Description

NI GPIB-140A Fiber Optic Expander Micro Driver

In the complex realm of industrial automation and test – measurement setups, the NI GPIB – 140A emerges as a crucial component. Manufactured by National Instruments, a globally recognized leader in providing innovative measurement and automation solutions, the NI GPIB – 140A is a high – performance General – Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) interface module. Its primary purpose is to serve as a bridge between computers and a wide range of GPIB – compatible instruments, enabling seamless data transfer, control, and communication.

Label	Specification
Model Number	GPIB – 140A
Brand	National Instruments (NI)
Type	GPIB Interface Module / GPIB Bus Extender
Input Voltage	Available in multiple options: U.S. 120 VAC (777997 – 01), Swiss 220 VAC (777997 – 02), Australian 240 VAC (777997 – 03), Universal euro 240 VAC (777997 – 04), North American 240 VAC (777997 – 05), United Kingdom 240 VAC (777997 – 06)
Operating Temp	0°C to 55°C
Communication Method	GPIB (compliant with IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2 standards); supports serial or parallel signal translation for fiber – optic transmission
Mounting	Compact design for easy integration into existing setups, no specific complex mounting requirements mentioned
Weight	0.55 lb (approx. 0.25 kg)
Certifications	Complies with relevant industry standards for GPIB – based devices
Dimensions	3.5 × 5.65 × 1.62 in (approx. 88.9 x 143.51 x 41.15 mm)
IP Rating	N/A (designed mainly for indoor use in controlled environments)
Protocols Supported	IEEE 488.1, HS488; can translate GPIB signals for fiber – optic transmission

The NI GPIB – 140A is engineered to stand out in real – world industrial environments. Its high – speed data transfer capabilities are truly remarkable. Operating under the HS488 protocol, it can achieve transfer rates exceeding 2.8 Mbytes/s, while under the IEEE 488.
The NI GPIB – 140A finds extensive use in multiple industrial scenarios. In test and measurement laboratories, it serves as a cornerstone for building comprehensive testing systems. For example, in an electronics research lab, it can connect a digital multimeter, a function generator, and an oscilloscope to a computer, enabling researchers to conduct complex electrical characteristic tests on new circuit designs.

 

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