Operator's Manual
Issue 14 / Mar 2016
MercuryiPS
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14 GPIB DAUGHTER BOARD
14.1 Description of the GPIB daughter board
GPIB is a parallel interface that allows a single computer to control a number of instruments
independently. The GPIB interface on the iPS conforms to the standard IEEE-488.1. The GPIB
must be connected using a standard GPIB cable.
The GPIB interface fully complies with IEEE-488.1-1987 as a talker/listener, is able to generate
service requests and services device clear commands but does not respond to serial poll. The
interface does not support parallel polling and has no trigger function. Open-collector drivers are
used on the bus lines, so the instrument does not prevent parallel polling of other devices
connected to the bus.
The complete GPIB conformance of the instrument is specified by the Capability Identification
Codes:
SH1 AH1 T6 L4 SR1 RL0 PP0 DC1 DT0 C0 E1
14.2 Installing a GPIB board
14.2.1 Fitting the board
A GPIB board can only be fitted in the dedicated GPIB expansion slot. Otherwise, the procedure
for fitting a GPIB board is as described in section 7.2.
14.2.2 Basic check of board operation
1 Power up the MercuryiPS. If fitted correctly, the iPS will detect the board and may request
permission to use it.
2 Put the iPS in Local mode by tapping the local/remote toggle button on the iPS Home page.
3 Tap Settings, scroll to and tap the Devices tab.
4 Scroll down the list of devices and find the level meter board. Also, scroll to the right to read
the firmware version.
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