National Instruments 778742-01 GPIB Instrument Control Device

The part number 778742-01 from National Instruments is the identifying part number for the PCI-8232 GPIB Instrument Control Device. The 778742-01 GPIB Instrument Control Device interface card features efficient GPIB and Ethernet communication, allowing it to integrate and control a variety of instruments and devices when performing tests and analysis. The device's high-speed data transfer capabilities, low power consumption, and compliance with international standards make it a suitable choice for controlling different types of industrial instruments.

The 778742-01 GPIB Instrument Control Device interface card is designed to provide communication capabilities between a computer and GPIB and Ethernet networks. This device supports high-speed GPIB communication with data transfer rates of up to 1830 kbytes/s using the standard 3-wire mode. To increase the performance of this device, the 778742-01 GPIB Instrument Control Device interface card supports HS488 mode, achieving data transfer rates of up to 7920 kbytes/s. 

In addition, this part operates efficiently when connected to a standard PCI slot and consumes 917 mA at +5 V nominally and can draw a maximum current of 1500 mA. The 78742-01 GPIB Instrument Control Device is designed to operate in environments with an ambient temperature range of 0 degrees Celsius to 55 degrees Celsius and can be stored at temperatures between -20 degrees Celsius and 70 degrees Celsius. The device supports operating humidity levels from 10 % to 90 % RH, non-condensing, and storage humidity levels from 5 % to 95 % RH, non-condensing. 

The 78742-01 GPIB Instrument Control Device meets international standards for safety and environmental testing, including IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2 for temperature testing, and IEC 60068-2-56 for humidity testing. This module has a compact and lightweight design with dimensions of 12.90 cm × 10.65 cm (5.08 in. × 4.19 in.) and weighs approximately 102 g (3.6 oz). This module does not come with an Ingress Protection rating and hence is required to be installed in its supported chassis for protection and to provide itself with operating power conditions. The module has an altitude rating of 2000 meters maximum above the sea level.