I am using a GPIB Enet/100 where both me and my co-worker can talk to
same test equipment at same time (for development). Look for these
boxes, they are cheap on used mkt.
vishi
Rafi Kfir wrote:
> I have this temporary situation where both me and a workmate are
> working on the same system which uses several GPIB instruments.
>
> I was thinking (havn't tried it yet) to connect another PC with a GPIB
> controller connected on the same instruments cable. This way each one
> of us can do his job without time sharing the system.
>
> I presume there should be a problem as only one GPIB controller is
> allowd.
>
> Can it be done?
>
> Even a partial solution will be acceptable. For example:
> 1) Both PCs are connected but only one of them will communicate on the
> GPIB.
> 2) (less desirable). Both PCs are connected but one if them is
> shut-off.
>
> Thanks
> Rafi
