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3.2 Connecting the GP-IB Card
GP-IB Card
Use the NI PCMCIA-GPIB card by National Instruments.
GP-IB Cable
Use the GP-IB cable that comes with the GP-IB card.
Connection Procedure
Insert the GP-IB card into the DL6000/DLM6000 PC card slot.
To the PC card slot of the DL6000/DLM6000
GP-IB card
GP-IB cable
Precautions to Be Taken When Making Connections
• For the handling of the GP-IB card, see the manual that comes with the GP-IB card.
• Attach the GP-IB correctly with the front face up.
• Connect the GP-IB card to the DL6000/DLM6000 PC card slot first. Then, turn the DL6000/
DLM6000 ON.
• Multiple cables can be used to connect multiple devices. However, no more than 15 devices
including the controller can be connected on a single bus.
• When connecting multiple devices, each device must have its own unique address.
• Use a cable of length 2 m or less for connecting the devices.
• Make sure the total cable length does not exceed 20 m.
• When communicating, have at least two-thirds of the devices turned ON.
• When connecting multiple devices, connect them in a star or linear configuration (see the figure
below). Do not wire them in a loop or parallel configuration.
CAUTION
When connecting or disconnecting communication cables, make sure to turn OFF the PC and
the DL6000/DLM6000. Otherwise, erroneous operation or damage to the internal circuitry
may result.