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IM 2558A-01EN
11.1 GP-IB Interface Features and Specifications
Switching between Remote and Local Modes
When Switching from Local to Remote Mode
The 2558A switches to remote mode when it is in local mode and it receives a REN (Remote
Enable) message from the PC.
• The REMOTE indicator turns on.
• All dials and switches are disabled except for the flipping of the
OUTPUT
switch to the LOCAL
side to change the 2558A to local mode.
• Settings entered in local mode are retained even when the 2558A switches to remote mode.
When Switching from Remote to Local Mode
When the 2558A is in remote mode and you flip the OUTPUT switch to the LOCAL side, the
2558A switches to local mode. This is not possible when local lockout (see section 11.4) has been
activated by the controller.
• The REMOTE indicator turns off.
• Dials and switches can be used.
• Settings entered in remote mode are retained even when the 2558A switches to local mode.
Note
You cannot use the GP-IB interface simultaneously with other interfaces (USB and Ethernet interfaces).