GPIB Controller for USB

NI GPIB-USB-B
• Completely IEEE 488.2 compatible Operating Systems
• Controls up to 14 GPIB instruments • Windows 2000/XP/Me/98
• Compact size and light weight • Linux
• Plug and Play configuration
• USB 2.0 full-speed signaling – 12 Mb/s Recommended Software
• 880 kB/s maximum transfer rate • LabVIEW
• No external power required • LabWindows/CVI
• Built-in 2 m USB cable • Measurement Studio
• No GPIB cable required to connect to Driver Software (included)
instruments • NI-488.2
• Compatible with USB 1.1

Overview Using a TNT family Talker/Listener/Controller IEEE 488.2 ASIC,

The compact National Instruments GPIB-USB-B transforms any the GPIB-USB-B implements the full range of GPIB controller
computer with a USB port into a full-function, IEEE 488.2 controller functions, including those required and recommended by
that can control up to 14 programmable GPIB instruments. IEEE 488.2. It also implements normal and extended talker and
The small size and light weight of the NI GPIB-USB-B make it ideal listener, serial and parallel polling, service requests, and pass/receive
for portable applications using a laptop computer or other control functions. Drawing power directly from the USB port, the
applications in which the computer has no available internal I/O slots. GPIB-USB-B requires no external power input.
The GPIB-USB-B works with Windows 2000/XP/Me/98 or Linux With NI-488.2, you get a robust driver with additional utilities and
computers with a USB port. wizards that help you troubleshoot your applications and decrease
The GPIB-USB-B is easy to install and use because there are your development time (see Figure 2). Furthermore, you maintain
no external DIP switches and you do not need to restart your compatibility with existing systems. Applications previously written
computer for the system to recognize your IEEE 488.2 interface. The for other National Instruments GPIB controllers can run unmodified
GPIB-USB-B is a plug-and-play interface that the OS automatically with the GPIB-USB-B.
recognizes and configures as soon as you physically attach it to
the USB port on your computer. With the GPIB-USB-B, you can get Connecting the GPIB-USB-B
up and running quickly, so you can focus on developing your to Your Instruments
instrument control applications. The GPIB-USB-B does not require a GPIB cable for connecting 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
USB Port 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-B as the last
connector in the stack.

GPIB-USB-B GPIB Instrument

with USB Cable
Included

Figure 1. Easily connect your GPIB instruments to the USB port of your computer.
 GPIB Controller for USB
A. Run the Getting Started Wizard B. Communicate with your instrument

Figure 2. Take these easy steps to get up and running with your instrument communication.

Specifications
Ordering Information USB Port
Full-speed USB signaling ................................. 12 Mb/s
GPIB-USB-B and NI-488.2 for
Windows 2000/XP ....................................................778416-01 IEEE 488 Compatibility
Windows Me/98 ........................................................779192-01 IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2 compatible
Linux..........................................................................779354-01 Maximum IEEE 488 Bus Transfer Rates
Includes built-in 2 m USB cable. Standard IEEE 488 handshake ......................... 880 kB/s

External Indicators
BUY NOW! USB configured, USB active
For complete product specifications, pricing, and accessory Power Requirement
information, call (800) 813 3693 (U.S. only) or go to ni.com/gpib. USB self-powered device
Maximum power consumption ........................ 200 mA

Physical
Dimensions....................................................... 10.7 by 6.6 by 2.6 cm (4.2 by 2.6 by 1.0 in.)

I/O Connectors
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

Compliance
Online at ni.com/compliance

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