
Figure 6. Default DIP Switch Setting
OFF
PARALLEL POLL IMMEDIATE
HS488 ENABLED
BUFFERED TRANSFER
Verify that the DIP switches on your GPIB extender are in these default positions. If you need
to change these settings, refer to
on page 11 for instructions about
how to set the operation mode for your application.
Hardware Connections
This section explains how to connect the GPIB-140B to the fiber-optic cables and power
supply, and how to run a self test to verify operation.
Connecting the Cables
Note
The GPIB-140B is designed for use with multi-mode fiber-optic cable. Do
not use with single-mode cable.
Complete the following steps to connect a multi-mode fiber-optic cable to both GPIB
extenders.
1.
Make sure that each GPIB-140B extender is powered off.
2.
Connect the two connectors on each end of the fiber-optic cable to your GPIB extenders,
as follows:
a.
As shown in the following figure, align the connector marked
T
(transmit) with the
connector labeled
TRANSMIT
on the side of the GPIB extender. Align the
connector marked
R
(receive) with the connector labeled
RECEIVE
on the side of
the GPIB extender.
Figure 7. Connecting the Fiber-Optic Cable to Both GPIB Extenders
GPIB-140B
GPIB-140B
Multi-Mode
Fiber-Optic Cable
Transmit
Transmit
Receive
Receive
b.
Remove the caps on the connectors.
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