Description
The National Instruments GPIB-140A is a GPIB extender that is categorized under the GPIB specification. This extender is designed to enhance the capabilities of your GPIB system significantly. It boasts a range of part numbers including 186135F-32, 777997-01, 777997-02, 777997-03, 777997-04, 777997-05, and 777997-06, ensuring a wide compatibility and replacement options.
One of the key features of the GPIB-140A is its compatibility with both IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2 standards, making it a versatile choice for a broad array of GPIB applications. It enables the extension of a GPIB system’s length to a maximum of 1 km when used with a pair of extenders. Additionally, it supports up to 1 km fiber-optic cable for maximum cable length, further enhancing its utility in setups requiring long-distance communication.
The GPIB-140A utilizes a buffered transfer technique, ensuring efficient data handling and transfer. It boasts a transfer speed that is faster than 2.8 Mbytes/s in HS488 protocol, providing swift and reliable data communication across extended distances. This extender is also praised for its ease of deployment, requiring minimal effort and no additional hardware for setup, making it an ideal solution for expanding GPIB systems without the need for complex installations.
Another remarkable feature of the GPIB-140A is its software transparency, which means it can be integrated into existing setups without the need to modify software configurations. This aspect significantly simplifies its implementation and ensures seamless operation within GPIB networks.
In conclusion, the National Instruments GPIB-140A GPIB Extender offers an efficient, user-friendly solution for extending the reach and improving the performance of GPIB systems. Its compatibility with IEEE standards, ability to support extensive cable lengths, high transfer speed, and ease of deployment make it a valuable tool for any setup requiring reliable and extended GPIB communications.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 186135F-32, 777997-01, 777997-02, 777997-03, 777997-04, 777997-05, 777997-06 |
| Category | GPIB |
| Model | GPIB-140A |
| Description | National Instruments GPIB-140A GPIB Extender |
| Compatibility | IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2 |
| Maximum System Length | 1 km with a pair of extenders |
| Maximum Cable Length | Supports up to 1 km fiber-optic cable |
| Transfer Technique | Buffered transfer |
| Transfer Speed | Faster than 2.8 Mbytes/s in HS488 protocol |
| Deployment | Minimal effort, does not require additional hardware |
| Software Transparency | Yes |
Question 1: What is the max length supported by GPIB-140A?
Answer 1: 1 km with fiber-optic cables.
Question 2: What standards is GPIB-140A compatible with?
Answer 2: IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2.
Question 3: What’s the transfer speed of GPIB-140A?
Answer 3: Over 2.8 Mbytes/s.
Question 4: Do I need extra hardware to set up GPIB-140A?
Answer 4: No, it requires minimal effort with no extra hardware.
Question 5: Can GPIB-140A work with my existing software?
Answer 5: Yes, it offers software transparency.
