E5810 Crossover Cable Connections

Installing the E5810

Configuring the E5810 on a Local Network

This figure shows typical E5810 connections using a crossover cable. Since the E5810 has no AC Power switch, the Mains disconnect for the E5810 is to unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. For this configuration, only one PC can communicate with the E5810.

Typical E5810 Hardware Connections (Crossover Cable)

Crossover Cable

User-supplied crossover cable. Do NOT use LAN "patch" cable.

4. Connect to AC Power

Crossover cables swap Tx and Rx lines to enable device communi- cation without using a hub/switch.

1.Connect Crossover Cable

2.Connect GPIB Cable to GPIB Instrument(s)

GPIB

3.Connect RS-232 Cable to RS-232 Instrument

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