Table Of Contents - National Instruments GPIB-232CV-A User Manual

Contents
About This Manual
Conventions ...................................................................................................................xi
Related Documentation..................................................................................................xii
Chapter 1
Introduction
GPIB-232CV-A Overview ............................................................................................1-1
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-2
Optional Equipment .......................................................................................................1-2
Inspection.......................................................................................................................1-3
GPIB-232CV-A Panels..................................................................................................1-3
AC Front Panel ................................................................................................1-3
Top Panel.........................................................................................................1-4
Rear Panel........................................................................................................1-5
Side Panels.......................................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2
Configure and Install Your Hardware
Configure Your Hardware .............................................................................................2-1
Configure the GPIB-232CV-A Parameters .....................................................2-2
Configure the Serial Port Parameters ..............................................................2-5
Install Your Hardware ...................................................................................................2-6
Step 1. Shut Down Your System.....................................................................2-6
Step 2. Verify That You Have a Null-Modem Serial Cable............................2-7
Step 3. Connect the Cables..............................................................................2-7
Step 4. Power on Your System and Switch on Your GPIB-232CV-A ...........2-8
Chapter 3
Operation of the GPIB-232CV-A
Choosing Between D Mode and C Mode Configuration...............................................3-1
When to Use D Mode ......................................................................................3-1
When to Use C Mode ......................................................................................3-2
D Mode Overview .........................................................................................................3-3
Data Transfers in D Mode ...............................................................................3-3
Choosing a Serial Port Buffer Size..................................................................3-4
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RS-232 Connector.............................................................................1-7
GPIB Connector ................................................................................1-8
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