10. Options
10.1 Opt. 03 – GPIB Card
This option provides the GPIB card in place of the standard USB/RS-232
interface.
10.2 Opt. 06 – Ethernet Card
The Ethernet Card option provides RS-232 and Ethernet communication
interfaces, as well as barcode scanning capability.
The Ethernet Card has three input/output ports, shown in the following figure:
The port labeled “Barcode” is a PS/2-type connector that is used for the
connection of a barcode scanner. The Ethernet port is for use with a standard
CAT-5 Ethernet cable and may be connected to any compatible PC. The 9-pin D-
type subminiature connector labeled “RS232” is for connection of the APT
400XAC to an RS-232 communication bus.
RS-232 Interface
The protocol for interfacing and communicating using the RS-232 interface can
be found in section 9. Bus Remote Interface USB/GPIB/RS-232 of this manual.
Ethernet Interface
The Ethernet interface provides all of the function control of the standard
USB/RS-232 interface. Some commands are only exclusive to GPIB control.
Default Settings
The default settings for the Ethernet interface are as follows:
IP Setup: AUTO