Remote Communication
TDS 620A, 640A, & 644A User Manual
GPIB Device
GPIB Device
GPIB Device
GPIB Device
GPIB Device
GPIB Device
GPIB Device
Figure 3-64: Typical GPIB Network Configuration
Cables — An IEEE Std 488.1–1987 GPIB cable (available from Tektronix,
part number 012–0991–00) is required to connect two GPIB devices.
Connector — A 24-pin GPIB connector is located on the oscilloscope rear
panel. The connector has a D-type shell and conforms to IEEE Std
488.1–1987. You can stack GPIB connectors on top of each other (see
Figure 3-65).
Figure 3-65: Stacking GPIB Connectors
GPIB Parameters
In the Utility menu you need to define two important GPIB parameters:

mode

and

address

. You need to set the mode to talker/listener, talk only, or off the
bus. You also need to specify the primary communication address.