Keysight 82351A
®
PCIe
-GPIB Interface
Quick Start
Guide
82351A Quick Start Guide I
WARNING
CAUTION
Safety Information
Use the product only as specified by the manufacturer.
Do not install substitute parts or perform any
unauthorized modification to the product. Return the
product to Keysight Technologies or a designated
Keysight Service Center to ensure that safety features
are maintained.
The Keysight 82351A PCIe-GPIB Interface complies
with the following safety and EMC requirements:
• IEC 61010-1:2001/EN61010-1:2001
• IEC 61326:2002 /
EN61326:1997+A1:1998+A2:2001+A3:2003
Safety Terms
A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls
attention to an operating procedure, practice, or
the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in personal injury or death. Do not
proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Safety Symbols
Direct current
Alternating current
Both direct and alternating current
Three-phase alternating current
Earth (ground) terminal
Protective conductor terminal
Frame or chassis terminal
Equipotentiality
A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls
attention to operating procedure, practice, or the
like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in damage to the product or loss of
important data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION
notice until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
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Equipment protected throughout by
double insulation or reinforced
insulation
Caution, risk of electric shock
Caution, risk of danger (refer to the
manual for specific Warning or Caution
information
Caution, hot surface
Regulatory Markings
WARNING
CAUTION
The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community. This CE mark
shows that the product complies with all the relevant European Legal Directives.
ICES/NMB-001 indicates that this ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
The C-tick mark is a registered trademark of the Spectrum Management Agency of
Australia. This signifies compliance with the Australia EMC Framework
regulations under the terms of the Radio Communication Act of 1992.
This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirement. This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard this
electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
• Do not use the device if it appears damaged or defective.
• Observe all markings on the device before connecting any wiring to the device.
• Do not operate the device in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
• Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the
device.
• Use the device with the cables provided.
• Repair or service that this not covered in this manual should only be performed by
qualified personnels.
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Product at a Glance 1
Related Documentation 2
1 Before Installing the 82351A 3
2 Installing Keysight IO Libraries Suite 4
3 Installing the 82351A in Your PC 5
4 Connecting GPIB Instruments 7
5 Configuring 82351A Interface 8
6 Programming Instruments via 82351A 9
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Introduction
NOTE
This Quick Start Guide provides a quick approach for installing and
configuring the 82351A PCIe- GPIB interface card in your PC. For
detailed step- by- step installation and configuration instructions, refer
to Keysight 82351A PCIe- GPIB Interface User’s Guide.
Ensure the Keysight IO Libraries Suite software is installed in your PC before installing the
82351A PCIe-GPIB interface card.
Product at a Glance
82351A Quick Start Guide 1
Related Documentation
See the following documents for information related to the 82351A. All
documents are available in electronic format by clicking the IO icon on the
Windows® taskbar notification area and selecting Documentation.
• Keysight 82351A PCIe- GPIB Interface User’s Guide describes the 82351A
and provides installation and troubleshooting information.
• Keysight IO Libraries Connectivity Guide provides a description of the
Keysight IO Libraries and utilities, and detailed installation information.
• Keysight IO Libraries Suite Online Help provides detailed usage
information on the Keysight IO Libraries Suite utilities, including
Connection Expert.
• Keysight VISA User's Guide describes the Keysight Virtual Instrument
Software Architecture (VISA) library.
• Keysight SICL User's Guide for Windows describes the Keysight Standard
Instrument Control Library (SICL) for Windows.
Go to http://www.keysight.com/find/82351A for additional information on
the 82351A.
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1 Before Installing the 82351A
Keysight Automation-Ready CD
82351A PCIe-GPIB Interface Card
82351A Quick
Start Guide
NOTE
✔ Unpack and inspect the shipping container for damage
Verify that you received the following items in your shipment of the
82351A PCIe- GPIB Interface:
• Keysight 82351A PCIe- GPIB Interface Card
• Automation- Ready CD with Keysight IO Libraries Suite
• 82351A Quick Start Guide
If your shipping container appears to be damaged, keep the shipping
container or cushioning material until you have inspected the contents
of the shipment for completeness. See the last page for Keysight
Technologies phone and web contact information.
✔ Check your PC operating system
To install the 82351A PCIe- GPIB card, your PC operating system must
be installed with one of the following: Windows 8, Windows 7,
Windows Vista®, or Windows XP.
• For those users who had Keysight IO Libraries v14.2 installed and would like to use
82351A PCIe-GPIB Interface, you need to install 82351A driver. You can download the
driver from the following site: http://www.keysight.com/find/82351A
• PC installed with Windows Vista or above MUST upgrade to Keysight IO Libraries v15.0
or above.
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2 Installing Keysight IO Libraries Suite
Keysight IO Libraries for
Instrument Control CD
✔ Insert Automation- Ready CD
Turn on your PC and insert the Automation- Ready CD with Keysight
IO Libraries Suite into the CD- ROM drive. If the installer is not
automatically activated, click Start > Run and type <drive>:autorun\
auto.exe
✔ Install the libraries
When the Keysight IO Libraries Suite window appears, follow the
on- screen instructions to install the libraries. You do not need to run
Keysight Connection Expert at this time.
✔ Look for IO icon
After the libraries are installed, the IO icon is displayed on the
Windows taskbar notification area. You can click the icon to manually
run I/O configuration utilities and to display online documentation. It is
not necessary to use the icon at this time.
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3 Installing the 82351A in Your PC
✔ Record the card serial number
Remove the card from its anti-static bag and record the serial number
for future reference. Keep the anti- static bag for storing purpose when
you need to remove the card from the PC.
✔ Remove PC cover
Turn off power to the PC and to all of its peripherals. Remove the
power cord from the PC. Remove the cover from the PC to allow access
to the I/O slots. See your PC documentation for instructions. Take
precautions against static discharge when handling and installing cards.
✔ Remove a cover plate
Remove one of the PC back panel cover plates. The 82351A is a 3.3 V
PCIe card and it can be fit in a PCIe 1x, PCIe 4x or PCIe 8x slot.
Choose a 3.3 V PCIe slot that will give adequate clearance for
the GPIB connector.
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✔ Install the 82351A
Insert the card’s edge connector into the PCIe expansion slot connector
of the PC. Ensure the interface is fully seated by pushing firmly on the
top edge of the card with the palm of your hand. The GPIB connector
should extend through the back panel opening to allow GPIB cable
connection. Be sure to hold the card by its edges. Also, be careful with
the metal faceplate around the GPIB connector as the faceplate can
be bent.
✔ Replace the cover plate screw
This will hold the 82351A in place. Save the blank cover plate for
future use if the 82351A is later removed. Replace the PC cover(s) as
described in your PC documentation.
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4 Connecting GPIB Instruments
GPIB Cable
PC
Instrument
GPIB Connector. Connect to
GPIB port on GPIB instrument.
GPIB Connector. Connect to
GPIBconnector on 82351A PCIe-GPIB
interface card installed in PC.
Example: Single instrument connections
PC
Instrument 1 Instrument 2 Instrument 3
Example: Multiple instrument connections
GPIB Connector.
Connect to GPIB port on
GPIB instrument 1.
GPIB Cable
GPIB Connector. Connect to GPIB
connector on 82351A interface card.
✔ Review connection guidelines
• To minimize stress on connector mountings, stack not more than
three cable connectors blocks.
• Minimize cable length as much as possible. See the Keysight 82351A
PCIe- GPIB Interface User’s Guide for maximum cable lengths.
✔ Connect GPIB cables to the 82351A
Tighten the GPIB connector screws finger- tight only.
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5 Configuring 82351A Interface
✔ Start your PC
You m a y se e a Wi n dow s Found New Hardware wizard. Click Next>
to step through the wizard. It is not necessary to insert a CD.
✔ Start the Keysight Connection Expert
Click the IO icon on the Windows taskbar notification area. Click
Keysight Connection Expert.
✔ Observe the Keysight Connection Expert
The 82351A will appear as a PCIe- GPIB interface in the Connection
Expert explorer. Connected instruments will be displayed beneath
the interface. At any time, you can click Refresh All to update the
displayed information.
✔ Configure the 82351A
Once you see the 82351A displayed in Connection Expert, it has
been configured and can be used for programming.
To edit the configuration settings, click Change Properties... in the detail
pane on the right side of the window.
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6 Programming Instruments via 82351A
✔ Use Interactive IO to communicate with instruments
After the 82351A has been connected to GPIB instruments and
configured, you can use Interactive IO to establish communication
between your PC and GPIB instruments. To run Interactive IO for an
IEEE- 488.2 compliant instrument, do the following steps:
1 Click the instrument's icon in the Connection Expert window.
2 Click Send Commands To This Instrument to display Interactive IO.
3 With the default command, *IDN?, displayed in the text box, click
the Send & Read button.
4 The instrument identification string will appear.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the next instrument.
✔ Program GPIB instruments (optional)
After communication has been established, you can program your
GPIB instruments using VISA, VISA COM, or SICL. See page 2 for
related documentation.
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Edition 6, November 2014
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