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14.3 Connecting the GP-IB Cable
GP-IB cable
The GP-IB available on the GS820 is a 24-pin
connector that conforms to the IEEE St’d 488-1987.
Use a GP-IB cable that conforms to this standard.
Connection Procedure
Connect the cable as shown below.
GP-IB connector
GP-IB cable
EXT I/O
STAR
T
IN/OUT
GP-
IB
(IEEE 4
88)
SERIAL
(IRS
-
232
)
100
-120/220
-240 V
AC
~
250
VA MAX 50/60 Hz
Precautions to Be Taken When
Connecting the Cable
• Firmly tighten the screws on the GP-IB cable
connector.
• Multiple devices can be connected to a single GP-IB
system. However, no more than 15 devices (including
the controller) can be connected to a single system.
• 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 length of all cables does not
exceed 20 m.
• When communicating, have at least two-thirds of
the devices turned ON.
• To connect multiple devices, wire them in a daisy-
chain or star configuration as shown below. You can
also mix these configurations. Loop configuration is
not allowed.