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Warranty 2 Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel. Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present. Use Proper AC Adapter. Use only the AC adapter specified for this product. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
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Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. Symbols and Terms on the Product These terms may appear on the product: DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
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General Safety Summary WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking. CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. The following symbols may appear on the product: TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
The symbol shown below indicates that this product complies with the European Union’s requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com). Restriction of Hazardous Substances This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive.
Key Features Key features include: GPIB control of USBTMC-USB488 compliant Tektronix instruments through the USB port. The USBTMC protocol enables USB devices to communicate using IEEE488 style messages. This lets you run your GPIB software applications on USB hardware. Fast data transfer rates...
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Preface viii TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
Installation Installation Unpack the adapter and check that you received all the items listed as standard accessories. Check the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com) for the most current information. Standard Accessories Description Part number User Manual 071-1839-00 USB cable (2 each, 1 meter)
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Installation Description Part number Australia power cord 161-0066-13 Switzerland power cord 161-0154-00 Japan power cord 161-A005-00 China power cord 161-0304-00 161-0400-00 India/South Africa power cord TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
No USB device functionality is provided. 6. Power Connector. For use with the optional external power supply, Tektronix part number 119-5883-00. 7. Power indicator. Lighted when power is applied. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
USB Device port on the rear panel of the adapter. 2. Connect the host end of the USB cable to a USB Host port on the equipment that is to provide power (typically the instrument being controlled or a PC). TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
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Installation 3. Verify that the Power LED lights and that the USB and Adapter Status LEDs turn on and then off. This indicates that the adapter is initializing correctly. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
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2. Connect one end of the optional power cord to the external power supply. 3. Connect the other end of the power cord to the wall power outlet. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
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Installation 4. Verify that the Power LED lights and that the USB and Adapter Status LEDs turn on and then off. This indicates that the adapter is initializing correctly. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
NOTE. The following cables can be connected while the instruments are powered on. To connect the TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter to USB and GPIB cables, do the following procedure: 1. Connect a GPIB cable from the GPIB controller to the GPIB port on the adapter.
The default GPIB address of the adapter is 1. You have to use the default GPIB address for the adapter if you use it with instruments that are not manufactured by Tektronix, or with older Tektronix instruments that are not designed to support the USB protocol and USB extensions required for setting the GPIB address of the adapter.
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GPIB secondary addressing is not supported. The default GPIB primary address is 1. The GPIB primary address can only be changed from a connected Tektronix USBTMC-USB488 compliant instrument designed to support the TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter, such as a DPO4000 Series oscilloscope.
The GPIB on/off state is online when there is an active USBTMC-USB488 connection. You cannot change the GPIB on/off state after the connection is established. Updating Firmware To update the adapter firmware: 1. Power off the adapter. 2. Disconnect any USB or GPIB devices from the adapter. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
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Installation 3. Download the new firmware from www.tektronix.com to a USB mass storage device. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
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USB and GPIB cables. (See page 8, Connecting Cables.) 8. Power on the adapter, and verify that the Adapter Status LED is solid green. This completes the firmware update procedure. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
Although there is no rackmount kit available specifically for the adapter, you can mount the adapter to a surface, such as an existing rackmount tray or a bracket of your design, by doing the following procedure: TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
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3. Mount the adapter using two 6-32 screws of appropriate length. NOTE. If you are installing the RM4000 rackmount kit for a DPO4000 Series instrument, the kit has provisions for mounting accessories, such as the adapter. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
If your adapter does not appear to work, do the following checks: 1. Check the cables. The USB and GPIB cable connectors should be fully inserted. When you push on them gently, they should feel fully seated. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
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1. If the address setting is correct, disconnect the instrument from the Host port on the adapter. Wait for one second, and then reconnect the instrument to the Host port. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
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Troubleshooting 4. Check the firmware. Use up-to-date firmware for your adapter. To do this, go to www.tektronix.com on the Web. Load the firmware to the adapter by way of the USB port. (See page 11, Updating Firmware.) 5. Check that your program does not lose data.
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Firmware upgrade mode: A USB mass storage device is detected, which contains the firmware upgrade file. Non firmware upgrade mode: The GPIB cannot be placed online due to an error detected by the GPIB driver. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
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No USB connection is present Solid A USB connection is present, and there is no activity Blinking A USB connection is present, and data is being transferred on any of the USB endpoints. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
USB Host Version Partially to fully compliant USB 2.0 full speed host interface. Anticipated downstream power requirements are less than 10 mA when connected to a Tektronix oscilloscope. Sole noncompliance point is current available when running from USB device port.
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Current consumption is less than 0.5 ADC from 5 V Atmospherics Characteristic Description Temperature: Operating Operating: and Nonoperating 0 °C to +50 °C (32 °F to +122 °F) Nonoperating: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
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Low: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), 5% to 90% relative humidity Altitude: Operating and Operating: Nonoperating Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) Nonoperating: Up to 15,240 m (50,000 ft) Physical Characteristics Characteristic Description Height 48.25 mm 1.90 in Width 133.35 mm 5.25 in TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
Meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility when it is used with the product(s) stated in the specifications table. Refer to the EMC specification published for the stated products. May not meet the intent of the directive if used with other products. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
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Pollution Degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations. Pollution Degree Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Note: Rated for indoor use only. TEK-USB-488 GPIB to USB Adapter User Manual...
インストール 電源の接続 電源をアダプタに接続するには、次の 2 つの方法のうち 1 つを選択します。 USB ホスト・ポートからの電源供給 オプションの外部電源からの電源供給 USB 電源の接続 USB ホスト・ポートからアダプタに電源を供給するには、次の手順を実行します。 1. USB ケーブルのデバイス側を、アダ プタの後部パネルの USB Device(デ バイス)ポートに接続します。 2. USB ケーブルのホスト側を、電源を 供給する機器の USB Host(ホスト) ポートに接続します(一般には、制御 する機器または PC)。 TEK-USB-488 GPIB-USB アダプタ・ユーザ・マニュアル...
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