Lightwave Communications LDX-3232 - Manual (Page 37)

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Everything you learned to do from the front panel can also be done remotely and
in some cases, with more flexibility. For instance, in remote mode, you have
access to commands for functions not found on the front panel, such as
commands that will increment (INC) and decrement (DEC) the current setpoint by
a pre-defined step value. The following sections show you the fundamentals of
operating your LDX-3232 High Compliance Current Source remotely through the
GPIB interface.
Reading the GPIB Address
Before you can operate the LDX-3232 instrument from a remote location, you
need to know its GPIB address. Simply press the LOCAL switch in the section
labeled GPIB on the front panel. The instrument will display the address. The
default address from the factory is address "Adr 01".
Changing the GPIB Address
Every device on the GPIB bus must have a unique address. If it is necessary to
change the address, press and hold in the (PARAMETER) SET switch while
displaying the GPIB address. Turn the ADJUST knob until the desired address
value is displayed, then release the SET switch. The new GPIB address will then
be stored in non-volatile memory. The allowable address range is 0-30 for primary
GPIB addressing. Extended GPIB addressing is not implemented on the
LDX-3232 at this time.