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    508 Inter fac e Module U ser ’ s Guide[...]

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    ©2006 Gilson, Inc. All Rights Reserved. LT302003-01 World Headquarters Gilson, Inc. 3000 Parmenter Street P.O. Box 620027 Middleton, W I 53562-0027 USA Telephone: 608-836-1551 Fa x: 608-831-4451 www.gilson.com sales@gilson.com, servi ce@gils on.com, training@gilson.com Gilson S.A.S. 19, avenue des Entrepreneurs F-95400 VILLIERS LE BEL France 508 I[...]

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    T able of C on ten ts Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide 1 Introduction Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide 1-1 Intr oduc tion 1 The Gilson 508 Interface Module connects your computer t o many instru ments made by Gilson. It permits bi-direc tional communication b y interc onverting the RS-232 signal levels used by co mputers and the RS-422/485 signal lev els requir ed by th e Gilson Serial Input/Output Channel [...]

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    Introduction 1 1-2 Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide Unpacking Unpacking Unpack the inter face module and it s a ccessories carefully from the car ton. V erify that all par ts are included and ar e undamaged. Do this now , ev en if the interface modu le will not be used immediately . Many carriers must r eceiv e con cealed da maged claims [...]

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    Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide 1-3 Introduction 1 C ustomer Service Cu s t o m e r S e r v i c e Gilson, Inc. and its worldwide netw ork of authori zed r epresenta tives pr ovide customers with the following types of assistance: sales, technical suppor t, applications, and instr ument repair . If you need assistance, please contact your[...]

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    Introduction 1 1-4 Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide T echnical Specifications T echnical Specifications Please be aware of the follo wing befor e connecting the interface module. Wa r n i n g ! Cha nges or modifications to the inter face mod ule not expressly approv ed by Gils on could v oid the factory-authorized warranty . The inter fa [...]

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    Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide 2-1 Installation 2 The 508 Interface Module is pre -configured as an RS-232-to- GSIOC inter face. T urn off and unplug all computer s and instrument s bef ore making the connections described in this section.[...]

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    Installation 2 2-2 Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide Electrical Connections Elec trical Co nnec tions Rear P anel 508 Interface Module Rear Panel RS-232 Locate the RS-232 cable pr ovided with the int er face module. Attach the male end of the RS-232 cabl e t o the 508 RS-232 input. T ighten the retaining screws . Connect the female end of [...]

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    Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide 2-3 Installation 2 Electric al Connections Refer to the diagr am below to c onnec t the 508 to another Gilson instrument using a GSIOC cable. With additional GSIOC cables, y ou can connect as many as 32 devices. T o connect additional GSIOC cables, connect the male connector to the next cable’ s female c[...]

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    Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide 3-1 O pera tion 3 The 508 Interface Module provides RS-232-to-GSIOC inter face from the computer . Gilson control software pack ages let you issue GSIOC commands that commu nicat e with any GSIOC device connected to the inter face module.[...]

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    Operation 3 3-2 Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide Status Lig hts Status Light s The status lights on the 508 Interf ace Mo dule ar e useful for v erifying operation. If the Pow er light is off, power is not being sent to the inter face module. If the RS-232 light is flashing, the 508 I nter face Module is responding to the RS-232 input. If[...]

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    Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide 4-1 Maintenanc e 4 The 508 Interface Module should not require maint enance . The best precautions f or con tinued operation are to avoid spilling liquids on the connec tors and to avoid mechanical strain on the wire connections.[...]

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    Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide 5-1 T roubleshooting 5 When using the 508 Interface Module with Gilson-s upplied accessories, co mputers and application soft ware, tr oubleshooting is simple. Most problems are due to improper connections and installatio n.[...]

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    Troubleshooting 5 5-2 Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide T roubleshooting Chart T roubleshooting Char t No response to RS-232 input • There is no DC pow er connec tion at po w er input. If the Pow er light is off , check that transf ormer is plugged into an outlet. • RS-232 connections are not correct. Check for proper cable and connect[...]

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    Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide 5-3 Troubleshooting 5 Repair and Return Policies Repair and Return P o licies Bef ore Ca lling Us Gilson-authorized r epresentativ es will be able to serve you m ore efficiently if you have th e fo l low i ng in for m ati on : • the serial number and mode l number of the instrum ents inv olved. The seria[...]

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    Troubleshooting 5 5-4 Gilson 508 Interface Module User’s Guide Repair an d Return Policies Return Proc edure Contact y our local distributor’ s C ustomer Service Department to obtain authorization before returning an y Gils on equipment. T o return a piece of equipment: • Carefully pack the unit to prevent damage in transit. Check with your d[...]