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4.8
Connecting to IEC 625/IEEE 488 (GPIB)
To connect to the IEC 625/IEEE 488 interface
You can use the GPIB bus interface for controlling the instrument remotely. The "IEC
625/IEEE 488" connector is at the
.
1. Connect the "IEC 625/IEEE 488" socket to the controller PC with a double-shielded
GPIB bus interface cable.
2. Configure the settings for remote control over GPIB.
The controller must address the instrument with the GPIB bus address.
For details, refer to "Remote Control Basics > Remote Control Interfaces and Pro-
tocols > GPIB Interface (IEC/IEEE Bus Interface" and "Hardware Interfaces" in the
operating manual.
4.9
Connecting USB Devices
You can connect or disconnect USB devices, e.g., memory stick, a CD-ROM keyboard,
etc, with the R&S
SMB during operation.
To connect a USB device to the interface of the R&S
SMB, always use the USB
type
A
. Refer to the documentation of the USB device to find out
which USB connector type you can connect to the USB device.
To connect USB storage devices
USB storage devices, such as memory sticks, allow easy data transfer from/to the
R&S
SMB. You can also use them for firmware updates.
► Connect the USB storage device to the USB type A connector at the
.
To connect USB devices with external power supply
1.
NOTICE!
Connected devices with external power supply can feed back current into
the 5
V power supply of the USB interface and thus damage the R&S
SMB.
Ensure that there is no connection between the positive pole of the power supply
and the +5
V power pin of the USB interface (VBUS).
2. Connect the USB storage device to the USB type A connector at the
.
To connect a keyboard
► Connect the keyboard to the USB type A connector at the
.
When connected, the R&S
SMB detects the keyboard automatically. A detected
keyboard has the default layout English – US.
Use the "Setup > Keyboard Settings" dialog to configure the keyboard properties.
Connecting USB Devices
