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4Computer Interface
The 9700 comes standard with an RS232 serial interface; a GPIB
Serial (RS232) Pinout
The serial port is located on the back of the 9700, and uses a
1.No connection
2.Tx - Transmit (to computer)
3.Rx - Receive (from computer)
4.DTR - connected to pin 6
5.Ground
6.DSR - connected to pin 4
7.RTS - connected to pin 8
8.CTS - connected to pin 7
9.No connection
The voltage level of the Transmit signal is
GPIB
An optional GPIB (also known as
Command Language
All menu items can be accessed and selected via the computer interface using a simple command language. The command set is the same for both the RS232 and GPIB interfaces.
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