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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 your local Keithley Instruments representative or call Keithley Instruments corporate headquarters (toll-free inside the U.S. and Canada only) at 1-888-KEITHLEY (1-888-534-8453), or from outside the U.S.
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 instruments (VIs) that are optimized for use with the Model KUSB-488B. Unpacking and inspection CAUTION The Model KUSB-488B contains electrostatic-sensitive components that can be easily damaged by static electricity.
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 Material Authorization (RMA) number either by calling the Keithley Instruments U.S. Service Center (toll-free in the U.S. or Canada only at 1-800-552-1115), or by submitting a request through the Keithley Instruments website at www.keithley.
Model KUSB-488B USB to GPIB Converter Quick Start Guide Step 1: Driver installation To install the GPIB driver package on your computer: 1. 2. Insert the Keithley Instruments Product Information CD-ROM. Allow the CD-ROM to autorun and begin the setup program. If setup does not start, open the CD-ROM using Microsoft Windows Explorer and double-click setup.exe to launch the setup program. When setup executes, the KI-488 Driver CD installation screen opens (see Figure 2).
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 to equipment. Hardware installation procedure To install the Model KUSB-488B USB to GPIB Converter: 1. 2. 3. Connect the Model KUSB-488B to the GPIB connector on the rear panel of the instrument.
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 Finish to complete the installation (see Figure 6). Figure 6: Completing KUSB-488B Loader software installation 6. 6 The Found New Hardware Wizard will display again to initiate installation of the KUSB-488B software.
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 automatic installation of KUSB-488B software 8. When the KUSB-488B software installation is complete, the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box displays. Click Finish to complete the installation (see Figure 9).
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 port (or plug it into the same port again). If the Found New Hardware Wizard does not start after you have reconnected the USB connector to your computer, you can initiate the wizard manually. To manually initiate the Found New Hardware Wizard: 1.
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 desired changes to the configuration, then click OK. Figure 12: GPIB interface and bus configuration 5. Save these configuration changes by selecting Setting > Save Configuration in the Keithley GPIB Configuration Utility window.
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 launch the diagnostic tool: 1. 2. From Microsoft Windows, select Start > All Programs. From the programs selection, select Keithley Instruments > KI-488 > KI-488 Diagnostic Tool. The KI-488 Diagnostic Tool window will open (see Figure 13).
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 displayed in the GPIB Received Message box. All data strings that you send to instruments are logged in the GPIB commands previously sent or transmitted box.
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