Prologix, LLC
Intelligent Embedded Devices

GPIB-USB Controller

[GPIB-ETHERNET Controller 1.2 Prologix, Back]
[GPIB-ETHERNET Controller 1.2 Prologix, Front]

Description

Turn any computer with an USB port into a GPIB controller with this low cost GPIB-USB controller!

Use this controller to control, and to download screen plots and data from, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers and other GPIB enabled instruments.

Features

  • Drivers for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS-8/9/X, Linux
  • Support for multiple devices
  • Driver provides virtual serial port to send and receive data
  • Powered by USB; no power supply needed
  • No GPIB cable needed; controller plugs on to instrument
  • USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 compatible
  • Standard USB (B) and IEEE 488 (Male) connectors

Please see website and FAQ for complete details.

Customer Feedback

"A great product at a very affordable price! For some time, I have had an interest in learning more about GPIB interfacing and all the additional functionality available through the GPIB port on the rear of my test equipment. This GPIB-to-USB controller has given me the chance to pursue that interest, without emptying my pocketbook. After receiving the GPIB-to-USB unit, I was able to quickly repair a non-functioning programmable power supply. Only through the GPIB port, could I have easily seen what was wrong with the supply. Now, I am ready to move on to bigger challenges involving computerized control of my test equipment. Thanks for the exciting new product."

"I have a Tek scope with GPIB, and wanted to automate some measurements. But the NI dongle is $500. So I tried the GBIP-USB card. It uses drivers from FTDI, which installon XP with no problems. In a very short time, I was commanding the scope throughH yperterminal. Totally painless to bring it up. I highly recommend the product."

This GPIB-to-USB dongle plus a plotter emulator software program (7470.EXE by John Miles) will provide a simple, inexpensive way to capture and print screen plots from a variety of GPIB-based test instruments. This is "plug-and-play" functionality at its very best.The usual expense and hassle of dealing with a GPIB port is a thing of the past.Thanks for a great product."

"I have a bunch of older test equipment with GPIB interfaces on them. For a long time I had wanted to set them up with computer control and data capture but the cost of entry for a IEEE-488 to PC interface was prohibitive. This little device looks to your PC like a serial USB device - (your PC already has drivers if you run Windows. Linux has drivers in the latest kernals). Now I can command instruments, then recieve data back to file, plot or process further. Great device!"

Specifications

Format: USB
Supported OS:
  •  FreeBSD
  •  Linux
  •  Mac OS 8/9/X
  •  Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7
Supported Standards:
  • IEEE 488.1 IEEE 488.1
  • IEEE 488.2 IEEE 488.2
  • IEEE 488.2 USB 1.1
  • IEEE 488.2 USB 2.0
GPIB commands not supported: PARALLEL POLL, PASS CONTROL
Power: USB bus powered, +5V, 100 mA (max)
Supported USB hubs:
  • IEEE 488.1 Bus-powered
  • IEEE 488.2 Self-powered
Indicators: TALK, LISTEN
Dimensions: 2.5 in. (L) x 2.5 in. (W) x 1.0 in. (H)
Weight: 3 oz.

Notes

  • When shipping internationally, buyer is responsible for all import taxes, duties and levies.
  • Depending on the shipping location and shipping carrier used, adult signature may be required upon delivery.
  • Buyer is responsible for all return shipping charges.
  • Please contact us at support@prologix.biz if you have any questions.