Agilent Technologies Agilent 35900E, User Manual

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Computer Connection
Connecting to a Host Computer Using GPIB or RS-232 Communications
The 35900 with a GPIB/RS-232 MIO card installed has two host connector
types (Figure 7). Only one of these connectors can be used to connect to a host
computer at a time. Use the GPIB connector (Table 5) when attaching to a host
requiring GPIB communications. Use the RS-232 connection when the host
uses this protocol. To configure the card, see “Connecting to a TCP/IP
Network” on page 20.
To connect GPIB/RS-232 communications
1 Turn off the 35900 and the Host Computer.
2 Connect one end of the cable to the appropriate MIO card connector located
on the rear of the 35900.
3 Connect the other end of this cable to the matching connector on the host
computer. For GPIB, alternately connect to another device on the GPIB bus
that eventually terminates at the host computer.
GPIB length limits are up to 2 meters per device (the host computer is one
device) with a maximum of 20 meters.
Figure 7 GPIB and RS-232 cable connections
MIO Communication card thumb screws
Table 5 GPIB communication cabling
Part no. Description
10833B-2310 2 meter