The Keysight E5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway bridges networked IT infrastructure with laboratory instrument buses, enabling remote access and control of GPIB and RS-232 devices over standard Ethernet. This gateway consolidates legacy and contemporary instruments into unified test systems, supporting resource sharing and distributed project environments without modifying existing instrument configurations.
Technical Specifications
Network & Connectivity
• LAN: 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX Ethernet
• GPIB: Up to 14 devices (daisy-chain); >900 KB/s to 1.2 MB/s data transfer
• RS-232: One device at up to 115,200 b/s
• Simultaneous I/O connections: Up to 16
Network Configuration
• DHCP with automatic IP assignment
• Static IP default: 169.254.58.10
• Built-in digital display for IP address verification
• Front-panel LED status indicators
Power & Physical
• Internal IEC C13 power supply
• 211 mm (W) × 230 mm (D) × 41 mm (H); 1.6 kg
• Operating: 0°C to 55°C, up to 90% humidity at 40°C (non-condensing)
– Key Features
• Web browser configuration and interactive control interface
• Keysight IO Libraries Suite (v14.2) and VISA/SICL compatibility
• VXIplug&play standards conformance
• IEC 61326-1 (EMC) and IEC 61010-1 (safety) compliance
– Typical Applications
Remote instrument access in distributed test labs; legacy GPIB instrument integration into modern LAN-based architectures; multi-site collaborative measurement projects; centralized test resource management.
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully compatible with Keysight IO Libraries Suite and industry-standard VISA drivers. Supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and Server 2008 R2. Web access via Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher (IE 7+ recommended for Vista). Operates on standard 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX networks without additional gateway hardware.
