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Getting started, 1 inspection, 2 configuration – Measurement Computing Micro 488/EX rev.2.1 User Manual

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Section 2

Getting Started

2.1

Getting Started

2.1 Inspection

The Micro488/EX was carefully inspected, both mechanically and electrically,

prior to shipment. When you receive the interface, 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 such damage found to the shipping
agent. Remember to retain all shipping materials in the event that shipment back to the
factory becomes necessary.

Every Micro488/EX is shipped with the following....

Micro488/EX

IEEE 488 Bus Controller

127-0920

Instruction Manual

Power Supply

TR-2; 115V or
TR-2E; 220/230V

2.2 Configuration

Three DIP switches internal to the Micro488/EX set the configuration of the

interface. NOTE: Selectable functions are read ONLY at power-on and should only be
set prior to applying power to the interface. The following figures illustrate the factory
default conditions which are:

Serial Port:

IEEE:

9600 Baud

Mode = System Controller

8 Data Bits

Address = 10

2 Stop Bits

Bus Terminator = CR-LF; EOI Disabled

No Parity

Talk-back Enabled

Serial Terminator = CR-LF
Echo Disabled
RTS/CTS Handshake