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
![GPIB connectors](/images/default-source/about-us/gpib-connectors.png?Status=Master&sfvrsn=e6c6a542_1)
Download the GPIB adapter quick start guide
![GPIB QSG](/images/default-source/about-us/gpib-qsg.png?Status=Master&sfvrsn=68fba3b4_1)
![MR-GPIB-USB](/images/default-source/default-album/mr-gpib-usb.png?Status=Master&sfvrsn=127ff1f2_1)
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