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GPIB-232CT-A, 38.4 kb/s maximum RS-232 data transfer rates, GPIB-to-RS232 Controller

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National Instruments GPIB-232CT-A GPIB Serial Controller

Featured with full GPIB controller capability, the NI GPIB-232CT-A (Part Numbers: 776668-01, 776668-02, 776668-03, 776668-04, 776668-05, 776668-06, 776899-01, 776899-31, 776667-01, 776667-02, 776667-03, 776667-04, 776667-05, 776667-06, 776900-01, and 776900-31) provides a PC with a serial port (RS232), a means of talking, listening, and controlling on the GPIB. Moreover, this device can be utilized for quickly interfacing peripherals and other measuring devices to the GPIB.

The National Instruments GPIB-232CT-A is offered in two AC versions (100-120 VAC, 220-240 VAC) and one DC version. For the DC version, an external power supply is delivered with the device. This model comes equipped with a NAT4882 controller chip. This chip enables the NI GPIB-232CT-A for complete IEEE 488.2 standard compatibility. For talking, listening, and controlling on the GPIB, the user can connect their computer`s serial port to the RS-232 port of this device.

The RS-232 serial port can be operated in either S mode or G mode. In its default configuration, the unit comes configured to run in S mode. However, users can change the serial port’s operating method through a DIP switch. In S mode, the attached computer acts as the controlling device. However, in G mode the GPIB-232CT-A is utilized to interface as an RS-232 device as a Listener/Talker.

Each GPIB-232CT-A device can be used with the NI-488.2 driver software- a comprehensive set of drivers and programs for transforming the Microsoft Windows-based PC into a GPIB controller with complete bus management and communication capability. This GPIB Serial Controller has all the logic and software required to implement the electrical and physical specifications of the RS-232 and IEEE 488.

ModelGPIB-232CT-A
ManufacturerNational Instruments
Part Numbers776668-01, 776668-02, 776668-03, 776668-04, 776668-05, 776668-06,
776899-01, 776899-31, 776667-01, 776667-02, 776667-03,
776667-04, 776667-05, 776667-06, 776900-01, 776900-31
TypeGPIB Serial Controller
Data Transfer Ratesup to 38.4 kb/s
RAM Buffer256 KB
DriverNI-488.2 for Windows 3.1/DOS
DimensionsAC Version: 3.0 by 1.7 by 4.7 in.
DC Version: 3.0 by 1.1 by 4.7 in.
Weight12 oz.
GPIB-232CT-A ManualUser Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download
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National Instruments GPIB-RS232CT-A Frequently Asked Questions

 

Question: What are the differences between the eight part numbers for the National Instruments GPIB-232CT-A?

 

Answer: The eight part numbers for the National Instruments GPIB-232CT-A come in an AC and a DC version, which have varying types of power cords or power supplies. First, there are several part numbers that only come with the GPIB-232CT-A device. Part number 776668-01 is the AC version with a U.S. 120 VAC power cord. Part number 776668-02 is the AC version with a Swiss 220 VAC power cord. Part number 776668-03 is the AC version with an Australian 240 VAC power cord. Part number 776668-04 is the AC version with a Universal Euro 240 VAC power cord. Part number 776668-05 is the AC version with a North American 240 VAC power cord. Part number 776668-06 is the AC version with a United Kingdom 240 VAC power cord. Part number 776899-01 is the DC version with a 115 VAC power supply. Part number 776899-31 is the DC version with a 230 VAC power supply. Then, there are several more part numbers that are the GPIB-232CT-A device with NI-488.2 for Windows 3.1/DOS. Part number 776667-01 is the AC version with a U.S. 120 VAC power cord. Part number 776667-02 is the AC version with a Swiss 220 VAC power cord. Part number 776667-03 is the AC version with an Australian 240 VAC power cord. Part number 776667-04 is the AC version with a Universal Euro 240 VAC power cord. Part number 776667-05 is the AC version with a North American 240 VAC power cord. Part number 776667-06 is the AC version with a United Kingdom 240 VAC power cord. Part number 776900-01 is the DC version with a 115 VAC power supply. Part number 776900-31 is the DC version with a 230 VAC power supply.

 

Question: Which accessories are required for the NI GPIB-232CT-A?

 

Answer: The NI GPIB-232CT-A requires either a U.K., North American, U.S., Universal European, Australian, or Swiss power cord for the AC version. The DC version requires a 100-120 VAC, 9 V, 1 A Wall-mount power supply or a 220-240 VAC, 9 V, 1 A Desktop Power Supply. Both versions also require a 1, 2, or 4 m Type X2 double-shielded GPIB cable and a 1, 2, or 4 m shielded RS-232 DTE-to-DTE cable.

 

Question: Which type of connector does the GPIB-232CT-A have?

 

Answer: The GPIB-232CT-A RS-232 serial port utilizes a male 9-pin D-Subminiature connector with a DTE interface configuration.

 

Question: What is different between the GPIB-232CT-A and the GPIB-232CT?

 

Answer: The GPIB-232CT-A is an improved variation of the GPIB-232CT with an internal power supply, tinier size, complete NI-488.2 software driver, and compliance with IEEE 488.2 with the NAT4882 GPIB controller chip.

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