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508 Inter fac e Module U ser ’ s Guide.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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If you already are a holder of Gilson 508, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Gilson 508.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Gilson 508. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Gilson 508 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
