● Adds a versatile LAN interface to a GPIB Instrument. Adapts GPIB instruments for VXI-11 or LXI Test Systems. ● Runs from any VXI-11 compliant VISA or SICL library. Supports VEE, LabVIEW, C, and Visual Basic programs on Windows or HP-UX OS. ● Uses RPC calls over a TCP/IP network. Controllable by UNXI,LINUX, SunOS, Apple OS X and similar operating systems. ● Does not require special drivers for each operating system. Eliminates driver problems. ● Reuse existing instruments in Ethernet test systems. Saves instrument replacement costs. ● Configurable with a web browser, with a Windows configuration program or RPC commands. Easy network configuration from any computer. ● Includes ICS's VXI-11 keyboard program. The easy way to test IO configurations before writing a test program.
ICS LAN GPIB Instrument Interface 8055 is a Ethernet-to-GPIB Instrument Interface that adds a LAN interface to a GPIB instrument. The ICS LAN GPIB Instrument Interface 8055 connects the GPIB instrument to any TCP/IP network and provides a VXI-11 service which is easily accessed by all popular test application languages. The ICS LAN GPIB Instrument Interface 8055 maps VXI-11.3 and RPC requests into GPIB commands to control the GPIB instrument. The 8055-instrument combination becomes a VXI-11.3 compatible instrument. The ICS LAN GPIB Instrument Interface 8055 makes it easy to run the instrument anywhere without a GPIB Controller, to include your instrument in an LXI or Ethernet based test system or to run remote tests anywhere in the world over the Internet.
The 8055 meets IEEE-STD-488.1 with the following capabilities:
AH1, SH1, C1, C2, C3, C4, and C9 E2 Drivers incorporate power up/down
protection.
Companion Instrument
Companion instrument must be IEEE-488.2 compatible. Supports only one instrument.
488 Bus Performance
Long term GPIB transfer rates are limited by the LAN data transfer rate, the Client-computer performance and the GPIB device. Short term 8055 data rates are:
GPIB to 8055
>180 kbytes/s
8055 to GPIB
>180 kbytes/s
Supports
single instrument
Device Address
16 addresses-a single primary or dual consectutive primary addresses from 1-30 or a primary and up to 16 secondary addresses from 0100 to 3030.
Auto track
After configuration
8055 address
0 to 30 [0]
VXI-11 Capabilities
Fully VXI-11.3 compliant
VXI-11.3
Device Control
Clients
1 to 15
1 to 15
Data, Abort and Interrupt
Instrument links
64 max.
Locking
By instrument link
RPC Protocol
Conforms to ONC RPC v2
Ethernet Interface
Type
IEEE 802.3 compliant
Speeds
10BaseT (10 Mb/s)
100BaseT(100 Mb/s)
IP Address
Static or DHCP
Factory setting
192.168.0.254 static
Interface name
inst0-inst15 [inst0]
Internal Webserver
The internal WebServer provides HTML web pages for viewing and setting the 8055's network settings.
Controls and Indicators
CONTROLS
Power
Front-panel switch
LAN Reset
Rear-panel push-button
LEDs
PWR
Power on
RDY
Unit has passed self test
LAN
Unit connected to an active LAN
ACT
Transferring messages to/ from the network
TALK
Unit is addressed to talk
LSTN
Unit is addressed to listen
SRQ
SRQ asserted on GPIB bus
ERR
Unit has detected a soft error
System Requirements
Computer with an IEEE 802.3 LAN interface. Requires RPC support or a VXI-11 compliant VISA layer installed.
Software
The 8055 supports the following application and program languages:
NI LabVIEW (5.1 thru 8.5)
Agilent VEE - IO Libraries 14.2 and later
MathWorks MATLAB
Visual Basic 6.0*
Visual Basic .NET (2005)*
Visual C, C++ and C#*
Java*
* with VISA or RPC calls
Grootte
189.2 x 141.5 x 38.6mm (L x W x H)
Mechanical
Construction
RoHS Compliant
Shock/Vibration
Normal handling
Connectors
GPIB
GPIB 24 pin ribbon with metric studs.
Ethernet
RJ-45
Power
9 to 32 VDC @ 4 VA
RFI/EMI
CE Certified
Omgeving
Operating Temperature
-10 °C to +65 °C
Storage Temperature
-40 °C to +70 °C
Humidity
0-90% RH non-condensing
Included Accessories
Instruction Manual
CD-ROM with VXI-11 Keyboard Controller program and Configuration Utility.
