Computer Interfaces - Quantum Data 881 User Manual

Computer interfaces

882 Video Test Instrument User Guide (Rev A.35)
This section describes the 882's computer interfaces. The computer interfaces are shown
below (882C shown).
Connector Description
1 SERIAL connector provides RS-232C serial data communication interface for the
882.
2 DEBUG connector is for Quantum Data use only.
3 ETHERNET connector is used to connect the 882 with a TCP/IP network, for
remote administration and control, and for sharing resources from a file server.
4 GPIB connector provides IEEE-488 GPIB interface to the generator (882 only; not
provided on 881 generators).
RS-232 interface
Each 882 has a standard RS-232 serial connector, labeled "SERIAL." This is a 9-pin
D-Sub male connector which enables you to connect the 882 with a computer. A null
modem cable is provided to support this interface. You can communicate with the 882
through the command line interface using a terminal emulator such as HyperTerminal. For
more information, see "Working with the serial
RS-232 connector are shown in the following table.
Pin Signal
1 Data Carrier Detect
2 Received Data
3 Transmitted Data
VGA HDMI OUT 1 HDMI OUT 2
1 2 3
interface" on page 30. The pinouts for the
Pin Signal
4 Data Terminal Ready
5 Signal Ground
6 Data Set Ready
HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2
4
Pin Signal
7 Request to Send
8 Clear to Send
9 Ring Indicator
7