Interface Connections
GPIB Connection
USB Connection
LAN Connection
This section describes how to connect to the instrument's various communication interfaces. For
additional information, refer to
To begin, please install the Keysight IO Libraries Suite from the Keysight Automation-Ready CD that is
shipped with your instrument.
For detailed interface connection information, refer to the USB/LAN/GPIB
Interfaces Connectivity Guide, located on the Keysight Automation-Ready CD.
GPIB Connection
1. Connect your computer to your instrument's optional GPIB interface card using a GPIB interface
cable.
2. Use the Connection Expert utility of the Keysight IO Libraries Suite to connect to the installed GPIB
interface card.
3. You can now use Interactive IO within the Connection Expert to communicate with your instrument,
or you can program your instrument using various programming environments.
USB Connection
1. Connect the instrument's rear-panel USB device port to a USB port on your computer.
2. With the Connection Expert utility of the Keysight IO Libraries Suite running, the computer will auto-
matically recognize the instrument. This may take several seconds. When the instrument is recog-
nized, your computer will display the VISA alias, IDN string, and VISA address. This information is
located in the USB folder.
3. You can now use Interactive IO within the Connection Expert to communicate with your instrument,
or you can program your instrument using various programming environments.
Keysight AC6800B Series Operating and Service Guide
Remote Interface
Configuration.
1 Getting Started
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