Installation and Operations
Chapter 2
GPIB-PRL User Manual
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Set Configuration Switches
The DIP switch at location U22 on the printed wire board is used to configure
the GPIB-PRL. Figure 2-3 shows the factory default settings.
O
N
O
F
F
Key
= depressed side of switch handle
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Figure 2-3. Factory Default Settings for Dip Switch U22
Default Settings
In Figure 2-3, switch 1 is in the OFF position; this indicates that the unit is
configured to operate in G Mode. Switches 2 and 3 are in the OFF position;
this indicates no service request will be generated when the buffer becomes
empty. Switches 4 through 8 are in the OFF OFF ON OFF ON positions,
respectively; this indicates a GPIB primary address of 5.
Tables 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 show the possible configurations of the eight
switches and what the configurations indicate. Default settings are in shaded
rows.
Table 2-1. Configuration Switch Settings for Switch 1
Switch
Position
Indication
1
OFF
Configures the GPIB-PRL to operate in G mode.
ON
Configures the GPIB-PRL to operate in P mode.
