Description
The GPIB-ENET/Mac-1 is a product designed by National Instruments, specifically for the ESP-488 Engineering Software Package. With its part numbers being 776860-15 and 320910A-01 for GPIB-ENET, this hardware kit falls under the GPIB category, indicating its purpose and compatibility in the realm of General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) systems.
One of the key features of the GPIB-ENET/Mac-1 is its compatibility with both IEEE 488.1 and IEEE488.2 standards, ensuring a broad compatibility with various devices and systems adhering to these specifications. Furthermore, it supports a range of operating systems including Mac OS X, Linux, and Microsoft Windows, making it versatile and usable across different platforms.
The connection to networks is facilitated through an Ethernet RJ-45 port, which supports various TCP/IP network protocols such as Gigabit, 100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T. This allows for fast and reliable communication over networks. The GPIB-ENET/Mac-1 can support up to 14 GPIB devices per interface, with the capability to support up to 100 GPIB-ENET/1000 interfaces, showcasing its scalability and capacity for large systems.
Included with the GPIB-ENET/Mac-1 is the NI-488.2 software, which provides the necessary drivers and tools for efficient integration and operation of the hardware. The power supply for this device is internally configured to support either 100-120 VAC or 220-240 VAC, offering flexibility for various electrical systems worldwide.
Its application suitability is broad, ideal for network communication among IEEE 488 devices, enabling sharing of one GPIB system by multiple users, and controlling test systems from a single point. This makes the GPIB-ENET/Mac-1 an essential tool for laboratories, research facilities, and industries where GPIB devices are prevalent and require efficient, network-based management and control.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 776860-15 (320910A-01 for GPIB-ENET) |
| Category | GPIB |
| Model | GPIB-ENET/Mac-1 |
| Description | National Instruments GPIB-ENET Hardware kit for the ESP-488 (Engineering Software Package) |
| Compatibility | IEEE 488.1 and IEEE488.2 |
| Operating Systems Supported | Mac OS X, Linux, Microsoft Windows |
| Connection Type | Ethernet RJ-45 |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP (Gigabit, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T) |
| Maximum GPIB Devices Supported | 14 per interface |
| Maximum GPIB-ENET/1000 Interfaces Supported | 100 |
| Software Included | NI-488.2 |
| Power Supply | Internal 100-120 VAC or 220-240 VAC |
| Application Suitability | Network communication among IEEE 488 devices, sharing one GPIB system by multiple users, controlling test systems from a single point |
Question 1: What is the part number for GPIB-ENET/Mac-1?
Answer 1: 776860-15
Question 2: How many GPIB devices can one interface support?
Answer 2: Up to 14 devices
Question 3: What network port does GPIB-ENET/Mac-1 use?
Answer 3: Ethernet RJ-45
Question 4: Is the GPIB-ENET/Mac-1 compatible with IEEE 488.2 standards?
Answer 4: Yes, it’s compatible with IEEE 488.1 and 488.2.
Question 5: What operating systems does the GPIB-ENET/Mac-1 support?
Answer 5: Mac OS X, Linux, Microsoft Windows
