Product Manual

LCD and Remote Interface Setup Procedures
Remote Interface 5
5-5
Use with Computer USB Ports
The Product can be used with a computer USB ports with a USB to serial converter.
Fluke can supply the equipment for this connection:
• 80313, Cable, USB to serial adapter
• 80157, Cable, Null modem, RS-232
See Figure 5-2 for connections.
7526A
Calibrator
Controller
IEEE Port
IEEE-48 Port
IEEE-488 Cable
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Figure 5-2. RS-232 Remote Connection
Set Up the IEEE-488 Port for Remote Control
The Product is fully programmable for you to use on a standard IEEE-488 interface bus.
The IEEE-488 interface is also in compliance with supplemental standard IEEE-488.2,
which gives you more IEEE-488 features. Devices connected to the IEEE-488 bus are
designated as talkers, listeners, talker/listeners, or controllers. The Product operates as a
talker/listener when you use it by remote control from an instrument.
A PC with an IEEE-488 interface controls the Product. Compatible software for IEEE-
488 operation, MET/CAL, can be purchased from Fluke Calibration.
When you use the IEEE-488 remote control interface, there are two restrictions:
1. A maximum of 15 devices can be connected in one IEEE-488 bus system.
2. The total length of IEEE-488 cables used in one IEEE-488 bus system is the smaller
of 2 meters multiplied by the number of devices in the system or 20 meters (65 feet).
See Chapter 5 for instructions to configure the Product for IEEE-488 (GPIB) operation.
These instructions include interface and bus address selection. A typical IEEE-488
(GPIB) connection is shown in Figure 5-3. See the “Rear Panel” section of Chapter 1 for
the location of the IEE-488 (GPIB) port on the rear panel of the Product.