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

10 Accessing an Electronic Copy of This GuideThere are three ways you can access an electronic (.pdf) version of this guide, as follows. You will nee

100 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessOther Web Access FunctionsAgilent FTP site is Accessible From E58101 Verify the E5810 is Idle. Updating the E5810

Chapter 3 101Using E5810A Web AccessOther Web Access Functions4 Perform Firmware Updatea Click the Update Firmware button to display a password dialog

102 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessOther Web Access Functions2 Install FTP Server, if Needed. You will need to access a standard FTP Server program.

Chapter 3 103Using E5810A Web AccessOther Web Access Functions7 Configure FTP Parameters and Filename. Enter the following information in the dialog b

104 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessOther Web Access Functionsc The LAN LEDs should light, indicating LAN activity is taking place. The firmware for t

Chapter 3 105Using E5810A Web AccessOther Web Access Functions2 If the Update was Unsuccessful. If the last message in the system log indicates the E5

106 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessOther Web Access FunctionsNotes:

4Troubleshooting Information

108 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationThis chapter gives guidelines to troubleshoot problems that may occur with the E5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway for Win

Chapter 4 109Troubleshooting InformationTroubleshooting OverviewTroubleshooting OverviewThis figure shows a typical network configuration using the E5

Table of Contents 11Table of Contents1 E5810A DescriptionE5810 Hardware Description ... 15Typic

110 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking the E5810AChecking the E5810AThis section gives guidelines to check the E5810A, including: Checking

Chapter 4 111Troubleshooting InformationChecking the E5810AChecking Front Panel Display Error MessagesThis table shows E5810 front panel display error

112 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking the E5810AERROR: IP in use<addr>The E5810 tried to use an IP address that is currently being us

Chapter 4 113Troubleshooting InformationChecking the E5810AChecking E5810A ParametersIf the front panel display and LEDs indicate no error conditions,

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

Chapter 4 115Troubleshooting InformationChecking the NetworkChecking Web Browser SettingsThe E5810 Web access (web server) generates web pages that de

116 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking the NetworkDoing this usually causes the browser to first look in its cache to see if the page exists

Chapter 4 117Troubleshooting InformationChecking the NetworkSteps to Set Proxy Notification (Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5)1 From Internet Expl

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

Chapter 4 119Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client ConnectionsChecking PC Client ConnectionsEven if the E5810 has been successfully configured

12 Table of Contents E5810A Support Information ...79E5810A Documentation ...

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

Chapter 4 121Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client ConnectionsChecking syslog MessagesThe syslog messages can be viewed by typing <E5810 IP

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

Chapter 4 123Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client ConnectionsExample: Typical syslog MessagesThis table shows typical syslog messages and pro

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

Chapter 4 125Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client Connectionsviopen fails or I/O operation fails: Out of resourcesThe E5810 was unable to ope

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

Chapter 4 127Troubleshooting InformationChecking InstrumentsChecking InstrumentsThis section gives guidelines to check connected GPIB and RS-232 instr

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

AE5810A Specifications

1E5810A Description

130 Appendix AE5810A SpecificationsThis appendix lists E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows technical specifications, supplementary information, and sup

Appendix A 131E5810A SpecificationsSpecifications and Supplementary InformationSpecifications and Supplementary InformationGeneral RequirementsMinimum

132 Appendix A E5810A SpecificationsSpecifications and Supplementary InformationEnvironmental SpecificationsOperating Environment0oC to 55oC - Indoor

Appendix A 133E5810A SpecificationsSpecifications and Supplementary InformationSupplementary InformationGPIB Modes of Operation SupportedThe E5810 sup

134 Appendix A E5810A SpecificationsSupported Network ProtocolsSupported Network ProtocolsThe E5810 uses the network IP and Ethernet protocols listed

BUsing the Telnet Utility

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

Appendix B 137Using the Telnet UtilityUsing the Telnet UtilityUsing the Telnet UtilityFor backward compatibility with the E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway, the

138 Appendix BUsing the Telnet UtilityUsing the Telnet UtilityExiting the Telnet UtilityTo exit the Telnet utility, use these Telnet commands.  If yo

Appendix B 139Using the Telnet UtilityUsing the Telnet UtilityTypical Telnet Screen DisplayA typical display screen for an E5810 follows. The configur

14 Chapter 1E5810A DescriptionThis chapter gives guidelines to install, configure, and troubleshoot the E5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows (E5810) fo

140 Appendix BUsing the Telnet UtilityTelnet Commands for the E5810ATelnet Commands for the E5810AThis table lists the Telnet commands you can use wit

Appendix B 141Using the Telnet UtilityTelnet Commands for the E5810ACommand Descriptiongpib-name <string*15> View/Set the GPIB SICL Interface

142 Appendix BUsing the Telnet UtilityTelnet Commands for the E5810ANotes:

143Glossary

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

Glossary 145DHCPShort for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic add

146 GlossaryG gatewayHardware that permits a network connection between the LAN that your computer understands and the instrument specific interface

Glossary 147I instrumentA device that accepts commands and performs a test or measurement function.interfaceA connection and communication media betwe

148 GlossaryL LANLocal Area Network. A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to a single building or group of b

Glossary 149N network protocolsThe E5810 supports these network protocols: ARP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, HTTP, ICMP, and RPC. ARP: Short for Address Resolution

Chapter 1 15E5810A DescriptionE5810 Hardware DescriptionE5810 Hardware DescriptionThe E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows provides a gateway between ne

150 GlossaryInstead of forwarding the request to the Web server where Page 1 resides, which can be a time-consuming operation, the proxy server retur

Glossary 151SRQService Request. An asynchronous request (an interrupt) from a remote device indicating that the device requires servicing.subnetA port

152 GlossaryswitchA device that filters and forwards packets between LAN segments. Switches operate at the data link layer (layer 2) and sometimes th

Glossary 153 Option OFF: The E5810 is not UPnP capable and will not announce its presence as a UPnP device when mounted to the network. V VEEThe Agil

154 GlossaryNotes:

Index 155IndexAaddress, 144Agilent IO Libraries Suitecheck for installed version, 61Agilent Web sites, 8Agilent, contacting, 8ASRL, 144Bbridge, 144Cca

156 Index Using the Instruments Page, 96Using the ping Command, 120Using VISA Assistant, 68VISA LAN Client Addressing, 70FFind button, 93finding instr

Index 157RS232 Flow Control, 89RS232 Parity, 90RS232 SICL Interface Name, 90RS232 SRQ, 90RS232 Stop Bits, 90runtime error messages, 124Ssafety, 5seria

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16 Chapter 1E5810A DescriptionE5810 Hardware DescriptionLocal Network ConnectionsTypically, a hub or switch is used for local network configuration. A

Chapter 1 17E5810A DescriptionE5810 Hardware DescriptionFront Panel FeaturesThis section describes the E5810 front panel features,Front Panel Display/

18 Chapter 1E5810A DescriptionE5810 Hardware DescriptionTypical Power-On SequenceThis figure shows major steps in a typical power-on sequence for an E

Chapter 1 19E5810A DescriptionE5810 Hardware DescriptionPower-On (Default) SettingsWhen power is first applied to the E5810 and the hardware self-test

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20 Chapter 1E5810A DescriptionE5810 Hardware Description Depress and Hold the Preset Button (>10 Seconds)** Hostname IP Address Temporary Pass

Chapter 1 21E5810A DescriptionE5810 Hardware DescriptionRear Panel FeaturesThis figure shows the rear panel features of the E5810.Rack Mount Kit (Opti

22 Chapter 1E5810A DescriptionE5810A Software/FirmwareE5810A Software/FirmwareThe E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows provides an interface (gateway) t

Chapter 1 23E5810A DescriptionE5810A Software/FirmwareE5810A Operating FeaturesFeature DescriptionRemote access to instruments via LANAccess and contr

24 Chapter 1E5810A DescriptionE5810A Software/FirmwareTypical Network OperationThe E5810 provides a network gateway between network-equipped computer

Chapter 1 25E5810A DescriptionE5810A Software/FirmwareSoftware/Firmware ArchitectureTo program instruments from your PC via the E5810 using a programm

26 Chapter 1E5810A DescriptionE5810A Software/FirmwareHow IO Application Software Works With the E5810Before trying to perform an I/O application oper

Chapter 1 27E5810A DescriptionE5810A Software/FirmwareTypical Network IP AddressingThis section describes typical Enterprise network IP addresses and

28 Chapter 1E5810A DescriptionE5810A Software/FirmwareSubnet Addressing A Subnet Mask is used to determine to which subnet an IP address belongs. An I

Chapter 1 29E5810A DescriptionE5810A Software/FirmwareCommunicating with the E5810AThere are two ways you can communicate with the E5810 via a network

3Front MatterNoticeThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for any err

30 Chapter 1E5810A DescriptionE5810A Software/FirmwareUsing E5810 Web AccessSince the E5810 is Web-enabled, you can communicate with the E5810 from a

Chapter 1 31E5810A DescriptionE5810A Software/FirmwareUsing a Supported Programming LanguageTo use applications that require the Agilent IO Libraries,

32 Chapter 1E5810A DescriptionE5810A Software/FirmwareNotes:

2Installing the E5810A

34 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AThis chapter shows suggested steps to install the Agilent E5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows on LAN networks for Win

Chapter 2 35Installing the E5810AInstallation FlowchartInstallation FlowchartThis figure shows suggested steps to install and configure an E5810 on an

36 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AInstallation FlowchartYou can install the E5810 on an Enterprise (corporate) network that supports Dynamic Host Confi

Chapter 2 37Installing the E5810ABefore You Install the E5810ABefore You Install the E5810ABefore you connect the E5810A to a network, you should: Ch

38 Chapter 2Installing the E5810ABefore You Install the E5810ARack-Mount the E5810 (Optional)As desired, you can mount up to two E5810s in a single st

Chapter 2 39Installing the E5810AGetting Network InformationGetting Network InformationThis section gives guidelines to get information about Enterpri

4 Declaration of ConformityThe Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this instrument is available on the Agilent Web site. You can search the DoC by it

40 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AGetting Network Information E5810 General Information (Completed by E5810 User) (Serial Number and Ethernet (M

Chapter 2 41Installing the E5810AConfiguring the E5810A on a Local NetworkConfiguring the E5810A on a Local NetworkThis step gives guidelines to confi

42 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AConfiguring the E5810A on a Local NetworkLocal Network Connections (Multiple PCs can Communicate with the E5810)LAN G

Chapter 2 43Installing the E5810AConfiguring the E5810A on a Local NetworkConnecting the E5810A to a Local NetworkThis section shows how to connect th

44 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AConfiguring the E5810A on a Local NetworkE5810 Crossover Cable ConnectionsThis figure shows typical E5810 connections

Chapter 2 45Installing the E5810AConfiguring the E5810A on a Local NetworkApply Power to the E5810After connecting the E5810 to a Local network, plug

46 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AConfiguring the E5810A on a Local NetworkConfiguring the E5810A for Local Network OperationThis section gives guideli

Chapter 2 47Installing the E5810AConfiguring the E5810A on a Local NetworkConfiguring the E5810 for Enterprise Network OperationYou can check or set E

48 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AConfiguring the E5810A on a Local Network3 Display the Modify Configuration Page. From the Current Configuration of E

Chapter 2 49Installing the E5810AConfiguring the E5810A on a Local NetworkIf the default password (E5810) is being used, the password is displayed as

5ICES StatementThis ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.Regulatory MarkingsSafety S

50 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AConfiguring the E5810A on a Local NetworkIP Address AssignmentEnterprise Network Supports DHCPNo action required. The

Chapter 2 51Installing the E5810AConfiguring the E5810A on a Local NetworkExample: Configuring the E5810This example shows one way to set various E581

52 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AInstalling the E5810A on an Enterprise NetworkInstalling the E5810A on an Enterprise NetworkThis step gives guideline

Chapter 2 53Installing the E5810AInstalling the E5810A on an Enterprise NetworkAfter connecting the E5810 to the Enterprise network, plug the E5810 AC

54 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AInstalling the E5810A on an Enterprise NetworkFor example, if the default IP address of 169.254.58.10 is displayed on

Chapter 2 55Installing the E5810AInstalling the E5810A on an Enterprise Network2 Display the Current Configuration Page. from the Welcome page, click

56 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AInstalling the E5810A on an Enterprise Network

Chapter 2 57Installing the E5810AInstalling the E5810A on an Enterprise Network4 Set E5810 for DHCP Enterprise Network Operation. For an Enterprise ne

58 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AVerifying Instrument CommunicationVerifying Instrument CommunicationThe last step in installing and configuring the E

Chapter 2 59Installing the E5810AVerifying Instrument CommunicationInstrument Page FunctionsFrom the Find and Control Instruments Connected to your E5

6 WARNINGSThe following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to c

60 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AVerifying Instrument CommunicationWhere to Go Next If you want to program instruments from your PC. Go to “Installin

Chapter 2 61Installing the E5810AInstalling and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries SuiteInstalling and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries SuiteThis sectio

62 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AInstalling and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suite Custom - Select the Custom installation to:a Install the IO Li

Chapter 2 63Installing the E5810AInstalling and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries SuiteConfiguring a Remote GPIB InterfaceThis section shows the steps

64 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AInstalling and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suitenamed TCPIP0 is configured when you start or refresh Connection

Chapter 2 65Installing the E5810AInstalling and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries SuiteConfiguring a Remote Serial InterfaceThis section shows the step

66 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AInstalling and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suite4 Specify the TCPIP interface that you wish to use to host this

Chapter 2 67Installing the E5810AInstalling and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suite7 To establish communication with a serial instrument connected

68 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AInstalling and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries SuiteVerifying Communication From Your PCThis section gives guideline

Chapter 2 69Installing the E5810AInstalling and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suite3 *IDN? is the default command. Click Send & Read to send th

7Documentation HistoryAll Editions and Updates of this manual and their creation date are listed below. The first Edition of the manual is Edition 1.

70 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AInstalling and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries SuiteFor information on programming using Agilent VISA, see the Agile

Chapter 2 71Installing the E5810AInstalling and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries SuiteAddressing Instruments with SICLSICL addresses include the IP ad

72 Chapter 2Installing the E5810AInstalling and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries SuiteNotes:

3Using E5810A Web Access

74 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessThis chapter gives guidelines on how to use E5810A Web access, including: Opening Your Web Browser for E5810A Web

Chapter 3 75Using E5810A Web AccessOpening Your Web Browser for E5810A Web AccessOpening Your Web Browser for E5810A Web AccessSince the E5810 is Web-

76 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessUsing the Welcome PageUsing the Welcome PageThis section shows the features of the E5810 Welcome page, including th

Chapter 3 77Using E5810A Web AccessUsing the Welcome PageNavigation BarClicking the applicable icon on the Navigation Bar on the left side of the page

78 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessUsing the Welcome PageE5810A Current SettingsThe Current Settings part of the Welcome page displays some of the cur

Chapter 3 79Using E5810A Web AccessUsing the Welcome PageE5810A Support InformationE5810 support information includes Support, Products, and Agilent S

8  Corrective actions already tried (see Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Information for suggested troubleshooting tips)Contacting Agilent  You can rea

80 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessUsing the Welcome PageE5810A DocumentationYou can click Help to access a complete E5810 help system or click User’s

Chapter 3 81Using E5810A Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationViewing and Modifying ConfigurationThis section shows how to view and modify (as

82 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationModifying E5810A ConfigurationTo modify the current E5810 configuration, from th

Chapter 3 83Using E5810A Web AccessViewing and Modifying Configuration

84 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationE5810 Configuration Parameter DescriptionsAn alphabetical listing of E5810 confi

Chapter 3 85Using E5810A Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationDomain Name Server (DNS) (cont)[0.0.0.0]A DNS Server is an Internet service that

86 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationDynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) [ON](cont’d)DHCP OFF: If DHCP is OFF

Chapter 3 87Using E5810A Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationHostname [None]This value configures the internet domain name for the E5810. Hos

88 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationIP Address [169.254.58.10]This value is the Internet Protocol (IP) address of th

Chapter 3 89Using E5810A Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationPassword[E5810]E5810 configuration and instrument control pages are password-pro

9Gateway for Windows that is connected to an Enterprise (corporate) network, to a Local Network, or directly to a PC. What’s in This Guide?A listing o

90 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationRS-232 Parity [NONE]Parity is used by the RS-232 hardware to verify data transmi

Chapter 3 91Using E5810A Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationUniversal Plug & Play (UPnP)[ON]If Universal Plug & Play (UPnP) is enabl

92 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessFinding and Querying InstrumentsFinding and Querying InstrumentsThis section shows how to find and query GPIB and/o

Chapter 3 93Using E5810A Web AccessFinding and Querying InstrumentsFinding InstrumentsThe Instruments Connected column of the page shows the GPIB and/

94 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessFinding and Querying InstrumentsQuerying InstrumentsAfter you have successfully found all connected instruments, yo

Chapter 3 95Using E5810A Web AccessFinding and Querying InstrumentsButton Description*IDN?ID String. Returns the ID string for the selected IEEE-488.2

96 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessFinding and Querying InstrumentsQuerying Instruments Using the Instrument Command LineFor supported instruments, yo

Chapter 3 97Using E5810A Web AccessOther Web Access FunctionsOther Web Access FunctionsThis section describes four other E5810A Web Access functions:

98 Chapter 3Using E5810A Web AccessOther Web Access FunctionsUsing Web HelpClicking Help (under E5810 Documentation) displays the Contents page of the

Chapter 3 99Using E5810A Web AccessOther Web Access FunctionsUpdating E5810A FirmwareThis section gives guidelines to update your E5810 firmware to th