Keysight Technologies
82357B USB/GPIB Interface
for Windows
Data Sheet
Features
– Fast and easy connection to GPIB
instruments
– Uses standard USB interface
– Interface with up to 14 GPIB
instruments
– IEEE-488 compatible
– Transfer over 1.15 MB/s with large
block transfers
– Uses industry standard software
– Parallel polling capability
The Fastest and Easiest
Connection
Gain the ultimate speed and efficiency
by connecting your PC or laptop to your
test and measurement instruments. The
Keysight Technologies, Inc. 82357B USB/
GPIB Interface provides direct connection
from the USB port of your PC to GPIB
Instruments.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is built into
most of today’s desktop and laptop
computers, offering fast and easy
plug-and-play connection and auto
configuration. Furthermore, the 82357B
USB/GPIB Interface makes connectivity
easier as there are no switches to set, and
no PC cards to install.
Getting connected has never been
easier with the 82357B USB/GPIB
Interface, thanks to automatic
configuration and use of industry
standards. Your applications will be up
and running in an instant.
USB support is standard in
Windows XP/Vista/ Windows 7.
These operating systems support
the automatic plug-and-play
configurations, thus it is easy to install,
configure, and use the USB devices.
Standard plug-andplay devices, like
the 82357B are automatically detected
as soon as they are connected to the
computer’s USB port.
This capability provides convenience
and reduces setup time. It is also hot
pluggable, making it easy to connect
and disconnect without having to shut
down the computer. No external power
supplies are necessary.
Totally Transparent, Fully
Compatible
The USB/GPIB Interface software
allows transparent communication
between a PC and one or more GPIB
instruments. The bundled VISA (Virtual
Instrument Software Architecture)
software provides GPIB emulation so
that your existing GPIB programs work
immediately, without any modification
needed. You also do not need to learn
a new programming language to make
the connection.
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Full Assurance for
Interoperability
The USB/GPIB Interface comes with
the Keysight I/O Libraries Suite that
includes VISA and SICL. VISA enables
interoperability among different
instrument and software vendors. The
IO Libraries Suite also provides robust
instrument control and works with the
software development of your choice.
Standard GPIB functionality is pro-
vided by implementing the IEEE 488.1
and IEEE 488.2 specifications. These
specifications provide defined mechan-
ical and electrical characteristics, and
a basic set of instrument commands
and common data formats.
Using industry standards gives you
the assurance and confidence that
your programs will work with multiple
hardware and software vendors, and
migrate to new standards in the future.
GPIB has provided a high performance,
cost effective, and also reliable
solution for more than 25 years.
Today, however, computers have fewer
available IO slots, leaving engineers
with little options but to use more
expensive solutions such as industrial
PCs.
With USB and LAN built into most
of today’s PCs, standard computer
IO has evolved into a solution that is
acceptable for automation and control
of test and measurement instruments.
Early USB devices that were initially
developed for connecting PCs to
peripherals such as keyboard, mouse
and so forth offered little bandwidth.
Today, USB offers bandwidths up to 12
Mbits/s for USB 1.1 and 480 Mbits/s
for USB 2.0. The 82357B USB/GPIB
Interface runs at USB 2.0.
The 82357B USB/GPIB Interface uses
a thin, flexible, high-quality USB cable
that is USB 1.1 and 2.0 compliant.
This cable is shielded and specified to
1,500 insertions, ensuring a durable
connection and reliable data transfer.
The 82357B is capable of transfer
rates over 1.15 MB/s with large block
transfers. The performance is better
than typical GPIB cards for block sizes
over 32KB. Small block transfers are
limited by the USB implementation
and the overhead associated with
setting up the transfer. However, since
instrument setup time can dominate
the overall test time, this impact may
be minimal.
If small block transfer performance
is critical, then you may consider the
Keysight 82350A PCI GPIB interface.
Make the Connection
You may connect directly to one
instrument with no additional GPIB
cables required with the 82357B USB/
GPIB Interface.
For multiple instruments connection,
use a daisy chain or star configuration
with your GPIB instruments using
standard GPIB cables. Once the
instruments are connected, connect
the USB/GPIB Interface as the last
connection on one of the instruments.
One 82357B USB/GPIB Interface
supports up to 14 GPIB instruments.
Multiple 82357B USB/GPIB Interfaces
can be connected to improve system
performance.
Another additional significant feature
would be the parallel polling capability
of the 82357B USB/GPIB Interface.
This allows you to easily check up
to eight individual devices at once,
corresponding to the number of data
lines on the GPIB.
Standard Computer IO
In the past, RS-232 and GPIB have
been the primary interfaces used for
connecting instruments to PCs in
test and measurement applications.
Although RS-232 offers a low-cost
solution, RS-232’s lower baud rate and
connection limitations are cumber-
some and too slow for many of today’s
measurement needs.
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Software Included
The VISA standard is a system-level industry standard supported by a multi-vendor foundation for instrument software. It offers an
easy-to-use set of IO control functions and provides a migration path to new standards such as IVI (Interchangeable Virtual
Instruments). IVI is a new driver standard developed by instrument and software vendors to define software standards for instrument
interchangeability. This new standard is layered on Keysight VISA and offers interchangeability and high performance.
The Interactive IO software is also included and it provides utility for sending commands and queries to an instrument to help view the
response returned by the instrument.
Take a Look for Yourself
To see the 82357B USB/GPIB Interface in action, check out the demo at
www.keysight.com/find/82357B
.
Ordering Information
82357B USB/GPIB Interface for Windows
Options
Option 0B1 – Add Paper Manual Set
Accessories
None
For more information on Keysight GPIB and instrument control products, visit
www.keysight.com/find/gpib
.
Technical Specifications
General Requirements
Minimum system requirements
Operating
System
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (or
later)
Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2
(32-bit and 64-bit), Business, Ultimate,
Enterprise, Home Basic, and Home
Premium
1 GHz 32-bit (x86),
1 GHz 64-bit (x64)
1 GB minimum
1.5 GB available hard disk space includes:
–
1 GB available for Microsoft .NET
Framework 2.0
–
65 MB for Keysight IO Libraries Suite
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128
MB graphics memory recommended
(Super VGA graphics is supported)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or greater
Support USB 2.0 high speed and full speed
– Standard USB endpoints supported
– IEEE-488.1 and IEEE-488.2 compatible
– SICL and VISA 2.2
Microsoft Windows 7 (32- and 64-bits),
Home Basics, Home Premium,
Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise
1 GHz 32-bit (x86),
1 GHz 64-bit (x64)
1 GB minimum
1.5 GB available hard disk space includes:
–
1 GB available for Microsoft .NET
Framework 2.0
–
65 MB for Keysight IO Libraries Suite
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with
128 MB graphics memory recommended
(Super VGA graphics is supported)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or greater
Processor
Available
memory
Available hard
disk space*
600 MHz Pentium II or higher required.
800 MHz recommended
256 MB minimum (1 GB or greater
recommended)
1.5 GB available hard disk space includes:
–
1 GB available for Microsoft .NET
Framework 2.0
–
65 MB for Keysight IO Libraries Suite
Super VGA (800x600) 256 colors or more
Video
Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or
greater
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Supported Languages and Applications
Applications (with Intui Link)
– Microsoft Excel 97 and 2000
– Microsoft Word 97 and 2000
– Check the Web for latest supported applications
Software development applications
– Keysight VEE 6.0 or greater
– Visual Basic 6.0
– Visual C++ 6.0
– Visual Studio .NET
– BASIC for Windows
– LabVIEW 6.0 or greater
General Characteristics
Power
GPIB transfer rate
Connectors
USB Hubs
Parallel polling
Dimensions
Weight
Cable
LED Indicators
Maximum connections
Instrument connection
Configuration
USB bus-powered device, +5 V, 500 mA•(max), 200 mA(typ)
1.15 MB/s or better
Standard 24-pin IEEE-488, Standard USB A
Self-powered hubs
A single parallel poll can check up to 8 individual devices at once,
corresponding to the number of data lines on the GPIB.
105 mm (L) x 64 mm (W) x 30 mm (H) (includes connectors)
215 grams
2.5 meters, shielded, connector rated for 1500 insertions
Ready, Access, Fail
Maximum 4 converters can be connected to the PC
14 instruments – daisy chain via GPIB
Plug-and-play
Environmental Specifications
Operating environment
Storage environment
Operating humidity
Storage humidity
0 °C to 55 °C
– 40 °C to +70 °C
Up to 90 % at 40 °C non-condensing
Up to 90 % at 65 °C non condensing
NOTE: If possible, you should always use the current version of the Keysight IO Libraries (spacing) Suite.
This version supports the newest interfaces and operating systems, and has the most advanced features.
The Keysight 82357B USB/GPIB Interface is supported for PCs with Windows XP Professional, Windows
Vista or Windows 7 operating systems only. However, you may need an earlier version of the IO Libraries
Suite to support an older interface or operating system. If you need an earlier version of Keysight IO
Libraries, go to http://www.keysight.com/find/iosuite to locate the version you need.
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