Anritsu MG3642A User Manual

SECTION 6   GPIB

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6.3

Connecting the GPIB Cable

A GPIB cable must be connected for remote control by the GPIB.  The MG3641A/MG3642A supports the GPIB

cable connector on the rear panel.

Turn the POWER switch off and unplug the power cord before connecting and disconnecting the GPIB cable.

This is because only the signal common line of the cord may rarely be cut before the others depending the cord

connection-disconnection method.  In this case, if the power remains turned on, the AC leak voltage, etc. is

superimposed to the IC, and the circuit parts may be damaged.

A system using GPIB is restricted as follows.  The device must be connected according to the following conditions:

• Number of connectable devices 

≤15

• Total cable length 

≤2 m × Number of devices (max. 20 m)

MG3641A/MG3642A  rear panel

GPIB 

connector

GPIB 

cable