UNI-T USG3000-GPIB Interface Option for USG3000 Series RF Signal Generators

Overview

The USG3000-GPIB interface option adds IEEE-488.2 (GPIB) connectivity to your USG3000 series RF signal generator, compatible with both the USG3000M (Analog) and USG3000V (Digital Vector) series. This option is essential for integrating the generator into legacy automated test equipment (ATE) systems, ensuring compatibility with established test infrastructures, and enabling standardized communication in laboratory environments where GPIB remains the preferred interface.

Key Features

• IEEE-488.2 Compliant: Full compatibility with industry-standard GPIB systems
• Standard SCPI Command Set: Supports the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments protocol
• Seamless System Integration: Connect to existing GPIB-based test systems and controllers
• Direct Replacement Capability: Easily substitute for older generators in established test setups
• Programmable Operation: Full remote control of all generator functions

Technical Specifications

Application Examples

Automated Test Systems

Integrate the USG3000 into established ATE environments:

• Connect to legacy automated test equipment that uses GPIB bus architecture
• Leverage existing test software without modification for interface changes
• Maintain compliance with standardized test protocols in manufacturing
• Ensure reliable communication in electrically noisy industrial environments

Research Laboratory Integration

Incorporate into laboratory measurement systems:

• Connect to GPIB-based spectrum analyzers, power meters, and other instruments
• Maintain synchronized operation with other GPIB instruments
• Leverage established laboratory automation software designed for GPIB
• Enable complex test sequencing with multiple interconnected instruments

Production and Manufacturing Test

Maintain efficiency in established production test environments:

• Integrate with existing GPIB-based production test stations without retooling
• Maintain calibration traceability in regulated manufacturing environments
• Enable sequenced testing of multiple parameters with synchronized instruments
• Ensure reliable, repeatable communication for high-throughput test lines

Legacy System Upgrades

Replace obsolete equipment while maintaining system architecture:

• Substitute for end-of-life signal generators without rewiring test racks
• Preserve investments in existing GPIB controllers and software
• Upgrade performance capabilities without changing system interfaces
• Maintain calibration traceability in regulated testing environments

Compatible USG3000 Series Models

The USG3000-GPIB option can be installed on any model in the USG3000 series, including both the Analog (M-series) and Digital Vector (V-series) generators:

USG3000M Analog Series

• USG3045M (9 kHz to 4.5 GHz)
• USG3045M-P (9 kHz to 4.5 GHz with mechanical attenuator)
• USG3065M (9 kHz to 6.5 GHz)
• USG3065M-P (9 kHz to 6.5 GHz with mechanical attenuator)

USG3000V Digital Vector Series

• USG3045V (9 kHz to 4.5 GHz)
• USG3045V-P (9 kHz to 4.5 GHz with mechanical attenuator)
• USG3065V (9 kHz to 6.5 GHz)
• USG3065V-P (9 kHz to 6.5 GHz with mechanical attenuator)

The GPIB interface operates alongside the standard LAN and USB interfaces, providing flexible connectivity options for different control environments.

Programming and Control

The USG3000-GPIB option supports:

• Direct SCPI command sequences
• Control from GPIB controllers and computers with GPIB interface cards
• Industry-standard programming environments including:
  • MATLAB
  • LabVIEW
  • Python with appropriate GPIB libraries
  • Visual Basic, C/C++, and other programming languages

Package Contents

• GPIB Interface Module
• Installation Certificate
• GPIB Programming Guide

Installation

The USG3000-GPIB option is a hardware addition that must be installed at the factory or by authorized service centers. It is recommended to specify this option at the time of purchase, though it can be added to existing units through a return-to-factory upgrade process.