The Alciom smart488 GPIB interface acts as a GPIB controller with listener and talker functions and is seen as a virtual serial port from the host PC. There is no need to scrap your existing test equipment with a GPIB / IEEE488 interface. You can now control these expensive items from your own desktop PC or Laptop by using the smart488 USB to GPIB converter. Simple to Use You just need to ensure that you configure your existing GPIB software to treat the smart488 as a virtual COM port and set the GPIB address to 1. The smart488 is ideal for connecting to single instruments with a GPIB interface. Advanced Users Many configuration parameters can be modified to tailor your connection is needed. LabView Compatible The smart488 can be used with LabView. LabView examples can be downloaded to get you started.
