The NI GPIB-140A module is a product from National Instruments designed for connecting instruments using the General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) standard to a computer or a system for automation, testing, and measurement applications.

Product Name:

NI GPIB-140A

Product Description:

The NI GPIB-140A is a GPIB interface module that connects a PC or embedded system to instruments that use the GPIB standard. It allows for high-speed communication between a computer and instruments like oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and other test equipment. The module supports the IEEE 488.2 standard for GPIB communication and can be used with a variety of software, including LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and other NI software tools, for instrumentation control and data acquisition.

The NI GPIB-140A is equipped with a USB or PCI interface for seamless integration with a computer, enabling easy setup and control of connected GPIB instruments. This module is designed to facilitate automation of test systems, data collection, and remote monitoring, helping users streamline test setups in laboratory, research, and industrial environments.

Product Parameters and Specifications:

• Interface Type:
  USB or PCI (depends on the model)
• GPIB Interface:
  IEEE 488.2 compliant
• Data Transfer Rate:
  Up to 1.5 MB/s (depending on system setup and connection)
• GPIB Connector Type:
  24-pin GPIB (IEEE 488) connector for instruments
• Bus Support:
  Supports GPIB devices up to 14 devices on a single bus
• Software Compatibility:
  Compatible with National Instruments’ software such as:
  • LabVIEW
  • LabWindows/CVI
  • Measurement Studio
  • NI-VISA
• Power Requirements:
  • Powered via the host computer’s USB port (for the USB version)
  • PCI-based version powered via the PCI slot
• Operating System Support:
  • Windows (various versions)
  • Compatible with other National Instruments software environments
• Environmental Conditions:
  • Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (operating)
  • Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
• Compliance:
  • CE Marked for European markets
  • RoHS compliant

Product Use:

The NI GPIB-140A module is primarily used in test and measurement environments where automated control of instruments is required. Key applications include:

1. Automated Testing:
   Used in test setups for devices under test (DUT), such as in electronics, telecommunications, and semiconductor industries. It enables communication with multiple instruments over GPIB to automate test sequences, data collection, and analysis.
2. Measurement Systems:
   Ideal for building measurement systems where precise control of instruments like oscilloscopes, analyzers, and power supplies is needed for tasks like calibration, diagnostics, and monitoring.
3. Research & Development:
   Widely used in R&D environments where instruments need to be controlled programmatically to generate reproducible and automated results in scientific experiments.
4. Laboratory Automation:
   Facilitates automation in laboratory testing setups, increasing efficiency and reducing human error by controlling GPIB-compatible instruments remotely from a computer system.