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in Power Off state. 
2. 
Insert the separately purchased GPIB interface card into the card slot on the 
rear panel of the instrument. 
3. 
Connect the instrument with the computer via the GPIB cable. After the con- 
nection is successful, turn on the power switch of the instrument. 
4. 
Press the composite keys [Shift]+  (System) on the front panel to 
en- ter the system menu. 
5. 
Select Communication and press [Enter]. 
6. 
Select GPIB and press [Enter]. 
7. 
Press the numeric keys to set the GPIB address and press [Enter]. 
10.5 RS–232 Interface (Optional) 
The RS-232 interface shares the same communication card (IT-E177) with the analog 
function. 
Definition of RS-232 Pins 
The definition of RS-232 pins are as follows. 
 
When using the RS-232 interface for communication, connect the pin 1, pin 2, and 
pin 3 of the IT-E177 to the PC. The pin description is as follows: 
 
 
1 
TXD, transmit data 
2 
RXD, receive data 
 
3 
DGND, ground 
 
RS-232 Configuration 
When you purchase the interface accessory and successfully insert it into the 
corresponding position on the rear panel of the instrument, the RS–232 menu 
item will appear in the System menu. The specific steps are as follows: