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- Page 1 PCI-3488 IEEE488 GPIB Interface Card User’s Manual Manual Rev. 2.00 Revision Date: April 14, 2005 Part No: 50-15039-1000 Advance Technologies; Automate the World.
- Page 2 Copyright 2005 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Using VISA ..............13 Using the ADLIINK GPIB Utility ........21 3 Operation Theory ............. 25 Connection Configuration ..........25 Data Lines ..............27 Handshake Lines ............27 System management lines ........... 27 PCI-3488 Block Diagram ........... 28 Table of Contents... - Page 6 List of Tables Table 1-1: Power Requirements ..........3 Table 3-1: GPIB Bus ..............26 List of Tables...
- Page 7 List of Figures Figure 2-1: PCB layout of the PCI-3488 ........7 Figure 2-2: Linear Connection Configuration ......10 Figure 2-3: Star Connection Configuration ........ 10 Figure 3-1: Standard GPIB Connector........25 Figure 3-2: PCI-3488 Block Diagram ......... 28 List of Figures...
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Page 9: Introduction
API that is fully binary compatible with NI’s GPIB-32.DLL. All programs written based on GPIB-32.DLL can be executed on the PCI-3488 without any modification. VISA library is also supported to ensure compatibility with applications utilizing VISA. The ADLINK PCI-3488 provides the “Plug and Play” com- patibility with all your existing applications. -
Page 10: Features
1.1 Features The PCI-3488 IEEE 488 GPIB interface card provides the follow- ing advanced features: Fully compatible with the IEEE 488 standard Supports a 32-bit 3.3V or 5V PCI bus Up to 1.5MB/s data transfer rates On-board 1KB FIFO for read/write operations Provides NI-like driver API &... -
Page 11: General Specifications
2000/XP and DOS operating systems. The ADGPIB driver package also provides a diagnostic utility to test your PCI-3488 GPIB card, as well as programming samples and source codes for Microsoft Visual Basic and Visual C++. You can find the ADGPIB driver package in the associated All-in-one CD. - Page 12 Introduction...
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Page 13: Installation
Installation This chapter outlines the contents of package, describes unpack- ing information, and describes how to install PCI-3488 hardware and software. Contents of Package The package includes the following items: PCI-3488 ADLINK All-in-one Compact Disc This User’s Manual If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your ADLINK dealer. -
Page 14: Unpacking
Unpacking PCI-3488 contains electro-static sensitive components that can be easily be damaged by static electricity. Therefore, the module 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 15: Mechanical Drawing
2.3 Mechanical Drawing Figure 2-1: PCB layout of the PCI-3488 Installation... -
Page 16: Pci Configuration
2.4 PCI Configuration 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 load seen by the system. -
Page 17: Hardware Installation
2.5 Hardware Installation Installation Procedures Please follow the instructions to install PCI-3488 in your computer. 1. Turn off your computer 2. Turn off all accessories (printer, modem, monitor, etc.) connected to your computer. 3. Open your computer case. 4. Select a 32-bit PCI slot. PCI slot are short than ISA or EISA slots, and are usually white or ivory. -
Page 18: Figure 2-2: Linear Connection Configuration
Note: At star connection, the total current load will be less if the ca- ble connection on individual instrument is less than three. Figure 2-2: Linear Connection Configuration Figure 2-3: Star Connection Configuration Installation... -
Page 19: Software Installation
2.6 Software Installation ADLINK PCI-3488 is delivered with the ADLGPIB driver package which supports Windows 98/NT/2000/XP. The ADLGPIB is designed to be fully compatible with your current applications. It provides NI-like APIs and a binary-compatible gpib-32.dll for users who use LabVIEW, LabWindow/CVI, VC++, VB, and Delphi. PCI- 3488 also supports VISA to be adequate to most available instru- ment drivers. - Page 20 3. Reboot your system to complete setup Installation...
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Page 21: Using Visa
2. Install Agilent IO Libraries Suite 14.0. 3. Install ADLGPIB driver package. 4. Run Agilent Connection Expert to verify and manage all instruments connected to PCI-3488. Note: You may download the IO Libraries Suite 14.0 from Agilent Developer Network (http://adn.tm.agilent.com) - Page 22 For NI VISA Libraries Users Note: Please install NI 488.2 version 1.7 if you want to use PCI- 3488 with NI VISA. 1. Launch National Instruments “Measurement and Auto- mation Explorer”. Installation...
- Page 23 2. Right click on “Devices and Interfaces”, and choose “Create New”. Installation...
- Page 24 3. Choose “GPIB Interface” and click “Finish” button. The “Add GPIB Hardware Wizard” appears. Installation...
- Page 25 4. Choose the “AT-GPIB/TNT” and click “Next”. Installation...
- Page 26 5. Discard appearing Configuration Settings for the AT- GPIB/TNT” dialog. (No DIP setting is necessary for PCI- 3488) Installation...
- Page 27 6. Click “Finish” button to finish the configuration of ADLINK PCI-3488 in National Instruments MAX. A GPIB0 interface appears in MAX. Installation...
- Page 28 PCI-3488. Note: The AT-GPIB/TNT is no longer supported in latest version of NI488.2 (version 2.1 or later). If you need to use PCI-3488 with VISA, we recommend installing NI488.2 version 1.7, or install Agilent IO Libraries Suite 14.0. Installation...
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Page 29: Using The Adliink Gpib Utility
Using the ADLIINK GPIB Utility The ADLGPIB driver package also provides a utility program – ADLINK GPIB Utility to let you diagnose and verify your GPIB con- nections. You can find the GPIB Utility in x:\ADLINK\ADLG- PIB\Utility\GPIB Utility.exe. Here are the illustrations of using ADLINK GPIB Utility. - Page 30 2. Click on a GPIB interface (GPIB0/GPIB1…) and select “Setting” -> “GPIB Preference”. A “GPIB Interface & Bus Setting” dialog appears to let you configure your GPIB interface. Installation...
- Page 31 3. Double click on a connected GPIB instrument. A ‘”GPIB Interactive control” dialog appears to let you write com- mand strings to your GPIB instrument and read the result. Installation...
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Page 33: Operation Theory
Operation Theory This chapter describes the operation theory of GPIB bus and the basic architecture of PCI-3488 GPIB interface card. 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 34 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...
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Page 35: Data Lines
Data Lines DIO1 to DIO8 carry both data and command messages. All com- mands and most data use the 7-bit ASCII code, the 8th bit, DIO8, is either unused or for parity check. Handshake Lines These three handshake lines control the transfer of data/mes- sages between devices. -
Page 36: Pci-3488 Block Diagram
3.2 PCI-3488 Block Diagram ADLINK PCI-3488 has 1KBytes on-board FIFIO to maximize the data transfer rate. Its state-of-the-art state machine in CPLD coor- dinates the data flow between PCI controller, FIFO and GPIB bus. Figure 3-2: PCI-3488 Block Diagram The FIFO can buffer data from master (either from PCI controller or external device) when target is busy. - Page 37 Warranty Policy Thank you for choosing ADLINK. To understand your rights and enjoy all the after-sales services we offer, please read the follow- ing carefully. 1. Before using ADLINK’s products please read the user man- ual and follow the instructions exactly. When sending in damaged products for repair, please attach an RMA appli- cation form which can be downloaded from: http:// rma.adlinktech.com/policy/.
- Page 38 3. Our repair service is not covered by ADLINK's two-year guarantee in the following situations: Damage caused by not following instructions in the user's manual. Damage caused by carelessness on the user's part dur- ing product transportation. Damage caused by fire, earthquakes, floods, lightening, pollution, other acts of God, and/or incorrect usage of voltage transformers.
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