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
- 5700 Stoneridge Mall Rd
Suite 130
Pleasanton, CA 94588
United States of America
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Serial to Digital Interface
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All of ICS's Serial Digital Interfaces are user configurable and let you transfer data as bits, bytes or as strings of bytes. 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 and are HP-IB compatible.
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Serial To Digital Interface Boards
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*ICS's Serial to Digital Interface boards provide the user with digital IO signals that can be user configured to match virtually any application. Both boards are available with high power relay drivers and with optional firmware designed to simplify switching applications.*All boards are designed for mounting inside a chassis.
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Serial to Relay Interface Boards
Model 2364 OEM
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* 114521-11 Board provides 16 low-level form A contacts (SPST).* Provides 8 isolated inputs for CMOS, TTL and 32 Vdc signals.* Multiple relay programming modes switch individual relays or san with single or multi-pole contacts.* Fully IEEE-488.2 and SCPI compliant.* Serial interface header includes RS-232 and RS-485 signals. * GPIB interface header includes GPIB address switch input signals.* Includes 50-pin mating relay connector and serial header connector.* Optional 115750 Terminal Board for easy connections without soldering.* Operates on 12 to 24 Vdc power.* Use an ICS GPIB Connector/Address Switch Assembly to mount a GPIB connector and Address Switch on the rear panel.
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ISA bus GPIB Controller Card
Model 488-PC2
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* Adds GPIB Controller capability to any PC with an ISA bus.* Fast data transfer rate, > 300kbytes per second.* Drivers for MS DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows 98. * IEEE-488.2 linkable libraries for Quick Basic, MS Visual Basic, Borkand C/C++ andMicrosoft C/C++.* Functions as System Controller, Controller-in-charge or a GPIB Device.* Replaces most generic ISA 7210 Cards and NI PC2a cards.* Includes interactive keyboard Control Utility for controlling instruments from the computer keyboard without writing a program.
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Ethernet Gateway
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ICS's Model 9065 Ethernet Gateway is an Ethernet to GPIB Controller that connects easily to your computer's Ethernet port, company network or to the Internet to control GPIB instruments. The Model 9065 is VXI-11 compliant, does not require special drivers and is compatible with the following systems: LINUX, UNIX, SunOS, MAC OS X, HP-UX, IBM-AIX and Windows 2K or later Windows systems. ICS's 9065 uses VXI-11 RPC calls for secure communication with virtually any computer. Eliminates the need for special drivers. Easily programmed on a PC by making VISA calls or on a MAC/UNIX/LINUX computer with RPC calls. See our extensive Application Notes or download our VXI-11 Tutorial and the VXI-11 Specification for more information about the VXI-11 Standard. ICS Electronics is the premier VXI-11 device supplier with 100% VXI-11 compliance in every product.
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GPIB Parallel Interface
Model 4813
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* Provides 128 high-power TTL I/O lines that can sink 48 mA or source 24 mA. * Easily interfaces to TTL or CMOS signals and contact closures. * User can configure the data bytes as inputs or outputs.* Transfer data as bits, bytes as data strings or transparently.* Optional Relay Driver boards add 64 or 128 Relay Drivers.
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Digital Interface Boards
Model 4863 OEM
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* 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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Original VXI Module Shield Kits
11399x Series
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* Clamshell design fits C-size modules with 96-pin connectors.* Single-slot kit fits all VXI-1 Revision 1.0 to Revision 3.0 chassis.* Side shields include connector shrouds for maximum shielding.* RFI limiting, air vent slots along top and bottom edges for good air circulation thru the module.* Extruded front panel is bend resistant.* Component side shield has an address switch opening and non-rectangular mounting hole pattern.* Complimentary layout support includes PCB design template and CAD layout files.* RECOMMENDED FOR LEGCY APPLICATIONS ONLY due to its non-rectangular hole pattern.
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VXI Register Interface Board
VXI-5524A
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*VXI Register Interface mates with user's PCB to form a B or C-size module.* 48 Digital IO Lines - Three 16-bit registers set as latched outputs or gated inputs.* 16 line bi-directional expansion bus for driving external logic.* Digital IO and VXIbus lines are 3.3V logic levels and are 5 V tolerant for compatibility with 3.3V logic and 5V VXIbus signals.* User selectable 3.3 and 5 Vdc puliup voltage on the digital IO lines for sensing switches etc.* The VXI-5524A board is a complete VXI-1 Rev 1.4 and VXI-2 compliant register-based interface.* User configurable model number, manufacturer ID, version and serial numbers.* Two companion component boards available for prototyping IC or RF assemblies.* Companion hardware kits available for building 1, 2 or 3-slot wide modules.
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Ethernet-GPIB-USB to Serial Interface
Model 9006
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* All interfaces provide full communication with the serial device.* Ethernet port supports VXI-11 and raw socket protocols.* 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.* GPIB port is IEEE-488.2 compatible.* USB port uses Microsoft supplied driver to prevent driver problems with operating system change problems.* Serial port provides RS-232 and 2 or 4-wire RS-485 signals.* Supports devices that generate asynchronous messages, devices that respond when queried and smart devices.* Internal webserver for easy configuration from any browser.* Board runs on 5 to 15 Vdc power.* Includes ICS's VXI-11 and VISA keyboard control programs.* Works with Agilent, NI and Kikisui VISA libraries.
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Analog Interface Boards
Model 4861B OEM
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* 114578-24 board has 4 isolated analog outputs, 4 isolated analog inputs, 4 isolated drivers and 8 digital inputs* 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 ICS GPIB Connector/Address Switch Assembly.* Runs on 12 Vdc regulated power.
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GPIB to Parallel Printer Interface
Model 4892B
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* Adds a GPIB Interface to Printers with Centronics or IEEE-1284 parallel interfaces. See the compatible printer list. * Replaces obsolete printers and plotters with a current HPGL/PCL5 printer.* Prints and Plots from most Analyzers. * Large 256 kbyte buffer and high speed GPIB interface off-loads the instrument and reduces printing time.* No program changes required.* Rack mountable in 1 U high rack mount kit.* Includes universal VAC Power Adapter and printer cable.
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Standard VXI Module Shield Kits With Address Switch Opening
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* Single-slot kit fits all VXI-1 Revision 1.0 to Revision 3.0 chassis.* Clamshell design fits C-size modules with 96-pin connectors.* Side shields include connector shrouds for maximum shielding.* RFI limiting, air vent slots along top and bottom edges for good air circulation thru the module.* Extruded front panel is bend resistant.* Address switch opening on component side shield.* Complimentary layout support includes PCB design template and CAD layout files.
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Serial to Relay Minibox™
Model 2364
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* Model 2364-11 provides 16 low-level form A contacts (SPST).* Provides 8 isolated inputs for CMOS, TTL and 32 Vdc signals.* Multiple relay programming modes switch individual relays or san with single or multi-pole contacts.* Fully IEEE-488.2 and SCPI compliant.* Optional 1 'U' high Rack Mounting Kits hold one or two 2364s.* Includes 50-pin mating connector for solder connections.* Optional 1 'U' high Rack Mounting Kits hold one or two 2364s.* Optional 115750 Terminal Board and Terminal Strip for easy connections without soldering. See the Serial Accessory page.
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Serial Parallel Interface
Model 2303
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* 2303 Board provides 40 high-power TTL I/O lines that can sink 23 mA or source 24 mA. * Easily interfaces to TTL or CMOS signals and contact closures. * User can configure the data bytes as inputs or outputs.* Transfer data as bits, bytes as data strings or transparently.* Dual Serial headers support conections with baud rate switch inputs or to a Serial Flat Ribon Cable Assembly. * Optional Relay Driver board drives 24-40 relays. * 114732 Board has the DIN connector on circuit side for use with the X3DVR Relay Driver Board or for piggyback mounting.* All other specifications are the same as listed above for the 2303.
