SYSTem:COMMunicate:ENABle

34980A

SYSTem:COMMunicate:ENABle

Syntax

SYSTem:COMMunicate:ENABle <mode>, <interface>

SYSTem:COMMunicate:ENABle? <interface>

Description

This command disables or enables the GPIB, USB, or LAN remote interface. In addition, this command disables or enables the available remote services such as Sockets, Telnet, VXI11, and the 34980A's built-in Web Interface.

If you change the LAN setting, you must cycle power on the 34980A to activate the new setting.

Parameters

Name

Type

Range of Values

Default Value

<mode>

Boolean

{OFF|0|ON|1}

This is a required parameter

<interface>

Discrete

{GPIB|USB|LAN|SOCKets|TELNet|VXI11|WEB}

This is a required parameter

Remarks

  • If you disable the LAN interface, all associated LAN services will not be started when you power on the 34980A.

  • The interface setting is stored in non-volatile memory, and does not change when power has been off, after a Factory Reset (*RST command), or after an Instrument Preset (SYSTem:PRESet command).  

Return Format

The query command returns "0" (OFF) or "1" (ON) for the specified interface.

Examples

The following command disables the USB interface.

SYST:COMM:ENAB OFF,USB

The following query returns the state of the USB interface.

SYST:COMM:ENAB? USB

Typical Response:  0