Chapter 1
Introduction
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GPIB-232CT-A for MS-DOS/Windows
Optional Equipment
You can call National Instruments to order the following optional
equipment.
Component
Part Number
RS-232 Shielded Cables, Compatible with IBM PC:
DTE to DTE – 2 m
DTE to DTE – 4 m
182238-02
182238-04
Single-Shielded GPIB Cables:*
GPIB Type X1 Cable – 1 m
GPIB Type X1 Cable – 2 m
GPIB Type X1 Cable – 4 m
763001-01
763001-02
763001-03
Double-Shielded GPIB Cables:*
GPIB Type X2 Cable – 1 m
GPIB Type X2 Cable – 2 m
GPIB Type X2 Cable – 4 m
763061-01
763061-02
763061-03
*
To meet FCC emission limits for this device you must use a shielded
(Type X1 or X2) GPIB cable. Operating this equipment with a
non-shielded cable may cause interference to radio and television
reception.
Inspection
Before you operate the GPIB-232CT-A, inspect the shipping container and
its contents for damage. Keep the packaging material for possible
inspection and/or reshipment.
If the equipment appears to be damaged, do not attempt to operate it.
Contact National Instruments for instructions. If the damage appears to
have been caused in shipment, file a claim with the carrier.
Hardware Description
The GPIB-232CT-A is a high-performance serial-to-GPIB interface product.
It uses the NAT4882 GPIB Controller chip for complete IEEE 488.2
compatibility. You can connect the personal computer serial port to the