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Graphical Interface for PCRemote Interfaces
1908P - comprehensive bus interfaces
To meet a wider variety of system needs, the 1908P adds a
comprehensive array of digital bus interfaces. USB, RS-232,
GPIB and LAN (Ethernet) with LXI support are all included.
The GPIB interface is compliant with
IEEE-488.1 and IEEE-488.2. GPIB
remains a widely used interface for
system applications.
An RS-232/RS-423 interface is provided
for use with legacy systems. This type of
serial interface remains in common
useage and is perfectly satisfactory for lower speed
applications.
USB provides a simple and convenient
means of connection to a PC and is
particularly appropriate for small system
use. A USB driver is provided which supports Windows 2000
and above including Win 8 and 10.
The LAN interface uses a standard
10/100 base-T Ethernet hardware
connection with ICMP and TCP/IP
Protocol for connection to a Local Area Network or direct
connection to a single PC. This interface supports LXI and is
highly appropriate for system use because of its scalable
nature and low cost interconnection.
The LAN interface is LXI compliant.
LXI (LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation)
is the next-generation, LAN-based
modular architecture standard for
automated test systems managed by the LXI Consortium,
and is expected to become the successor to GPIB in many
systems.
For more information on LXI and how it replaces GPIB, or
operates along side it, go to: www.aimtti.com/go/lxi
IVI Driver
An IVI driver for Windows is included. This provides support
for common high-level applications such as LabView*,
LabWindows*, and HP/Agilent VEE*.
* LabView and LabWindows are trademarks of National Instruments.
HPVEE (now Agilent VEE) is a trademark of Agilent Technologies.
* Windows is a trademark of Microsoft.
1908 - USB interface
The 1908 incorporates a USB interface for remote control
and readback.
The interface is powered from the controlling device enabling
the meter to operate from batteries without additional
power drain.
Both the 1908 and 1908P are supplied with a Windows* based application
called “1908-PC Link” that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for
remote control of the meter from a PC.
Connection can be via USB, RS-232, or LAN (Ethernet).
The application provides remote access to the instrument using a point-
and-click interface arranged similarly to the actual instrument.
Measurement function can be selected for both the main and secondary
displays, along with measurement range. The display includes an analog
bar-graph with minimum and maximum reading markers.
A logger function enables both measurements to be recorded at set time
intervals and displayed in both graphical and tabular views. The logged
data can be exported to a CSV file.
The application also provides a means of downloading the contents of the
internal logger of the meter itself, and exporting it to a CSV file.
1908P rear panel
(protective buffer removed)