
Programming Manual Compact i / iX Series
AMETEK Programmable Power Division 11
This manual contains sections on programming the compact iX or i Series over the bus. The iX
Series is equipped with GPIB and USB interfaces. The i Series is equipped with a USB interface.
An optional GPIB interface can be specified at the time of order. Refer to the i/iX Series User
manual for information on using the remote control interface and command syntax. The user
manuals (P/N 6005-960 for 751/1501i/iX and P/N 6005-962 for 2253i/iX) are provided on the
same CDROM as this programming manual.
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1.4 Introduction to Programming
This section provides some general information regarding programming instrumentation and
available interface types.
1.4.1 IEEE-488 Capabilities of the AC source
All AC source functions except for setting the IEEE-488 address are programmable over the
IEEE-488. The IEEE 488.2 capabilities of the AC source are listed in Chapter 2 of the User's
Manual. The iX Series offers standard IEEE-488 interface. The i Series requires the –GPIB
option.
The AC source operates from an IEEE-488 address that is set from the front panel. To set the
IEEE-488 address, press the MENU key on the front panel repeatedly until the
CONFIGURATION entry is shown on the LCD display.
Move the indicator on the right hand side of the display to point to CONFIGURATION and press
the ENTER key.
This will display the IEEE ADRRESS currently set. To change the address, use the Voltage knob
to increment or decrement the value. Press the ENTER key to confirm your selection.
To set up the GPIB/IEEE-488 interface on a Windows XP PC, refer to section 3.1, “IEEE-488 /
GPIB Interfac
e”.
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