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- Page 1 TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB Controller for Windows...
- Page 2 Installation & Operation TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB Controller Installation & Operation Test & Measurement Systems Inc. 750 14th Street SW Loveland, Colorado 80537 Telephone (970) 669 6553 (970) 669 3090 Web Site www.tamsinc.com Copyright © Test & Measurement Systems Inc. 1997 - 2005...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..................4 Unpacking Your Product ..............5 Hardware Warranty ............... 5 Installing the USB/GPIB ..............6 Software Installation ..............6 Hardware Installation ..............6 Configuring the USB/GPIB Controller in SICL/VISA ....8 Connecting GPIB Instruments ............. 12 Supplemental Information ............ -
Page 4: Introduction
Instrument Bus - GPIB) capabilities to any computer with a USB port running Windows 2000 or Windows XP. The TAMS USB/GPIB Controller takes full advantage of the High Speed USB 2.0 bus performance and delivers the highest possible level of throughput. -
Page 5: Unpacking Your Product
Should a defect exist, or a failure occur, we apologize. Please follow the instructions below for service response. In the US please return it to TAMS. Please call or Fax for return instructions. Internationally, please contact the local distributor for return instructions. -
Page 6: Installing The Usb/Gpib
Use protective measures including anti-static workstation and personal grounding devices, if possible. If there are not enough USB ports on the computer, the TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB Controller can be connected to a self powered USB hub. The self powered hub should then be connected to the computer’s USB port with a separate USB cable. - Page 7 Once the TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB Controller is connected to the computer or USB hub, the lights will flash green, then red, and then the power light will turn green. This indicates that the TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB controller is ready. After plugging in the TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB Controller to a USB port, the Windows plug...
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Page 8: Configuring The Usb/Gpib Controller In Sicl/Visa
Windows 2000/XP: C:\Program Files\Agilent\IO Libraries\bin\ Upon execution, the IO Config program will present a window like this: To configure your 63488 interface, please highlight the GPIB TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB Controller entry under Available Interface Types and double click on it or click on the... - Page 9 (if you have one controller only, please continue to the next step): Select the 63488 controller you wish to configure (if you have only have one 63488 USB/ GPIB controller, you will not need to select any interface, the system will do it automati-...
- Page 10 Now the following window will appear: In this window you will select all of the configurable parameters for the TAMS 63488. Note The entry named “Serial Number” refers to the serial number of the TAMS 63488. This read only field will match the serial number printed on the TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB controller.
- Page 11 Additional information on these functions is provided through the HELP button. When you are finished setting the configurable parameter, click OK. You will then see your interface listed on the screen, such as: Now, click OK to finish configuring the TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB Controller and exit IO Config.
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Page 12: Connecting Gpib Instruments
GPIB connector. If you want to communicate with multiple GPIB instruments then you need to use additional GPIB cables. The GPIB cables should be used to daisy chain multiple instruments together. The TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB Controller should be the last item connected. An example configuration... -
Page 13: Supplemental Information
USB High Speed and Full Speed The USB standard defines three speeds: High Speed (480Mbs), Full Speed (12Mbs), and Low Speed (1.5Mbs). The TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB Controller will operate in either High Speed or Full Speed and will automatically use the highest speed possible. - Page 14 Configure at least one instrument, using the Logical Unit number assigned to the TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB Controller as the prefix, and then perform I/O as usual. The refresh button will not report that the controller is present: this is normal and does not indicate...
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
USB cable and reconnecting it. Try a different USB port on the computer. Is the 63488 USB/GPIB Controller connected to a USB hub? If it is connected to a hub, Is the hub connected to the computer? Does the USB hub have power connected to it? Does Windows detect a new USB device in Device Manager, but the lights are off on the 63488? The most likely situation is that your computer’s USB port is not supplying 500... - Page 16 Problem: The green power light on the TAMS 63488 unit is on, but the program is unable to communicate with instrument through SICL or VISA. The most likely cause of this problem is an incorrect configuration setting. Is the instrument connected to the TAMS 63488? Verify the physical connection between the instrument(s) and the TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB controller.
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Page 17: Appendix A - Software License Agreement
Agreement, you may return the unopened software package and the hardware for a full refund. In return for the payment of fee TAMS grants the Customer a license to use the software, until terminated subject to the following Customer may use the software on any one computer. - Page 18 LIMITED WARRANTY TAMS warrants for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase that the software product will execute it’s programming instructions when properly installed on the computer or workstation with a supported version of the Operating System. TAMS does not warrant that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free.
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Page 19: Appendix B - Hardware Warranty Information
TAMS may at its option repair or replace, a defective unit with a new or refurbished unit. The customer shall be solely responsible for the failure of any TAMS product, resulting from accident abuse, or misapplication of the product, and TAMS assumes no liability as a consequence of such events under the terms of this warranty. -
Page 20: Appendix C: Specifications
0 degrees C to +40 degress C Storage Environment -20 degrees C to +60 degrees C Humidity 20-80% (0 degrees C to +40 degrees C) Storage Humidity 20-80% (0 degrees C to +55 degrees C) Ordering Information Interface TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB Controller URL: http://www.tamsinc.com/hpib/63488/... -
Page 21: Appendix D: Safety
Although all such components are protected, take precautions to avoid electrostatic discharge into the connectors. Do not use this product in a manner not specified by TAMS. Only qualified, TAMS-trained personnel may service this product. The USB cord is the means of disconnect. If the USB cord is not accessible to the operator, then another means of disconnect (i.e. -
Page 22: Appendix E: Declaration Of Conformity
Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: Test & Measurement Systems Inc. (TAMS) Manufacturer’s Address: 750 14 Street SW Loveland, CO 80537 Declares, that the product: Product Name: TAMS 63488A USB/GPIB Controller Model Number: TAMS 63488A Conforms with the following European Directives: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the EMC Directive and carries the CE Marking accordingly. -
Page 23: Appendix F: Distributors
Appendix F: Distributors Denmark Japan Brouwers Computerware Maxnet Consulting Corp. Willem N. Brouwers Mr. Tommy Taniguchi Birkegaardsvej 17 Kanda NY Bldg. 3F DK-3200 Helsinge 78-3 KandaSakumagashi, Phone: +45 4879 0057 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Fax: +45 4879 0058 101-0026 Email: willem@brouwers.dk Tel: +81-3-5823-3651 Fax: +81-3-5823-3652 France Email: info@maxnet.co.jp... - Page 24 TAMS 63488 USB/GPIB Controller for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Printed in USA E02.15.05 Part #63488-90002...