This instruction manual provides details on the communication interfaces of the IM7580A series, IM7581
series, IM7583 series and IM7585 series Impedance Analyzer.
In this document, the "instrument" means the IM7580A series, IM7581 series, IM7583 series and IM7585
series.
Safety Information
This manual contains information and warnings essential for safe operation of the instrument and for maintaining it in safe operating condition. Be fo re u sing it, b e su re to ca re fully r ead the followin g sa fety pr ecautio ns.
Safety Symbols
The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative importance of cautions and warnings.
Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significant hazard that could result in serious injury or death to the user.
Indicates that incorrect operation presents a possibility of injury to the user or damage to
the product.
Advisory items related to performance or correct operation of the product.
Notation
Symbols in this manual
Indicates the prohibited action.
p.
*Indicates that descriptive information is provided below.
[ ]
CURSOR
(Bold character)
Windows
DialogueDialogue box represents a Windows dialog box.
Indicates the location of reference information.
Menus, commands, dialogs, buttons in a dialog, and other names on the screen and the keys are
indicated in brackets.
Bold characters within the text indicate operating key labels.
Unless otherwise specified, “Windows” represents Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or
Windows 10.
Mouse Operation
Click: Press and quickly release the left button of the mouse.
Right-click: Press and quickly release the right button of the mouse.
Double click: Quickly click the left button of the mouse twice.
SH1Supports all source handshake functions.
AH1Supports all acceptor handshake functions.
T6Supports standard talker functions.
L4Supports standard listener functions.
SR1Supports all service request functions.
RL1Supports all remote/local functions.
PP0Parallel poll functions are not supported.
DC1Supports all device clear functions.
DT1Supports all device trigger functions.
C0Controller functions are not supported.
Code used: ASCII code
Supports serial poll functions.
Talk only mode is not supported.
Supports the talker cancel function by MLA (My Listen Address).
Listener only mode is not supported.
Supports the listener cancel function by MTA (My Talk Address).
1.3USB Specifications
ConnectorSeries B receptacle
Compliance standardUSB2.0 (Full Speed/High Speed)
No. of ports1
ClassCommunication class
Supported OS Windows Vista, Windows 7 , Windows 8, Windows 10
1.4LAN Specifications
ConnectorRJ-45 connector ×1
Compliance standardIEEE 802.3-compliant Ethernet
Transfer system10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Auto detected
ProtocolTCP/IP
FunctionCommand control
GP-IB communication (when the Z3000 is connected) (p.15)
RS-232C communication (when the Z3001 is connected) (p.17)
2.1
Overview of Communication
Connection and
SettingChapter 2
2.1Overview of Communication
You can control the instrument with communication commands from a computer via the USB, GP-IB, RS232C and LAN interfaces.
There are the following four communication methods. To enable communication, the communication conditions need to be set on the instrument.
Chapter 2 Connection and Setting
The instrument is communication class compatible.
Command control using the TCP/IP protocol is possible.
• Commands common to IEEE-488-2 1987 (requirement) can be used.
• The instrument has been designed with reference to the following standard. (Reference standard:
IEEE-488.2 1987)
• Always turn both devices OFF when connecting and disconnecting an interface
connector. Otherwise, an electric shock accident may occur.
• To avoid damage to the instrument, do not short-circuit the terminal and do not
input voltage to the terminal.
• Failure to fasten the connectors properly may result is sub-specification performance or damage to the equipment.
To connect the instrument to a computer the first time, a dedicated USB driver must be installed.
Before connecting the instrument to the computer, install the USB driver.
The USB driver can be downloaded from the bundle d CD, or our web site. (http:// www.hioki.com)
The USB driver is compatible with the Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit version), Windows 7 (32-bit,
64-bit version), Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit version) and Windows 10 (32-b it, 64- bit version ) ope ratin g
systems.
Additionally, do not put the computer into the sleep state while the instrument is connected to the
computer.
You can configure the setting from any of mode and mode.
Connect a USB cable (commercially available USB cable) to the USB port of the instrument.
• To avoid faults, do not disconnect or reconnect the USB cable during instrument
operation.
• Connect the instrument and the computer to a common earth ground. Using different grounds could result in potential difference between the instrument and the
computer. Potential difference on the USB cable can result in malfunctions and
faults.
• Do n ot disconnect or connect other USB de vices from or to, re spectively, PC during
USB communications between instrument and computer. The USB communications between instrument and PC may stop.
• Make these settings before connecting to a network. Changing settings while connected can
duplicate IP addresses of other network devices, and incorrect address information may otherwise be presented to the network.
• The instrument does not support DHCP (automatic IP address assignment) on a network.
Setting Items
Network Environment Configuration
IP Address_________._________._________._________
Subnet Mask_________._________._________._________
Default Gateway_________._________._________._________
LAN Settings and Connection
2.3LAN Settings and Connection
LAN Settings
You can perform command control using the TCP/IP protocol.
Set the instrument to match your network environment in advance.
Identifies each device connected on a network.
IP address
Subnet mask
Default Gateway
Each network device must be set to a unique address.
The instrument supports IP version 4, with IP addresses indicated as four decimal octets, e.g.,
"192.168.0.1".
This setting is for separating the IP address into the network address that indicates the network and
the host address that indicates the instrument. On this instrument, the subnet mask is represented as
four decimal numbers separated by ". " such as "255.255.255.0."
When the computer and instrument are on different but overlapping networks (subnets), this IP address specifies the device to serve as the gateway between the networks.
If the computer and instrument are connected one-to-one, no gateway is used, and the instrument's
default setting "0.0.0.0" can be kept as is.
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Chapter 2 Connection and Setting
Example 1. Connecting the instrument to an existing network
When connecting the instrument to an existing network, the network settings need to be confirmed in
advance.
An IP address which is not the same as that of another network device needs to be assigned.
Confirm the following items with the network administrator, and write them down.
Example 2. Connecting multiple instruments to a single computer using a hub
When building a local network with no outside connection, the following private IP addresses are recommended.
Example of private IP address:
(Set an IP address that differs from that of other network devices.)
Subnet Mask............255.255.255.0
Default Gateway ......OFF(0.0.0.0)
Example 3. Connecting one instrument to a single computer using the 9642 LAN Cable
The 9642 LAN Cable can be used with its supplied connection adapter to connect one instrument to one
computer, in wh ich case the IP address is freely settable. Use the recommended private IP addresses.
IP Address ...............Computer: 192.168.0.100
Instrument: 192.168.0.1 (Set to a different IP address than the computer.)
If the default gateway does not need to be set, for
example, when connecting the instrument and
computer on a one-to-one basis using a cross cable, leave this set to OFF.
On: Link up
Off: Link down
Blinking: Sending or receiving data
On (Green) :1000BASE
On (Orange) :100BASE
Off:10BASE
LINK UP LED
SPEED LED
The MAC address of the LAN is displayed below the serial number.
You can also check it on the instrument screen.
See: "Checking the Version of the Instrument" in the instruction
manual.
LAN interface
Crossover adapter
Connecting with the 9642 LAN Cable and crossover adapter (supplied with the 9642)
1
Connect the LAN Cable to the
crossover adapter.
Connect the crossover adapter to
the LAN interface on the instrument.
2
Connect the LAN Cable to the
100BASE-TX connector on the PC.
3
2.3
LAN Settings and Connection
Connecting a LAN Cable
Use a LAN cable to connect the instrument and computer.
Required items:
When connecting the instrument to an existing network (prepare any of the following):
• Straight-through Cat 5, 1000BASE-T-compliant Ethernet cable (up to 100 m, commercially available).
For 100BASE/10BASE communication, a 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-compliant cable may also be used.
• Hioki 9642 LAN Cable (option)
(A cross adapter cannot be used.)
When connecting one instrument to a single computer (prepare one of the following):
• 1000BASE-T-compliant cross-over cable (up to 100 m)
• 1000BASE-T-compliant straight-through cable with cross-over adapter (up to 100 m)
• Hioki 9642 LAN Cable (option)
When connecting the instrument to a single computer (connect the instrument to the computer)
To connect the instrument to a controller (DTE), use a crossover cable
compatible with the connectors on both the instrument and the controller.
The I/O connector is a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) configuration.
6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5
RS-232C Connection and Settings (when the Z3001 is connected)
2.5RS-232C Connection and Settings
(when the Z3001 is connected)
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Connecting the RS-232C Cable
Connect the RS-232C cable to the RS-232C connector.
(Recommended cable: 9637 RS-232C cable)
Press to return to the normal state
(local state).
1
The measurement screen is redisplayed.
Local State
LCR Measurement Screen
2.6
Remote Mode
2.6Remote Mode
When you connect a device to an interface and start communication, the mode becomes remote mode
(remote operation state) and the keys on the LCD are disabled.
The instrument’s USB interface supports communications-class performance, allowing control operations on
par with RS-232C to be performed from a computer. When you connect the instrument to a computer and set
its interface to USB, it will be recognized as a virtual COM port on the computer.
Device Manager starts.
Check the COM number to the right of "HIOKI USB Device" in the [Ports (COM & LPT)] list.
The procedure to start Device Manager differs depending on the version of the Windows operating system.
For details, refer to Help of the operating system.