National Instruments GPIB-232, User Manual

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Contents
© National Instruments Corporation xi GPIB-232/485CT-A User Manual
Appendix E
Interfacing to an RS-485 Device
Appendix F
GPIB Basics
Appendix G
Common Questions
Appendix H
Parallel Polling
Appendix I
Programming Steps and Examples
Appendix J
Technical Support Resources
Glossary
Index
Figures
Figure 1-1. The AC Version Front Panel .................................................................1-3
Figure 1-2. The Top Panel .......................................................................................1-3
Figure 1-3. The DC Version Rear Panel ..................................................................1-4
Figure 1-4. The AC Version Rear Panel ..................................................................1-5
Figure 1-5. Location of the Connectors and the DC Power Jack.............................1-5
Figure 1-6. The RS-232 Connector and Signal Designations ..................................1-6
Figure 1-7. The RS-485 Connector and Signal Designations ..................................1-7
Figure 1-8. The GPIB Connector and Signal Designations .....................................1-8
Figure 2-1. Example of S Mode System Setup ........................................................2-2
Figure 2-2. Example of G Mode System Setup .......................................................2-3
Figure 3-1. Default Setting (S Mode) for DIP Switch .............................................3-4
Figure 3-2. Switch Settings to Match IBM PC Defaults..........................................3-6
Figure 3-3. Sample Switch Settings with an IBM PC or Compatible......................3-6