HP 8712C - HP-IB Connection Configurations

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Installing the Analyzer
Step 4. Configure the Analyzer
HP-IB Connections
An HP-IB system may be connected in any conEguration as long as the
following rules are observed:
l The total number of devices is less than or equal to 15.
l The total length of all the cables used is less than or equal to 2 meters
times the number of devices connected together up to an absolute
maximum of 20 meters. For example, the maximum cable length is
4 meters if only 2 devices are involved. The length between adjacent
devices is not critical as long as the overall restriction is met.
See Figure l-5 for different connection configurations.
STAR LINEAR
NETWORK
NETWORK
ANALYZER
ANALYZER
Figure l-5. HP-IB Connection Configurations
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