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2260B-GPIB-USB GPIB to USB Adapter 

March 2014 

Figure 2. The Measurement & Automation Explorer initial splash screen 

 

3. From 

the 

Configuration panel access; 

My System>Devices and Interfaces>GPIB0 

4. Press 

the 

Scan for Instruments button. 

5. In 

the 

Connected Instruments panel, the 2260B should be detected as Instrument 0 with the address the 

same as that configured on the 2260B. 

6.  Double click the Instrument 0 icon. 

 

7. Click 

on 

Communicate with Instrument. 

8. In 

the 

NI-488.2 Communicator window, ensure 

*IND?

 is written in the Send String: text box. 

Click on the Query button to send the 

*IDN?

 query to the instrument. 

9. The 

String Received text box will display the query return: 

Keithley Instruments Inc.,Model 2260B-XX-XX, XXXXXX,XX.XX.XXXXXXXX 

(manufacturer, model, serial number, version) 

 

10.  The function check is complete. 

Summary of Contents for 2260B-GPIB-USB

Page 1: ...ia the 2260B power supply Accessories User manual USB type A B cable Item Description GPIB port 24 pin female GPIB port USB type A receptacle connects to the 2260B type B receptacle Ready indicator Th...

Page 2: ...2 The display will show F 01 on the top and the configuration setting for F 01 on the bottom 3 Rotate the voltage knob to change the F setting to F 22 USB Mode 4 Rotate the current knob to set the F...

Page 3: ...pter is turned on and is functioning correctly Verify the connection To check that the GPIB connection is working National Instruments Measurement Automation Explorer MAX can be used The following fun...

Page 4: ...Instrument 0 with the address the same as that configured on the 2260B 6 Double click the Instrument 0 icon 7 Click on Communicate with Instrument 8 In the NI 488 2 Communicator window ensure IND is w...

Page 5: ...cation GPIB IEEE 488 2 partial compatibility Miscellaneous Current consumption Less than 0 5 ADC from 5V Operating environment Ambient temperature 0 50 C Relative humidity 80 40 C or below 45 41 C 50...

Page 6: ...s These instruments will be marked as category II or higher Unless explicitly allowed in the specifications operating manual and instrument labels do not connect any instrument to mains Exercise extre...

Page 7: ...as they are equivalent to the original component note that selected parts should be purchased only through Keithley Instruments to maintain accuracy and functionality of the product If you are unsure...

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