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2910-VSG Vector Signal Generator Quick Start Guide
2910-903-01 Rev. A / February 2006
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GPIB connections
•
Connect a GPIB bus cable equipped with standard IEEE-488 connectors to the Model 2910
back panel
IEEE-488
connector.
•
Connect many instruments to one instrument, using parallel connections that stack the
connectors as shown in the following graphic.
NOTE:
Two screws are located on each connector to ensure that connections
remain secure. Present standards call for metric threads, which are identified
with dark-colored screws. Earlier versions have different screws, which are
silver-colored. Do not use these silver-colored types of connectors on the
Model 2910; it is designed for metric threads.
NOTE:
To minimize interference caused by electromagnetic radiation, use only
shielded IEEE-488 cables. Available shielded cables from Keithley are
Models 7007-1 and 7007-2.
LAN (Ethernet) connections
•
Connect the Model 2910 back panel
LAN
connector to an existing site network through a
router, switch, or hub. Use a standard patch cable for this connection.
Or
•
Connect the Model 2910 back panel
LAN
connector directly to a computer. You must use a
crossover cable for this connection to ensure that the computer transmit connections are input
to the 2910 receive connections and vice versa. (Model CA-180-3A crossover cable is
available for ordering from Keithley.)
NOTE:
The Ethernet crossover cable can be up to 100 meters in length.
USB connections
•
Connect a computer controller to the Model 2910 back panel
USB (FROM HOST)
connector.
•
Connect all other USB devices to the Model 2910 back panel
USB (TO DEVICE)
connector or
to the two USB connectors on the front panel.