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used together. Also, whenever possible, avoid using cable joiners
and junctions to extend cable lengths.
7.
Never attempt to make your own SCSI cable, or modify one.
SCSI is sensitive to cable impedances and cable lengths. Only use
an approved SCSI cable from a reliable supplier, never ‘something
the workshop whipped up’. If you need additional SCSI cables,
you should buy cables that are double-shielded (foil and braid),
with twisted pairs and shielded connector hoods for the most
reliable results. ADInstruments sells approved SCSI cables
Setting the SCSI ID Number
Your PowerLab was set to a SCSI ID number of 4 at the factory before
shipping. To change its SCSI ID, turn off the PowerLab, and all other
connected devices in the SCSI chain, before changing the SCSI ID
number. The SCSI ID switch is located on the back panel of the
PowerLab. A small panel with push buttons above and below it
displays the SCSI ID number. Press the [–] button above the indicator
to decrease it or the [+] button below the indicator to increase it.
Do not set the SCSI ID to numbers already used by other SCSI devices
in the chain. The maximum number of devices within the same SCSI
chain is eight. Each device in the chain must have a unique SCSI
identification number assigned to it. The numbers range from 0 to 7,
with 7 the highest priority device. A computer with built-in SCSI
usually reserves the values 0 and 7. On the Macintosh, 7 is used for
the computer and 0 may be used for an internal SCSI hard disk (an
internal SCSI CD, if there is one, usually takes ID 3, as well). On a PC,
SCSI ID number 7 is usually reserved by a SCSI card host adapter or
built-in SCSI controller, and SCSI ID number 0 is used by an internal
SCSI hard disk, if there is one. To prevent most problems, therefore,
the numbers 0 or 7 cannot be used for an
SP
series PowerLab.
Externally connected devices should have readable SCSI ID switches
you can check, although some may have ID switches that are difficult
to see or read. Internally connected devices should be described in the
manual that came with your computer. If you are unsure about the
SCSI devices connected to a Macintosh computer, you can use tools
such as SCSIProbe (a free utility available from the Internet and user
groups), which lists all SCSI devices attached, what they are, and
which SCSI ID they use. If you are unsure about the SCSI devices
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Figure 2–4
The SCSI ID switch
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