BNC 577 - Manual (Page 12)

Model 577 Operating Manual 8
5 Model 577 Rear Panel Overview
5.1 Layout and Connectors
The Model 577 rear panel has power input, clock in and out, and communication connections.
5.1.1 AC Power Connector
The Model 577 can be operated from 100 to 240 V at a line frequency of 50-60 Hz.
5.1.2 Power Switch
If this switch is used to turn the Model 577 off, changes that have been made to data or parameters will not be
saved.
5.1.3 BNC Connectors
External Clock input (CLK IN), and External Clock output (CLK OUT), are standard. The input clock connector
accepts 10 MHz to 100 MHz in user selectable, discrete values. The clock output connector provides T
0
or Ref out
(10 MHz to 100 MHz) in user selectable, discrete values.
5.1.4 USB Port
A female USB B connector is standard to the Model 577 and used to control the device with a computer.
5.1.5 RS-232 Port
A female DB-9 connector using RS-232 serial protocol is standard to the Model 577 and used to control the
device with a computer.
5.1.6 Ethernet Port
A RJ45 Ethernet connector is available to control the Model 577 with a computer.
5.1.7 GPIB Port
An IEEE 488 connector is available to control the Model 577 with a computer.