Novel GPIB interface runs via USB port

The Model KUSB-488 USB-to-GPIB interface adapter transforms any computer with a USB port into a full-function IEEE488.2 controller that can control up to 14 programmable GPIB instruments.

The Model KUSB-488 USB-to-GPIB interface adapter transforms any computer with a USB port into a full-function IEEE488.2 controller that can control up to 14 programmable GPIB instruments.

The small size and light weight of the Model KUSB-488 makes it ideal for portable applications using a laptop computer or applications in desktop computers where I/O slots are scarce or nonexistent and where several USB ports are available.

The Model KUSB-488 works with Windows 2000/XP/Me/98 computers with a USB port, is USB 2.0 compatible, and has an IEEE data transfer rate of 880Kbyte/s.

The Model KUSB-488 has a built-in 2m USB cable that supplies power, eliminating the need for external power sources.

The Model KUSB-488 is a plug-and-play interface that the operating system automatically recognises and configures as soon as it is physically attached to the USB port on the computer.

The Model KUSB-488 eliminates the need to "crack open" the computer to install a plug-in GPIB interface.

Potential users include test-system engineers, system integrators, researchers, and OEMs involved in instrument control, rack-and-stack test stands for production, laboratory research, and portable applications.

The Model KUSB-488 is compatible with Visual Studio and Visual Studio.NET, including Visual C, LabView, LabWindows, Microsoft Excel VBA, Delphi and TestPoint.

The Model KUSB-488 is IEEE488.1- and IEEE488.2-compatible.

Connectors are IEEE488 standard 24-pin and USB standard series-B plug.

Power comes from the USB connection with a maximum power consumption of 200mA.

The adapter measures 4.2 x 2.6 x 1.0in, is CE compliant, and has external "USB configured" and "USB active" indicators.

Operating temperature range is 0 to 55C with relative humidity from 10 to 90% noncondensing.

Units come with a three-year warranty.

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