The TAMS 60488 HP-IB Card for Windows is a PCI interface card that adds IEEE-488 (HP-IB/GPIB) capabilities to Windows-based computer systems. It leverages PCI bus performance for high-throughput data acquisition, instrument control, and automated testing. The card operates as a universal device, supporting both 3.3V and 5V PCI specifications without modification.
Technical Specifications
• Interface Type: IEEE-488 (HP-IB/GPIB)
• Bus Interface: PCI (3.3V and 5V compatible)
• Instrument Capacity: Up to 14 GPIB instruments
• Data Transfer: High-throughput, optimized for PCI bus performance
• Power Requirements: No external power supply required
• HP-IB Address: Configurable; system controller address traditionally set to 21
• System Controller Mode: Configurable
– Key Features
• Universal PCI card—operates in both 3.3V and 5V slots
• Plug-and-play configuration via Agilent I/O Config utility
• Software architecture designed for HP HP-IB card compatibility
• Existing applications run without modification when HP/Agilent I/O Libraries are installed
• Standard IEEE-488 connector for direct instrument interfacing
– Typical Applications
• Automated test systems requiring GPIB instrument control
• Data acquisition from multiple IEEE-488 devices
• Legacy HP-VEE, BASIC for Windows, and C/SICL applications
• LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI projects via VISA protocol layer
– Compatibility & Integration
Operating Systems: Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Software Libraries:
• SICL (Standard Instrument Control Library) function calls
• VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) protocol layer for LabVIEW integration
• HP/Agilent I/O Libraries (required for configuration)
Installation: Card installs into any available PCI slot. Requires HP/Agilent I/O Libraries prior to or during driver installation. Administrative privileges needed for software setup.
