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Overview of Remote Control
USB Remote Control System
USB Remote Control System
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) remote control system provides device control via USB
that is equivalent to control via GRIP. Connection is made through an interface in
compliance with USBTMC-USB488 and USB 2.0.
System configuration
The USB remote control system controls instruments that use the name “alias.” There is no
such address for GPIB connections.
Use a LAN cable to connect the E5052A to an external controller (personal computer).
Figure 2-6 shows an overview of the system configuration for the USB remote control
system.
Figure 2-6
USB Remote Control System Configuration
Required Equipment
1. E5052A (models with USB (USBTMC) interface port (type B)).
2. External controller (personal computer with installed Agilent I/O Libraries and USB
host port (type A)).
3. Other USB compatible devices (instruments and/or peripherals for specific purposes).
4. USB cable connecting E5052A and external controller (with type A/4-prong male or
type B/4-prong male connectors depending on device used).
USB Port Types
There are two standard types of USB ports. The external controller (PC) must be connected
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