AMETEK Compact i/iX Series - Manual (Page 42)

User Manual Compact i/iX Series
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3.7.6 USB Interface – J34
A standard USB Series B device connector is located on the rear panel for remote control. A standard
USB cable between the AC Source and a PC or USB Hub may be used.
Note: Use of the USB port to control more than one power source from a single PC is not
recommended, as communication may not be reliable. Use GPIB interface for multiple
power source control.
Figure 3-4: USB Connector pin orientation.
Pin Name Description
1 VBUS +5 VDC
2 D- Data -
3 D+ Data +
4 GND Ground
Table 3-7: USB Connector pin out.
3.7.7 GPIB Interface – J33
A standard IEEE488/ANSI MC1.1; 24 pin GPIB connector is located on the rear panel on al iX models.
Maximum cable length is 20 meters, or 2 meters per device - whichever is less. Maximum number of
devices is 15. Devices may be connected in either a Star or Linear fashion. Set crews with Metric
threads are black.
Note: On “i” models, the GPIB interface is optional. If not installed, this connector is not
present.
Pin # Signal
Names Signal Description Pin # Signal
Names Signal Description
1 DIO1 Data Input/Output Bit 1 13 DIO5 Data Input/Output Bit 5
2 DIO2 Data Input/Output Bit 2 14 DIO6 Data Input/Output Bit 6
3 DIO3 Data Input/Output Bit 3 15 DIO7 Data Input/Output Bit 7
4 DIO4 Data Input/Output Bit 4 16 DIO8 Data Input/Output Bit 8
5 EOI End-Or-Identify 17 REN Remote Enable
6 DAV Data Valid 18 Shield Ground (DAV)
7 NRFD Not Ready For Data 19 Shield Ground (NRFD)
8 NDAC Not Data Accepted 20 Shield Ground (NDAC)
9 IFC Interface Clear 21 Shield Ground (IFC)
10 SRQ Service Request 22 Shield Ground (SRQ)
11 ATN Attention 23 Shield Ground (ATN)