TDS2CM Communications Module
TDS 200-Series Extension Module Instructions
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GPIB Setup
This section describes how to set up and test the extension module
GPIB interface. GPIB is an 8-bit parallel communications standard
that lets the oscilloscope communicate with an external device such
as a controller, computer, terminal, or printer.
Connecting to External GPIB Devices
Follow these guidelines when you connect your oscilloscope to a
GPIB network:
Turn off the oscilloscope and all external devices before
connecting the oscilloscope to the GPIB network.
Connect the oscilloscope to the GPIB network. Use an appropri-
ate GPIB cable. You can stack cable connectors. The following
table lists cables that you can order to connect the oscilloscope to
the GPIB network.
Cable type
Tektronix
part number
GPIB, 6.6 feet (2 meters) 012-0991-00
GPIB, 3.3 feet (1 meter) 012-0991-01
Assign a unique device address to the oscilloscope. No two
devices can share the same device address. The following section
describes how to set the oscilloscope GPIB interface.
Turn on at least two-thirds of the GPIB devices while using the
network.
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