Data Sheet

Graphical Interface for PCRemote Interfaces
1908P - comprehensive bus interfaces
To meet a wider variety of system needs, the 1908P adds a
comprehensive array of digital bus interfaces. USB, RS-232,
GPIB and LAN (Ethernet) with LXI support are all included.
(Note that operation of the GPIB, RS232 and LAN interfaces
require the meter to be powered from an AC line.)
The GPIB interface is compliant with
IEEE-488.1 and IEEE-488.2. GPIB
remains a widely used interface for
system applications.
An RS-232/RS-423 interface is provided
for use with legacy systems. This type
of serial interface remains in common
useage and is perfectly satisfactory for
lower speed applications.
USB provides a simple and convenient
means of connection to a PC and
is particularly appropriate for small
system use. A USB driver is provided
which supports Windows 2000 and
above including Win 8 and 10.
The LAN interface uses a standard
10/100 base-T Ethernet hardware
connection with ICMP and TCP/IP
Protocol for connection to a Local Area
Network or direct connection to a
single PC. This interface supports LXI
and is highly appropriate for system
use because of its scalable nature and
low cost interconnection.
The LAN interface is LXI compliant.
LXI (LAN eXtensions for
Instrumentation) is the next-generation,
LAN-based modular architecture
standard for automated test systems
managed by the LXI Consortium, and
is expected to become the successor to
GPIB in many systems.
For more information on LXI and how it replaces GPIB, or
operates along side it, go to: www.aimtti.com/go/lxi
IVI Driver
An IVI driver for Windows* is included. This provides support
for common high-level applications such as LabView*,
LabWindows*, and Keysight VEE*.
* LabView and LabWindows are trademarks of National Instruments.
Keysight VEE is a trademark of Keysight Technologies.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft.
1908 - USB interface
The 1908 incorporates a USB interface for remote control
and readback.
The interface is powered from the controlling device enabling
the meter to operate from batteries without additional
power drain.
Both the 1908 and 1908P are supplied with a Windows* based application
called “1908-PC Link” that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for
remote control of the meter from a PC.
Connection can be via USB, RS-232, or LAN (Ethernet).
The application provides remote access to the instrument using a point-
and-click interface arranged similarly to the actual instrument.
Measurement function can be selected for both the main and secondary
displays, along with measurement range. The display includes an analog
bar-graph with minimum and maximum reading markers.
A logger function enables both measurements to be recorded at set time
intervals and displayed in both graphical and tabular views. The logged
data can be exported to a CSV file.
The application also provides a means of downloading the contents of the
internal logger of the meter itself, and exporting it to a CSV file.
1908 rear panel
(Protective buffer removed)