Section 2: General operation
Models 707B and 708B Switching Matrix Reference Manual
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707B-901-01 Rev. A / August 2010
Install the GPIB cards in your computer
Refer the manufacturer's documentation for information on installing the GPIB cards.
Connect the GPIB cable
To connect a Model 707B or 708B to the GPIB bus, use a cable equipped with standard IEEE-488
connectors, as shown below.
Figure 28: IEEE-488 connector
To allow many parallel connections to one instrument, stack the connectors. Two screws are located
on each connector to ensure that connections remain secure. The figure below shows a typical
connection scheme for a multi-unit test system.
Figure 29: IEEE-488 connections
Instrument
Controller
Series 2600A
Model 707B/708B
CAUTION
To avoid possible mechanical damage, stack no more than three connectors on any one unit. To
minimize interference caused by electromagnetic radiation, use only shielded IEEE-488 cables.
Contact Keithley Instruments for shielded cables.
