Tektronix AD007, User Manual

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AD007 User Manual
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Getting Started
This section contains an overview of the AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter
and provides instructions on how to install the adapter and the
accompanying software.
Product Description
The AD007 adapter allows GPIB devices to talk or listen to
networked computers and peripherals through a 10Base-T Ethernet
connection.
Features
H GPIB (IEEE 488.2) and 10Base-T Ethernet (IEEE 802.3)
compatible
H Easy setup with DHCP/BOOTP server
H LED status indicators for power, LAN, and GPIB connections
H Web page interface for configuration and statistics
H Virtual Instrument Software Architecture (VISA) software with
language interface libraries for programmers using Microsoft
Visual Basic or Microsoft Visual C/C++
H Configuration utility for setting up additional VISA resources
H Software installation allowed on any number of PCs
H Free firmware updates over the Internet with the AD007 Update
Utility
Applications
H Print directly from GPIB devices to a network printer
H Control up to 14 GPIB devices over an Ethernet connection
H Capture waveforms with optional WaveStar for Oscilloscopes
software from Tektronix