Multiline Interface Messages
Appendix E
GPIB-1014P User Manual
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Figure E-3. Star Configuration
Configuration Requirements
To achieve the high data transfer rate that the GPIB was designed for, the physical distance between
devices and the number of devices on the bus are limited.
The following restrictions are typical.
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A maximum separation of four meters between any two devices and an average separation of
two meters over the entire bus.
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A maximum total cable length of 20 m.
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No more than 15 devices connected to each bus, with at least two-thirds powered on.