Troubleshooting And Common Questions - National Instruments GPIB-SCSI-A Getting Started

Troubleshooting and
Common Questions
Troubleshooting
Caution The GPIB-SCSI-A contains circuitry that operates with hazardous voltages.
Refer service requirements to qualified personnel.
Replacement fuses must be of the proper type and rating. See Appendix B,
Caution
Specifications, for fuse information.
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This appendix describes how to troubleshoot problems and answers some
common questions. Also refer to Appendix B, Common Errors and Their
Solutions, in the NI-488.2M Software Reference Manual.
• The SCSI cable must be securely connected to the GPIB-SCSI-A.
• If the GPIB-SCSI-A is the last device on the SCSI bus, make sure that
you have placed the terminating resistor pack on one of the SCSI ports
on the rear panel of the GPIB-SCSI-A to terminate the SCSI bus. Refer
to the Using SCSI Terminating Resistors
Installation, for more information.
• The SW1 DIP switch settings on the GPIB-SCSI-A should be set to
the correct SCSI ID (Target ID) and the correct GPIB primary address.
Refer to the Configuration Switch Settings for SW1
Chapter 2, Installation, for more information.
• The SW2 DIP switch should remain in the default configuration. Refer
to the Configuration Switch Settings for SW2
Installation, for more information.
• Check the fuse.
• The GPIB-SCSI-A must be powered on.
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