Agilent Technologies E5810B Betriebsanweisung

Agilent E5810ALAN/GPIB Gateway for WindowsUser’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 AccessOther Web Access FunctionsUsing Web HelpClicking Help (under E5810 Documentation) displays the Contents page of the

Chapter 3 101Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access FunctionsUpdating E5810 FirmwareThis section gives guidelines to update your E5810 firmware to the

102 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 103Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access Functions4 Perform Firmware Updatea Click the Update Firmware button to display a password dialog

104 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 105Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access Functions7 Configure FTP Parameters and Filename. Enter the following information in the dialog bo

106 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 107Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access Functions2 If the Update was Unsuccessful. If the last message in the system log indicates the E58

108 Chapter 3Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access Functions

4Troubleshooting Information

11Trademark InformationWindows® and Windows NT® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Support InformationSupport information for the

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

Chapter 4 111Troubleshooting InformationTroubleshooting OverviewTroubleshooting OverviewThis figure shows a typical network configuration using the E5

112 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking the E5810Checking the E5810This section gives guidelines to check the E5810, including: Checking Fro

Chapter 4 113Troubleshooting InformationChecking the E5810Checking Front Panel Display Error MessagesThis table shows E5810 front panel display error

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

Chapter 4 115Troubleshooting InformationChecking the NetworkChecking the NetworkIf the E5810 is correctly installed and configured and is operational,

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

Chapter 4 117Troubleshooting InformationChecking the NetworkCache and Page RefreshFor faster performance, most web browsers cache web pages. If a page

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

Chapter 4 119Troubleshooting InformationChecking the NetworkSteps to Set Proxy Notification (Netscape Navigator 6.2)1 From the Navigator menu, select

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

120 Chapter 4Troubleshooting InformationChecking the NetworkSICL Timeout Set to 0 (infinite)The E5810 uses the timeout configured in IO Config for its

Chapter 4 121Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client ConnectionsChecking PC Client ConnectionsEven if the E5810 has been successfully configured

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

Chapter 4 123Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client ConnectionsChecking syslog MessagesThe syslog messages can be viewed by typing <E5810 IP

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

Chapter 4 125Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client ConnectionsExample: Typical syslog MessagesThis table shows typical syslog messages and pro

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

Chapter 4 127Troubleshooting InformationChecking PC Client Connectionsviopen fails or I/O operation fails: Out of resourcesThe E5810 was unable to ope

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

Chapter 4 129Troubleshooting InformationChecking InstrumentsChecking InstrumentsThis section gives guidelines to check connected GPIB and RS-232 instr

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 InstrumentsChecking RS-232 InstrumentsIf you cannot establish communication with a connected RS-232 i

AE5810 Specifications

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

Appendix A 133E5810 SpecificationsSpecifications and Supplementary InformationSpecifications and Supplementary InformationGeneral RequirementsMinimum

134 Appendix A E5810 SpecificationsSpecifications and Supplementary InformationEnvironmental Specifications (cont’d)Storage Humidityup to 90% R.H. @65

Appendix A 135E5810 SpecificationsSupported Network ProtocolsSupported Network ProtocolsThe E5810 uses the network IP and Ethernet protocols listed in

136 Appendix A E5810 SpecificationsSupported Network ProtocolsNotes:

BUsing the Agilent IO Libraries

138 Appendix BUsing the Agilent IO LibrariesThis appendix describes the Agilent IO Libraries and gives guidelines to install full and custom versions

Appendix B 139Using the Agilent IO LibrariesAgilent IO Libraries DescriptionAgilent IO Libraries DescriptionThe Agilent IO Libraries software consists

14 then click View Documentation and then click E5810 LAN/GPIB Users Guide. Access from the Web. On your Web browser address line, type:www.agilent.

140 Appendix BUsing the Agilent IO LibrariesAgilent IO Libraries DescriptionAgilent IO Libraries ControlDuring installation, an Agilent IO Libraries C

Appendix B 141Using the Agilent IO LibrariesAgilent IO Libraries DescriptionProgram Groups CreatedDuring installation, the Agilent IO Libraries progra

142 Appendix BUsing the Agilent IO LibrariesUsing the Agilent IO Libraries CDUsing the Agilent IO Libraries CDThe Agilent IO Libraries for Instrument

Appendix B 143Using the Agilent IO LibrariesInstalling Custom Agilent IO LibrariesInstalling Custom Agilent IO LibrariesThis section shows steps to pe

144 Appendix BUsing the Agilent IO LibrariesInstalling Custom Agilent IO Libraries5 From the Title Screen, click Next> to go to the License Agreeme

Appendix B 145Using the Agilent IO LibrariesInstalling Custom Agilent IO Libraries8 By default, SICL is installed in C:\Program Files\Agilent\IO Libra

146 Appendix BUsing the Agilent IO LibrariesInstalling Custom Agilent IO Libraries10 Use the following table for guidelines to select the type of inst

Appendix B 147Using the Agilent IO LibrariesInstalling Custom Agilent IO Libraries11 Installation Steps for Options 1 - 5. Use this step when you sele

148 Appendix BUsing the Agilent IO LibrariesInstalling Custom Agilent IO Libraries To Accept the Settings. Click Next>. Setup will then install th

Appendix B 149Using the Agilent IO LibrariesInstalling Custom Agilent IO Libraries12 Option 6. Select Individual Components a From the Select Type of

1E5810 Description

150 Appendix BUsing the Agilent IO LibrariesInstalling Custom Agilent IO Libraries To Accept the Settings. Click Next>. Setup will then install th

Appendix B 151Using the Agilent IO LibrariesInstalling Custom Agilent IO Libraries14 Click Finish to complete the custom installation of the Agilent I

152 Appendix BUsing the Agilent IO LibrariesInstalling Custom Agilent IO LibrariesNotes:

CUsing the Telnet Utility

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

Appendix C 155Using the Telnet UtilityUsing the Telnet UtilityUsing the Telnet UtilityFor backward compatibility with the E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway, the

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

Appendix C 157Using the Telnet UtilityUsing the Telnet UtilityTypical Telnet Screen DisplayA typical display screen for an E5810 follows. The configur

158 Appendix CUsing the Telnet UtilityTelnet Commands for the E5810Telnet Commands for the E5810This table lists the Telnet commands you can use with

Appendix C 159Using the Telnet UtilityTelnet Commands for the E5810Command Descriptiongpib-name <string*15> View/Set the GPIB SICL Interface

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

160 Appendix CUsing the Telnet UtilityTelnet Commands for the E5810Notes:

161Glossary

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

Glossary 163GlossaryD deviceA unit that receives commands from a controller. Typically a device is an instrument but could also be a computer acting i

164 GlossaryGlossaryF Friendly NameThe "UPnP Friendly Name" of the E5810 that will automatically be displayed on Universal Plug and Play (U

Glossary 165Glossary- Intelligent hubs include additional features that enables an administrator to monitor the traffic passing through the hub and to

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

Glossary 167GlossaryN network protocolsThe E5810 supports these network protocols: ARP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, HTTP, ICMP, and RPC. ARP: Short for Address Re

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

Glossary 169GlossarySRQService Request. An asynchronous request (an interrupt) from a remote device indicating that the device requires servicing.Subn

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

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

Glossary 171GlossaryThe E5810 has two options for Universal Plug and Play (UPnP): Option ON: The E5810 is configured as a UPnP device and provides in

172 GlossaryGlossaryNotes:

Index 173IndexAaddress, 162addressing, instrument, 74Agilent IO LibrariesCD, 65, 142check for installed version, 60description, 139installation type,

174 Index EE5810 (continued)subnet mask, 92supported languages, 32syslog messages, 123troubleshooting, 111, 112Universal Plug and Play, 93updating fi

Index 175Pparameter descriptions, 86password, 91ping command, 115, 121Preset button, 114programming instruments, 73protocols, supported, 135proxies, 1

176 Index

*E5810-90000*Part Number: E5810-90000© 2002-2004 Agilent Technologies, Inc.May 2004 E0504Printed in Malaysia

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)** Hostname IP Address Temporary Pass-

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

2Installing the E5810

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

Chapter 2 35Installing the E5810Installation FlowchartInstallation FlowchartThis figure shows suggested steps to install and configure an E5810 on an

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

Chapter 2 37Installing the E5810Before You Install the E5810Before You Install the E5810Before you connect the E5810 to a network, you should: Check

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

Chapter 2 39Installing the E5810Getting Network InformationGetting Network InformationThis section gives guidelines to get information about Enterpris

Contents 4 Verifying Instrument Communication...57Open the Instrument Page ...

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

Chapter 2 41Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkConfiguring the E5810 on a Local NetworkThis step gives guidelines to configur

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

Chapter 2 43Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkConnecting the E5810 to a Local NetworkThis section shows how to connect the E

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

Chapter 2 45Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkApply Power to the E5810After connecting the E5810 to a Local network, plug th

46 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkConfiguring the E5810 on a Local NetworkThis section gives guidelines to confi

Chapter 2 47Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkConfiguring the E5810 for Enterprise Network OperationYou can check or set E58

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

Chapter 2 49Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkIf the default password (E5810) is being used, the password is displayed as as

Contents 5Checking Instruments ... 129Checking GPIB Instruments ...

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

Chapter 2 51Installing the E5810Configuring the E5810 on a Local NetworkExample: Configuring the E5810This example shows one way to set various E5810

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

Chapter 2 53Installing the E5810Installing the E5810 on an Enterprise NetworkAfter connecting the E5810 to the Enterprise network, plug the E5810 AC p

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

Chapter 2 55Installing the E5810Installing the E5810 on an Enterprise Network3 Display the Modify Configuration Page. From the Current Configuration o

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

Chapter 2 57Installing the E5810Verifying Instrument CommunicationVerifying Instrument CommunicationThe last step in installing and configuring the E5

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

Chapter 2 59Installing the E5810Verifying Instrument CommunicationWhere to go Next If you want to program instruments from your PC. Go to “Installing

Contents 6

60 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO LibrariesInstalling and Configuring the Agilent IO LibrariesThis step gives

Chapter 2 61Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries If the IO icon is not displayed, a version may still be installed

62 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries6 After a few seconds, the Title Screen appears.7 From the Title Sc

Chapter 2 63Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries8 Scroll through the Readme Information screen to display the lates

64 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries9 The Current Settings dialog box appears. This box shows the (defa

Chapter 2 65Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries11 Click Finish to complete the installation of the Agilent IO Libr

66 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO LibrariesConfiguring VISA LAN Client (GPIB)This section shows the steps to c

Chapter 2 67Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries3 From the VISA LAN Client Interface (LAN to GPIB) screen appears,

68 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO LibrariesConfiguring VISA LAN Client (RS-232)This section shows the steps to

Chapter 2 69Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries2 When the main screen appears, highlight the ASRL VISA LAN Client

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 4Do Not Delete the LAN Client Interface. When the VISA LAN Client

Chapter 2 71Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO Libraries VISA LAN Client (ASRL1) and LAN Client (TCPIP0) are both Configu

72 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO LibrariesVerifying Communication From Your PCThis section gives guidelines t

Chapter 2 73Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO LibrariesProgramming InstrumentsYou can program GPIB and RS-232 instruments

74 Chapter 2Installing the E5810Installing and Configuring the Agilent IO LibrariesExample: VISA/SICL Instrument AddressingOnce you know the GPIB addr

3Using E5810 Web Access

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

Chapter 3 77Using E5810 Web AccessOpening Your Web Browser for E5810 Web AccessOpening Your Web Browser for E5810 Web AccessSince the E5810 is Web-ena

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

Chapter 3 79Using E5810 Web AccessUsing the Welcome PageNavigation BarClicking the applicable icon on the Navigation Bar on the left side of the page

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 PageE5810 Current SettingsThe Current Settings part of the Welcome page displays some of the curre

Chapter 3 81Using E5810 Web AccessUsing the Welcome PageE5810 Support InformationE5810 support information includes Support, Products, and Agilent Sit

82 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 83Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationViewing and Modifying ConfigurationThis section shows how to view and modify (as

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

Chapter 3 85Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying Configuration

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

Chapter 3 87Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationDomain Name Server (DNS) (cont)[0.0.0.0]A DNS Server is an Internet service that

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

Chapter 3 89Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationHostname [None]This value configures the internet domain name for the E5810. Host

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 ConfigurationIP Address [169.254.58.10]This value is the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the

Chapter 3 91Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationPassword[E5810]E5810 configuration and instrument control pages are password-prot

92 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 93Using E5810 Web AccessViewing and Modifying ConfigurationUniversal Plug & Play (UPnP)[ON]If Universal Plug & Play (UPnP) is enable

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

Chapter 3 95Using E5810 Web AccessFinding and Querying InstrumentsFinding InstrumentsThe Instruments Connected column of the page shows the GPIB and/o

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

Chapter 3 97Using E5810 Web AccessFinding and Querying InstrumentsButton Description*IDN?ID String. Returns the ID string for the selected IEEE-488.2

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

Chapter 3 99Using E5810 Web AccessOther Web Access FunctionsOther Web Access FunctionsThis section describes four other E5810 Web Access functions: D