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Keithley KUSB-488B Quick Start Manual

Manual is about: USB to GPIB Converter

Summary of KUSB-488B

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    Www.Keithley.Com a g r e a t e r m e a s u r e o f c o n f i d e n c e model kusb-488b usb to gpib converter quick start guide kusb-488b-903-01 rev. A / march 2010

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    Model kusb-488b usb to gpib converter quick start guide ©2010, keithley instruments, inc. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized reproduction, photocopy, or use the information herein, in whole or in part, without the prior written approval of keithley instruments, inc. Is strictly prohibited. All ke...

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  • Page 5: Quick Start Guide

    Model kusb-488b usb to gpib converter quick start guide welcome to keithley instruments product ownership we would like to thank you for choosing keithley instruments products for your electronic test and measurement needs. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact y...

  • Page 6: Unpacking and Inspection

    2 kusb-488b-903-01 rev. A / march 2010 model kusb-488b usb to gpib converter quick start guide note for labview™ and labwindows/cvi™ support, keithley instruments recommends that you install the ni command-compatible driver; for labview programming, you can also install the labview gpib virtual inst...

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    Kusb-488b-903-01 rev. A / march 2010 3 model kusb-488b usb to gpib converter quick start guide repacking for return shipment if you need to return the model kusb-488b for repair, carefully pack the unit in its original packing carton (or equivalent), and follow these instructions: • request a return...

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    4 kusb-488b-903-01 rev. A / march 2010 model kusb-488b usb to gpib converter quick start guide step 1: driver installation to install the gpib driver package on your computer: 1. Insert the keithley instruments product information cd-rom. 2. Allow the cd-rom to autorun and begin the setup program. I...

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    Kusb-488b-903-01 rev. A / march 2010 5 model kusb-488b usb to gpib converter quick start guide step 2: hardware installation caution you must install the kusb-488b software before installing the hardware (refer to driver installation above). Failure to install the software first may result in damage...

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    6 kusb-488b-903-01 rev. A / march 2010 model kusb-488b usb to gpib converter quick start guide figure 5: select automatic installation of kusb-488b loader software 5. When the kusb-488b loader software installation is complete, the completing the found new hardware wizard dialog box displays. Click ...

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    Kusb-488b-903-01 rev. A / march 2010 7 model kusb-488b usb to gpib converter quick start guide figure 7: found new hardware wizard dialog box 7. Select install the software automatically to initiate installation of the kusb-488b software, and then click next (see figure 8 ). Figure 8: select automat...

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    8 kusb-488b-903-01 rev. A / march 2010 model kusb-488b usb to gpib converter quick start guide troubleshooting if your system does not display the found new hardware wizard after you plug the model kusb-488b cable into a usb port on your computer, unplug the cable and plug it into a different usb po...

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    Kusb-488b-903-01 rev. A / march 2010 9 model kusb-488b usb to gpib converter quick start guide figure 11: keithley gpib configuration utility 3. Double-click the interface icon (for example, gpib0 in figure 11 ) to open the gpib interface and bus setting dialog box (see figure 12 ). 4. Make any desi...

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    10 kusb-488b-903-01 rev. A / march 2010 model kusb-488b usb to gpib converter quick start guide using the keithley instruments ki-488 diagnostic tool the ki-488 diagnostic tool lets you communicate with any gpib instrument by writing command strings to your instrument and reading the results. To lau...

  • Page 15: Next Steps

    Kusb-488b-903-01 rev. A / march 2010 11 model kusb-488b usb to gpib converter quick start guide 5. Start the desired communications function by clicking one of the buttons in the communications functions area of the ki-488 diagnostic tool window (see figure 13 ). Data returned from the instrument is...

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  • Page 17: Warranty

    A g r e a t e r m e a s u r e o f c o n f i d e n c e keithley instruments, inc. Corporate headquarters • 28775 aurora road • cleveland, ohio 44139 440-248-0400 • fax: 440-248-6168 • 1-888-keithley (1-888-534-8453) • www.Keithley.Com 3/07 warranty keithley instruments, inc. Warrants this product to ...

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    12/06 specifications are subject to change without notice. All keithley trademarks and trade names are the property of keithley instruments, inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective companies. A g r e a t e r m e a s u r e o f c o n f i d e n c e keithley instru...