Features
Rear Panel Features 3
3-5
Table 3-2. Rear Panel Features
Ref No. Name Function
AC PWR INPUT
Connector
A grounded male three-prong connector for the mains power cord.
Master ON/OFF
Switch
This switch must be in the ON (I) position before the soft power
button on the front panel will function.
Rear USB Port
USB port for remote control of the Product. Chapter 5 describes how
to connect to the USB interface. See Chapter 6 for remote
programming instructions.
Chassis Ground
Binding Post
A binding post that is internally grounded to the chassis. If the
Product is the location of the ground reference point in a system, this
binding post can be used to connect other instruments to earth
ground. (The chassis is normally connected to earth ground through
the three-conductor line cord instead of through the earth ground
binding post.) See Chapter 4 for details.
RS 232
Connector
A male (DTE) serial port connector for remote control of the Product.
Chapter 5 describes proper cabling and how to set up the Serial
interface and connect to it. See Chapter 6 for remote programming
instructions.
Ethernet
Connector
10/100/1000 Base/T Ethernet connector for remote control of the
Product. Chapter 5 describes proper cabling, how to set up the
interface, and how to transmit data from the Product. Chapter 5 also
describes how to use the Ethernet interface for remote control. See
Chapter 6 for remote programming instructions.
IEEE-488
Connector
A standard interface connector to operate the Product in remote
control as a Talker or Listener on the IEEE-488 Bus. See Chapter 5
for bus connection. See Chapter 6 for remote programming
instructions.
Serial Number The Product Serial Number
Installed Options Selected box indicates the options installed in the Product.
Fan Filter
The filter covers the air intake to keep dust and debris out of chassis.
Fans inside the Product provide a constant cooling air flow
throughout the chassis. Circuitry inside the Product monitors correct
operation of the internal fans.