Gpib Connector - ILX Lightwave LDT-5900 Series User Manual

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GPIB Connector

The GPIB interface connector is located in the upper left corner of the rear panel.
Refer to Figure 2.2. The 24-pin GPIB interface connector is tapered to ensure
proper orientation. Finger tighten the two screws on the cable connector.
A total of 15 devices can be connected together on the same GPIB interface bus.
The cables have single male/female connectors on each end so that several
cables can be stacked. This permits more than one cable to be attached to any
one device. The maximum total length of the GPIB cables must not exceed 20
meters (65 feet) or 2 meters (6.5 feet) time the total number of devices on the bus.
The maximum individual cable length must not exceed 4 meters (13 feet).
For more information regarding GPIB communications, see Chapter 3.
RS-232 Connector
The RS-232 connector is located under the GPIB interface connector. This is a
standard female DB-9 connector for RS-232 communications. This connection
can be cabled to a computer's serial communication port. ILX recommends a
maximum cable length of 3 meters (9.8 feet).
For more information regarding RS-232 communications, see Chapter 3.
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