Connecting The Counter To A Computer - HP 53150A Series Programming Manual

Chapter 3 Programming Your Counter for Remote Operation

Connecting the Counter to a Computer

Connecting the Counter to a Computer
To program the Counter to operate remotely, you need to interface the
Counter with a computer. The HP 53150A, 53151A, and 53152A
Microwave Frequency Counters provide two interfaces for remote,
computer-controlled operation
describe how to connect and configure both interfaces for remote Counter
operation.
To Connect With the HP-IB
To connect the Counter to a computer using the HP-IB, install an HP-IB
cable (such as the HP 10833A cable) between the two units, as shown in
Figure 3-1.
Computer (Rear Panel)
Figure 3-1. HP-IB Interconnection
Configuring the HP-IB
The Counter's HP-IB operates in Addressed (talk/listen) mode, which
provides bi-directional communication. The Counter can receive
commands and setups from a computer, and it can send data and
measurement results. There is one configurable setting related to HP-IB
communication—the HP-IB Address.
Programming Guide
HP-IB and RS-232. The following sections
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HP 10833A/B/C/D
HP-IB Cable
Counter (Rear Panel)
Main ~ Power Main ~ Power
Reference 10 MHz Reference 10 MHz
In In
or or
Out Out
11 TO 18 VDC 11 TO 18 VDC
EXT DC EXT DC
Made in U.S.A. Made in U.S.A.
with domestic and foreign content with domestic and foreign content
OPTIONS OPTIONS
001 Oven Time Base 001 Oven Time Base
002 Battery 002 Battery
Auxillary Auxillary
WARNING: WARNING:
To avold electric shock, To avold electric shock,
do not remove covers. do not remove covers.
No user-serviceable parts inside. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
This unit must be earth grounded. This unit must be earth grounded.
LINE VOLTAGE: LINE VOLTAGE: 90-260VAC 90-260VAC 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
FUSE: FUSE: 100-120VAC 100-120VAC 0.5A, SB 250V 0.5A, SB 250V
FUSE: FUSE: 200-240V, 200-240V, 0.25A,SB 250V 0.25A,SB 250V
RS-232 RS-232
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