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OPERA
TION
5. Computer Controlled Operation
The 6400 can be used with a personal computer (PC) to acquire and log data. Using the 6400 with
a computer enables the unit to perform at its full capacity.
5.1
ABOUT THE GPIB INTERFACE
Magtrol prefers the GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus)/IEEE-488 Standard for computer-to-
instrument interfacing because:
•
The GPIB parallel interface is faster than serial interfaces.
•
The GPIB enables testers to access up to 15 instruments on one port. Because typical motor
testing requires that at least five separate parameters be synchronized, a system of easy, fast
access to more than one instrument is essential.
•
The GPIB has rigid data formatting and hardware standards. These standards help to ensure
that all functions will work properly when the hardware and software are installed.
Note:
The GPIB interface is not standard on most computers. An interface
card and driver software must be installed. An IEEE-488 cable must
also be installed between the computer and the 6400. Magtrol
recommends National Instruments Corporation hardware and software.
5.1.1
C
ONNECTING
THE
GPIB (IEEE-488) C
ABLE
C
AUTION
:
M
AKE
SURE
BOTH
THE
COMPUTER
AND
6400
ARE
TURNED
OFF
BEFORE
INSTALLING
THE
GPIB
CONNECTOR
CABLE
.
1. Connect one end of a high-quality, double-shielded cable to the 6400 GPIB connector.
2. Connect the other end to the GPIB interface in your personal computer.
PC
TM SOFTWARE
RS-232C
GPIB/IEEE–488
CAUTION: DOUBLE POLE FUSING
16VA 50/60Hz
EARTH
GROUND
FUSE (5×20mm):
120V UL/CSA 200mA 250V SB
240V IEC 80mA 250V T
MAGTROL, INC. BUFFALO, NY
TORQUE METER
AUX.
INPUT
Figure 5–1 GPIB Installation
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