National Instruments GPIB-110 High-Performance Bus Extender

The GPIB-110 (Part Numbers: 320052-01) is a High-Performance Bus Extender with user transparent software and the capacity to lengthen the distance between GPIB configurations by 2 km. The GPIB-110 offers 144 kbytes/s transfer rates. Both fiber-optic and coaxial cables may be used with the GPIB-110 to pass control. Independent GPIB and/or IEEE 488 bus systems can be connected via fiber optic or coaxial cables in series to advance functionality. The GPIB-110 offers a noise emission FCC Class A verification.

The GPIB-110 works as a transparent extender and utilize GPIB communication methods and control programs for operation within the system. The GPIB-110 High-Performance Bus Extender system expands the distance and loading limits. The distance limit is extended by 2 km and the loading limit to up to 30 total devices. Point-to-point extender systems can be connected serially to increase the distance. Star pattern connections may also be employed to achieve additional loading. 

The GPIB-110 High-Performance Bus Extender comes with the following components:  model GPIB-110 bus extender, 100-120 VAC (Fiber Optic Version, Coaxial Version, Dual Fiber Optic and Coaxial Capability), 220-240 VAC (Fiber Optic Version, Coaxial Version, Dual Fiber Optic & Coaxial Capability), a 3-wire power cord, and a user guide.

The GPIB-110 High-Performance Bus Extender has 3 distinct models. The models are differentiated by the cable utilized for operation. The GPIB-110 models can use a fiber-optic cable, coaxial cable, or both. The model selected depends on the desired type of cable, available cable length, and operating conditions.

The National Instruments GPIB-110 High Performance Bus Extenders operates in pairs via serially- or star-connected fiber-optic or coaxial cables. Connections facilitate connections between independent GPIB or IEEE 488 bus systems to transparently improve functionality. The GPIB-110 is a link, bus, or interface system that allows for the interconnection of electronic devices to achieve effective communications.