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- Page 1 PC-HELPER High Speed IEEE-488.2 I/F Micro Converter for USB2.0 GP-IB(USB)FL User’s Manual CONTEC CO.,LTD.
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Page 2: Check Your Package
Check Your Package Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product. The product consists of the items listed below. Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer. Product Configuration List - Micro Converter [GP-IB(USB)FL] …1... -
Page 3: Copyright
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Step 3 Installing the Hardware ......................13 Connecting the converter......................13 Setting with the Found New Hardware Wizard ................14 Setting Properties Using Device Manager..................15 EXTERNAL CONNECTION How to connect the connectors ......................17 Connector shape ........................17 GP-IB(USB)FL... - Page 5 Communication function ......................39 Serial poll/parallel poll/SRQ send functions................39 My address setting ........................39 Additional Functions ........................40 Line monitor function ........................ 40 Communication using FIFO memory..................40 ABOUT HARDWARE Hardware specification ........................41 Physical dimensions ......................... 42 GP-IB(USB)FL...
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Page 6: Before Using The Product
- Built-in SPAS event function (when slaving) In addition to the functions of the earlier GPIB controller (μPD7210), the product also supports the SPAS event generated when a serial poll occurs. This gives you a high level of flexibility in constructing your system. GP-IB(USB)FL... -
Page 7: Support Software
You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s Web site (at http://www.contec.com/apiusbp/). For more details on the supported OS, applicable language and new information, please visit the CONTEC’s Web site. API-GPLV(W32) library supporting LabVIEW (Supplied: Stored on the API-USBP(WDM) CD-ROM) API-GPLV(W32) is a driver created according to the National Instruments Corporation’s GPIB function... -
Page 8: Customer Support
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in several languages. Note! For product information Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price, delivery time, or estimate information. Limited One-Year Warranty CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. -
Page 9: Safety Precautions
It may cause a trouble in recognizing and operating the device according to the kind of USB hub. If you use the USB hub, we encourage you to take advantage of the CONTEC’s product loan service to confirm operation before purchasing. - Page 10 WARNING TO USER Change or mo difications not expressly approved the manufacturer can void the user's authority to operate this equipment. GP-IB(USB)FL...
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Page 11: Environment
(3) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock, vibration, magnetism, and static electricity. Disposal When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws and municipal ordinances. GP-IB(USB)FL... -
Page 12: Setup
You can use the diagnosis program later to check whether the software and hardware function normally. Step 1 Setting the Hardware Step 2 Installing the Software Step 3 Installing the Hardware If Setup fails to be performed normally, see the “Setup Troubleshooting” section at the end of this chapter. GP-IB(USB)FL... -
Page 13: Step 1 Setting The Hardware
PC connection status OFF : PC communication is not established. ON : SRQ output (Low) Output status of SRQ signal OFF : No SRQ output (High) YELLOW ON : Listener mode Status of address OFF : Not listener mode GP-IB(USB)FL... - Page 14 Use a flathead screwdriver or similar to open the cover on the underside of the GP-IB(USB)FL. This exposes the rotary SW to set the Module ID. As shown in Figure 2.2, an easy way to open the cover is to insert the tip of the screwdriver into the slot on the underside of the connection cable and then rotate the screwdriver.
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Page 15: Step 2 Software Installation
Illustration of Menu Screen Install the Development Environment such as sample programs and online help, etc. Install the utility. Refer to the user’s guide. Refer to the description about CD-ROM. Install the C-LOGGER. *Cannot be used for this product. GP-IB(USB)FL... -
Page 16: Installation Of Api-Usbp(Wdm) Development Environment
Installation of API-USBP(WDM) Development Environment Installation of development environment is namely installing supplied online help and sample program in all language in order to use API function. (1) Clicking on “Install Development or Execution Environment”. [API-USBP(WDM) Installer] dialog box displays. GP-IB(USB)FL... - Page 17 (2) Selecting “Advanced GPIB communication”. For more details on installing API-GPLV(W32), refer to the P21. (3) Clicking on “Install” Button. Please perform installation following the directions on the screen. And thus the installation is completed. The screen design may be different. GP-IB(USB)FL...
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Page 18: Step 3 Installing The Hardware
It may cause a trouble in recognizing and operating the device according to the kind of USB hub. If you use the USB hub, we encourage you to take advantage of the CONTEC’s product loan service to confirm operation before purchasing. -
Page 19: Setting With The Found New Hardware Wizard
Detect setup information from supplied CD automatically for installing USB driver. * The name of the converter you have just added is displayed. - GP-IB(USB)FL Point Please specify the path for supplied CD as follows in the case of failure in detecting automatically. X:\INF\WDM\GPIB (X: CD-ROM drive) (3) Click on [Finish] button to complete the installation of USB driver. -
Page 20: Setting Properties Using Device Manager
From [Start] menu, click on [Settings]-[Control Panel]-[System] and then click on [Device Manager] button in [Hardware] tab. * The name of the converter you have just added is displayed. - GP-IB(USB)FL In the case of Windows 98/Me Right-click on [My Computer] and select [Properties] to start device manager. GP-IB(USB)FL... - Page 21 (No need to install software introduced on next page) Please use the device name specified in last step for initialization function when initialization is performed using API function. When running on other PC, it can run without changing the application for the same device name being specified. GP-IB(USB)FL...
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Page 22: External Connection
Management bus (End or Identify) REN(Remote Enable) Management bus Data bus DIO4 DIO8 Data bus Data bus DIO3 DIO7 Data bus Data bus DIO2 DIO6 Data bus Data bus DIO1 DIO5 Data bus Figure 3.2. Pin Assignment of CN1 GP-IB(USB)FL... -
Page 23: Notes On Cable Connection
[2 m + 4 m] or [2 m + 2 m] in length so that neither is longer than 4 m. System with a total of fifteen devices 2 m x (Number of devices = 15) > 20 m The maximum total length of cables for this system is therefore 20 m. ••••• 3765 GP-IB(USB)FL... -
Page 24: For Emc Measures
- We recommend the ferrite core of SEIWA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (E04SR301334) - For meeting the standard level of CE mark, it is effective to perform (1)(2)(3). - For meeting the standard level of VCCI, FCC, it is effective to perform (1)(2). GP-IB(USB)FL... - Page 25 3. External Connection GP-IB(USB)FL...
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Page 26: Application Development
The following sections describe each and the main programming languages that can be used. API-GPIB(WDM) API-GPIB(WDM) is the GPIB driver for CONTEC's new API specification. It is simpler than API-GPIB(98/PC) in areas such as the setup for multiple GPIB communication converters. -
Page 27: For Using Api-Gpib(Wdm)
When using API-GPIB(WDM), which is included with API-USBP(WDM), for development, please refer to the online help and sample programs. Reference to Online Help Click on [Programs]-[CONTEC API-USBP(WDM)]-[API-USBP(W32) Help] from [Start] menu. The information for application development, such as function reference is provided in [API-USBP(W32) Help]. -
Page 28: Sample Program
4. Application Development Sample Program To run a sample program, click on [Programs] - [CONTEC API-USBP(WDM)] - [gpib] - [Sample Name] from [Start] menu. Distributing Developed Application Please distribute the developed application with USB driver in supplied CD-ROM. GP-IB(USB)FL... -
Page 29: For Using Api-Gpib(98/Pc)
4. Application Development For using API-GPIB(98/PC) Accessing the Help File (1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar. (2) From the Start Menu, select “Programs” - “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” - “GPIB” - “API-GPIB HELP” to display help information. GP-IB(USB)FL... -
Page 30: Using Sample Programs
The sample programs are stored in \Program Files\CONTEC\API-PAC(W32)\GPIB\Samples. Running a Sample Program (1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar. (2) From the Start Menu, select “Programs” - “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” - “GPIB” - “SAMPLE…”. (3) A sample program is invoked. GP-IB(USB)FL... - Page 31 Receives screen data from an oscilloscope and displays it in a graph. -Oscilloscope 2 Receives screen data from an oscilloscope and saves it in CSV format. -MultiLine Message Creates a multiline message for the remote device. [Master Mode] [MultiLine Message] [Slave Mode] [Oscilloscope 2] [Voltage Source control] GP-IB(USB)FL...
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Page 32: For Using Api-Gplv(W32)
API-GPLV(W32) is a driver created in NI’s GPIB function style as the software for controlling CONTEC GPIB products. When the driver is installed, existing applications such as LabVIEW can operate CONTEC GPIB products. For details, refer to the help file. The help file provides information such as “operation specifications”, “additional information”, and “troubleshooting”. -
Page 33: Function List
Change or disable the I/O timeout period. ibwait Wait for GPIB events. ibwrt Write data to a device from a user buffer. ibwrta Write data asynchronously to a device from a user buffer. ibwrtf Write data to a device from a file. GP-IB(USB)FL... - Page 34 Trigger selected device. ibwait Wait for GPIB events. ibwrt Write data to a device from a user buffer. ibwrta Write data asynchronously to a device from a user buffer. ibwrtf Write data to a device from a file. GP-IB(USB)FL...
- Page 35 Determine the current state of the GPIB Service Request (SRQ) line. TestSys Cause IEEE 488.2-compliant devices to conduct self-test. Trigger Trigger a device. TriggerList Trigger multiple devices. WaitSRQ Wait until a device asserts the GPIB Service Request (SRQ) line. GP-IB(USB)FL...
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Page 36: Using Sample Programs
The sample programs are stored in \Program Files\CONTEC\API-PAC(W32)\GPLV\Samples. Running a Sample Program (1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar. (2) From the Start Menu, select “Programs” - “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” - “GPLV” - “SAMPLE GPLV”. (3) A sample program is invoked. -
Page 37: Diagnostic Program
Run diagnostic program, open Properties for converter of device manager and then click on [Diagnosis] button in [Common Settings] tab. Diagnostic program allows you to check send and receive executions as well as to diagnose in detail by clicking [Diagnosis(S)] button. GP-IB(USB)FL... -
Page 38: Version Upgrade
Module ID FFh (3) Connecting converter with USB Port Please connect converter with USB Port. (4) Starting Firmware Upgrade Tools [When API-GPIB(WDM) environment] Click on [Programs]-[ CONTEC API-USBP(WDM)]-[Firmware upgrade tool] from [Start] menu. [When API-GPIB(98/PC) environment, API-GPLV(W32) environment] Click on [Programs]-[ CONTEC API-PAC(WDM)]-[GPxx* [Firmware upgrade tool] from [Start] menu. -
Page 39: Driver Upgrade
(1) Click the [Start backup] button and specify where to save the uploaded file. (2) Click the [OK] button to start the upload. Driver Upgrade If there is up-to-date driver, it is supplied in the homepage of our company. http://www.contec.com/download GP-IB(USB)FL... -
Page 40: Returning To Initial State
[Device Manager] tab. (You can also open Device Manager by right clicking on My Computer and selecting Properties.) 2. All of the hardware that uses the API-TOOL(WDM) driver is registered under the CONTEC Devices tree. Open the device tree, select the hardware to uninstall, and then right-click the hardware. - Page 41 <Uninstall of device driver> Use [My Computer] - [Control Panel] - [Add and Remove Programs] to uninstall the device driver. Select [Windows driver package - CONTEC (****)] and then click [Change/Remove]. * "***" contains the driver category name (caio, ccnt, cdio, csmc, etc.).
- Page 42 <Uninstall of development environment> Use [My Computer] - [Control Panel] - [Add and Remove Programs] to uninstall the development environment. Select [CONTEC API-***(WDM) VerX.XX (development environment)] and then click [Add/Remove]. * "***" contains the driver category name (AIO, CNT, DIO, etc.).
- Page 43 4. Application Development GP-IB(USB)FL...
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Page 44: Functions
Status byte setting SRQ (Service ReQuest) transmission Response to parallel polling My address setting The GPIB address (my address) of the converter can be set by API-TOOL Configuration (API-GPIB(98/PC)xx) or Configuration Utility (API-GPLV(W32)). No setting is required on the converter. GP-IB(USB)FL... -
Page 45: Additional Functions
The converter can use on-converter FIFO memory for communication. As the converter controls this form of communication, it can be performed at high speed irrelevant to the PC’s CPU speed. Note, however, that the actual communication speed is set to the speed of the slowest device in compliance with the GPIB standard. GP-IB(USB)FL... -
Page 46: About Hardware
Weight 70g (Not including the USB cable, attachment) *1 For details, see item (2) in Chapter3, "Notes on cable connection". *2 The response speed is depending on the environment of the host PC (OS, USB host controller) being used. GP-IB(USB)FL... -
Page 47: Physical Dimensions
Basic listener MTA listener release No extended talker functions No extended listener functions Service request function Remote function Device clear function Device trigger function Configuration by remote message System controller function IFC send REN send Response to SRQ Interface message send, parallel polling GP-IB(USB)FL... - Page 48 3-9-31, Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 555-0025, Japan Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/ English http://www.contec.com/ Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/ No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. [05202010] [07062005] Management No. A-46-987 [05202010_rev6] Parts No.
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