GPIB Controller for Hi-Speed USB NI GPIB-USB-HS • • • • • • • • • • • Completely IEEE 488.2 compatible Controls up to 14 GPIB instruments Compact size and light weight Plug-and-play configuration No external power required Built-in 2 m USB cable No GPIB cable required to connect to instruments Hi-Speed USB compliance Maximum GPIB transfer rates More than 1.8 MB/s (IEEE 488.1) More than 7.2 MB/s (HS488) Operating Systems • Windows Vista/XP/2000/Me/98 • Mac OS X • Linux ® Recommended Software • LabVIEW • LabWindows /CVI • Measurement Studio ™ Driver Software (included) • NI-488.2 Overview The compact NI GPIB-USB-HS transforms any computer with a USB port into a full-function, IEEE 488.2 controller that can control up to 14 programmable GPIB instruments. The small size and light weight of this controller make it ideal for portable applications using a laptop computer or other applications in which the computer has no available internal I/O slots. The GPIB-USB-HS works with Windows Vista/XP/2000/Me/98, Mac OS X, and Linux computers with a USB port. This controller is easy to install and use because there are no external DIP switches and you do not need to restart your computer for the system to recognize your IEEE 488.2 interface. It is a plug-and-play interface that the OS automatically recognizes and configures as soon as you physically attach it to the USB port on your computer. With the GPIB-USB-HS, you can get up and running quickly, so you can focus on developing your instrument control applications. USB Port The GPIB-USB-HS is the first GPIB interface to take advantage of the superior performance of Hi-Speed USB signaling (480 Mb/s). Plugging it into a Hi-Speed USB port provides industry-leading GPIB performance using both the standard and high-speed IEEE 488.1 handshake. Using a TNT family talker/listener/controller IEEE 488.2 ASIC, the GPIB-USB-HS implements the full range of GPIB controller functions, including those required and recommended by IEEE 488.2. It also implements normal and extended talker and listener, serial and parallel polling, service request, and pass/receive control functions. Drawing power directly from the USB port, the GPIB-USB-HS requires no external power input. With NI-488.2, you get a robust driver with additional utilities and wizards that help you troubleshoot your applications and decrease your development time (see Figure 2). Furthermore, you maintain compatibility with existing systems. Applications previously written for other National Instruments GPIB controllers can run unmodified with the GPIB-USB-HS. Connecting the GPIB-USB-HS to Your Instruments GPIB-USB-HS with USB Cable Included GPIB Instrument Figure 1. Easily connect your GPIB instruments to the USB port of your computer. This controller does not require a GPIB cable to connect to your instruments. You can attach it directly to the GPIB port on your instrument and then connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. If you have multiple instruments in a daisy-chain or star configuration, attach any cables that connect to the other instruments first, and then piggyback the GPIB-USB-HS as the last connector in the stack. GPIB Controller for Hi-Speed USB A. Run the Getting Started Wizard Ordering Information NI GPIB-USB-HS, NI-488.2 Software for Windows Vista/XP/2000 ............................................778927-01 NI GPIB-USB-HS, NI-488.2 Software for Windows Me/98..........................................................779704-01 NI GPIB-USB-HS, NI-488.2 Software for Mac OS X ....................................................................780570-01 NI GPIB-USB-HS, NI-488.2 Software for Linux ............................................................................779705-01 BUY NOW! B. Communicate with Your Instrument For complete product specifications, pricing, and accessory information, call 800 813 3693 (U.S.) or go to ni.com/gpib. Figure 2. Take these easy steps to get up and running with your instrument communication. BUY ONLINE at ni.com or CALL 800 813 3693 (U.S.) 2 GPIB Controller for Hi-Speed USB Safety and Compliance Specifications Safety USB Port Hi-Speed USB signaling...................... 480 Mb/s IEEE 488 Compatibility IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2 Maximum IEEE 488 Bus Transfer Rates1 IEEE 488 interlocked handshake......... 1.8 MB/s IEEE 488 noninterlocked handshake (HS488)......................... 7.2 MB/s 1Actual rates depend on system configuration, instrument capabilities, and USB port in use. External Indicators Ready Green .............................................. USB full-speed Amber ............................................. Hi-Speed USB Active Green .............................................. Device active Power Requirement USB bus-powered device Maximum power consumption ........... 500 mA This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 • UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1 Note: For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or visit ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. Electromagnetic Compatibility This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • EN 61326 (IEC 61326): Class A emissions; Basic immunity • EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions • AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions • FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions • ICES-001: Class A emissions CE Compliance Physical This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows: Dimensions.......................................... 10.7 by 6.6 by 2.6 cm (4.2 by 2.6 by 1.0 in.) • 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety) • 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) I/O Connectors Note: Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. GPIB .................................................... IEEE 488 standard 24-pin USB .................................................... USB standard series A plug Operating Environment Temperature ........................................ 0 to 55 °C Relative humidity ................................ 10 to 90%, noncondensing Storage Environment Temperature ........................................ -20 to 70 °C Relative humidity ................................ 5 to 95%, noncondensing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) EU Customers: At the end of their life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives, visit ni.com/environment/weee.htm. 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