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Precautions When Making Connections
• Securely fasten the screw that is attached to the GP-IB cable connector.
• You can connect several cables to connect to several devices. However, fifteen or
more devices including the controller cannot be connected to a single bus.
• When connecting several devices, you cannot specify the same address for more than
one.
• Use a cable of two meters or longer to connect between devices.
• Ensure that the total length in cables does not exceed twenty meters.
• When carrying out communications, make sure that at least two-thirds of all connected
devices are turned ON.
• When connecting multiple devices, use a star or linear configuration as shown in the
figure below. A loop or parallel configuration cannot be used.
2.1 Connecting via GP-IB