This GPIB-LAN GPIB-ETHERNET controller converts any computer with a Ethernet port into a GPIB Controller or Device. In Controller mode, the GPIB-LAN GPIB-ETHERNET controller can remotely control GPIB enabled instruments such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers. In Device mode, the GPIB-LAN controller converts the computer into a GPIB peripheral for downloading data and screen plots from the instrument front panel. In both modes, the GPIB-LAN controller interprets high level commands received from the host computer and performs the appropriate low-level GPIB protocol handshaking.
- Low cost GPIB to Ethernet converter
- Controller mode - remotely control GPIB instruments via a LAN
- Device mode - converts PC into GPIB periperal to enable screen plots and printing
- Supplied with NetFinder Network configuration utility
- Uses simple ASCII commands using TCP/IP
- Compatible with terminal programs such as HyperTerminal
- Compatible with LabVIEW, LabWindows, VEE, TestPoint, DAQFactory
- Supplied with LAN Cable, PSU and CD
The GPIB-LAN controller converts any computer with a nerwork port into a GPIB Controller or Device.
In Controller mode, the GPIB-LAN controller can remotely control GPIB enabled instruments such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers. In Device mode, the GPIB-LAN controller converts the computer into a GPIB peripheral for downloading data and screen plots from the instrument front panel.
In both modes, the GPIB-LAN controller interprets high level commands received from the host computer and performs the appropriate low-level GPIB protocol handshaking
Controller Mode
In Controller mode, the GPIB-LAN Controller acts as the Controller-In-Charge (CIC) on the GPIB bus. When the controller receives a command over the USB port it addresses the GPIB instrument at the currently specified address to listen, and then returns the received data to the PC.
Controller mode is used to remotely control instruments and to download screen plots by sending plot commands from a host computer.
Device Mode
In Device mode, the GPIB-LAN Controller acts as another peripheral on the GPIB bus. In this mode, the controller can act as a GPIB TALKER or GPIB LISTENER only. Since the GPIB-LAN Controller is not the Controller-In-Charge while in this mode, it expects to receive commands from a GPIB controller. When Device mode is enabled the GPIB-LAN controller configures itself as a GPIB Listener. All data received by the controller over the GPIB port is passed to the USB port without buffering.
Device mode is used to download screen plots from the instrument front panel for rendering using plotter emulation software.
Installation
Connect the GPIB-LAN controller to any network enabled computer using an Ethernet cable. No special drivers are required. The GPIB-LAN controller supports static IP address and dynamic (DHCP) IP address. The controller’s network parameters can be configured using the supplied NetFinder application.
