Reference for the User Interface
Connect
The Connect… option shows the Connection Dialog box.
NOTE
If there are no instruments connected to the PC, then Connect button will be
disabled. If an instrument is connected, the user can connect to that
instrument.
In the Available Devices, the list of connected device will appear,
and the Connect button will be enabled.
NOTE
Each PC can control only one N5980A.
In Remote Programming Setup, a port number can be selected for the
remote programming interface. The instrument will then be accessed
via a socket that connects the PC’s IP address and the chosen port
number.
Refresh updates the list of Available Devices.
Selecting the connection launches the GUI, as shown below.
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