The Agilent/Keysight E2050A is a LAN/GPIB gateway that bridges Local Area Network infrastructure with GPIB-equipped instruments, functioning as a network server to enable remote instrument control and data acquisition. It supports up to 14 GPIB instruments and 10 simultaneous client transactions, with transaction establishment latency of 12 milliseconds and sustained data rates of 110 KB/s write and 85 KB/s read. The unit operates on 10BaseT LAN (10 Mbps) with autosensing compatibility for 100BaseT networks and requires static IP configuration via Telnet or RS-232 serial interface.
Technical Specifications
Connectivity & Interfaces
• GPIB (IEEE-488) instrument port
• 10 Base-T LAN port with BNC connector
• RS-232 serial port (19200, N, 8, 1)
• Configuration Preset button
• DC 5V power input
Network Performance
• Up to 14 GPIB instruments per gateway
• Up to 10 simultaneous client transactions
• Transaction latency: 12 milliseconds
• Write rate: 110 KB/s
• Read rate: 85 KB/s
• 10 Mbps LAN operation; 100BaseT compatible via autosensing hubs
Power
• Input: 5 VDC, 0.8 A typical, 4 W typical/10 W maximum
• External supply (sold separately): 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.0 A @ 5 VDC max
Physical
• Dimensions: 173 × 35 × 147 mm
• Weight: 0.635 kg
Environmental
• Operating: 0 to 40 °C, 15–80% RH
• Non-operating: -40 to 70 °C, 90% RH @ 60 °C
– Key Features
• Static IP configuration (default 192.0.0.192, subnet 255.255.255.0)
• Network server architecture for distributed GPIB access
• Supports SICL, Agilent/Keysight IO suite, NI-VISA, LabVIEW, and MATLAB
• Compact form factor with optional rack-mount kit (E2051) for dual-unit installations
– Typical Applications
Remote instrument control in networked test environments, centralized data acquisition from GPIB instruments, integration of legacy GPIB devices into modern LAN-based architectures.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supported by SICL and compatible with NI-VISA and LabVIEW environments. Not compatible with Series 300s and 400s controllers. Two E2050A units cannot operate as GPIB extenders or communicate directly.
