Chapter 2
Operating in S Mode and G Mode
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Figure 2-1 shows an example of a setup using S mode. The
GPIB-232/485CT-A is connected to a PC, which is controlling a GPIB
plotter.
Figure 2-1.
Example of S Mode System Setup
Refer to Chapter 3,
Installing and Configuring Your Controller
, for
detailed information on setting up your GPIB-232/485CT-A to operate in
S mode. Refer to Chapter 4,
, for information on programming the
GPIB-232/485CT-A in S mode.
Operating in G Mode
The GPIB-232/485CT-A should be configured to operate in G mode if your
serial device acts only as a Talker and/or Listener while a GPIB device
manages the system, sending and receiving data to and from the serial
device.
PO
WER
READ
Y
TALK LISTEN
B
USY
FULL
GPIB-232CT-A
IBM PC
(Controller)
Plotter
(GPIB Device)
GPIB-232/485CT-A
Serial Cable
GPIB Cable
