National Instruments GPIB-1284CT External parallel-to-GPIB controller
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GPIB-1284CT

The National Instruments GPIB-1284CT is an external parallel-to-GPIB controller for communication between a computer parallel port and GPIB instruments. Archived NI documentation identifies it as an external parallel/IEEE 488.2 controller.

ManufacturerNational Instruments
ModelGPIB-1284CT
Product TypeExternal parallel-to-GPIB controller
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Device typeExternal GPIB controller
Computer interfaceParallel port
Instrument interfaceGPIB / IEEE 488.2
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The GPIB-1284CT provides an external controller interface between a computer's parallel port and GPIB instrumentation. It belongs to NI's instrument-control hardware range rather than its plug-in data acquisition modules.

Archived NI LabVIEW documentation lists the GPIB-1284CT among compatible hardware for Windows 3.x. This historical listing does not establish compatibility with current operating systems or driver releases.

  • External controller architecture for parallel-to-GPIB instrument communication.
  • Identified by NI as an external parallel/IEEE 488.2 controller.
  • Listed in archived LabVIEW documentation for Windows 3.x instrument-control systems.
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Controller configurationExternal
Host interfaceParallel port
Instrument interfaceGPIB / IEEE 488.2
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Parallel port / GPIB

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GPIB-1284CT

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Listed under LabVIEW for Windows 3.x in NI's archived Instrument I/O VI Reference Manual.

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What does the GPIB-1284CT do?

It is an external controller that interfaces a computer parallel port with GPIB instruments.

Is the GPIB-1284CT a plug-in interface board?

No. NI identifies the GPIB-1284CT as an external parallel-GPIB controller.

Does the archived LabVIEW listing establish modern Windows support?

No. The cited manual lists this controller for LabVIEW on Windows 3.x. It does not establish support for modern Windows versions; verify the intended operating system and driver separately.

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