ICS Electronics
ICS Electronics combines leading edge GPIB, serial, USB and VXIbus technologies to create innovative products for the test and measurement industry. From simple adapters to custom OEM interface cards, from test instruments to VXIbus modules, and from GPIB controllers to VXIbus Embedded Computers, ICS delivers unique solutions for controlling test systems, for interconnecting devices and for adapting devices to different buses.
- 925-416-1000
- 925-886-8677
- 2415 Radley Ct
Suite 1
Hayward, CA 94545
United States of America
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Ethernet to GPIB Controller
Model 8065
* Controls GPIB Devices anywhere there is a network or internet connection.* No special driver required which eliminates driver problems.* Controllable with Windows PC programs like C, Visual Basic, LabVIEW, VEE, etc that make VISA or SICL calls.* Controllable from MAC/UNIX/LINUX and similar computers with RPC calls.* VXI-11 compliant.* Includes ICS's VXI-11 and VISA keyboard control programs.* Works with Agilent, NI and Kikisui VISA libraries.* Internal webserver lets you change network settings from any browser.* Network connectivity eliminates GPIB Bus Extension problems.* Allows multiple users to access the GPIB instruments.* 8065 is our original Ethernet to GPIB Controller and recommended for replacement purposes with existing programs. Use the Model 9065 for new applications.
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Digital Interface Boards
Model 4863 OEM
* 114514 Board has same digital capability as the 4863 described above with GPIB IO.* GPIB interface header includes GPIB address switch input signals.* Use with any IC GPIB Connector/Address Switch Assembly.* Uses 9-32 Vdc power.* 114515 Board has same digital capability as the 4863 described above with GPIB and Serial IO.* GPIB interface header includes GPIB address switch input signals.* Serial interface header includes RS-232 and RS-485 signals. Use the 114597 Serial Cable Kit to connect the serial signals to your rear panel* Use with any IC GPIB Connector/Address Switch Assembly or with a 114597 Serial Connector Kit.* Uses 9-32 Vdc power.
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Ethernet To GPIB Instrument Interfaces
ICS's 9055 and 8055 Ethernet to GPIB Instrument Interfaces convert any GPIB instrument into a VXI-11.3 compatible instrument that does not require special drivers and is compatible with the following operating systems: LINUX, UNIX, SunOS, MAC OS X, HP-UX, IBM-AIX and Windows systems with VISA or an RPC library. ICS's 9055 and 8055 use VXI-11 RPC calls for secure communication with virtually any computer. Easily programmed on a PC by making VISA calls or on a MAC/UNIX/LINUX computer with RPC calls. Special drivers are not required. ICS Electronics is the premier VXI-11 device supplier with 100% VXI-11 compliance in every product. To learn more about the VXI-11 protocol and how it benefits your system, download our new VXI-11 Tutorial or a copy of the VXI-11 Specification.
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VXI Register Interface Board
VXI-5524A-3
* 3.3V power out instead of 5 V on Digital IO bus connector* All othe specifications same as listed above for the VXI-5524A board.
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GPIB To Serial Miniboxes™
ICS's GPIB to Serial Minibox™ Interfaces are fully enclosed for benchtop or rack mount applications. The GPIB to Serial Interfaces are available for transparent data transfer and with smart firmware to add an IEEE-488.2 interface to any serial device
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Ethernet to Modbus RTU Interface
Model 9099
* Use Modbus TCP/IP, VXI-11, or Raw Sockets (Telnet) or to control Modbus RTU slave devices.* No special driver required which eliminates driver problems.* Controllable with Windows PC programs like C, Visual Basic, LabVIEW, VEE, etc that make VISA or SICL calls.* Controllable from MAC/UNIX/LINUX and similar computers with RPC calls.* Interfaces with PLCs or any Modbus TCP/IP Controller.* Fully VXI-11 compliant.* Works with Agilent, NI and Kikisui VISA libraries.* Internal webserver with sample Modbus device control pages for Watlow F4, F4T and EZ-Zone Controllers.* Network connectivity eliminates GPIB Bus Extension problems.* Allows multiple users to access the Modbus network or devices.* 9099 is a 2x to 5x faster than the 8099 and includes a new Modbus device control page.
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GPIB to LAN Printer Interface
Model 4872
* Adds a GPIB Interface to Ethernet Printers. * Replaces obsolete printers and plotters with a current HPGL/PCL5 printer.* Secondary output copies instrument print file to a PC for later printing with our Data Logger program.* Automatically finds and links to most printers.* Built-in test page confirms 4872 to printer operation.* No program changes required.* Rack mountable in 1 U high rack mount kit.* Includes universal VAC Power Adapter and LAN crossover cable.
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Serial Analog Interface
Model 2361B
* Model 2361B-24 Provides four isolated analog outputs with programmable ranges.* Provides four isolated high-current drive signals and 8 digital inputs. * Includes 4 floating analog inputs.* 1 U high rack mount kit mounts one or two 2361Bs.* Includes US 115 VAC Power Adapter* Compatible with our earlier 2361 and 2361As.
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VXI Module Shield Kits
*Enclose any VXI module with these one, two and three slot-wide kits. All kits include side shields, a pre-machined blank front panel, ejector handles, all necessary hardware and assembly instructions. *Easy PCB layout using our CAD layout aids. All kits are available with customized front panels and side shields.
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RF Prototyping Kit
VXI-5501
* VXI-5501 has a Bare Copper-clad Prototyping Board for RF and microwave modules.* Includes a VXI-5524 Register Based Interface Board with 48 digital IO lines and a 16-bit VXI data bus.* User configurable model number, manufacturer ID, version and serial numbers identifies the module as from your company.* Includes a blank front panel, side shields, manual, layout aids and VXI-Kit hardware for a single slot wide C-size module.
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Ethernet Digital Interfaces
Model 8063
All of ICS's Ethernet Digital Interfaces are user configurable and let you transfer data as bits, bytes, as strings of bytes or transparently. All data lines are high power TTL outputs or floating inputs with pullup resistors for sensing CMOS signals or switch contacts. All interfaces conform to the IEEE-488.2 Standard, are VXI-11 compatible and/or support TCPIP Raw Socket protocol.
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GPIB Serial Interfaces
ICS's GPIB Serial Interfaces provide a mix of RS-232 and RS-422/RS-485 asynchronous signals to drive serial devices. Interfaces are available for transparent data transfer and with smart firmware that adds an IEEE-488.2 Interface to plain serial devices or with embedded PC boards. All interfaces conform to the IEEE-488.2 Standard and are HP-IB compatible.
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Serial To Digital Interface MiniBox™
ICS's 2363 Serial Digital Interface provides a fully enclosed parallel interface that is suitable for benchtop or rack mount applications. OEM board versions available for inclusion in test chassis.
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GPIB Relay Interfaces
*ICS's GPIB to Relay Interfaces provide the user with a choice of 16 contact closures or 16 relay driver outputs for driving external relays. All of the GPIB to Relay Interfaces include 8 isolated digital inputs. Available in ICS's Minibox™ or as an OEM board.*All interfaces are IEEE-488.2 compliant and use SCPI commands for operation with NI or Agilent VISA, LabVIEW and VEE or any GPIB programming language. Use ICS's interactive GPIB Keyboard program for easy operation from your PC without having to write a program.
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ANSI X3.28 Interface Board
Model 4804B-7
* F30145 firmware converts printable ASCII character strings into the ANSI X3.28 serial protocol.* User selectable single-ended RS-232 and differential RS-422/RS-485 serial signals.* Can be used to replace obsolete ICS 4814 Interfaces.* Connect to the rear panel with a GPIB Flat-ribbon cable or with a GPIB Connector/Address Switch Cable.* Runs on 5 Vdc regulated or 5.5 to 15 V unregulated power.
