IOtech Serial488/4 Bus Converter RS-232/422 to IEEE 488 GPIB 4-Port Link USED

The IOtech Serial488/4 is a high-reliability standalone bus converter designed to bridge the gap between serial communication protocols and the IEEE 488 (GPIB) bus. This unit allows any computer or controller equipped with an RS-232 or RS-422 port to command and receive data from up to four GPIB instruments simultaneously.

The Serial488/4 is a "transparent" converter, meaning it handles all GPIB protocol requirements (such as addressing and handshaking) internally. This makes it an essential tool for laboratory automation, field testing, and legacy tool support where installing a dedicated GPIB card in the host PC is not an option. Its rugged, compact housing and built-in power supply make it ideal for both benchtop and rack-mounted configurations.