Computer Interfaces; Rs-232 Interface; Gpib Interface (Optional); Usb Interface - Quantum Data 802BT User Manual

Computer interfaces

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This section describes the RS-232, GPIB, and USB interfaces.

RS-232 interface

Each generator has a standard RS-232 serial connector, labeled "Serial." This is a 9-pin
D-Sub male connector which enables you to connect the generator with a computer. A null
modem cable is provided to support this interface. You can communicate with the
generator either through the command line interface from a telnet session or from the
Video Generator Manager (VGM) application. The pinouts for the RS-232 connector are
shown in the following table.
Signal
Data Carrier Detect
Received Data
Transmitted Data

GPIB interface (optional)

The GBIP interface allows you to use the generator as a programmable video signal
source in a larger automated test system. Generators that have the GPIB interface option
have two rotary switches for setting the GPIB address. These switches are accessible
through the ventilation slots. The GPIB connector pinouts are listed in the following table.
Pin Signal Pin
1 DIO1 7
2 DIO2 8
3 DIO3 9
4 DIO4 10
5 EOI 11
6 DAV 12

USB interface

Use the USB interface for downloading bitmap images from a computer. With VGM 4.0 or
later, the USB interface can be used in place of the serial interface.
Pin Signal
4 Data Terminal Ready
5 Signal Ground
6 Data Set Ready
Signal Pin Signal
NRFD 13 DIO5
NDAC 14 DIO6
IFC 15 DIO7
SRQ 16 DIO8
ATN 17 REN
Shield 18 Shield
Pin Signal
7 Request to Send
8 Clear to Send
9 Ring Indicator
Pin Signal
19 Shield
20 Shield
21 Shield
22 Shield
23 Shield
24 Signal Ground