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USER MANUAL
GPIB-140B
Fiber Optic GPIB Extender
This document provides installation, configuration, and reference information for the
GPIB-140B fiber optic GPIB extender.
Contents
GPIB-140B Description....................................................................................................4
GPIB-140B Dimensions................................................................................................... 5
Grounding the GPIB-140B .............................................................................................. 6
LED Indicators..................................................................................................................8
DIP Switches.....................................................................................................................8
Connecting the Cables...................................................................................................... 9
Connecting the External Power Supply.......................................................................... 10
Verifying the Connection................................................................................................ 10
Data Transfer Modes....................................................................................................... 11
HS488 Mode................................................................................................................... 12
Parallel Poll Response Modes.........................................................................................13
GPIB Basics.................................................................................................................... 16
Introduction to HS488.....................................................................................................21
Multiline Interface Messages.......................................................................................... 25