GPIB adapter

Product description

GPIB interface to Lake Shore MeasureReady instruments via standard rear panel USB-C port
Designed to work specifically with Lake Shore MeasureReady and teslameter instruments
Supports maximum serial transfer capabilities of each supported Lake Shore instrument
Address easily set up from the instrument front panel interface, with other GPIB parameters displayed
2-year standard warranty

Key features

Plug and play connection and setup with Lake Shore instruments from touch screen front panel interfaces
IEEE-488.2 compatibility includes local and remote front panel lockout modes and standard CR, LF, and EOI terminators
LED status indicator shows data transfer and connection status at a glance
Thumb screw-style strain-relieved USB-C cable prevents accidental disconnection from instrument or adapter

Download the GPIB adapter quick start guide

Minimum requirements

The adapter is currently only compatible with the 155 precision current source, the M91 FastHall controller, and the F71/F41 teslameters. The minimum OS and firmware requirements are listed below.

OS/firmware	Version	Release date	Size	Download
Operating system (all applicable instruments)	2.6.4	2020-09-29	272 MB	Please visit instrument firmware pages for the latest XIP OS
155 firmware	1.4.2021062301	2021-07-14	44 MB	155 firmware update page
M91 firmware	1.6.2021010603	2021-02-04	45 MB	M91 firmware update page
F71/F41 firmware	1.8.2021062806	2021-07-14	44 MB	F71/F41 firmware update page

Specifications

Data throughput: Limited to 3 megabit rate between adapter and host instrument

Valid accepted terminators: Lf, CrLf, LF +EOI, CrLf + EOI, EOI

Generated response terminator: CrLf + EOI

IEEE-488.2 capabilities: SH1, AH1, T5, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0, E1

LED annunciator:

Slow blink: Power applied, awaiting initialization from host instrument
Solid: host instrument initialization complete, ready for GPIB comms
Fast blink: data being exchanged between GPIB bus and host instrument

Primary address range: 0 to 30

Connector: IEEE-488 24-pin receptacle with M3.5 jack screws

Host instrument connectivity: USB Type-C™ cable with single screw lock, 1 m length

Dimensions: 110 mm × 67 mm × 28 mm (4.3 in × 2.6 in × 1.1 in)

Weight: 142 g (5.0 oz), includes weight of supplied USB cable

Power dissipation: 1 W steady-state, typical

Operating ambient temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C and <70% relative humidity non-condensing

Approval: CE mark