488-USB2 Data Sheet.indd - ICS Electronics

PC GPIB PRODUCTS488-USB2USB-to-GPIBCONTROLLERMODULE for PCsDESCRIPTIONICS's 488-USB2 is a small USB 2.0 to GPIBController Module that converts any PC witha USB port into a full-function IEEE 488.2Bus Controller. The 488-USB2 performs allof the basic IEEE 488.1 controller functionssuch as talker, listener and system controller.Its IEEE-488.2 controller routines make it fullycompliant with the IEEE 488.2 specificationand saves you programming time. The model488-USB2 includes ICS's 488.2V4 Driver whichsupports 32 and 64-bit versions of WindowsXP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 operatingsystems. The 488-USB2 is an easy and mosteconomical way to add fast GPIB control to aPC and to run automated test programs.HardwareThe 488-USB2 GPIB Controller Moduleplugs into any powered USB port and providesa high-speed GPIB interface for controllingGPIB and HP-IB devices. The 488-USB2 isa USB 2.0 compatible device and works withboth USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports. ICS's 488-USB2 achieves data transfer rates of more than1 Mbytes per second and directly drives up to14 GPIB devices. The module's GPIB datatransceiver risetimes are guaranteed to not causetransceiver lockup in older GPIB devices.The 488-USB2 Module is housed in a rugged,shielded plastic case with easy finger sized jackscrewsand a replaceable cable. The 488-USBis CE approved and RoHS compliant.RDY, TALK and LSTN LEDs show thecontroller activity and assist in troubleshootingGPIB bus problems. The 488-USB2's small sizeand quality construction makes it ideal for allPCs and portable applications.Driver LibraryICS's 488.2V4 multi-controller DriverLibrary provides real 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit(x64) support for ICS GPIB Controllers on allWindows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows8. ICS's true 64-bit DLL handles the full 64-bit address space. ICS's 32-bit 488.2V3 Driverprovides 488-USB2 support on Windows 2Kand Windows Server 2003.488-USB2 GPIB Controller ModuleBoth drivers fully support the National Instruments'style 488.1 'ib' and 488.2 commandsets. ICS's GPIB-32.DLL is command compatiblewith GPIB Controllers from NationalInstruments, Measurement Computing, CEC,and others.The drivers directly support C, C++, C#,Visual Basic 6, and Visual Basic.NET(2005,2008 and 2010) programs that make GPIB-32.DLL calls. Included library is easily adaptedto other languages like Java. The driver is alsocompatible with National Instruments, Agilentand Kikisui VISA. This industry standardcompatibility lets the 488-USB2 run programslike LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, AgilentVEE, MATLAB, TestPoint, C, VB.NET andother programs that make VISA calls.ICS Explorer ProgramThe 488-USB2 includes ICS's Explorerprogram which automatically configuresyour Controllers then locates and displays allcompatible GPIB Controllers and Devices inyour system.From the main window you can examineevery device, link to the Configuration andCommunicate windows or verify the softwareinstallation. The Configure window lets youquickly view and change the Controller's settings.The Communicate window lets youinteractively control any GPIB device fromthe computer keyboard without having towrite a program. Communicate includes all ofGPIBkybd's features and is ideal for exercisingGPIB devices or for trying out device commandsbefore using them in a program.■Converts any PC with a USBport into a GPIB Controller.Uses any powered USB port.■Fast >1 Mbs transfer rate.Reduces test time.■488.2V4 Driver supports32 and 64-bit Windows XP,Vista, Windows 7 and 8 witha true 64-bit DLL.Use the full64-bit addressspace. No thunk DLLs.■NI 'ib' and '488.2' commandcompatible.Runs LabVIEW, MATLABand other programs with NIcalls without changes.■Works with Agilent, NI andKikisui VISA libraries.Supports all major VISAlibraries and test programs.■ICS's Explorer auto configuresyour controller.Find, configure and controlinstruments in one program.■WIN 2K and WIN 2003 supportwith 488.2V3 Driver.Full legacy support.ICSApprovedRoHS CompliantICSELECTRONICSdivision of Systems West Inc.7034 Commerce CirclePleasanton, CA 94588Phone: 925.416.1000Fax: 925.416.0105Web: www.icselect.com