Install Your Hardware
Chapter 2
GPIB-232CT-A for MS-DOS/Windows 2-2
© National Instruments Corp.
Step 3. Connect the Cables
Complete the following steps to connect the cables.
1.
Connect the serial cable to the GPIB-232CT-A 9-pin D-Sub connector
and securely fasten the holding screws. Connect the other end of the
cable to your serial device. Be sure to use only shielded serial cables,
and follow all RS-232 cabling restrictions.
2.
Connect the GPIB cable to the GPIB-232CT-A 24-pin Champ
connector and tighten the thumb screws on the connector. Connect the
other end to your GPIB device(s). Be sure to follow all IEEE 488
cabling restrictions, and use only shielded GPIB cables.
3.
If you have an AC version, connect the power cord to the power
receptacle on the front panel of the GPIB-232CT-A, then plug the
supply into an AC outlet of the correct voltage.
If you have a DC version, connect the DC power plug of the DC power
supply to the power jack on the serial end of the GPIB-232CT-A, then
plug the supply into an AC outlet of the correct voltage.
Step 4. Power On Your System and Switch On
the GPIB-232CT-A
1.
Plug the power cords for your computer system into a power outlet and
power on all devices.
2.
If you have an AC version, use the front panel rocker switch to power
on your GPIB-232CT-A. If you have a DC version, use the power
switch on the rear panel to power on your GPIB-232CT-A.
The POWER LED indicator should come on immediately. The
READY LED indicator should come on after the GPIB-232CT-A has
passed its power-on self test, indicating the unit is ready for operation.
If the READY LED does not come on within seven seconds after the
unit is powered on, recheck all connections and switch settings and
retry the power-on sequence. If the READY LED still does not come
on, refer to Appendix C, Troubleshooting, for information on areas to
check if you have problems installing the GPIB-232CT-A.