GPIB analyzer doesn't work with GPIB USB-B

[Butch]

I recently purchased a GPIB USB-B. In trying to communicate I attempted to start the GPIB analyzer and got a "missing card" error. Of course there is no card, it is a USB device. My question is, does NI plan to make the analyzer work with the GPIB USB-B?

[ScottieB]

Hello,

The analyzer application only works with PCI-GPIB+ or AT-GPIB/TNT+ boards. The "+" means that it has additional circuitry to capture GPIB events at high speed (50ns resolution, I believe). Thus, the analyzer will not work with the PCI-GPIB card, AT-GPIB/TNT card, or any USB-GPIB interface.

Thanks,
Scott B.
GPIB
National Instruments

[Chuck P]

Are there any plans to add support for USB GPIB's to the GPIB analyzer?

[Nick_D]

Hey Chuck P,

Unfortunately, your current USB device just doesn't have the hardware to support the GPIB Analyzer, and it's unknown if R&D would like to support it on a USB device. The best thing I can recommend is go to http://www.ni.com/contact and click on feedback on the bottom left. I would make a product suggestion there, and explain why you think it would be helpful to have the analyzer on a USB device.

Regards,

Nick D.