Keithley KPCI-488A GPIB Interface Card for PCI Bus
Keithley Embedded Test Systems. Model: KPCI-488A.
- Model
- Keithley KPCI-488A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $145
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- KPCI-488A
This unit
The Keithley KPCI-488A is a PCI bus GPIB interface card that enables host computers to communicate with GPIB-compatible instruments and devices. It functions as both a talk/listen device and system controller, managing up to 14 instruments across distances of 20 meters. The card transfers data at rates up to 1 Mbyte/s (1.5 Mbyte/s for the KPCI-488LPA variant) and operates in compliance with IEEE-488.2 standards. Built-in utility software, diagnostic tools, and command-compatible drivers streamline integration into automated test systems, data acquisition setups, and instrument control applications.
Technical Specifications
Interface: PCI Bus (standard and low-profile form factors)
GPIB Standard: IEEE-488.2 compatible
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 1 Mbyte/s; up to 1.5 Mbyte/s (KPCI-488LPA)
Maximum Instruments Controlled: 14 GPIB instruments or devices
Maximum Cable Distance: 20 meters
On-board FIFO Buffer: 1 KB (KPCI-488LPA)
Power Supply: +5 V DC @ 350 mA typical; 400 mA typical / 750 mA maximum (KPCI-488LPA)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 80°C
Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Dimensions (KPCI-488LPA): 4.7 inches × 2.5 inches (120 mm × 64.5 mm)
Key Features
Supports both 3.3 V and 5 V PCI environments (KPCI-488LPA)
CE compliant; European Directive 2004/108/EEC EMC compliant (KPCI-488LPA)
Included diagnostic tools for system testing and validation
16- and 32-bit dynamic link libraries for Windows environments
Typical Applications Automated test systems, data acquisition setups, and instrument control configurations requiring multi-device GPIB coordination.
Compatibility & Integration Drivers available for Windows XP/Me/2000/NT/98/95/3.X; Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 (KPCI-488LPA). Supports LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, TestPoint, Visual Basic, Visual C++, HP VEE, C/C++, FORTRAN, and other standard programming environments. Command-compatible with National Instruments and Capital Equipment Corporation libraries. Fully compatible with Keithley 2000/2400/2700/6500/7000 series instruments and any standard GPIB device.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | '+5 VDC @ 350 mA typical |
Keithley KPCI-488A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Keithley KPCI-488A. Calibration covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Keithley KPCI-488A faults: power supply failure (cRIO-9073/9074), C-series slot connector wear, PXI chassis fan failure, GPIB interface failure on VXI controllers, BIOS/EEPROM corruption. NI CompactRIO most common faults are power supply failure on older cRIO-9073/9074 chassis and C-series module slot connector wear from repeated hot-swap cycles. PXI chassis fan failure is the most common wear item — chassis fans are field-replaceable. VXI embedded controllers most commonly develop EEPROM corruption and GPIB interface failure.
Keithley KPCI-488A price
This Keithley KPCI-488A is listed at $145. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Keithley KPCI-488A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Keithley KPCI-488A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
