Prologix GPIB-USB Controller User Manual

Prologix GPIB-USB Controller User Manual
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8.19. trg
This command issues Group Execute Trigger GPIB command to devices at the
specified addresses. Up to 15 addresses maybe specified. Addresses must be separated by
spaces. If no address is specified then Group Execute Trigger command is issued to the
currently addressed instrument (as set by a previous ++addr command). Refer to the
programming manual for a specific instrument’s response to Group Execute Trigger
command.
SYNTAX: ++trg [<PAD1> [<SAD1>] <PAD2> [SAD2] … <PAD15> [<SAD15>]]
MODES AVAILABLE: CONTROLLER
8.20. ver
This command returns the version string of the Prologix GPIB-USB controller.
SYNTAX: ++ver
MODES AVAILABLE: CONTROLLER, DEVICE
8.21. help
This command prints a brief summary of all available commands.
SYNTAX: ++help
MODES AVAILABLE: CONTROLLER, DEVICE
9. Specifications
Supported OS: Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS 8/9/X, Linux, FreeBSD
Supported Standards: IEEE 488.1, IEEE 488.2, USB 1.1, USB 2.0
GPIB commands not supported: PARALLEL POLL, PASS CONTROL
Power: USB bus powered, +5V, 100 mA (max)
Supported USB hubs: Self-powered and Bus-powered hubs
Indicators: TALK, LISTEN
Dimensions: 2.5 in. (L) x 2.5 in. (W) x 1.0 in. (H)
Weight: 3 oz.
Many thanks to Gerry Glauser for comprehensively reviewing this manual and suggesting several
improvements!

Prologix GPIB-USB Controller Specifications

Supported Standards and OS

supported_os	Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS 8/9/X, Linux, FreeBSD
supported_standards	IEEE 488.1, IEEE 488.2, USB 1.1, USB 2.0
unsupported_gpib_commands	PARALLEL POLL, PASS CONTROL

Power

power_source	USB bus powered
voltage	+5V
current	100 mA (max)

Weight and Dimensions

length	2.5 in.
width	2.5 in.
height	1.0 in.
weight	3 oz.