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About This Manual
This manual contains instructions for installing and configuring the National Instruments
VME-SB2020 interface kit and the NI-VXI software for Solaris. The VME-SB2020 kit contains
separate software distribution disks for the Solaris 1.x and 2.x platforms. Any differences
between the two platforms are described specifically. This manual is meant to be used with the
NI-VXI C Software Reference Manual for VME (part number 320389-01) and the NI-VXI Text
Utilities Reference Manual (part number 320321-01).
How to Use the Documentation Set
Begin by reading this manual to guide you through the installation and configuration of the
hardware and software. The software configuration requires that you first complete the
installation and configuration of the hardware.
When you are familiar with the material in this manual, you can begin to use the NI-VXI C
Software Reference Manual for VME. Chapter 1, Introduction to NI-VXI for VME, and
Chapter 2, Introduction to the NI-VXI Functions for VME, present the concepts of using the
NI-VXI software for programming VME systems and prepare you for detailed explanations of
the NI-VXI functions. Study the descriptions of each function given in Chapters 3 through 9
to fully understand the purpose and syntax of each function. Refer to the NI-VXI Text Utilities
Reference Manual to learn more about the
Organization of This Manual
Getting Started with Your VME-SB2020 and the NI-VXI Software for Solaris is organized as
follows:
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Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the VME-SB2020 interface kit, lists the contents of your
kit, and lists optional equipment and software.
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Chapter 2, Hardware Configuration and Installation, contains the instructions to configure
and install the VME-SB2020 interface kit.
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Chapter 3, NI-VXI Software Installation and Configuration, lists all the programs and files
located on the NI-VXI distribution diskettes and contains instructions for installing and
configuring the NI-VXI software for VME. Select the proper distribution disk to install
NI-VXI software for either Solaris 1.x or Solaris 2.x.
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Appendix A, Specifications, lists various module specifications of the SB-MXI and
VME-MXI, such as physical dimensions and power requirements.
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Appendix B, Troubleshooting, addresses certain problems you may encounter when using the
NI-VXI bus interface software for Solaris.
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