Description
The GPIB SCSI Controller produced by National Instruments is designed for robust and efficient control of both GPIB and SCSI devices. This controller is capable of managing up to 14 GPIB instruments and 7 SCSI devices, making it an essential tool for setups requiring multiple device management.
The controller operates in two control modes, specifically SCSI(S) and GPIB(G), allowing for flexibility in how devices are controlled. One of the key features of this controller is its asynchronous SCSI port data transfer characteristics, which is compliant with the IEEE-488.2 standard, ensuring reliable and standard communication protocols are followed.
Moreover, the SCSI port addresses are software selectable, offering ease of configuration and adaptability to various setups. The controller boasts impressive data transfer rates, with a maximum transfer rate of 1.0 Mbytes/s for SCSI/GPIB read into buffer memory, and 800 kbytes/s for SCSI reads and GPIB reads from buffer memory. Even for operations without buffering, such as SCSI reads and GPIB writes, the controller maintains a transfer rate of 600 kbytes/s.
Designed to accommodate a wide range of power supplies, it accepts an input voltage range of 120-240 VAC, and includes an input RAM buffer of 256 kbytes, enhancing the efficiency and speed of data handling. This controller is available in multiple part numbers, including 776569-01, 776569-02, 776569-03, 776569-04, 776569-05, and 776569-06, providing options for various configurations and needs.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 776569-01, 776569-02, 776569-03, 776569-04, 776569-05, 776569-06 |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Product Type | GPIB SCSI Controller |
| Maximum Number of GPIB Instruments Controlled | 14 |
| Maximum Number of SCSI Devices Controlled | 7 |
| Control Modes | SCSI(S) and GPIB(G) |
| SCSI Port Data Transfer Characteristics | Asynchronous |
| IEEE Standard | IEEE-488.2 |
| SCSI Port Addresses | Software Selectable |
| Maximum Transfer Rate (SCSI/GPIB Read into Buffer Memory) | 1.0 Mbytes/s |
| Maximum Transfer Rate (SCSI Reads and GPIB Reads from Buffer Memory) | 800 kbytes/s |
| Transfer Rate (No Buffering, SCSI Reads/GPIB Writes) | 600 kbytes/s |
| Input Voltage Options | 120-240 VAC |
| Input RAM Buffer | 256 kbytes |
