Step 2. Verify That You Have A Null-Modem Serial Cable; Step 3. Connect The Cables; Table 2-6. National Instruments Null-Modem Serial Cables - National Instruments GPIB-232CV-A User Manual

Step 2. Verify That You Have a Null-Modem Serial Cable

Step 3. Connect the Cables

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You must use a null-modem serial cable (also known as a file transfer cable
or a DTE-to-DTE cable) to connect your computer to the GPIB-232CV-A.
The following National Instruments cables are null-modem serial cables.

Table 2-6. National Instruments Null-Modem Serial Cables

National Instruments
Part Number
182238-01
182238-02
182238-04
181074-10
See Appendix B, Interfacing to a Serial
regarding cable pinouts.
To connect the cables, complete the following steps:
1. Connect the serial cable to the GPIB-232CV-A 9-pin D-Sub connector
and securely fasten the holding screws. Connect the other end of the
cable to your serial device. Be sure to use only shielded serial cables,
and follow all RS-232 cabling restrictions.
2. Connect the GPIB cable to the GPIB-232CV-A 24-pin Champ
connector and tighten the thumb screws on the connector. Connect the
other end to your GPIB system. Be sure to use only shielded GPIB
cables, and follow all IEEE 488 cabling restrictions.
3. If you have an AC version, connect the power cord to the power
receptacle on the front panel of the GPIB-232CV-A, then plug the
supply into an AC outlet of the correct voltage.
If you have a DC version, connect the DC power plug of the DC power
supply to the power jack on the serial end of the GPIB-232CV-A, then
plug the supply into an AC outlet of the correct voltage.
Chapter 2
Device, for more information
2-7
Configure and Install Your Hardware
Cable Type
9-pin to 9-pin, 1 m
9-pin to 9-pin, 2 m
9-pin to 9-pin, 4 m
9-pin to 25-pin, 1 m
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