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3.2 Connecting the GP-IB Card
GP-IB Card
Use the NI PCMCIA-GPIB card by National Instruments.
GP-IB Cable
Use the GP-IB cable that comes with the GP-IB card.
Connection Procedure
Insert the GP-IB card into the DL9000 PC card slot.
To the PC card slot of the DL9000
GP-IB card
GP-IB cable
Precautions to Be Taken When Making Connections
• For the handling of the GP-IB card, see the manual that comes with the GP-IB card.
• Attach the GP-IB correctly with the front face up.
• Connect the GP-IB card to the DL9000 PC card slot first. Then, turn the DL9000 ON.
• Multiple cables can be used to connect multiple devices. However, no more than 15
devices including the controller can be connected on a single bus.
• When connecting multiple devices, each device must have its own unique address.
• Use a cable of length 2 m or less for connecting the devices.
• Make sure the total cable length does not exceed 20 m.
• When communicating, have at least two-thirds of the devices turned ON.
• When connecting multiple devices, connect them in a star or linear configuration (see
the figure below). Do not wire them in a loop or parallel configuration.
CAUTION
When connecting or disconnecting communication cables, make sure to turn OFF
the PC and the DL9000. Otherwise, erroneous operation or damage to the internal
circuitry may result.
