The Wayne Kerr GPIB Option provides IEEE 488.2 connectivity for precision Wayne Kerr test instruments, enabling remote control and automated data acquisition in production and laboratory environments. This interface option allows engineers to integrate Wayne Kerr analyzers into automated test systems, control instrument functions remotely, configure test parameters, and retrieve measurement results through standard GPIB protocol. The option supports PC-based control platforms and includes LabVIEW™ driver compatibility, streamlining test workflows across quality assurance, production testing, and research applications.
Technical Specifications
• Interface Standard: IEEE 488.2
• Protocol: GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus)
• Connector Type: 24-pin IEEE 488
• Installation: Internal module within compatible Wayne Kerr instrument
– Key Features
• Remote instrument operation and parameter configuration
• Real-time data acquisition and measurement read-back
• LabVIEW™ driver support for custom test automation
• Integration into complex automated test equipment (ATE) architectures
• Full compatibility with PC-based measurement software
– Typical Applications
• High-volume production testing with automated data logging
• Remote test monitoring and operator control from external stations
• Test result transfer and archiving to computer systems
• Manufacturing execution system (MES) integration
• Quality control and automated compliance verification
– Compatibility & Integration
The Wayne Kerr GPIB Option is available for the following instrument families:
• 3200 Series: 3245 Precision Inductance Analyzer, 3255B/BQ Inductance Analyzers
• 6500B Series: 6540A, 65120B, 6520B Precision Impedance Analyzers
• PMA3260 Series: PMA3260A, PMA3260P models
