GPIB Interfaces

GPIB Bus Switch and Multiplexer

● Operates as a 1:2 or 1:3 bus switch, permitting a single controller to operate three IEEE 488 Bus systems and up to 39 devices. Expands the number of instruments beyond the IEEE 488 limits.
● Operates as a 2:1 or 3:1 multiplexer so up to three bus controllers can share a common IEEE 488 bus, instruments, or GPIB peripherals. Time-shares expensive equipment.
● Cascadeable for large system applications. Easy expansion to nine buses.
● High data-transfer rate and minimum signal delays. Does not degrade system performance.
● Each bus controller can poll the 4842's status to determine availability of shared instruments or peripherals. Find out what's happening on the remote bus.
● Reservation stack with automatic SRQ to next controller. Reserves your turn with the shared equipment.
● IEEE-488.2 compatible unit uses SCPI commands. Uses standardized commands
for easy programming.

GPIB Bus Expander/Isolator

● Provides over 2000 V isolation between instruments and bus controller. Eliminates ground loops, noise and associated data errors.
● Allows more than 14 devices on the GPIB bus. Overcomes the bus drive limitation.
● Extends the bus length an additional 20 meters. Overcomes the bus length limitation.
● No false responses to the FindLstn Protocol. Supports all IEEE 488.2 protocols.
● Invisible to the IEEE 488 Bus controller. Needs no bus address or special programming.
● Fast handshake rate. Doesn't slow your system.
● Front panel indicators show controller and talker locations. Visual operating status.
● Small metal case provides EMI/RFI protection. Proven EMI/RFI Compliance.

GPIB Bus Expander/Isolator

● Provides over 2000 V isolation between instruments and bus controller. Eliminates ground loops, noise and associated data errors.
● Allows more than 14 devices on the GPIB bus. Overcomes the bus drive limitation.
● Extends the bus length an additional 20 meters. Overcomes the bus length limitation.
● No false responses to the FindLstn Protocol. Supports all IEEE 488.2 protocols.
● Invisible to the IEEE 488 Bus controller. Needs no bus address or special programming.
● Fast handshake rate. Doesn't slow your system.
● Front panel indicators show controller and talker locations. Visual operating status.
● Small metal case provides EMI/RFI protection. Proven EMI/RFI Compliance.

GPIB-to-LAN Instrument Interface

● Controls a LAN instrument from the GPIB bus. Adapts LAN instruments for GPIB Test Systems.
● Runs from any GPIB system. Transparently passes all commands to the companion LAN instrument.
● AutoFind feature simplifies instrument linkage. Eliminates changing IP addresses.
● Internal VXI-11 client talks to any VXI-11.3 instrument. Works with most LAN instruments.
● Aids in replacing failed GPIB instruments. Saves instrument replacement costs and helps reuse existing test software.
● Add newer LAN instruments to GPIB systems. Extends the number of instruments that will work in a GPIB test system.
● Internal HTML server handles 4865 configuration. Easy configuration from any computer or web browser.

GPIB to Relay Interface OEM Board

● Multiple relay configurations: 16 low-level SPST relays, 16 hi-power SPST relays, 16 relay drivers. Choose the right contact or relay driver for your application.
● Multiple relay programming modes: individual relays, single or multipole scanning. Flexible relay programming.
● Isolated digital inputs accept contact closures and CMOS/TTL logic levels. Eliminates ground loops.
● IEEE-488.2 compatible unit uses SCPI commands. Meets the latest GPIB specifications.
● Includes a menu-driven configuration program. Steps user through configuration
choices.
● Metal case provides full EMI/RFI protection. Proven EMI/RFI Compliance.

IEEE-488.2/GPIB-to-Analog Interface OEM Board

● Provides four floating 16-bit analog outputs with 750 VDC isolation. Controls analog devices without ground loops.
● Four differential analog inputs with individual programmable ranges. Programmable inputs for reading voltage sources, current shunts, sensors etc.
● High current drivers can operate external relays etc. Digital control of external devices.
● Digital inputs read or monitor discrete signals. Generates SRQ on selected signal changes.
● User settable scale factors for analog signals. Matches 4861A commands and responses to real values.
● OEM board versions available with serial (RS-232/RS-485) and GPIB interfaces. Choice of interfaces.
● Includes sample control, calibration and configuration programs. Complete software package.

GPIB Data Acquisition and Control Board

● Combines Analog I/O, Digital I/O, Relay drivers and Temperature readings on one small board. Versitile GPIB board controls almost any device.
● 32-line Digital Interface configurable as gated inputs or latched outputs. User configurable to match the application.
● Six Analog Inputs with programmable ranges. Measures up to ±10 VDC signals.
● Four 0 to 5 VDC Analog Outputs. Controls analog devices.
● High current Relay Drivers sink 300 mA. Drive external relays or use as a digital control line.
● Setup and IDN message saved in Flash memory. Customize the board as part of your product.
● Support includes a menu driven configuration program, Visual Basic and LabView programs. Easy to use, easy to program.
● Companion Terminal Board simplifies test connections. Saves connection time.

Smart GPIB to RS-422/RS-485 Serial Interface Board

● Provides GPIB and RS-232 data interfaces to RS-422 or RS-485 devices. Adds a GPIB interface and a RS-232 to RS-485 converter.
● Smart firmware passes GPIB data to serial device. Does not require escape sequences or a second GPIB address.
● Provides all IEEE-488.2 functions and the Status Reporting Structure. Easiest way to add IEEE-488.2 capability to any serial device.
● User setable IDN message and serial configuration. Easy setup with ICS utility programs customizes the 4808 for the end product.
● Three operational modes handles any kind of serial device. Can be a smart interface or act as the front end for an embedded controller.
● Mounts directly to host chassis's rear panel. Easy installation eliminates extra cables and reduces cost.
● Runs on 5 ~ 15 VDC. Uses available DC power.

GPIB to Parallel Digital Interface Board

● Provides a user-definable, 56-line parallel interface with bit, byte, pulse, string and binary data transfer capabilities. Fully configurable to the user's needs by bus commands.
● High-current drivers and input pullup resistors. Drives more devices, longer lines and inputs CMOS signals or switch contacts.
● Signal monitor feature detects and reports signal changes on 15 inputs. Relieves controller of time consuming polling.
● Device configuration, user's IDN message and bus address stored in Flash. Stored setup eliminates program initialization statements.
● Lock feature prevents accidental loss or change of user configuration. Protects your configuration and IDN message.
● Packaged on 3U VME size card with 4823A pinouts. Can be used to replace 4823A cards in 56 line applications.

GPIB to Parallel Digital Interface Board

● Provides a user-definable, 128-line parallel interface with bit, byte, pulse, string and binary data transfer capabilities. Fully configurable to the user's needs by bus commands.
● High-current drivers and input pullup resistors. Drives more devices, longer lines and inputs CMOS signals or switch contacts.
● Two companion Relay Driver Boards drive 5-48 volt relays. Boosts drive signals to control larger relays and solenoids.
● Companion expansion board adds another 128 I/O lines. Expanded configuration provides 256 I/O lines.
● Device configuration, user's IDN message and bus address stored in Flash. User can easily customize the 4813 configuration as part of his system.
● New Pulse Commands. Extends the 4813 to control latching relays and other pulse applications.

GPIB to Quad Serial Interface

● Provides four RS-232 (single-ended and RS-422/RS-485 (balanced) serial interfaces. One unit connects 4 serial devices to a GPIB bus.
● High speed, 115.2 Kbaud channels include 60 Kbyte buffers. Large data buffers in each
channel.
● 600 K byte/sec. GPIB data transfer rate. Minimizes GPIB Bus time.
● SCPI commands set and query non-volatile serial channel configurations. Configure the unit without having to remove the cover or remember cryptic commands.
● LCD display shows Bus activity, buffer status, serial interface signals and channel settings. Built in status display and diagnostic aid.diagnostic aid.
● Includes a menu-driven PC compatible configuration program. Steps user through configuration choices.
● New 1 U high, metal case has CE approval. Smaller size with full EMIRFI protection.

GPIB to Serial Interface

● Provides a smart GPIB-to-serial conversion path for a serial device. Adds an IEEE-488.2 compatible GPIB interface to any RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial device.
● Provides all IEEE-488.2 functions and the Status Reporting Structure. Easiest way to add IEEE-488.2 capability to any serial device.
● SCPI commands set serial configuration, GPIB address and IDN message. Easy setup customizes the 4866 for the application.
● Smart transparent serial data up to 57.6 Kbaud. Does not require escape sequences or a second GPIB address.
● Includes Diagnostic LEDs. Provides visual indication of unit's operation, address, and selftest status.
● Support includes menu driven configuration programs and GPIBkybd. The easy way to configure the interface or use the programs as examples.

GPIB to Serial ANSI X3.28 Interfaces

● Adapts serial ANSI X3.28 devices to the GPIB Bus. Eliminates unprintable characters
and simplifies protocol handling.
● IEEE-488.2 compatible interfaces. Responds to all IEEE-488.2 Common Commands.
● GPIB/Serial configuration set with SCPI commands and stored in Flash. Eliminates removing covers or setting switches to set or query a setting.
● User selectable singleended RS-232 and balanced RS-422/RS-485 serial signals. Matches any asynchronous serial interface.
● Support includes example programs, LabView Drivers, and menu driven Configuration Programs. Multiple programming options.
● Replaces ICS's older 4814. Smaller 4804B board provides added 488.2 functionality and firmware setup.

Enhanced GPIB to Serial Interface

● Provides RS-232C single-ended and RS-422/RS-485 differential serial interfaces. Compatible with all RS-232 devices and RS-422/RS-485 networks.
● Expanded baud rate range from 50 to 115,200 baud. All standard rates.
● Built-in 256 Kbyte RAM buffer for spooling data. Large data memory.
● Over 600 Kbyte/second GPIB data transfer rate. DMA handshake speeds up GPIB data transfers.
● Transparent data transfer. Does not require data input/output commands.
● Saves configuration settings in flash memory. Configure unit without having to remove the cover.
● Programmable replacement for the NI CV interfaces. Upgrade to a 488.2 Interface.

GPIB to Printer Interface

● Provides GPIB to Centronics or to 1284 Printer Interface. Drives virtually all parallel printers.
● Large 252 Kbyte buffer and high GPIB data transfer rate. Speeds up GPIB data transfers and off loads PC.
● Stores GPIB address and interface settings in E2ROM. Configure unit without having to remove the cover.
● IEEE-488.2, IEEE-1284 compatibility and SCPI commands. Meets the latest programming specifications.
● Includes 4892B to Printer Cable and Support CD. Nothing more to buy.
● Includes menu-driven, configuration programs and ICS's interactive GPIBkybd program. Easy configuration changes with most GPIB controllers.
● 1U high, thin box design with optional rack mounting hardware kit. Small unit saves space.

ICS GPIB-to-Analog Minibox 4867

● Combines Analog I/O, Digital I/O, Relay drivers and Temperature readings in a ICS Minibox™. Versitile GPIB module controls almost any device.
● 32-line Digital Interface configurable as gated inputs or latched outputs. User configurable to match the application.
● Six Analog Inputs with programmable ranges. Measures up to ±10 VDC.
● Four 0 to 5 VDC Analog Outputs. Controls analog devices.
● High current Relay Drivers sink 300 mA. Drive external relays or use as a digital control line.
● Setup and IDN message saved in Flash memory. Save's your configuration.
● Support includes a menu driven configuration program, Visual Basic and LabView programs. Easy to use, easy to program.
● Companion Terminal Board simplifies test connections. Saves connection time.