Description
The National Instruments GPIB-1394 GPIB Controller for FireWire is a high-performance device designed to seamlessly integrate GPIB instruments with FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. With the part number 184786C-01 and the ordering part number 777738-01, this device falls under the GPIB category and is identified by the model GPIB-1394.
This GPIB controller offers a direct connection through an IEEE 1394 FireWire port, ensuring high-speed data transfers and reliable communication. It is engineered to function as an IEEE 488.2 Controller, allowing users to control up to 14 programmable GPIB instruments efficiently.
Compatibility with popular software such as LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Measurement Studio makes this device versatile and suited for a wide range of applications. Furthermore, it utilizes NI-488.2 driver software, ensuring seamless integration and ease of use.
Designed for systems running on Windows Me/98, the GPIB-1394 controller is hot-pluggable, meaning it can be connected or disconnected without shutting down the computer. This feature, combined with automatic recognition and configuration, significantly simplifies the installation process.
Among its notable features are its capabilities as a Listener and Talker, and it supports service requests as well as serial and parallel polling. This device also enables users to pass and receive control among connected instruments effortlessly. Its transfer rate options include S100 (100 Mbits/s), S200 (200 Mbits/s), and S400 (400 Mbits/s), providing flexibility in data transfer speeds according to the requirements of the task at hand.
The GPIB-1394 controller is equipped with 3 standard 6-pin sockets (IEEE-1394) and 1 standard 24-pin GPIB port, offering ample connectivity options for a variety of instruments and devices. This combination of features and capabilities makes the GPIB-1394 an ideal choice for professionals and enthusiasts seeking to enhance their GPIB instrument integration with FireWire technology.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 184786C-01 (Ordering Part Number: 777738-01) |
| Category | GPIB |
| Model | GPIB-1394 |
| Description | National Instruments GPIB-1394 GPIB Controller for FireWire |
| Connection Type | IEEE 1394 FireWire port |
| Functionality | IEEE 488.2 Controller, control up to 14 programmable GPIB instruments |
| Compatible Software | LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio |
| Driver Software | NI-488.2 |
| Supported OS | Windows Me/98 |
| Installation | Hot-pluggable, automatically recognized and configured |
| Features | Listener and Talker, service requests, serial and parallel polling, pass/receive control |
| Transfer Rate Options | S100 (100 Mbits/s), S200 (200 Mbits/s), S400 (400 Mbits/s) |
| Connectors | 3 standard 6-pin sockets (IEEE-1394), 1 standard 24-pin GPIB port |
Question 1: What is the part number for the GPIB-1394?
Answer 1: 184786C-01
Question 2: What interfaces does GPIB-1394 support?
Answer 2: GPIB instruments and FireWire (IEEE 1394).
Question 3: Is the GPIB-1394 compatible with LabVIEW?
Answer 3: Yes, it’s compatible with LabVIEW.
Question 4: What Windows versions does GPIB-1394 support?
Answer 4: Windows Me/98.
Question 5: What are the data transfer rates of GPIB-1394?
Answer 5: S100, S200, and S400 (up to 400 Mbits/s).
