Connecting The Communication Link Between Ct Sb2 And Ct Analyzer - Omicron CT SB2 User Manual

4.2 Connecting the communication link between CT SB2
and CT Analyzer
CT Analyzer devices as of serial number JHxxxx or newer are equipped with a USB interface and a
RS232 interface. You can use both interfaces alternatively.
The setup for connecting the CT SB2 switch box depends on two factors:
• Should CT Analyzer be connected to a PC?
• Which CT Analyzer interface should be used for PC connection?
Connect CT Analyzer and CT SB2 accordingly as shown in the following figure.
CT Analyzer/CT SB2 not connected to a PC:
CTA
RS232 (crossover)
CT SB2
CT Analyzer/CT SB2 connected to PC via USB:
CTA
RS232 (crossover)
CT SB2
CT Analyzer/CT SB2 connected to PC via RS232 interface:
RS232 (crossover)
CT Analyzer
Figure 4-1: Connection diagrams for communication link CT SB2 - CT Analyzer - PC
OMICRON
CT Analyzer
CT Analyzer
CTA PC
CT SB2
PC
Measurement setup
USB A/B
RS232/USB
adapter
RS232 (1:1)
or
to PC
RS232 (1:1)
to PC
to PC
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