33501 Series Operation Manual 2-3
2-8. GPIB connection
The GPIB connector on the rear panel connects the 33501 Series high power load to the
controller and to other GPIB devices. An GPIB system can be connected in any configuration
(star, linear, or both) as long as
2-8-1 The maximum number of devices including the controller is no more than 15.
2-8-2 The maximum length of all cable in no more than 2 meters times the number of
devices connected together, up to 20 meters maximum.
Please make sure the lock screws are firmly hand - tightened, use a screw-driver
only for the removal of screws. Fig 2-3 shows the rear panel of 33501 Series high
power load, the GPIB connector on the rear panel of 33501 Series high power load.
The GPIB address of the 33501 Series high power load is factory set to address 05.
The GPIB address can be set by FRONT PANEL, GPIB address is set by press
STATE 4 + STATE 5 simultaneously, press UP or DOWN key to select 1-9 address
number, press STATE 2 to exit GPIB address setting mode.
Fig 2-3 33501 FRONT/REAR PANEL
STATE
STORE
START
EXIT
AUTO
SEQ
ADDR
1 2
3
4
5
BANK