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1257 User Manual
EADS North America Defense
Computer Interfaces 4-11
Test and Services, Inc.
©
2001
Connecting the
GPIB Cables
Use a GPIB cable to connect the rear-panel GPIB connector on
the 1257 to the GPIB port of the host computer. Refer to
Figure 4-
2, Using the GPIB Interface
.
CAUTION:
Avoid stacking more than three cables on any single
connector. If the stack is too large, side forces may damage
the connector mounting.
CAUTION:
Tighten the locking screws finger-tight on each connector. Do
not over-tighten.
Figure 4-2, Using the GPIB Interface
Selecting the GPIB
Interface
Before using the GPIB interface with the 1257, you must select the
GPIB interface via the front-panel controls, as follows:
1. Press the top key. Rotate the knob until the top line reads:
>-----SETTINGS-----<
2. Select line 2 (next to top line) by pressing the second key. This
selects line 2 so that you may select the type of setting to work
with:
-----SETTINGS-----
> Type: Display <
Option: Format
Status: Decimal
3. Select the remote interface settings mode by rotating the knob
GPIB Connector
To GPIB
Ineterface
Connector
GPIB Cable