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1256E User Manual
Appendix A-2
Racal Instruments
©
2002
Remote Interface
IEEE-488 (GPIB)
Compliance:
IEEE-488.2
Address Selection:
Manual, via front-panel controls
RS-232
Hardware Protocol:
Data Communications Equipment (DCE).
Connects directly to computer COM port
with straight-through cable; no null modem.
Baud Rates:
1,200
2,400
4,800
9,600
19,200
38,400
57,600
115,200
Start bits:
1
Stop bits:
1 or 2
Number of bits:
7 or 8
Parity:
Even, odd, none
Flow Control:
Software
(XON/XOFF)
Hardware
(RTS/CTS)
TCP/IP (Ethernet)
Protocol:
TCP/IP
Connects directly to computer COM port
with straight-through cable; no crossover.
Speed:
10Base-T (10 M-bit/s)
100Base-TX (100 M-bit/s)
Command Set
SCPI. Identical to current 1260-Series switch family except for
modifications to triggering functions to accommodate non-VXIbus
operation.
Software Drivers
Drivers and soft front panels provided for all Adapt-a-Switch
plug-ins.