Product Overview

The GPIB-USB Controller from Prologix is the easiest way to bridge the gap between modern computers and professional-grade test equipment. By converting any standard USB port into a GPIB (also known as HPIB or IEEE 488) interface, this compact tool lets you control instruments or capture data directly from your Windows, macOS, or Linux machine without bulky interface cards.

Versatile Dual Modes

This controller handles the complex low-level GPIB protocol handshaking automatically, allowing you to focus on two primary workflows:

• Controller Mode: Act as the primary device to remotely automate and control instruments such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Device Mode: Convert your computer into a GPIB peripheral to download screen plots and raw data directly from the instrument's front panel.

Streamlined Connectivity

Unlike traditional controllers that require expensive cabling, this enclosed unit plugs directly into the instrument’s IEEE 488 port, eliminating the need for a separate GPIB cable. It draws power solely from the USB connection and installs as a virtual serial port, making it incredibly simple to send commands using Python, MATLAB, or any terminal program without ever needing to flip a DIP switch.

The GPIB-USB Controller offers a seamless, low-cost way to integrate classic HP and Tektronix gear into a modern digital workflow.