This data sheet introduces Agilent's I/O hardware products that can help users easily connect PCs and GPIB and RS-232 instruments.
The Agilent I/O hardware family provides PC‑standard interfaces (USB, LAN, PCI) to simplify connections to GPIB and RS‑232 test instruments. Included software (Agilent IO Libraries Suite) enables plug‑and‑play operation with standard VISA drivers.
The sheet covers five models – the 82357A USB/GPIB interface, 82350B PCI GPIB card, E5810A LAN/GPIB gateway, E5805A USB‑4‑port RS‑232 interface, and E5813A networked 5‑port USB hub – together with cables, adapters, and ordering information.
| 82357A Maximum data transfer rate | over 850 KB/s |
|---|---|
| 82357A Power | +5 V, 500 mA (max), 200 mA (typ) |
| 82350B Maximum data rate | more than 900 KB/s |
| E5810A LAN/GPIB maximum data rate | more than 900 KB/s (GPIB) / 115 Kb/s (RS‑232) |
| E5805A Maximum data rate per RS‑232 port | 230 Kb/s |
| E5813A Maximum USB data rate | 12 Mbps per port |
Supported Windows versions are Windows 98/ME (with IO Libraries 14.0), Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2000/XP for later models.
It can connect up to 14 GPIB instruments in a daisy‑chain configuration.
The Agilent IO Libraries Suite, which is included with each product, provides the necessary drivers and VISA support.
Yes, the hub can be locked to one computer at a time; another user must release it before connecting.