In the field of industrial automation and test and measurement, the stability and transmission distance of data communication have always been the focus of engineers. Recently, National Instruments (NI) announced the launch of its new optical fiber GPIB extender – GPIB-140A 186135G-01, an innovative product that heralds another major breakthrough in industrial automation communication technology.

The GPIB-140A 186135G-01 Optical fiber GPIB expander uses advanced optical fiber transmission technology to effectively eliminate electromagnetic interference and improve the quality and stability of signal transmission. The device supports a maximum transmission distance of up to 20 kilometers, far exceeding the communication distance of traditional GPIB systems, greatly expanding the coverage of industrial automation systems. In addition, the extender also supports bandwidth rates of up to 10 Mbit/s, ensuring high-speed data transmission and meeting the needs of high-speed data acquisition and control.

The introduction of this product not only improves the communication ability between instruments and equipment in industrial automation systems, but also provides a more reliable solution for remote monitoring and control. The plug-and-play characteristics of the GPIB-140A 186135G-01 make installation and use very simple, without complex configuration, which greatly saves engineers’ time and effort.

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The NI GPIB-140A 186135G-01 Fiber Optic GPIB expander has a wide range of applications, including but not limited to instrument testing, industrial control, and scientific research. It can connect the test instrument with the device under test for remote control and data acquisition, can also connect the industrial controller with the field equipment to achieve remote control and data acquisition, and connect the scientific research instrument with the computer for data acquisition and analysis.

Since its founding in 1976, National Instruments (NI) has been providing engineers and scientists with advanced measurement and automation tools. NI’s products and services cover everything from software to hardware, helping users increase productivity, reduce research and development costs, and reduce time to market.

Concluding remarks:

With the introduction of the GPIB-140A 186135G-01 Fiber Optic GPIB extender, NI has once again demonstrated its leadership in industrial automation. This product will undoubtedly become an important bridge connecting the future industrial automation system, providing strong support for the automation upgrade of all walks of life.