Description
The National Instruments GPIB-140A GPIB Extender is an essential tool designed to maximize the efficiency of GPIB systems. The part number for this extender is 186104D-01L, and it is known by several alternate part numbers including 777997-01, 777997-02, 777997-03, 777997-04, 777997-05, and 777997-06. This device falls under the category of GPIB and is specifically modeled as GPIB-140A.
It is specially designed to be compatible with both IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2 standards, ensuring a broad compatibility with GPIB instruments and systems. One of the standout features of this extender is its ability to facilitate a maximum system length of 1 km when used with an extender pair, and it supports a maximum cable length of 1 km using a fiber-optic cable. This capability is particularly important for applications requiring long-distance communication without sacrificing data integrity.
Furthermore, the GPIB-140A boasts a data transfer speed that is faster than 2.8 Mbytes using the HS488 protocol, ensuring quick and efficient data communication across the system. Deployment of this extender requires minimal effort and no additional hardware, making it a convenient and cost-effective solution for extending GPIB networks. Finally, it offers software transparency, meaning that it can be integrated into existing systems without the need for significant software adjustments or configurations.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 186104D-01L |
| Alternate Part Numbers | 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 extender pair |
| Maximum Cable Length | 1 km fiber-optic cable |
| Data Transfer Speed | Faster than 2.8 Mbytes (HS488 protocol) |
| Deployment | Minimal effort, no additional hardware required |
| Software Transparency | Yes |
Question 1: What is the range of the GPIB-140A extender?
Answer 1: 1 km
Question 2: What protocol does the GPIB-140A support for higher speeds?
Answer 2: HS488
Question 3: Does the GPIB-140A require additional hardware for deployment?
Answer 3: No, it requires minimal effort without extra hardware.
Question 4: Is the GPIB-140A software transparent?
Answer 4: Yes, it integrates without needing significant software changes.
Question 5: What standards is the GPIB-140A compatible with?
Answer 5: IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2
