Measurement Computing Micro488/p - Manual (Page 7)

Micro488/p, Introduction 09-26-02 1-1
Introduction
1.1 Description
The Micro488/p Bus Controller converts a host RS-232 computer into an IEEE 488
bus talker, listener, and controller. It provides the basic IEEE 488-1978 bus
implementation required for a system controller. The Micro488/p may be located up
to fifty feet from the host and may control as many as eight IEEE 488 bus
instruments.
The Micro488/p interprets simple high level commands sent from the computer's
serial port and performs the necessary, and usually complex, bus control and
handshaking. The commands and protocol are similar to those used by the Hewlett
Packard HP-85 computer.
1.2 Available Accessories
Available accessories for the Micro488/p include:
CA-7-1 1.5 foot IEEE 488 Cable.
CA-7-2 6 foot IEEE 488 Cable.
CA-7-3 6 foot shielded IEEE 488 Cable.
CA-7-4 6 foot reverse entry IEEE 488 Cable.
CA-35 Cable Set; includes one IBM PC/XT/PS2 to Micro488/p RS-232
Cable and one IBM AT to Micro488/p RS-232 Cable.
CN-20 Right Angle IEEE 488 adapter, male and female.
CN-22 IEEE 488 Multi-tap bus strip, four female connectors in parallel.
CN-23 IEEE 488 panel mount feed-through connector, male and female.
ABC488 IEEE 488 ABC switch.