Remote Communication
TDS 620A, 640A & 644A User Manual
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GPIB Device
GPIB Device
GPIB Device
GPIB Device
GPIB Device
GPIB Device
GPIB Device
Figure 3Ć59:ăTypical GPIB Network Configuration
Cables Ċ An IEEE Std 488.1-1987 GPIB cable (available from Tektronix,
part number 012-0991-00) is required to connect two GPIB devices.
Connector Ċ A 24Ćpin GPIB connector is located on the oscilloscope rear
panel. The connector has a DĆtype shell and conforms to IEEE Std
488.1-1987. You can stack GPIB connectors on top of each other (see
Figure 3Ć60).
Figure 3Ć60:ăStacking GPIB Connectors
GPIB Parameters
In the Utility menu you need to define two important GPIB parameters: mode
and address. You need to set the mode to talker/listener, talk only, or off the
bus. You also need to specify the primary communication address.