GPIB Basics
The ANSI/IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, also known as GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus), describes a standard interface for communication between instruments and controllers from various vendors. It contains information about electrical, mechanical, and functional specifications. The GPIB is a digital, 8-bit parallel communications interface with data transfer rates of 1 Mbytes/s and above. The bus supports one System Controller, usually a computer, and up to 14 additional instruments. The ANSI/IEEE Standard 488.2-1987 extends IEEE 488.1 by defining a bus communication protocol, a common set of data codes and formats, and a generic set of common device commands.
Talkers, Listeners, and Controllers
Controller-in-Charge and System Controller
Managing and Controlling the GPIB
Setting Up and Configuring Your System