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LPCI-/USB-3488A, PXI-3488
IEEE488 GPIB Interface Card Series
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Advance Technologies; Automate the World.
User's Manual
2.02
May 23, 2009
50-17023-3010

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  • Page 1 LPCI-/USB-3488A, PXI-3488 IEEE488 GPIB Interface Card Series User’s Manual Manual Rev. 2.02 Revision Date: May 23, 2009 Part No: 50-17023-3010 Advance Technologies; Automate the World.
  • Page 2 Copyright 2009 ADLINK TECHNOLOGY INC. All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design, and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
  • Page 3 Address: 9F, No.166 Jian Yi Road, Chungho City, Taipei County 235, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-8226-5877 Fax: +886-2-8226-5717 Email: service@adlinktech.com Ampro ADLINK Technology Inc. Address: 5215 Hellyer Avenue, #110, San Jose, CA 95138, USA Tel: +1-408-360-0200 Toll Free: +1-800-966-5200 (USA only) Fax: +1-408-360-0222 Email: info@adlinktech.com...
  • Page 4 Address: 84 Genting Lane #07-02A, Cityneon Design Centre, Singapore 349584 Tel: +65-6844-2261 Fax: +65-6844-2263 Email: singapore@adlinktech.com ADLINK Technology Singapore Pte Ltd. (Indian Liaison Office) Address: No. 1357, "Anupama", Sri Aurobindo Marg, 9th Cross, JP Nagar Phase I, Bangalore - 560078, India Tel: +91-80-65605817 Fax: +91-80-22443548 Email:...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction ................ 1 Overview................1 Performance ..............1 Compatibility ..............2 Features................3 LPCI-3488A ..............3 PXI-3488 ................. 3 USB-3488A ..............4 Specifications............... 5 GPIB Bus Properties ............5 Certifications ..............5 General Specifications ............ 6 Software Support ..............
  • Page 6 Connection Configuration ..........27 Data Lines ..............29 Handshake Lines ............29 System Management Lines .......... 29 Block Diagram..............30 ADLINK GPIB Interface Cards Block Diagram ..... 30 ADLINK USB-3488A GPIB Interface Block Diagram ..31 Table of Contents...
  • Page 7 List of Tables Table 1-1: Power Requirements, LPCI-3488A ......6 Table 1-2: Power Requirements, PXI-3488 ....... 6 Table 1-3: Power Requirements, USB-3488A ......6 Table 3-1: GPIB Bus ..............28 List of Tables...
  • Page 8 List of Figures Figure 2-1: PCB Layout of the LPCI-3488A ....... 11 Figure 2-2: PCB Layout of the PXI-3488........12 Figure 2-3: Layout of the USB-3488 .......... 13 Figure 2-4: LPCI-3488A Linear Connection Configuration..17 Figure 2-5: LPCI-3488A Star Connection Configuration .... 18 Figure 2-6: PXI-3488 Linear Connection Configuration .....

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction 1.1 Overview ADLINK’s LPCI-/USB-3488A and PXI-3488 GPIB controller inter- face cards are fully compatible with the IEEE488.2 instrumentation control and communication standard and are capable of control- ling up to 14 stand-alone instruments via IEEE488 cables. The LPCI-3488A and USB-3488A are designed to meet the require- ments for high performance and maximum programming portabil- ity.

  • Page 10: Compatibility

    1.1.2 Compatibility ADLINK’s GPIB interface solutions are delivered with complete software support, including a driver API set that is fully binary com- patible with NI ’s GPIB-32.DLL. All programs written based on the GPIB-32.DLL library can be executed with LPCI-/USB-3488A or PXI-3488 without any modification.

  • Page 11: Features

    1.2 Features 1.2.1 LPCI-3488A The LPCI-3488A IEEE 488 GPIB interface card provides the fol- lowing advanced features:  Fully compatible with the IEEE 488 standard  Up to 1.5 MB/s data transfer rates  Built-in 2 KB FIFO for read/write operations ...

  • Page 12: Usb-3488A

    1.2.3 USB-3488A The USB-3488A IEEE 488 GPIB interface card provides the fol- lowing advanced features:  Fully compatible with the IEEE-488 standard  Easy GPIB connectivity and GPIB connections for laptop computer  Plug and Play interface; No GPIB cable required for instru- ment connection ...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    1.3 Specifications 1.3.1 GPIB Bus Properties  Up to 14 instruments can be connected to one controller  Maximum 1.5 MB/s data transfer rate  Cable length  2 meters between each instrument (suggested)  20 meters total cable length ...

  • Page 14: General Specifications

    1.3.3 General Specifications  I/O Connector: IEEE 488 standard 24-pin connector  Operating temperature: 0 to 55ºC  Storage temperature: -20 to 80ºC at 10 to 90% humidity  Relative humidity: 10 to 90%, non-condensing  Power requirements  LPCI-3488A +5 V 250 mA (typical) 300 mA (maximum)

  • Page 15: Software Support

    1.4 Software Support The ADLINK LPCI-/USB-3488A and PXI-3488 GPIB interface cards provide a device driver package: ADL-GPIB for Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista. The AD-GPIB driver package also provides a diagnostic utility to test GPIB interface cards, as well as program- ming samples and source code examples for Microsoft Visual C++.
  • Page 16 Introduction...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation This chapter outlines the contents of package, describes unpack- ing information, and describes how to install the hardware and software. Contents of Package 2.1.1 LPCI-3488A The LPCI-3488A includes the following items:  LPCI-3488A  An additional low-profile bracket  ADLINK GPIB Driver CD ...

  • Page 18: Unpacking

    2.2 Unpacking Both the LPCI-/USB-3488A and PXI-3488 contain electrostatic sensitive components that can be easily be damaged by static electricity. Therefore, these modules should be handled on a grounded anti- static mat. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wrist- band, grounded at the same point as the anti-static mat.

  • Page 19: Mechanical Drawing

    2.3 Mechanical Drawing 2.3.1 LPCI-3488A Figure 2-1: PCB Layout of the LPCI-3488A Installation...

  • Page 20: Pxi-3488

    2.3.2 PXI-3488 Figure 2-2: PCB Layout of the PXI-3488 The ADLINK PXI-3488 is packaged in a Eurocard form factor com- pliant with the PXI Specification and measuring 160 mm in length and 100 mm in height (not including connectors). The IEEE488 standard 24-pin connector is located at the front panel and the J1 IEC connectors in the rear are used to link the chassis backplane.

  • Page 21: Usb-3488A

    2.3.3 USB-3488A Figure 2-3: Layout of the USB-3488 The ADLINK USB-3488A is assembled with top and bottom cases, The USB-3488A GPIB interface provides a direct connection between the USB port on a desktop and laptop computer to GPIB instrumen. With the USB-3488A GPIB interface and its USB Plug and Play feature, GPIB instruments can be connected and discon- nected without having to shut down the computer.

  • Page 22: Pci Configuration

    2.4 PCI Configuration 2.4.1 Plug and Play As a plug-and-play component, the card requests an interrupt number via its PCI controller. The system BIOS responds with an interrupt assignment based on the card information and on known system parameters. These system parameters are determined by the installed drivers and the hardware is acknowledged by the sys- tem.

  • Page 23: Hardware Installation

    2.5 Hardware Installation 2.5.1 LPCI-3488A Installation Procedures Please follow the instructions to install LPCI-3488A in your sys- tem. 1. Turn off the computer 2. Turn off all accessories (printer, modem, monitor, etc.) connected to the computer. 3. Open the computer case. 4.

  • Page 24: Pxi-3488 Installation Procedures

    2.5.2 PXI-3488 Installation Procedures Please follow the instructions to install the PXI-3488 into your PXI chassis. 1. Turn off the system. 2. Align the module’s edge with the card guide in the PXI chassis. 3. Slide the module into the chassis, until resistance is felt from the PXI connector 4.

  • Page 25: Cabling

    2.5.4 Cabling The following connection configuration can ensure that the GPIB throughput achieves optimal performance. These configurations include the number of instruments and cable distances:  Cable lengths should be no longer than 4 meters (2 meter lengths maximum is suggested). ...

  • Page 26: Figure 2-5: Lpci-3488A Star Connection Configuration

    Figure 2-5: LPCI-3488A Star Connection Configuration Figure 2-6: PXI-3488 Linear Connection Configuration Installation...

  • Page 27: Figure 2-7: Pxi-3488 Star Connection Configuration

    Figure 2-7: PXI-3488 Star Connection Configuration Figure 2-8: USB-3488A Linear Connection Configuration Installation...

  • Page 28: Figure 2-9: Usb-3488A Star Connection Configuration

    Figure 2-9: USB-3488A Star Connection Configuration Installation...

  • Page 29: Software Installation

    2.6 Software Installation ADLINK GPIB interface cards are delivered with an ADL-GPIB driver package for Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista. The ADL-GPIB is designed to be fully compatible with your current applications and includes APIs and a binary-compatible gpib-32.dll for users using LabVIEW , LabWindow/CVI , VC++, VB, and Delphi.
  • Page 30 3. Reboot the system to complete setup Installation...

  • Page 31: Using The Adlink Gpib Utility

    2.6.2 Using the ADLINK GPIB Utility The ADL-GPIB driver package also provides an “ADLINK GPIB Utility” utility program to diagnose and verify GPIB connections. It is located on the GPIB Driver: x:\ADLINK\ADL-GPIB\Utili- ty\GPIB Utility.exe. 1. Launch GPIB Utility.exe. A window appears to show all installed GPIB interfaces and instruments 2.
  • Page 32 Installation...
  • Page 33 3. Double click on a connected GPIB instrument. A ‘”GPIB Interactive control” dialog appears to allow write com- mand strings to be inputted into the GPIB instrument and read the result. Installation...
  • Page 34 Installation...

  • Page 35: Operation Theory

    Operation Theory This chapter describes the operation theory of GPIB bus and the basic architecture of ADLINK’s GPIB interface cards. 3.1 Connection Configuration The GPIB bus has 24 lines which are divided into 16 signal lines and 8 ground return or shield drain lines. The 16 signal lines can be divided into 8-bit parallel data transfer bus and 8 control lines.

  • Page 36: Table 3-1: Gpib Bus

    GPIB BUS Type Function No. Description DIO1 DIO2 DIO3 8 data lines DIO4 DIO5 DIO6 DIO7 16 signal lines DIO8 5 system management lines 8 control 24 lines lines 3 handshake lines NRFD NDAC 1 shield drain line SHIELD 8 ground lines 7 ground return lines SIGNAL GROUND...

  • Page 37: Data Lines

    3.1.1 Data Lines DIO1 to DIO8 carry both data and command messages. All com- mands and most data use 7-bit ASCII codes, the 8th bit, DIO8, is either unused or used as a parity check. 3.1.2 Handshake Lines Three handshake lines control the transfer of data/messages between devices.

  • Page 38: Block Diagram

    3.2 Block Diagram 3.2.1 ADLINK GPIB Interface Cards Block Diagram ADLINK’s LPCI-3488A and PXI-3488 GPIB interface cards include a 2 KB FIFO inside the FPGA IP to maximize data transfer rates. Its state-of-the-art state machine in the CPLD coordinates the data flow between the PCI controller, FIFO and GPIB bus.

  • Page 39: Adlink Usb-3488A Gpib Interface Block Diagram

    3.2.2 ADLINK USB-3488A GPIB Interface Block Diagram The ADLINK USB-3488A GPIB interface include a 32 KB FIFO to maximize data transfer rates. Its state-of-the-art state machine in the the 8051 coordinates the data flow between the USB Bus, FIFO and GPIB bus. FPGA GPIB IP 8051...
  • Page 40 Operation Theory...

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