Measurement Computing Extender 488HS Rev.2.0 - Manual (Page 9)

Section 2 Getting Started
2.1
Getting Started
2.1 Inspection
Your Extender488/HS IEEE 488 Bus Extender was carefully inspected, both
mechanically and electrically, prior to shipment. When you receive the Extender488/HS
Bus Extender, carefully unpack all items from the shipping carton and check for any
obvious signs of physical damage which may have occurred during shipment.
Immediately report any damage found to the shipping agent. Remember to retain all
shipping materials in the event that shipment back to the factory becomes necessary.
Every Extender488/HS Bus Extender is shipped with the following:
• Extender488/HS High Speed IEEE 488 Bus Extender Interface
• MAN-116-0015 Instruction Manual
• A-116-0001 Accessory Kit (includes power cable, fuse,
and rack mounting hardware)
Note: accessories ordered may be packaged and shipped separately
2.2 Extender488/HS Configuration
Two Extender488/HS IEEE Bus Extenders are required to accomplish bus extension, with one
connected directly to the Local IEEE 488 bus, and the other connected to the Remote IEEE 488 bus.
CAUTION
Make sure that the Extender488/HS Bus Extender that is connected to the controller
is set for Local Extender mode and the other Extender488/HS Bus Extender is set to
Remote Extender mode before applying power. Failure to observe this caution will
result in damage to both Extender488/HS Bus Extenders.
Both local and remote bus extenders are identical. Before either unit is powered on, switch #1 of
the rear panel configuration DIP switch must be set to Local Extender Mode