Configuration and Installation
Chapter 2
GPIB-232CV User Manual
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Step 4. Connect the Cables
Connect the cables as follows:
1.
Connect the serial cable to the GPIB-232CV and securely fasten the
holding screws. Connect the other end of the cable to your serial
device. Be sure to use only shielded serial cable, and follow all
RS-232 cabling restrictions.
2.
Connect the GPIB cable to the GPIB-232CV and tighten the thumb
screws on the connector. Connect the other end to your GPIB system.
Be sure to follow all IEEE 488 cabling restrictions, and use only
double-shielded GPIB cable.
3.
Connect the power jack of the wall-mount power supply to the power
receptacle on the back panel of the GPIB-232CV, then plug the supply
into an AC outlet of the correct voltage.
Step 5. Power on the Unit
Power on your GPIB-232CV by using the front panel rocker switch. The
POWER LED should come on immediately. The READY indicator
should come on after the GPIB-232CV has passed its power-on self-test,
indicating the unit is ready for operation.
If the READY indicator 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 light still fails to come on, contact
National Instruments for further instructions.
Operation
The GPIB-232CV is now ready to operate. All characters sent to the unit
will be received at full speed and stored in the internal data buffer. The
characters will be sent to the receiving device at the rate of the receiving
device.
If using the GPIB-232CV in C mode, turn on the GPIB instrument before
turning on the GPIB-232CV and be sure the configuration switches are set
correctly. When the GPIB-232CV is powered on, it will send IFC and
address the instrument to listen. Simply send data to your serial port as you
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