Ver.3.10 IEEE-488.2 GPIB Interface Board for PCI GP-IB(PCI)L This board is PCI-compliant expansion card to control GPIB devices. You can use it installing in PCI-compliant slot of your computer. Using the bundled API function library package [API-PAC(W32)], you can create Windows application software for this board in your favorite programming language supporting Win32 API functions, such as Visual Basic or Visual C/C++. * Specifications, color and design of the products are subject to change without notice. Features Specification Conforming to the IEEE 488.2 standard, this board can control Item Specifications a variety of compliant external devices. Number of channel 1 channel Conforms to IEEE-488.1, 488.2(GPIB)standards The product is available over an extended period of time as it Transfer format 8-bit parallel, 3-wire handshake system uses a uPD7210-compatible GPIB controller developed by Transfer rate 1.2Mbyte/sec (Max.) CONTEC. Capacity of 1Mbyte transmission/receiving data All of GPIB features can be configured by software. Signal logic Negative logic L level : 0.8V or less The IFC/SRQ line read feature (with IFC latch capability) is H level : 2.0V or more available to application programs. Interrupt 1 level use Total cable length 20m or less The timer function is available on application programs, Cable length between device 4m or less capable of monitoring the time accurately in the Windows Connectable number of device 15 devices (Max.) I/O address Any 16-byte boundary environment. Consumed current +5VDC 970mA (Max.) Operating conditions 0 to 50°C, 10 to 90%RH(No condensation) PCI bus specification 32-bit, 33MHz, 5V Physical dimensions (mm) 121.69(L) × 106.68(H) Weight 130g Board Dimensions Packing List 121.69 Board [GP-IB(PCI)L] …1 User’s Guide…1 CD-ROM[API-PAC(W32)] …1 [mm] The standard outside dimension (L) is the distance from the end of the board to the outer surface of the slot cover. GP-IB(PCI)L 1 106.68 Ver.3.10 Support Software Using the On-board Connectors Driver Software Package API-PAC(W32) (Bundled) Connecting a Device to a Connector API-PAC(W32) is the library software that provides the To connect an external device to this board, plug the cable from commands for CONTEC hardware products in the form of the device into the interface connector (CN1) shown below. Windows standard Win32 API functions (DLL). It makes it easy to create high-speed application software taking advantage of the CONTEC hardware using various programming languages that support Win32 API functions, such as Visual Basic and Visual C++. It can also be used by the installed diagnosis program to check hardware operations. See http://www.contec.com/apipac/ for details and download of 1 13 API-PAC(W32). < Operating environment > OS Windows XP, Server 2003, 2000 CN1 Adaptation language Visual C++ .NET, Visual C# .NET, Visual Basic .NET, Visual C++, Visual Basic, 12 24 Delphi, C++Builder, etc.. API-GPLV(W32) library supporting LabVIEW (Supplied: Stored on the API-PAC(W32) CD-ROM) On-board connector : 555139-1(AMP) API-GPLV(W32) is a driver created according to the National Applicable connector(cable): GPIB cable(IEEE-488 rated) Instruments Corporation’s GPIB function style. The driver is software to control the CONTEC GPIB board (PC Cards) using a LabVIEW-based GPIB system or existing application Connector Pin Assignment program. It can also be used by the installed diagnosis program to check hardware operations. Data bus DIO1 DIO5 Data bus 1 13 Data bus DIO2 DIO6 Data bus 2 14 CONTEC provides download services Data bus DIO3 3 15 DIO7 Data bus Data bus DIO4 4 16 DIO8 Data bus (at http://www.contec.com/gplv/) to supply the updated drivers Management bus(End or Identify) EOI 5 17 REN(Remote Enable)Management bus (Data Valid) DAV 6 18 GND (Ground) and differential files. Handshake (Not Ready for Data) NRFD 7 19 GND (Ground) bus (Not Data Accepted) NDAC 8 20 GND (Ground) For details, read Help on the bundled CD-ROM or visit the (Interface Clear) IFC GND (Ground) 9 21 (Service Request) SRQ GND (Ground) Management bus 10 22 CONTEC’s Web site. (Attention) ATN GND (Ground) 11 23 (Ground) GND 12 24 Logic GND < Operating environment > OS Windows XP, Server 2003, 2000 CN1 Adaptation language LabVIEW, Visual C++ .NET, Visual C# .NET, Visual Basic .NET, Visual C++, Visual Basic, Delphi, C++Builder, etc.. Cable & Connector Cable (Option) GPIB Cable : PCN-02 (2m) : PCN-04 (4m) Connector (Option) GPIB Connector : CN-GP/C Effective when the cable being plugged into the board interferes with the PC’s main unit. Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these options. GP-IB(PCI)L 2