Computer Interfaces - Quantum Data 881 User Manual

Computer interfaces

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8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
This section describes the generator's computer interfaces. The computer interfaces are
shown below (882C shown).
Connector Description
SERIAL connector provides RS-232C serial data communication interface for the
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generator.
DEBUG connector is for Quantum Data use only.
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ETHERNET connector is used to connect the generator with a TCP/IP network,
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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 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 through the command line interface using a terminal emulator such as
HyperTerminal. For more information, see
The pinouts for the RS-232 connector are shown in the following table.
Signal
Data Carrier Detect
Received Data
Transmitted Data
VGA HDMI OUT 1
HDMI OUT 2
1 2 3
"Working with the serial
Pin Signal
4 Data Terminal Ready
5 Signal Ground
6 Data Set Ready
HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2
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interface" on page 31.
Pin Signal
7 Request to Send
8 Clear to Send
9 Ring Indicator