direct control over the switching and measurement operations, or you can allow
the 34980A to automatically control the measurement to capture the desired data.
DMM When you press DMM, the internal DMM takes continuous measurements on
whatever signal you have routed to the DMM (allows the most flexibility). In this mode,
you must manually control the opening and closing of relays.
Channel When you press Channel, the 34980A controls the relays needed for the
internal DMM to make continuous measurements on a single selected channel.
The measurement configuration used for a particular channel (as specified in the Channel
menu in the
Configure group) is stored and recalled whenever you select that channel.
Scan When you press Scan, the 34980A controls all the relays required to make a series
of sequential measurements, even across multiple channels with unlike measurement
functions. Scan takes the measurements and stores the results in volatile memory.

34980A Getting Started Guide 11
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. Within the
Configure key
group, press the DMM key
to set the measurement
parameters for the internal
DMM. Note that the DMM
key lights.
3. Using the knob to navigate
through the menu choices,
select the AC VOLTS
function.
4. Press the lighted DMM
menu key to accept the
ac voltage function.
5. Using the knob, select 10V,
which indicates the range
parameter for ac voltage.
6. Press the EXIT MENU key
to save your selections
(ac voltage, 10 volt range)
and immediately exit the
menu. All unmodified
parameters within the menu
remain unchanged.
7. Within the
Measure key
group, press the DMM key.
Note that the key lights and
continuous ac voltage
measurements are made
using the internal DMM.
8. To stop the measurements,
press the DMM key (in the
Measure key group).
7
2
3
5
7
In This Example:
• You configured the internal DMM for ac voltage measurements.
• You started measurements, viewed continuous measurement
results, and stopped the measurements.
Since you didn’t open or close any channels, no module or Analog
Bus relays were exercised in this example. The internal DMM
acted as a stand-alone instrument and measured whatever
ac voltages happened to be present on the Analog Buses.
Pressing the DMM key (in
Measure key group) also allowed you
to continuously monitor measurements on the front panel.

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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. 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.
4. Using the knob to navigate
through the menu choices,
select the DC VOLTS
function.
5. Press the lighted Channel
key to select this function
and proceed to the next
parameter in the menu.
6. Use the knob to select
the 100 mV range for the
dc voltage function.
7. Continue pressing the lighted
Channel key until CHANNEL
LABEL is shown.
8. At the CHANNEL LABEL
choice, use the knob
(to select alphanumeric
characters) and the arrow
keys (to select the cursor
position) to enter a custom
channel label.
9. Press the lighted Channel
key to save the assigned
channel label and all other
changes you made.
Continued on next page…
2
3
4
7
8
9
6

34980A Getting Started Guide 13
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.
• Channel 1014
• AC VOLTS function
• 1V range
13. Press the EXIT MENU key to
accept the new settings and
retain all other parameters in
this menu.
14. With Channel 1014 selected,
press the Channel key in the
Measure key group.
The Channel key lights,
the required relays
automatically close,
and measurements begin.
15. With the Channel key still
lighted, turn the knob to
display channel 1016.
You should see
measurements start for
DC VOLTS (your previously
configured function for
channel 16).
Continued on next page…
10
10
14

14 34980A Getting Started Guide
16. 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.
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.
16
17
In This Example:
• You configured channel 16 for dc voltage measurements.
• With the Channel key (in Measure key group), you started, viewed results, and stopped
continuous dc voltage measurements on channel 16.
• You configured channel 14 for ac voltage measurements.
• With the Channel key (in Measure key group), you started, viewed results, and stopped
continuous ac voltage measurements on channel 14.
• You monitored channels with the Channel key (in Measure key group) activated.
Using the knob, you scrolled between channels 14 and 16 to alternatively start, view,
and stop continuous measurements on the channels.

34980A Getting Started Guide 15
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. You can find information and
install this application via the Web at www.agilent.com/find/iolib.
• You can also access other information about Agilent IO Libraries at www.agilent.com/find/iolib.
The procedures in this section refer to the
Agilent Technologies USB/LAN/GPIB Interfaces
Connectivity Guide
.If you have installed the IO Libraries Suite, you can access the
Connectivity Guide via the Agilent IO Libraries Control icon. Or, you can access the
Connectivity Guide via the Web at www.agilent.com/find/connectivity.
Connecting Over LAN
Example
Switch
Connection
PC
Ethernet Hub or Switch
Example
Direct
Connection
PC
To Site LAN
To Site LAN
Typical Site LAN Networks
Instrument
Instrument Instrument Instrument Instrument
Selecting the LAN Network Type
You can connect and configure your 34980A for
Site LAN or Isolated (non-site) LAN operation.
• A
Site LAN network is defined as a local
area network (LAN) in which computers and
LAN-enabled instruments are connected to
a site LAN (workgroup LAN, Intranet, or
enterprise LAN) via optional routers, hubs,
and/or switches.
• An
Isolated LAN network is defined as a
local area network (LAN) in which
computers and LAN-enabled instruments
are not connected to a site LAN.
Use the crossover cable provided with the
34980A to make a direct connection
between the 34980A and your computer.
Crossover cables are also supported
by many newer LAN switches or routers.
The diagrams to the right show examples of
typical site LAN and isolated LAN networks.
Select the LAN network type that you will use
to connect the 34980A to your computer.
Then follow the corresponding procedures
shown on page 16 or 17.
Example
Switch
Connection
Ethernet Hub or Switch
Example
Direct
Connection CAT5 Crossover Cable
PC
Typical Isolated (Non-Site) LAN Networks
Instrument
PC
Instrument Instrument InstrumentInstrument

16 34980A Getting Started Guide
Connecting Via Site LAN
To Site LAN
Example
Site LAN
Connection
PC
To Network
Interface Card
(NIC) To LAN Port
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.
3. Using the flow diagram shown to the right, navigate
through the 34980A front-panel Utility menu to verify
that DHCP is ON (ON is the factory default state).
NOTE:
If your LAN does not support DHCP, refer to
the Connectivity Guide.
4. Press EXIT MENU, which saves any changes and
defaults all other parameters in the Utility menu.
5. Wait for the DHCP server to assign a valid address
(this operation can take between 30 seconds and
one minute to complete).
6. From the Utility menu, navigate to the LAN SETTINGS
choice and select VIEW. Using the flow diagram as a
guide, view the instrument’s IP address and other LAN
settings. Write down the IP address in the space below:
34980A IP Address: ___________________________
7. Press EXIT MENU.
8. Now you can use the 34980A Web Browser Interface to
access and control the instrument. See page 21 for more
information on using the Web Interface.
9. If you plan to program the instrument over LAN or use
such programs, make sure you have installed the
required I/O software on your computer.
10. Use the
Connection Expert utility of the Agilent IO
Libraries Suite to add the 34980A and verify a
connection. When identifying the instrument, it is easiest
if you use the IP address noted in step 6 above.
NOTE:
If you have installed any other I/O software,
refer to documentation included with that software.
11. Now you can use various programming environments to
control the 34980A. For an overview on programming
instruments via LAN, refer to the
Connectivity Guide .
Front-Panel Navigation
ENABLE LAN
NO YES
(Use knob to select YES)
LAN SETTINGS
VIEW MODIFY
(Use knob to make selection)
DHCP
OFF ON
(Use knob to select ON)
EXIT
MENU
Utility
UtilityUtility
LAN STATUS
DHCP BOOT
(Use knob to select
IP_ADDRESS)
IP_ADDRESS
xxx.xxx.xx.xx
Utility
EXIT
MENU
Utility
Remote I/O
I/O PORT
LAN GPIB USB
(Use knob to select LAN)
Utility

34980A Getting Started Guide 17
Connecting Via Isolated (Non-Site) LAN
CAT5 Crossover Cable
Example
Isolated (Non-Site)
LAN Connection
34980A
To Network
Interface Card
(NIC) To LAN Port
PC
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. Press EXIT MENU, which saves any changes and defaults all other parameters in the Utility menu.
5. From the Utility menu, navigate to the LAN SETTINGS choice and select VIEW. Using the flow
diagram as a guide, view the instrument’s IP address and other LAN settings. Write down the IP
address in the space below:
34980A IP Address: ___________________________
6. Press EXIT MENU.
7. Now you can use the 34980A Web Browser Interface to access and control the instrument.
See page 21 for more information on using the Web Interface.
8. If you plan to program the instrument over LAN or use such programs, make sure you have installed
the required I/O software on your computer.
9. Use the
Connection Expert utility of the Agilent IO Libraries Suite to add the 34980A and verify a
connection. When identifying the instrument, it is easiest if you use the IP address noted in
step 5 above. NOTE:
If you have installed any other I/O software, refer to documentation included
with that software.
10. Now you can use various programming environments to control the 34980A. For an overview on
programming instruments via LAN, refer to the
Connectivity Guide .

18 34980A Getting Started Guide
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.
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. Configure your GPIB hardware as instructed by the
documentation provided the hardware vendor.
6. Use the
Connection Expert utility of the Agilent IO
Libraries Suite to add the 34980A and verify a
connection. NOTE:
If you have installed any other
I/O software, refer to documentation included with
that software.
7. The 34980A is shipped from the factory with a default
GPIB address of 9. To change the address, refer to the
flow diagram shown to the right.
8. Now you can use various programming environments to
control the 34980A. For an overview on programming
instruments via GPIB, refer to the
Connectivity Guide .
Front-Panel Navigation
Remote I/O
I/O PORT
GPIB USB LAN
(Use knob to select GPIB)
ENABLE GP-IB
NO YES
(Use knob to select YES)
GPIB ADDRESS
9
Factory Address: 9
(Use knob and arrow keys
to select different address)
Utility
Utility
Utility
Utility
Utility