Agilent Technologies E3632A - Manual (Page 63)

Chapter 3 Front-Panel Operation
GPIB Interface Configuration
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GPIB Interface Configuration
The GPIB connector on the rear panel connects your power supply to the
computer and other GPIB devices. Chapter 1 lists the cables that are available
from Agilent Technologies. An GPIB system can be connected together in any
configuration (star, linear, or both) as long as the following rules are observed:
• The total number of devices including the computer is no more than 15.
• The total length of all the cables used is no more than 2 meter times the
number of devices connected together, up to a maximum of 20 meters.
N o t e
IEEE-488 states that you should exercise caution if your individual cable
lengths exceed 4 meters.
Do not stack more than three connector blocks together on any GPIB
connector. Make sure that all connectors are fully seated and that the lock
screws are firmly finger tightened.