05 | Keysight | 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit - Data Sheet
Standard interfaces take the hassle out of connecting to your PC
Standard Ethernet, USB and GPIB interfaces are included in every mainframe. Use one
of the built-in interfaces that is already available in your computer, or if you prefer, GPIB
is still available.
– USB offers the quickest and easiest connection scheme—it’s perfect for small
systems and bench connections.
– Ethernet offers high-speed connections that allow for remote access and control.
Choose a local area network to ꢁlter out unwanted LAN trafꢁc and speed up the I/O
throughput. Or take advantage of the remote capabilities and distribute your tests
worldwide. Use the graphical Web browser to monitor, troubleshoot, or debug your
application remotely.
– GPIB has many years of proven reliability for instrument communication and can be
used in existing GPIB based test systems.
Remote access and control
The built-in Web browser interface provides remote access and control of the instrument
via a Java-enabled browser such as Internet Explorer. Using the Web interface, you can
set up, troubleshoot, and maintain your system remotely.
– View and modify instrument setup
– Open, close, or monitor switches
– Send SCPI commands
– Deꢁne and execute switch scans and switch sequences
– View error queue
– Get status reports on relay counts, ꢁrmware revisions, and more
Additionally, since the Web interface is built into the instrument, you can access it
on any operating system that supports the Web browser without having to install any
special software. Password protection and LAN lock out are also provided to limit
access.The Web interface makes it easy to set up, troubleshoot and maintain your
system remotely.
Works with your choice of software so you can save time and preserve your software
and hardware investments. Program directly with SCPI, or use IVI or LabVIEW software
drivers that provide compatibility with the most popular development environments and
tools:
– Keysight VEE Pro, Keysight T&M Toolkit (requires Microsoft® Visual Studio®. NET)
– National Instruments LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, TestStand, and Switch Executive
– Microsoft Visual Studio.NET, C/C++ and Visual Basic 6
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