National Instruments GPIB-140A User Manual

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National Instruments GPIB-140A User Manual Manual pdf 6 page image

© National Instruments | viiContentsAbout This ManualConventions ...................................................................................................................... ixRelated Documentation .................................................................................................... ixChapter 1IntroductionWhat Your Kit Should Contain ........................................................................................ 1-1Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................... 1-1Hardware Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-2Time-Saving Development Tools..................................................................................... 1-3Chapter 2Connecting Your HardwareStep 1. Verify the DIP Switch Setting.............................................................................. 2-1Step 2. Connect the Cables ............................................................................................... 2-2Step 3. Switch On Your GPIB Extender .......................................................................... 2-2Step 4. Verify the Connection .......................................................................................... 2-2Chapter 3Configuring and Using Your HardwareData Transfer Modes ........................................................................................................ 3-1Selecting a Data Transfer Mode ............................................................................... 3-1Unbuffered Mode ............................................................................................. 3-1Buffered Mode.................................................................................................. 3-1Setting the Data Transfer Mode................................................................................ 3-2HS488 Mode..................................................................................................................... 3-2Selecting an HS488 Mode ........................................................................................ 3-2HS488 Disabled................................................................................................ 3-2HS488 Enabled ................................................................................................. 3-2Setting the HS488 Mode........................................................................................... 3-2Parallel Poll Response Modes .......................................................................................... 3-3Immediate PPR Mode............................................................................................... 3-3Latched PPR Mode................................................................................................... 3-3Selecting a PPR Mode .............................................................................................. 3-4Setting the PPR Mode............................................................................................... 3-4Using Your Extension System.......................................................................................... 3-5