Datasheet

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A GREATER MEASURE OF CONFIDENCE
ACCESSORIES
GPIB accessories, shielded and unshielded
IEEE-488 (GPIB) Interface Solutions
• PCI, PXI, and USB bus versions
• IEEE-488.2 compatible for fast
data transfer
• Windows
®
XP/2000/Vista 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 or PXI 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 environments, making it suitable for most desktop
computers and industrial PCs, including the new low-profile desktop
systems. This low-cost solution supports Windows XP/2000/Vista, and its
driver library is command compatible with National Instruments
™
and
Capital Equipment Corporation
™
command functions.
The Keithley Model KPXI-488 adds GPIB capability to any PXI measure-
ment system. With the KPXI-488, you can create powerful hybrid measure-
ment systems using Keithley’s line of PXI data acquisition modules and
precision DMMs, Source Meter
®
instruments, switch systems, and sensi-
tive measurement products. The KPXI-488 supports Windows XP/2000/
Vista, and its driver library is also command compatible with National
Instruments and Capital Equipment Corporation command functions.
The Keithley Model KUSB-488A USB-to-GPIB interface turns any computer
with a USB port into a fully functional GPIB controller. The KUSB-488A’s small form factor makes
it perfect 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 1.8 MB/s through the USB port. No external power is required.
KUSB-488A 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 XP/2000/Vista 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#)
• 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 compatible with all of Keithley’s GPIB capable instruments.
The Model 7010 adapter is required for Models 428-PROG, 237, and 590 when used with the KUSB-
488A.
Ordering Information
KPCI-488LPA IEEE-488.2 Interface
Board for the PCI Bus
KPXI-488 IEEE-488.2 Interface
Board for the PXI Bus
KUSB-488A IEEE-488.2
USB-to-GPIB Interface
Adapter for USB Port.
Built in 2m (6.6 ft) cable
KPCI-488LPA KPXI-488 KUSB-488A
Bus/Form Factor
PCI PXI USB
Dimensions
4.7 × 2.5 in (120 × 64.5 mm) 5.3 × 4.2 in (134 × 107 mm) 4.2 × 2.6 × 1.0 in (10.7 × 6.6 × 2.6 cm)
Power (Current @ 5VDC)
400 mA typ., 750 mA max. 400 mA typ., 750 mA max. 500 mA
Transfer Speed
1.5 Mbyte/s 1.5 Mbyte/s 1.8 Mbyte/s
Safety
EN61010-1/IEC 1010
European Directive 73/23/EEC,
EN60950
EN61010-1
EMC
European Directive 89/336/EEC
European Directive 89/336/
EEC, EN55022, EN55024
European Directive 89/336/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, 5% to
95% RH non-condensing.
Storage: –20° to 80°C, 5% to
95% RH non-condensing
Operating: 0° to 55°C, 10% to 90% RH
non-condensing.
Storage: –20° to 70°C, 5% to 95% RH
non-condensing
The KPCI-488LP and KPXI-488 are not compatible with the
TestPoint™ Test & Measurement Development Package. Users
of TestPoint must use the KUSB-488A, KPCI-488A, or KPCI-488
interfaces. Please contact Keithley Sales and Support for further
details and availability of the KPCI-488(A) interfaces.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
KPXI-488-5Y-EW 1-year factory warranty extended to 5 years
from date of shipment
TRN-RCMI-1-C Course: Integrating Mixed Instruments with a
Single Software Interface