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2600AS-901-01 Rev. B / September 2008 Return to Section Topics 15-11
Series 2600A System SourceMeter® Instruments Reference Manual Section 15: Communications Interfaces
Error messages
See Appendix A for RS-232 error messages.
Ethernet communications
Ethernet provides the flexibility to build scalable and functional test or data acquisition systems
with a large degree of flexibility. The Series 2600A is a Class C LXI-compliant instrument that
supports TCP/IP and complies with the IEE 802.3 standard. There is one Ethernet port, (located
on the back of the instrument), and supports full connectivity on a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network.
Ethernet cable connection
The Series 2600A includes 2 x CA-180-3A cables. Use one cable for TSP-Link and use the other
cable for LAN (for a direct instrument to PC connection).
NOTE Do not use the cable supplied to connect with a router or hub unless
the router or hub supports Auto-MDIX.
1. Insert the LAN cable into the LAN port located on the back of the instrument. See
Figure 15-5 .
Table 15-4
PC serial port pinout
Signal*
DB-9 pin
number DB-25 pin
number
DCD, data carrier detect
RXD, receive data
TXD, transmit data
DTR, data terminal ready
GND, signal ground
DSR, data set ready
RTS, request to send
CTS, clear to send
RI, ring indicator 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 8
3
2
20
7
6
4
5
22
* The Series 2600A does not use all RS-232 signals. See
Table 15-3 .