Introduction
Chapter 1
GPIB-130 User Manual
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While the two bus systems are physically separate, as shown in Figure 1-2, devices logically
appear to be located on the same bus as shown in Figure 1-3.
RS-422 Compatible
Transmission
Lines
Computer
(System Controller,
Talker, and Listener)
Printer
(Listener)
Multimeter
(Talker and Listener)
Signal Generator
(Listener)
Unit Under Test
GPIB #2
GPIB #1
GPIB-130
GPIB-130
Figure 1-2. Typical GPIB-130 Extension System (Physical Configuration)
Computer
(System Controller,
Talker, and Listener)
Printer
(Listener)
Multimeter
(Talker and Listener)
Signal Generator
(Listener)
Unit Under Test
GPIB
Figure 1-3. Typical GPIB-130 Extension System (Logical Configuration)
