Tabor Electronics 5064, User Manual

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2074
User Manual
2-6
Connecting to a
Remote interface
You can connect your Tabor 2074 to GPIB, USB, or LAN adapters,
depending on your application and requirements from your system.
Installing interface adapters in your computer will not be described
in this manual since the installation procedures for these adapters
change frequently. You must follow the instructions supplied with
your particular adapter. Before proceed with the remote interface
installation, install an adapter card and follow the instructions in the
following paragraphs.
GPIB Connection
Direct connection between a host computer and a single device
with GPIB is not recommended since GPIB adapter is usually
expensive and is not really required for direct connection. Use GPIB
connection in cases where download speed is critical to the system
or when you already have GPIB system in place and you are
adding the 2074 as a GPIB device. The GPIB port is connected with
a special 24-wire cable. Refer interconnection issues to your GPIB
supplier. After you connect the 2074 to the GPIB port, proceed to
the GPIB Configuration section in this chapter for instructions how
to select a GPIB address.
USB Connection
Direct connection between a single host computer and a single
device with USB is most recommended as this does not require any
specific considerations and device configuration. Just connect your
Tabor 2074 to your PC using a standard USB cable and the
interface will self configure. After you connect the 2074 to the USB
port, proceed to the USB Configuration section in this chapter for
instructions how to install the USB driver.
LAN Connection
Direct connection between a single host computer and a single
device with 10/100 BaseT is possible, but you must use a special
cable that has its transmit and receive lines crossed. If your site is
already wired connect the 2074 via twisted pair Ethernet cable.
Take care that you use twisted pair wires designed for 10/100
BaseT network use (phone cables will not work). Refer
interconnection issues to your network administrator. After you
connect the 2074 to the LAN port, proceed to the LAN Configuration
section in this chapter for instructions how to set up LAN
parameters.
Selecting a
Remote interface
The 2074 is supplied by the factory with the active remote interface
set to USB. If you intend to use USB connection, then all you need
to do is connect your USB cable and proceed with the USB
Configuration instructions as given in this chapter to install the USB
driver and to configure the USB port (first connection only). If you
already used your instrument in various platforms and want to re-
select your interface