CHAPTER 4: Controller Operation

RS-232

IEEE 488

Interface

Converter

Figure 4-4. A PC-Based Graphics System.

The following shows the interface converter’s internal switch settings required to use a Hewlett-Packard 7580A plotter with AutoCAD® from AUTODESK on an IBM PC or compatible. Because PCs and compatibles output RS-232 levels, the shorting DIP jumper should be set to the RS-232 position (J206).

Shorting Plug

RS-422RS-232

Figure 4-5. Selecting RS-232 Signal Levels.

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