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NI GPIB-Serial Converter Installation guide
Connect the Hardware
To connect the hardware, complete the following steps:
1. Connect either the GPIB or serial cable between the
GPIB-RS232/485/422 and computer.
2. Connect the DC power plug of the DC power supply to the
GPIB-RS232/485/422 hardware back panel and plug the
power supply into an AC outlet.
Caution
Do not operate your GPIB-RS232/485/422 at
any voltage other than that labelled on the unit. Doing so
could damage the unit.
Configure the Hardware
To configure the hardware, complete the following steps:
1. Move the switch on the back panel to the CFG setting.
2. Power on the GPIB-RS232/485/422, using the power switch
on the front of the product.
The
PWR
LED indicator should come on immediately. The
RDY
LED indicator blinks green after the hardware has passed
its power-on self test, indicating it is ready for configuration.