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TableĂ1Ć1:ăGPIB and RSĆ232 Comparison (Cont.)
Operating Attribute RSĆ232GPIB
Message termination
(Transmit)
Hardware EOI, and softĆ
ware LF
Software CR, LF, CRLF,
or LFCR
Timing Asynchronous Asynchronous
Transmission path
length
v2 meters between deĆ
vices; v20 meters total
cabling for GPIB system
≤15 meters
Speed 200 kBytes/sec 19,200 bits/sec
System environment
Multiple devices (v15)
Single terminal (point to
point connection)
The oscilloscope has GPIB, RSĆ232, and Centronics connectors on its rear
panel, as shown in Figure 1Ć5. These connectors have DĆtype shells. The
GPIB connector conforms to IEEE Std. 488.1-1987. The RSĆ232 connector
conforms to ANSI/EIA/TIA Standard 574-1990.
Connecting to a GPIB Device
Attach an IEEE Std. 488.1-1987 GPIB cable to the GPIB connector.
GPIB Connector
RSĆ232 Connector
Centronics Connector
Figure 1Ć5:ăGPIB, RSĆ232, and Centronics Connector Locations
If needed, you can stack GPIB connectors as shown in Figure 1Ć6.
GPIB Requirements Ċ Observe these rules when you use your oscilloĆ
scope with a GPIB network:
Setting Up Remote
Communications