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1X UBS Macro B T S Optimization/A TP T est Equipment Connection to the LMF
Test Equipment Connection to the LMF
Test Equipment Connection
The LMF computer platform provides two types of hardware interfaces which support three
different test equipment communication methods.
The COM hardware interface (RS -232) supports connection with both of the following
communication methods:
General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB)
Direct serial connection
The Ethernet interface supports the network test equipment communication method.
Additional information on each interface type is provided in the following subsections.
COM Port Interface
The LMF computer RS -232 serial bus interfaces are designated as COM connections or ports in
software. These interfaces support communication with test equipment connected to the LMF
computer either directly with a serial cable or through a GPIB interface device (GPIB box). The
LMF normally uses COM1 for the interface. COM2 is not used unless the LMF computer has
two RS -232 connectors. The COM port selected in the LMF can not be used for any other
purpose when the LMF is using it.
Selecting the COM port - P erform the following to select a COM port for use with test
equipment needing either a GPIB or a direct serial connection:
Procedure 3 -6 Selecting a COM P ort for GPIB or Serial T est Equipment Connection
1
From the LMF window menu bar select T ools > Options .
Result: The LMF Options window opens.
2
If the T est Equipment tab is not in the forefront, click the tab to bring it forward.
3
Click in the COM radio button in the GPIB/COM settings area.
Result: A black dot appears in the circle.
4
Select the COM port to use (normally COM1) from the dropdown in the P ort: box of
the GPIB/COM settings area.
5
Click the Save button to save the selection configuration for future LMF sessions.
6
Click the Close button to close the LMF Options window .
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