Chapter 2
Configure and Install Your Hardware
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If you are already using the GPIB-232CV-A and decide to change its
operating characteristics, you must first shut down your system and then
continue with the following steps.
Configure the GPIB-232CV-A Parameters
You can use the DIP switches on the rear panel (see Figure 1-1,
Connectors and the DC Power Jack
) to configure the GPIB-232CV-A.
Figure 2-1 shows the factory default setting for SW1.
Figure 2-1.
Factory Default Switch Settings for SW1
In Figure 2-1, switches 1 through 5 are ON, OFF, ON, OFF, and OFF,
respectively, indicating a GPIB primary address of 5. Switches 6 and 7 are
in the OFF position, indicating that SRQ is disabled and the small serial
buffer is used. Switch 8 is in the OFF position, indicating that the unit is
configured to operate in D mode.
Tables 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 show the possible configurations of SW1 and what
the configurations indicate. Default settings appear in bold italics.
Table 2-1.
Configuration Parameters for SW1 Switches 1 through 5
Switches
Indication
1
2
3
4
5
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
GPIB Primary Address 0
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
GPIB Primary Address 1
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
GPIB Primary Address 2
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
GPIB Primary Address 3
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
GPIB Primary Address 4
SW1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MODE
CONFIG
GPIB ADDRESS
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