Agilent Technologies Agilent E5810A Manuel d'utilisateur

Agilent E5810ALAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows®User’s Guide

10 Keep away from live circuits: Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or shields. Procedures involving the removal of covers or shiel

100 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessFinding and Querying InstrumentsQuerying Instruments Using the Instrument Command LineFor supported instruments, yo

Chapter 3 101Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access FunctionsOther Web Access FunctionsThis section describes four other E5810 Web Access functions:De

102 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access FunctionsUsing Web HelpClicking Help (under E5810 Documentation) displays the Contents page of the

Chapter 3 103Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access FunctionsUpdating E5810 FirmwareThis section gives guidelines to update your E5810 firmware to the

104 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access FunctionsAgilent FTP site is Accessible From E58101 Verify the E5810 is Idle. Updating the E5810 i

Chapter 3 105Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access Functions4 Perform Firmware Updatea Click the Update Firmware button to display a password dialog

106 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access Functions2 Install FTP Server, if Needed. You will need to access a standard FTP Server program. S

Chapter 3 107Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access Functions7 Configure FTP Parameters and Filename. Enter the following information in the dialog bo

108 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access Functionsc The LAN LEDs should light, indicating LAN activity is taking place. The firmware for th

Chapter 3 109Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access Functions2 If the Update was Unsuccessful. If the last message in the system log indicates the E58

11Copyright InformationAgilent Technologies E5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows User’s GuideCopyright © 2002-2007 Agilent Technologies, Inc. All right

110 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access FunctionsNotes:

4Troubleshooting Information

112 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationThis chapter gives guidelines to troubleshoot problems that may occur with the E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Wind

Chapter 4 113Troubleshooting InformationTroubleshooting OverviewTroubleshooting OverviewThis figure shows a typical network configuration using the E5

114 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking the E5810Checking the E5810This section gives guidelines to check the E5810, including:Checking Front

Chapter 4 115Troubleshooting InformationChecking the E5810Checking Front Panel Display Error MessagesThis table shows E5810 front panel display error

116 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking the E5810Checking E5810 ParametersIf the front panel display and LEDs indicate no error conditions, c

Chapter 4 117Troubleshooting InformationChecking the NetworkChecking the NetworkIf the E5810 is correctly installed and configured and is operational,

118 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking the NetworkChecking Web Browser SettingsThe E5810 Web access (web server) generates web pages that de

Chapter 4 119Troubleshooting InformationChecking the NetworkCache and Page RefreshFor faster performance, most web browsers cache web pages. If a page

12 User’s Guide InformationThis Agilent E5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows User’s Guide describes installation, configuration, and use of an E5810A

120 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking the NetworkSteps for Cache and Page Refresh (Netscape Navigator 6.2)1 From the Navigator menu, select

Chapter 4 121Troubleshooting InformationChecking the NetworkSteps to Set Proxy Notification (Netscape Navigator 6.2)1 From the Navigator menu, select

122 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking the NetworkSICL Timeout Set to 0 (infinite)The E5810 uses the LAN maximum timeout configured in Conne

Chapter 4 123Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client ConnectionsChecking PC Client ConnectionsEven if the E5810 has been successfully configured

124 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client ConnectionsExample: Using the ping CommandTo send a ping command from your PC to an E5810,

Chapter 4 125Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client ConnectionsChecking syslog MessagesThe syslog messages can be viewed by typing <E5810 IP

126 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client Connectionssyslog Messages The following table lists common syslog messages generated by th

Chapter 4 127Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client ConnectionsExample: Typical syslog MessagesThis table shows typical syslog messages and pro

128 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client ConnectionsRuntime Error MessagesCommon runtime errors that may occur in your programs when

Chapter 4 129Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client Connectionsviopen fails or I/O operation fails: Out of resourcesThe E5810 was unable to ope

13What’s in This Guide?A listing of the guide contents follows.Accessing an Electronic Copy of This GuideThere are three ways you can access an electr

130 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client ConnectionsE5810 appears to be hungThere are several possible causes. For all of the follow

Chapter 4 131Troubleshooting InformationChecking InstrumentsChecking InstrumentsThis section gives guidelines to check connected GPIB and RS-232 instr

132 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking InstrumentsChecking RS-232 InstrumentsIf you cannot establish communication with a connected RS-232 i

AE5810 Specifications

134 Appendix AE5810 SpecificationsThis appendix lists E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows technical specifications, supplementary information, and supp

Appendix A 135E5810 SpecificationsSpecifications and Supplementary InformationSpecifications and Supplementary InformationMinimum System Requirements

136 Appendix A E5810 SpecificationsSpecifications and Supplementary InformationOperating Humidityup to 95% R.H. @40oCEnvironmental Specifications (con

Appendix A 137E5810 SpecificationsSpecifications and Supplementary InformationMaximum Number of Simultaneous I/O ConnectionsThe maximum number of simu

138 Appendix A E5810 SpecificationsSupported Network ProtocolsSupported Network ProtocolsThe E5810 uses the network IP and Ethernet protocols listed i

BUsing the Telnet Utility

14 Access from the Web. On your Web browser address line, type:www.agilent.com/find/manuals and navigate to the E5810 manual.E5810 Related Documentat

140 Appendix BUsing the Telnet UtilityThis appendix explains how to access and exit the Telnet utility. It also summarizes various Telnet commands you

Appendix B 141Using the Telnet UtilityUsing the Telnet UtilityUsing the Telnet UtilityFor backward compatibility with the E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway, the

142 Appendix BUsing the Telnet UtilityUsing the Telnet UtilityExiting the Telnet UtilityTo exit the Telnet utility, use these Telnet commands. If you

Appendix B 143Using the Telnet UtilityUsing the Telnet UtilityTypical Telnet Screen DisplayA typical display screen for an E5810 follows. The configur

144 Appendix BUsing the Telnet UtilityTelnet Commands for the E5810Telnet Commands for the E5810This table lists the Telnet commands you can use with

Appendix B 145Using the Telnet UtilityTelnet Commands for the E5810Command Descriptiongpib-name <string*15> View/Set the GPIB SICL Interface

146 Appendix BUsing the Telnet UtilityTelnet Commands for the E5810Notes:

147Glossary

148 GlossaryGlossaryA addressA string uniquely identifying a particular interface or a device on that interface which is interpreted at the E5810 LAN/

Glossary 149GlossaryDHCPShort for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dyn

1E5810 Description

150 GlossaryGlossaryG gatewayHardware that permits a network connection between the LAN that your computer understands and the instrument specific in

Glossary 151GlossaryI instrumentA device that accepts commands and performs a test or measurement function.interfaceA connection and communication med

152 GlossaryGlossaryL LANLocal Area Network. A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to a single building or gr

Glossary 153GlossaryN network protocolsThe E5810 supports these network protocols: ARP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, HTTP, ICMP, and RPC. ARP: Short for Address Re

154 GlossaryGlossaryInstead of forwarding the request to the Web server where Page 1 resides, which can be a time-consuming operation, the proxy serv

Glossary 155GlossarySRQService Request. An asynchronous request (an interrupt) from a remote device indicating that the device requires servicing.subn

156 GlossaryGlossaryswitchA device that filters and forwards packets between LAN segments. Switches operate at the data link layer (layer 2) and some

Glossary 157GlossaryOption OFF: The E5810 is not UPnP capable and will not announce its presence as a UPnP device when mounted to the network. V VEETh

158 GlossaryGlossaryNotes:

Index 159IndexAaddress, 148Agilent IO Libraries Suitecheck for installed version, 65Agilent Web sites, 11Agilent, contacting, 11ASRL, 148Bbridge, 148C

16 Chapter 1E5810 DescriptionThis chapter gives guidelines to install, configure, and troubleshoot the E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows (E5810) for

160 Index Web browser settings, 118Ethernet (MAC) Address, 149Ethernet address, 90examplesTypical syslog Messages, 127Using the Instruments Page, 100U

Index 161RRead STB button, 98related documentation, 14restricted rights, 7router, 29, 154RS232, 154RS232 Baud Rate, 93RS232 Bits, 93RS232 Flow Control

162 Index

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Chapter 1 17E5810 DescriptionE5810 Hardware DescriptionE5810 Hardware DescriptionThe E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows provides a gateway between net

18 Chapter 1E5810 DescriptionE5810 Hardware DescriptionLocal Network ConnectionsTypically, a hub or switch is used for local network configuration. A

Chapter 1 19E5810 DescriptionE5810 Hardware DescriptionFront Panel FeaturesThis section describes the E5810 front panel features,Front Panel Display/L

20 Chapter 1E5810 DescriptionE5810 Hardware DescriptionTypical Power-On SequenceThis figure shows major steps in a typical power-on sequence for an E5

Chapter 1 21E5810 DescriptionE5810 Hardware DescriptionPower-On (Default) SettingsWhen power is first applied to the E5810 and the hardware self-test

22 Chapter 1E5810 DescriptionE5810 Hardware Description Depress and Hold the Preset Button (>10 Seconds)** Depress and Quickly (<10 seconds) R

Chapter 1 23E5810 DescriptionE5810 Hardware DescriptionRear Panel FeaturesThis figure shows the rear panel features of the E5810.Rack Mount Kit (Optio

24 Chapter 1E5810 DescriptionE5810 Software/FirmwareE5810 Software/FirmwareThe E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows provides an interface (gateway) that

Chapter 1 25E5810 DescriptionE5810 Software/FirmwareE5810 Operating FeaturesFeature DescriptionRemote access to instruments via LANAccess and control

26 Chapter 1E5810 DescriptionE5810 Software/FirmwareTypical Network OperationThe E5810 provides a network gateway between network-equipped computer sy

Chapter 1 27E5810 DescriptionE5810 Software/FirmwareSoftware/Firmware ArchitectureTo program instruments from your PC via the E5810 using a programmin

28 Chapter 1E5810 DescriptionE5810 Software/FirmwareHow IO Application Software Works With the E5810Before trying to perform an I/O application operat

Chapter 1 29E5810 DescriptionE5810 Software/FirmwareTypical Network IP AddressingThis section describes typical Enterprise network IP addresses and su

Contents 3ContentsE5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows User’s GuideFront Matter ...

30 Chapter 1E5810 DescriptionE5810 Software/FirmwareSubnet Addressing A Subnet Mask is used to determine to which subnet an IP address belongs. An IP

Chapter 1 31E5810 DescriptionE5810 Software/FirmwareCommunicating with the E5810There are two ways you can communicate with the E5810 via a network: u

32 Chapter 1E5810 DescriptionE5810 Software/FirmwareUsing E5810 Web AccessSince the E5810 is Web-enabled, you can communicate with the E5810 from a su

Chapter 1 33E5810 DescriptionE5810 Software/FirmwareUsing a Supported Programming LanguageTo use applications that require the Agilent IO Libraries, y

34 Chapter 1E5810 DescriptionE5810 Software/FirmwareNotes:

2Installing the E5810

36 Chapter 2Installing the E5810This chapter shows suggested steps to install the Agilent E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows on LAN networks for Windo

Chapter 2 37Installing the E5810Installation FlowchartInstallation FlowchartThis figure shows suggested steps to install and configure an E5810 on an

38 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installation FlowchartYou can install the E5810 on an Enterprise (corporate) network that supports Dynamic Host Config

Chapter 2 39Installing the E5810Before You Install the E5810Before You Install the E5810Before you connect the E5810 to a network, you should:Check Sh

Contents 4 Open the Instrument Page ...61Instrument Page Functions ...

40 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Before You Install the E5810Check System RequirementsBefore you install the E5810 on a network, you should verify that

Chapter 2 41Installing the E5810Before You Install the E5810Rack-Mount the E5810 (Optional)As desired, you can mount up to two E5810s in a single stan

42 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Getting Network InformationGetting Network InformationThis section gives guidelines to get information about Enterpris

Chapter 2 43Installing the E5810Getting Network Information E5810 General Information (Completed by E5810 User) (Serial Number and Ethernet (MA

44 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkConfiguring the E5810 on a Local NetworkThis step gives guidelines to configur

Chapter 2 45Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local Network Local Network Connections (Multiple PCs can Communicate with the E5810)LAN GP

46 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkConnecting the E5810 to a Local NetworkThis section shows how to connect the E

Chapter 2 47Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkE5810 Crossover Cable ConnectionsThis figure shows typical E5810 connections u

48 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkApply Power to the E5810After connecting the E5810 to a Local network, plug th

Chapter 2 49Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkConfiguring the E5810 for Local Network OperationThis section gives guidelines

Contents 5Chapter 5 - E5810 Specifications ... 133Specifications and Supplementary Information...

50 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkConfiguring the E5810 for Enterprise Network OperationYou can check or set E58

Chapter 2 51Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local Network2 Display the Current Configuration Page. From the Welcome page, click the Vie

52 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkIf the default password (E5810) is being used, the password is displayed as as

Chapter 2 53Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkIP Address AssignmentEnterprise Network Supports DHCPNo action required. The E

54 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkExample: Configuring the E5810This example shows one way to set various E5810

Chapter 2 55Installing the E5810Installing the E5810 on an Enterprise NetworkInstalling the E5810 on an Enterprise NetworkThis step gives guidelines t

56 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing the E5810 on an Enterprise NetworkAfter connecting the E5810 to the Enterprise network, plug the E5810 AC p

Chapter 2 57Installing the E5810Installing the E5810 on an Enterprise NetworkFor example, if the default IP address of 169.254.58.10 is displayed on t

58 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing the E5810 on an Enterprise Network2 Display the Current Configuration Page. from the Welcome page, click th

Chapter 2 59Installing the E5810Installing the E5810 on an Enterprise Network

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60 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing the E5810 on an Enterprise Network4 Set E5810 for DHCP Enterprise Network Operation. For an Enterprise netw

Chapter 2 61Installing the E5810Verifying Instrument CommunicationVerifying Instrument CommunicationThe last step in installing and configuring the E5

62 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Verifying Instrument CommunicationInstrument Page FunctionsFrom the Find and Control Instruments Connected to your E58

Chapter 2 63Installing the E5810Verifying Instrument CommunicationWhere to Go NextIf you want to program instruments from your PC. Go to “Installing a

64 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries SuiteInstalling and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries SuiteThe

Chapter 2 65Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries SuiteIf the IO icon is displayed, click the icon and click About A

66 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries Suite2 If the auto-run window does not appear automatically, Click

Chapter 2 67Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries Suite3 In the Manually Add an Interface dialog box, select Remote

68 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries SuiteFind Now, select your E5810 from the list, and click OK to re

Chapter 2 69Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries Suite2 Click Add Interface on the Connection Expert toolbar.3 In t

7Front MatterNoticeThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for any err

70 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries SuiteFind Now, select your E5810 from the list, and click OK to re

Chapter 2 71Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries Suite

72 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries SuiteVerifying Communication From Your PCThis section gives guidel

Chapter 2 73Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries Suite3 *IDN? is the default command. Click Send & Read to send

74 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries SuiteFor information on programming using Agilent VISA, see the Ag

Chapter 2 75Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries SuiteAddressing Instruments with SICLSICL addresses include the IP

76 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries SuiteNotes:

3Using E5810 Web Access

78 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessThis chapter gives guidelines on how to use E5810 Web access, including:Opening Your Web Browser for E5810 Web Acces

Chapter 3 79Using E5810 Web AccessOpening Your Web Browser for E5810 Web AccessOpening Your Web Browser for E5810 Web AccessSince the E5810 is Web-ena

8 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYAccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014Manufacturer’s Name: Agilent Technologies, IncorporatedManufacturer’

80 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessUsing the Welcome PageUsing the Welcome PageThis section shows the features of the E5810 Welcome page, including the

Chapter 3 81Using E5810 Web AccessUsing the Welcome PageNavigation BarClicking the applicable icon on the Navigation Bar on the left side of the page

82 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessUsing the Welcome PageE5810 Current SettingsThe Current Settings part of the Welcome page displays some of the curre

Chapter 3 83Using E5810 Web AccessUsing the Welcome PageE5810 Support InformationE5810 support information includes Support, Products, and Agilent Sit

84 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessUsing the Welcome PageE5810 DocumentationYou can click Help to access a complete E5810 help system or click User’s G

Chapter 3 85Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationViewing and Modifying ConfigurationThis section shows how to view and modify (as

86 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationModifying E5810 ConfigurationTo modify the current E5810 configuration, from the

Chapter 3 87Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying Configuration

88 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationE5810 Configuration Parameter DescriptionsAn alphabetical listing of E5810 config

Chapter 3 89Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationDomain Name Server (DNS) (cont)[0.0.0.0]A DNS Server is an Internet service that

9ICES StatementThis ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.Safety SymbolsWARNINGSThe f

90 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationDynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) [ON](cont’d)DHCP OFF: If DHCP is OFF o

Chapter 3 91Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationHostname [None]This value configures the internet domain name for the E5810. Host

92 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationIP Address [169.254.58.10]This value is the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the

Chapter 3 93Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationPassword[E5810]E5810 configuration and instrument control pages are password-prot

94 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationRS-232 Parity [NONE]Parity is used by the RS-232 hardware to verify data transmis

Chapter 3 95Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationUniversal Plug & Play (UPnP)[ON]If Universal Plug & Play (UPnP) is enable

96 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessFinding and Querying InstrumentsFinding and Querying InstrumentsThis section shows how to find and query GPIB and/or

Chapter 3 97Using E5810 Web AccessFinding and Querying InstrumentsFinding InstrumentsThe Instruments Connected column of the page shows the GPIB and/o

98 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessFinding and Querying InstrumentsQuerying InstrumentsAfter you have successfully found all connected instruments, you

Chapter 3 99Using E5810 Web AccessFinding and Querying InstrumentsButton Description*IDN?ID String. Returns the ID string for the selected IEEE-488.2