When To Use C Mode; Figure 3-1. Example Of D Mode System Setup - National Instruments GPIB-232CV-A User Manual

Chapter 3 Operation of the GPIB-232CV-A

When to Use C Mode

GPIB-232CV-A User Manual
such as an IBM PC AT computer with a National Instruments AT-GPIB
IEEE 488.2 board installed, as shown in Figure 3-1.
Serial Cable
Printer
GPIB-232CV-A
(Serial Device)
The GPIB-232CV-A should be set to operate in C mode when transferring
data between a GPIB device that has no Controller capabilities and a serial
device. An example of a system requiring C mode includes a GPIB device,
such as a digital multimeter, connected to an IBM PC serial port through a
GPIB-232CV-A as shown in Figure 3-2.
Serial Cable
IBM PC
(Serial Device)
GPIB Device
GPIB Cables
FUSE

Figure 3-1. Example of D Mode System Setup

GPIB Cable
FUSE
GPIB-232CV-A
Figure 3-2. Example of C Mode System Setup
3-2
IBM PC AT
(GPIB Controller)
Digital Multimeter
(GPIB Device)
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