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AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter User Manual 071-0245-01...
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Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel. Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry. AD007 User Manual...
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Preface This manual contains information about installing and configuring the AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter. Getting Started describes the AD007 adapter and how to install the adapter on 10Base-T Ethernet. Operating Basics contains information on how to use the web pages in the adapter to monitor, reconfigure, or test the flow of communications through the adapter, and how to set up a network printer.
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This section contains an overview of the AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter and provides instructions on how to install the adapter and the accompanying software. Product Description The AD007 adapter allows GPIB devices to talk or listen to networked computers and peripherals through a 10Base-T Ethernet connection. Features GPIB (IEEE 488.2) and 10Base-T Ethernet (IEEE 802.3)
Except for direct GPIB-to-network printing, all applications that communicate over the network to the AD007 adapter must use the Tektronix version of VISA that installs with the software for the AD007 adapter. For example, Tektronix WaveStar for Oscilloscopes must use the VISA that installs with the AD007 software.
Getting Started System Requirements The AD007 adapter requires the following system components for installation and operation. PC with Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 CD ROM drive Web browser 10BaseT Ethernet card 10BaseT LAN connection LPD-compatible print server for network printing...
Getting Started Accessories Figure 1 shows the AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter, RJ-45 UTP cable, and universal power supply (100 – 240 VAC). Use the part numbers when ordering replacements. RJ-45 cable (174-4024-00) Universal power supply (119-5883-00) Figure 1: AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter, RJ-45 cable, and power supply...
NOTE. Do not connect the adapter to the network or GPIB at this time. 1. Connect the power supply to the DC jack of the AD007 adapter. 2. Plug the power supply into a 100 to 240 VAC ( 10%) power source with the appropriate line cord.
5. If the adapter indicates any other conditions, refer to Table 2 on page 51 for a complete list of the status indicators. 6. To repeat the power on self test, simply unplug the DC connec- tion, wait a couple of seconds, and reconnect. AD007 User Manual...
DHCP on, go to page 14. If you wish to know more about DHCP/BOOTP servers and installing the adapter on a network, continue reading on to the next section. AD007 User Manual...
DHCP/BOOTP request If possible, use the static configuration. This makes it easier to access the AD007 adapter with a known IP address. If DNS is set up, however, you can access the AD007 by using the host name instead and it is not as important to have a static IP address.
Setting up DNS DNS (Domain Name Service) allows you to access your AD007 adapter via a host name rather than an IP address. It is not necessary to use DNS, but a host name is more meaningful and easier to remember than an IP address.
Network Information Card AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter Ethernet Hardware Address____:____:____:____:____:____ (User: copy address from the label on the back of the AD007 adapter) Internet (IP) Address____.____.____.____ Host Name______________ (Network Administrator: for ease of set up, a static IP address is preferred)
To contact your network administrator or network services, do these steps: 1. Find the Ethernet hardware address on the back of the AD007 adapter (Figure 5) and copy it onto the card. Each AD007 adapter has a unique Ethernet hardware address.
Configure the DHCP or BOOTP server NOTE. A network technician should determine the network subnet that the AD007 adapter connects to. (This is the connection point for the RJ-45 cable.) It is not unusual for several drops at a particular location to be on different network subnets, so it is important to have the one that is designated for the adapter.
AD007 adapter? Do you have the IP address and/or host name that the network administrator has assigned to the AD007 adapter? Do you have a DHCP/BOOTP server that has been set up to serve a static IP address –or– do you have the IP address, subnet mask,...
2. Use a small tool or end of a paper clip to push in and hold the reset button. 3. Power on the AD007 adapter and hold the reset button in until all status indicators go to a steady amber (approximately 30 se- conds), then release the button.
4. Using a small tool or end of a paper clip, momentarily push in the reset button. This action loads the last known IP address. (For a new adapter, the last known address is the factory default IP address of 192.168.1.1.) AD007 User Manual...
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Getting Started 5. When the LAN-Link indicator turns from red to off, the AD007 adapter has successfully loaded the IP address: GPIB LAN-Link POWER Green NOTE. If your Internet web browser is configured to use the dialup adapter, go into the Internet configuration dialog and change the browser to use the local network.
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PC. Remember to reboot your PC for any changed settings to take affect. 14. Connect the RJ-45 connector of the AD007 adapter to the Ethernet port of the PC with a crossover cable or use an Ethernet hub.
To set the assigned IP address in the adapter, do these steps: 1. Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the RJ-45 connector on the back of the AD007 adapter. Push the connector in until it clicks. 2. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the network drop assigned by the network technician.
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12. Set the IP address of the PC to work with the currently configured settings of the adapter, or use the following settings that will work with the factory default settings of the AD007 adapter. (You may have to click on Specify an IP address.)
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Getting Started a. Assign the PC an IP address with the first three numbers that are the same as the current AD007 IP address. (For example, the IP address 192.168.1.2 is acceptable if you are using the factory default 192.168.1.1 address of the adapter).
IP address of your adapter. One end of the RJ-45 cable is connected to the RJ-45 connector on the back of the AD007 adapter. Push the connector in until it clicks. The other end of the RJ-45 cable is connected to the network drop assigned by the network technician.
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6. Repeat the test as necessary by pressing the reset button again. 7. After you have written the binary values down, convert the binary values to decimal and write the decimal values in the spaces provided. AD007 User Manual...
NOTE. If you do not have a static IP address assigned by your network administrator, after a period of being disconnected from the network, the server may assign the AD007 adapter a different IP address. You may have to use the above procedure again to decode the IP address of your adapter.
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Getting Started 9. Open the location of the AD007 adapter using the IP address that you decoded: http://AD007 IP address/ 10. Go to the Network Setup page 11. If you are prompted for a user name and password, you can ignore the user name and enter the password.
One end of the RJ-45 cable is connected to the RJ-45 connector on the back of the AD007 adapter. Push the connector in until it clicks. The other end of the RJ-45 cable is connected to the network drop assigned by the network technician.
By default, the user name is ignored and the password is ad007 (lowercase a, lowercase d, zero, zero, 7). To set a new password, see page 41. To reset the password to the default setting, see Resetting the Adapter on page 54.
Getting Started Connecting the GPIB Observe these rules when you set up the AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter with a GPIB system: Connect only one AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter on a given GPIB. Each device on the bus needs a unique device address. No two devices can share the same device address.
2. Turn on all devices connected to the GPIB. Wait for all power on routines to finish. 3. Access the web page on the AD007 adapter. 4. Click GPIB Communications. 5. Click Poll to refresh the list of active talk/listen instruments.
Getting Started Installation Options After the AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter is set up on the network and connected to the GPIB you may proceed with either one, or both, of the following installation options: Enable direct GPIB-to-network printing. Proceed to Operating Basics section that begins on page 39 and access the Printer Setup web page.
Click the mouse on the AD007 tab. 2. The next screen shows the AD007 screen with information menu and a menu bar at the top of the screen that has one menu item, Install. Click Install.
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No to end the setup process. 6. If you have incompatible versions of VISA or WinSock, you will be prompted to install Tektronix VISA on your PC and install Microsoft WinSock2. VISA and WinSock2 are communication applications that allow WaveStar for Oscilloscopes software and other programs to talk to instruments on the network.
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It is recommended that you restart Windows to allow proper operation. Click OK. When the software installation is complete, the following icons appear in the AD007 folder: VISA Configuration Utility (if chosen during VISA install) User Manual in the Acrobat format (Acrobat Reader required)
Included with the VISA installation is a VISA configuration utility. The VISA configuration utility allows you to add or remove remote hosts (such as one or more AD007 adapters) along and their associated GPIB interfaces. Start the configuration utility during the installation process or by double-clicking on the icon for the Configuration Utility in the AD007 folder.
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Hosts. Host Name is the name or IP address of the remote host. Interface is the name of the interface on the remote host (GPIB0 for all AD007 interfaces). Visa Name is the resource name used when this interface is accessed through VISA.
Getting Started Adding an AD007 as a Remote Host To add an AD007 adapter as a remote host, click Add. The Add Remote Host dialog appears (Figure 10). Figure 10: Add Remote Host The Add Remote Host dialog has the following features: Host Name.
GPIB interface through VISA. 2. Click OK. The new interface appears in the Remote Hosts box. If the AD007 adapter is running and configured, operating instruments attached to the AD007 adapter appear in the Resources Box. Deleting a Remote Host The Delete Remote Resource dialog (Figure 11) confirms the removal of a Remote Host.
Several conditions can cause errors during AD007 configuration. The following is a list of common problems. An attempt to add the same AD007 a second time will fail with a message indicating that the unit is already configured. If a host name or IP address is entered for a host that does not exist or is not operating at this time, find operations can take up to 60 seconds to set up routing for distant hosts.
To access the home page of the adapter, use the following procedure: 1. Start the web browser on your computer. 2. Open the location of the AD007 adapter assigned by the network administrator: http://ad007hostname or IP address 3.
Adapter Password prevents unauthorized changes to the adapter and allows a firmware upgrade to proceed. By default, both the user name and password are set to ad007 (lowercase a, lowercase d, zero, zero, 7). To reset the password to the default setting, see Resetting the Adapter on page 54.
Operating Basics Network Setup At power on, the AD007 automatically configures its entire Network Setup from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) or Boot Protocol (BOOTP) server. If you do not have a server that supports DHCP/BOOTP, you may have to access the Network Setup page to examine and change one or more of the following network settings.
1. Set the Adapter Host name to the network host name of the AD007. 2. Set the DNS Domain to the domain name of the AD007. 3. Enter the IP address of at least one DNS server host. When listing more than one DNS server, use a space or comma between each IP address.
Talk/Listen A GPIB bus may contain only one controller device; all other devices are talkers, listeners, or talker/listeners. AD007 serves as a controller device any time an active GPIB control session is open. To send a command string to the specific address of a device on the bus, do these steps: 1.
Redirection is on and there are no open GPIB device control sessions, the AD007 will intercept all traffic on the GPIB bus and send it as a print job to a networked printer. The AD007 adapter uses the LPD print server protocol (RFC1179). To enable this feature, select Print Redirection On.
If the print server allows you to examine the print queue or cancel print jobs, you can perform the following operations: To examine the status and contents of the print queue, click Refresh. To cancel a print job, enter the Job Number and click Cancel. AD007 User Manual...
Cmd Errors – errors resulting from commands Print – print data received Print Errors –print data with errors System Log To identify more technical system issues, view the System Log Reset To reset the statistics to zero, click Reset. AD007 User Manual...
This page contains a summary of helpful information about the adapter web pages. Support This page contains the same information found under Contacting Tektronix in the preface to this manual along with active links to the Tektronix Home page and the e-mail address for customer support. AD007 User Manual...
This section provides these special diagnostic and setup procedures for the AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter: Interpreting the Status Indicators, page 50 Confirming a Hardware/Firmware Failure, page 53 Resetting the Adapter, page 54 Verifying Network Access to the Adapter, page 60 Updating the AD007 Firmware, page 61 AD007 User Manual...
Reference Interpreting the Status Indicators The status indicators on the AD007 adapter report the progress and condition of power on self tests, network boot, and the normal traffic to and from the network and GPIB. To determine the operating state of the adapter, see Tables 2 and 3 to interpret the blinking patterns and colors of the indicators.
Table 2 shows the sequence of status indications for power on. To perform or repeat the power on sequence, unplug the power to the adapter, wait a couple of seconds, then connect the power again. Table 2: AD007 status indicators for power on Power on status GPIB...
Reference Normal Operation Table 3 shows the possible status indications during normal operation. Table 3: AD007 status indicators during normal operation Operating and idle states GPIB L-Link Power Disconnected from the LAN with no IP Ø Ø address Disconnected from the LAN after getting IP Ø...
The LAN-Link, LAN, and GPIB indicators blink red after the self-test at power on. To confirm a hardware or firmware failure, do these steps: 1. Supply power to the AD007 adapter. 2. If no indicators light, check power connections at the following components: a.
(flash ROM), it may be necessary to use the reset button to bypass the normal power on routine. The reset button is located inside a small recess on the bottom of the AD007 adapter. See Figure 14. Reset button...
To bypass DHCP/BOOTP and reset to the last configuration, do these steps: 1. Power off the AD007 adapter and wait a few seconds. 2. Power on the AD007 adapter and wait until the adapter tries to discover the LAN (the LAN light begins to blink green/amber after the self test).
Reset the Password and Read the IP Address With the adapter in the normal mode, press the RESET button momentarily. The password resets to ad007 and begins to display the the IP address of the adapter. Each flash indicates the binary code of the digits of the IP address left to right.
2. Use a small tool or end of a paper clip to push in and hold the reset button. 3. Power on the AD007 adapter and hold the reset button in until all status indicators go to a steady amber (approximately 30 se- conds), then release the button.
To reset during normal operation, do these steps: 1. Check that the self tests are complete (POWER and LAN-Link are Green). 2. If the adapter is looping on the DHCP/BOOTP request, momentarily press the reset button to bypass the request and begin normal operation. AD007 User Manual...
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5. Turn DHCP off if there is no DHCP/BOOTP server. 6. Click Submit. The new information is now in nonvolatile memory. 7. Power off the adapter. 8. Power on the adapter to boot up the adapter with the new settings. AD007 User Manual...
DNS configuration. Contact your network administrator. 3. If you were able to ping the AD007 adapter, you should also be able to access the web pages with a web browser. If not, contact your network administrator.
Reference Updating the AD007 Firmware Use the update program that is on the AD007 CD ROM. The update program will accomplish the following tasks: Locate the update program on a local, network drive, Internet Web site, or Internet FTP server.
Center terminal, + Outer ring, – Tables 8 through 9 list the certifications and compliances for the AD007 adapter and standard accessory power supply. Table 8: AD007 certifications and compliances EC Declaration of Meets intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Conformity –...
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Appendix A: Specifications Table 8: AD007 certifications and compliances (cont.) Australia/New Zealand Complies with EMC provision of Radiocommunications Act Declaration of per the following standard(s): Conformity – EMC AN/NZS 2064.1/2 Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Equipment:1992 FCC Compliance Emissions comply with FCC Code of Federal Regulations 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Limits.
(overvoltage) category designations. The installation categories Category are: CAT II Local-level mains (wall sockets). Equipment at this level includes appliances, portable tools, and similar products. Equipment is usually cord-connected. CAT I Secondary (signal level) or battery operated circuits of electronic equipment. AD007 User Manual...
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Class 1 (as defined in IEC 1010-1, Annex H) – grounded product Overvoltage Category Overvoltage Category II (as defined in IEC 1010-1, Annex J) Pollution Degree Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 1010-1). Note: Rated for indoor use only. AD007 User Manual...
Table 10: Power cord identification Option number Plug configuration Normal usage and part number North America Standard 125 V/15 A Plug (161-0230-01) NEMA 5-15P Europe 230 V (161-0104-06) United Kingdom 230 V (161-0104-07) Australia 230 V (161-0104-05) AD007 User Manual...
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Appendix B: Power Cord Options Table 10: Power cord identification (cont.) Option number Plug configuration Normal usage and part number Switzerland 230 V (161-0167-00) Not shown Japan 100 V (161-0298-00 with 3–2 wire adapter 013-0310-00) AD007 User Manual...
Appendix C: Network Protocols The AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter uses the network IP and Ethernet protocols listed in Table 11. Table 11: IP and Ethernet protocols Name Role When Purpose Peer As needed Maps IP address to Ethernet address BOOTP Client...
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Appendix C: Network Protocols AD007 User Manual...
LAN-Link indicator is red, LAN connection LAN indicator is off, Check LAN connection for GPIB indicator is off traffic POWER, GPIB, LAN, and Hardware Failure Contact service and return LAN LINK indicators are all defective adapter amber AD007 User Manual...
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LAN-LINK indicator is amber BOOTP request server exists Check DHCP server on LAN for requests from this AD007’s Ethernet address Bypass DHCP/BOOTP by momentarily pressing the Reset button For a complete list of power up and status indications, See Interpreting the Status Indicators on 50.
–Ethernet address Check that the LAN network –IP address is set up for the Ethernet –Subnet mask hardware address of AD007 –Default router (gateway) adapter (from label on back) Can only access diagnostic Problem with firmware Reload firmware using the...
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Possible cause(s) Corrective action(s) Nothing prints AD007 print configuration is Check print redirection is on not set correctly in the AD007 Print Setup Prints garbage web page Check that the instrument is directing the print to the GPIB port Check server address and...
GPIB and power them on web page turned on. Poll timeout is about 60 seconds No password Unknown or forgotten pass- Reset the password to the word factory default (ad007), see page 56 AD007 User Manual...
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Appendix D: Troubleshooting AD007 User Manual...
LAN. The address consists of hexadecimal numbers separated by colons (hh:hh:hh:hh:hh:hh). File Transfer Protocol. Enables a client host to send or receive files to and/or from an FTP server host. GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus (IEEE-488). AD007 User Manual...
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Network (DDN) NIC at SRI International. Remote Procedure Call. Protocol to transmit procedure call data across a network to a server and return to the calling client. Used in the AD007 adapter to implement VXI-11 function calls. TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. An Internet protocol for two-way stream data transfer between programs on two Internet hosts.
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VISA Virtual Instrument Software Architecture. Provides a common Input/Output (I/O) library for software developers so that software from different vendors can run on the same platform. VXI-11 Protocol for instrument control over a network interface. AD007 User Manual...
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