GPIB Interface Converters

GPIB to serial converter model 4894

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Now you can also use non-GPIB devices in your GPIB system.

These interface converters help you to interconnect serial COM or RS232/422/485 and GPIB. All models are compatible with IEEE488.1, .2 and SCPI.

GPIB to RS232/422/485: Model 4894A/B

• Converts GPIB/IEEE488 bus to 1 port RS232/422/485.
• 115.2 kBd serial rate.
• Asymmetric RS232C; symmetric RS422/485; bidirectional, full-/half-duplex.
• 600 kB/s GPIB throughput (DMA).
• Windows configuration software included on CD.

GPIB controller to RS serial: Model 4895

• Converts GPIB/IEEE488 bus to 1 port RS232/422/485.
• 38.4 kBd serial rate.
• Asymmetric RS232C; symmetric RS422/485; bidirectional, full-/ half-duplex.
• Full GPIB controller functionality.
• 600 kB/s GPIB throughput (DMA).
• Windows configuration software included in CD.

GPIB to 4x RS232/422/485: Model 4896

• Converts GPIB/IEEE488 bus to 4 port RS232/422/485. With LCD.
• 115.2 kBd serial rate.
• Asymmetric RS232C; symmetric RS422/485; bidirectional, full-/ half-duplex.
• 600 kB/s GPIB throughput (DMA).
• Windows configuration software included on CD.

Intelligent GPIB to RS interface: Model 4866

• Intelligent conversion of GPIB to serial for one serial device.
• Operates as IEEE488.2 compatible interface to any RS232 or RS422/485 device.
• Serial rates up to 57.6 kBd. Does not require escape sequences or a second GPIB address.
• Diagnostic LEDs for status of operation, addressing and selftest.

GPIB to MODbus: Model 4899

• Connects MODbus slave devices to GPIB.
• Converts simple ASCII commands to MODbus RTU messages.
• Single-ended RS232 and differential RS422/485 signals.
• Status LEDs at front panel.

GPIB to Centronics interface: Model 4892

• Converts GPIB/IEEE488 bus to one 8 bit parallel Centronics port.
• Output of GPIB data to a LPT printer or control a GPIB device via the PC Centronics port/LPT.
• 600 kB/s GPIB throughput (DMA).
• 256 kB RAM buffer.