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KPCI-488LPA
KUSB-488B
IEEE-488 (GPIB) Interface Solutions
• PCI and USB bus versions
• IEEE-488.2 compatible for fast
data transfer
• Windows
®
7/Vista/XP/2000
drivers included
• LabVIEW
®
and LabWindows/CVI
support
• Compatible with any standard
GPIB instrument
Keithley’s GPIB interface solutions make it easy
to add standard IEEE-488.2 bus control to any
PC system. These high speed tools can control
as many as 14 GPIB instruments or other devices
over a distance of up to 20 meters. They are
ideal for use with automated test equipment in
laboratory and industrial applications.
The Keithley Model KPCI-488LPA is a low-
profile, GPIB interface plug-in card that is
32-bit/33MHz PCI bus compatible. Its PCI
interface supports both 3.3V and 5V PCI envi-
ronments, making it suitable for most desktop
computers and industrial PCs, including the
new low-profile desktop systems. This low-cost
solution supports Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, and
its driver library is command compatible with
National Instruments
™
and Capital Equipment
Corporation
™
command functions.
The Keithley Model KUSB-488B USB-to-GPIB
interface turns any computer with a USB port
into a fully functional GPIB controller. The
KUSB-488B’s small form factor makes it per-
fect for use with laptop computers in portable
applications or for other applications in which
the computer has no available PCI plug-in board
slots. The product is USB 2.0 compliant and
has an IEEE data transfer rate upwards of 1.5
MB/s through the USB port. No external power
is required. KUSB-488B has a built-in 2-meter
USB cable.
Software
The included utility software simplifies the setup
and use of Keithley GPIB interface solutions and
saves programming time. Every solution ships
with 32-bit dynamic link libraries for Application
Development Environments (ADEs) running
under Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 and drivers for
the most current programming languages. This
adds up to full compatibility with a full array of
software, including:
• Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 (Visual Basic,
Visual C++)
• Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (Visual
Basic .NET, C#)
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and up
• Borland Delphi, Borland C Builder 6.0
• LabVIEW Version 7.0 and up (VISA and
IEEE-488.2)
• LabWindows™/CVI Version 7.0 and up (VISA
and IEEE-488.2)
Hardware Compatibility
These GPIB Interface solutions are fully compat-
ible with all of Keithley’s GPIB capable instru-
ments. The Model 7010 adapter is required
for the Model 428-PROG when used with
the KUSB-488B.
Ordering Information
KPCI-488LPA IEEE-488.2 Interface
Board for the PCI Bus
KUSB-488B IEEE-488.2
USB-to-GPIB Interface
Adapter for USB Port.
Built in 2m (6.6 ft) cable
KPCI-488LPA KUSB-488B
Bus/Form Factor
PCI USB
Dimensions
4.7 × 2.5 in (120 × 64.5 mm) 3.2 × 2.6 × 1.1 in (81.7 × 66.1 × 27.8 mm)
Power (Current @ 5VDC)
400 mA typ., 750 mA max. 500 mA
Transfer Speed
1.5 Mbyte/s 1.5 Mbyte/s
EMC
European Directive 2004/108/EEC European Directive 2004/108/EEC
Environmental Operating: 0° to 55°C, 10% to 90% RH
non-condensing
Storage: –20° to 80°C, 5% to 90% RH
non-condensing
Operating: 0° to 55°C, 10% to 90% RH
non-condensing
Storage: –20° to 80°C, 5% to 95% RH
non-condensing
Add GPIB control to any PC
Add GPIB control to any PC