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Appendix D Windows 98/95: Troubleshooting and Common Questions
NI-488.2 User Manual for Windows
How can I start communicating with my GPIB instrument?
For simple instrument communication, use the NI-488.2 Communicator.
For instructions on how to use the NI-488.2 Communicator, refer to the
Basic Communication (Query/Write/Read)
Measurement & Automation
How do I check for errors in my NI-488.2 application?
Examine the value of
ERR bit of is set and an error code is stored in
ibsta
information about global status variables, refer to Chapter 4,
Your Application.
What information should I have before I call National Instruments?
Before you call National Instruments, record the results of the NI-488.2
Troubleshooting Wizard. To start the NI-488.2 Troubleshooting Wizard,
select Start»Programs»National Instruments NI-488.2»Explore GPIB.
Then, select Help»Troubleshooting»NI-488.2 Troubleshooting Wizard.
Explorer.
after each NI-488.2 call. If a call fails, the
ibsta
D-8
section in Chapter 2,
. For more
iberr
Debugging
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