Hardware and Software Configuration
Appendix C
GPIB-PCII/IIA for Graphics
C-2
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Verifying the GPIB-PC Mode Setting
The GPIB-PC mode of the GPIB-PCII/IIA is set using switch 9 in switch block
U2. Check to ensure that this switch is set to the mode indicated on the
identifying label on the mounting bracket of the interface board, beside the
GPIB connector.
Figure C-2 shows the GPIB-PC mode selection switch set for GPIB-PCII mode
and GPIB-PCIIA mode.
Key
= not used to select the GPIB-PC mode
a. GPIB-PCII
Mode Selected
U2
0
1
PCIIA
PCII
b. GPIB-PCIIA
Mode Selected
U2
0
1
PCIIA
PCII
OFF
67
89
5
4
3
2
1
OFF
67
89
5
4
3
2
1
Figure C-2. GPIB-PC Mode Selection Settings
If this switch is not set to the mode indicated on the identifying label, set the
switch to the appropriate mode. To select GPIB-PCII mode, push the switch
down on the side labeled PCII. To select GPIB-PCIIA mode, push the switch
down on the side labeled PCIIA.