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Getting Started with Your
AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) and
the GPIB Software for
Windows NT
June 1997 Edition
Part Number 321675A-01
© Copyright 1997 National Instruments Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 Getting Started with Your AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) and the GPIB Software for Windows NT June 1997 Edition Part Number 321675A-01 © Copyright 1997 National Instruments Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 Norway 32 84 84 00, Singapore 2265886, Spain 91 640 0085, Sweden 08 730 49 70, Switzerland 056 200 51 51, Taiwan 02 377 1200, U.K. 01635 523545 National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 6504 Bridge Point Parkway Austin, TX 78730-5039 Tel: (512) 794-0100...
  • Page 3 Important Information Warranty The AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) hardware is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period.
  • Page 4 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Notices to User: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC Rules. This device complies with the FCC rules only if used with shielded interface cables of suitable quality and construction.
  • Page 5 How to Use This Manual....................1-1 What You Need to Get Started ..................1-2 Hardware Description....................1-2 Software Description .....................1-3 Optional Programming Tools ..................1-3 Chapter 2 GPIB Software Installation Chapter 3 Plug and Play Software Installation © National Instruments Corporation AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Address Resource Conflict ................B-2 Interrupt Resource Conflict ................B-2 DMA Resource Conflict ................. B-2 Single-Cycle DMA Required................B-2 NI-488.2M Software Problem Encountered ........... B-3 Unknown Problem Encountered..............B-3 Resolving Resource Conflicts ..................B-3 AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 7 Figure 2-1. NI-488.2M Software for Windows NT Installation Screen .....2-2 Figure 4-1. Installing the AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) Board ..........4-2 Figure 5-1. AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) Configuration Dialog Box ........5-2 Figure 5-2. AT-GPIB/TNT (Plug and Play) Properties Dialog Box......5-3 Figure 6-1. Diagnostic Utility after Testing..............6-2 Tables Table A-1.
  • Page 8 Win32 and Windows NT Application Function and Routine Development Descriptions and Examples Use this manual to install and configure your AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) board and the NI-488.2M software for Windows NT. © National Instruments Corporation AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT...
  • Page 9 • Appendix C, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our products and manuals. AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 10 This font can also denote the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories, programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations, variables, filenames and extensions, and for statements and comments taken from programs. © National Instruments Corporation AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT...
  • Page 11 Microsoft Windows NT System Guide, Microsoft Corporation Customer Communication National Instruments wants to receive your comments on our products and manuals. We are interested in the applications you develop with our products, and we want to help if you have problems with them. To make it easy for you to contact us, this manual contains comment and configuration forms for you to complete.
  • Page 12 Chapter Introduction This chapter explains how to use this manual, lists what you need to get started, and briefly describes the AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) board and the NI-488.2M software. How to Use This Manual Gather What You Need Chapter 1 to Get Started...
  • Page 13 The AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) board is fully compatible with all versions of AT-GPIB hardware. You can use standard GPIB cables to connect the AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) with up to 14 instruments. If you want to use more than the maximum number of instruments, you can order a bus extender or expander from National Instruments.
  • Page 14 LabWindows/CVI, you also get hundreds of complete instrument drivers, which are modular, source-code programs that handle the communication with your instrument so that you do not have to learn the programming details. © National Instruments Corporation AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT...
  • Page 15 It includes all the tools needed for instrument control, data acquisition, analysis, and presentation. LabVIEW also includes an extensive instrument driver library. For more information about LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW, contact National Instruments. AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 16 This chapter contains instructions on how to install the NI-488.2M software for Windows NT version 4.0 or higher. Note: The AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) is supported only under Windows NT version 4.0 or higher. Before you install and configure the hardware, complete the following steps to install the NI-488.2M software for Windows NT:...

  • Page 17: Figure 2-1. Ni-488.2M Software For Windows Nt Installation Screen

    Windows NT, which forces the driver to load. Next, you need to enable support for ISA Plug and Play hardware in your system. Proceed to Chapter 3, Plug and Play Software Installation. AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 18 This chapter contains instructions on how to install the ISA Plug and Play software on your system. The AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) is an ISA Plug and Play interface. By default, Windows NT 4.0 does not support ISA Plug and Play hardware. For...
  • Page 19 Remove the corresponding slot cover on the back panel of the computer. Insert the AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) board into the slot with the GPIB connector sticking out of the opening on the back panel, as shown in Figure 4-1. It might be a tight fit, but do not force the board into place.

  • Page 20: Figure 4-1. Installing The At-Gpib/Tnt (Pnp) Board

    Chapter 4 Hardware Installation Figure 4-1. Installing the AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) Board Screw the mounting bracket of the AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) board to the back panel rail of the computer. Replace the top cover (or the access panel to the expansion slot).
  • Page 21 Windows NT. By default, Windows NT does not configure ISA Plug and Play hardware. The AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) board is an ISA Plug and Play board and must be configured using the NI-488.2M software after you install the hardware.

  • Page 22: Figure 5-1. At-Gpib/Tnt (Pnp) Configuration Dialog Box

    In the GPIB Configuration dialog box, click on the Controller Resources button to set resources for the board. In the AT-GPIB/TNT (Plug and Play) Properties dialog box that appears, examine the assigned resources. Figure 5-2 shows the AT-GPIB/TNT(Plug and Play) Properties dialog box. Use the Setting based on drop-down list and the Change Setting...

  • Page 23: Figure 5-2. At-Gpib/Tnt (Plug And Play) Properties Dialog Box

    14, or 15. An IRQ level of 11 usually works with a GPIB interface. Figure 5-2. AT-GPIB/TNT (Plug and Play) Properties Dialog Box When you have changed the hardware settings to valid settings and there are no resource conflicts, click on the OK button. When the Creating a Forced Configuration dialog box appears, click on the Yes button to confirm the setting of the selected resources.
  • Page 24 X next to the interface, and changes its status from untested . Figure 6-1 shows the Diagnostic dialog box after it has tested failed some GPIB interfaces. The AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) board appears as AT-GPIB/TNT in the Diagnostic dialog box. © National Instruments Corporation AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT...

  • Page 25: Figure 6-1. Diagnostic Utility After Testing

    Details button to get a description of the failure encountered. Use that information and the information in Appendix B, Troubleshooting and Common Questions, to troubleshoot the problem. There is also extensive troubleshooting information in the Diagnostic utility online help. AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 26: Begin To Use The Gpib Software

    Interactive Control item under Start»Programs»NI-488.2M Software for Windows NT. This utility includes extensive online help. For more information about the Win32 Interactive Control utility, refer to the NI-488.2M User Manual for Windows 95 and Windows NT. © National Instruments Corporation AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT...

  • Page 27: Introduction To The Gpib Spy Utility

    NI-488.2M User Manual for Windows 95 and Windows NT. For detailed information about each NI-488 function and NI-488.2 routine, refer to the NI-488.2M Function Reference Manual for Win32. AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 28: Running Existing Dos And Windows Gpib Applications

    \system32 winnt directory, for example . As long as is in your c:\windows gpib.dll Windows NT directory, your system automatically accesses gpib.dll when you launch a 16-bit Windows GPIB application. © National Instruments Corporation AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT...

  • Page 29: Appendix A Hardware Specifications

    Appendix Hardware Specifications This appendix describes the electrical, physical, and environmental characteristics of the AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) board and the recommended operating conditions. Table A-1. Electrical Characteristics for the AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) Characteristic Specification Maximum GPIB Transfer Rates: 3-Wire (IEEE 488) 1.5 Mbytes/s*...

  • Page 30: Table A-3. Environmental Characteristics For The At-Gpib/Tnt (Pnp

    Appendix A Hardware Specifications Table A-3. Environmental Characteristics for the AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) Characteristic Specification Operating Environment: Component Temperature 0° to 55° C Relative Humidity 10% to 90%, Noncondensing Storage Environment: Temperature -20° to 70° C Relative Humidity 5% to 90%, Noncondensing...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting And Common Questions

    Click on the Board Type button and verify that the type of GPIB interface listed for each logical board name is correct. Click on the OK button to return to the main dialog box. © National Instruments Corporation AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT...

  • Page 32: Gpib Cables Need To Be Disconnected

    NI-488.2M software to use single-cycle DMA. GPIB interfaces that use the system DMA controller, such as the AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP), normally use demand-mode DMA. If you encounter this error, you should use the GPIB Control Panel applet to AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT ©...

  • Page 33: Ni-488.2M Software Problem Encountered

    Diagnostics. This utility displays a list of the I/O port addresses, interrupt levels, and DMA channels that are currently being used in your system. Assign resources that this utility does not list to your GPIB interface. © National Instruments Corporation AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT...

  • Page 34: Using Windows Nt Diagnostic Tools

    If the GPIB Class Driver lines are not present or at least one GPIB Port Driver line is not present, the NI-488.2M software is not installed properly and you must reinstall the NI-488.2M software. AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 35: Examining The Nt System Log Using The Event Viewer

    How many devices can I configure for use with my NI-488.2M Software for Windows NT? The NI-488.2M Software for Windows NT provides a total of 100 logical devices for applications to use. The default number of devices is 32. © National Instruments Corporation AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT...
  • Page 36 Does the AT-GPIB/TNT+ board work under Windows NT version 4.0 or higher? Yes, the AT-GPIB/TNT+ board can be used under Windows NT version 4.0 or higher, but only with the Controller functionality; the Analyzer functionality is not currently supported under Windows NT. To use your AT-GPIB/TNT+ board, follow the instructions in Chapters 2 through 5.
  • Page 37 For more information about global status variables, refer to Chapter 3, Developing Your Application, in the NI-488.2M User Manual for Windows 95 and Windows NT. © National Instruments Corporation AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT...
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting and Common Questions What information should I have before I call National Instruments? When you call National Instruments, you should have the results of the Diagnostic test. Also, make sure you have filled out the technical support form in Appendix C, Customer Communication.

  • Page 39: Appendix C Customer Communication

    Electronic Services Bulletin Board Support National Instruments has BBS and FTP sites dedicated for 24-hour support with a collection of files and documents to answer most common customer questions. From these sites, you can also download the latest instrument drivers, updates, and example programs. For recorded instructions on how to use the bulletin board and FTP services and for BBS automated information, call (512) 795-6990.
  • Page 40 Telephone and Fax Support National Instruments has branch offices all over the world. Use the list below to find the technical support number for your country. If there is no National Instruments office in your country, contact the source from which you purchased your software to obtain support.
  • Page 41 National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently. If you are using any National Instruments hardware or software products related to this problem, include the configuration forms from their user manuals. Include additional pages if necessary.
  • Page 42 Complete a new copy of this form each time you revise your software or hardware configuration, and use this form as a reference for your current configuration. Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently.
  • Page 43 National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied with our products. This information helps us provide quality products to meet your needs. Title: Getting Started with Your AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) and the GPIB Software for Windows NT Edition Date: June 1997...

  • Page 44: Glossary

    EISA Extended Industry Standard Architecture electromagnetic interference Federal Communications Commission GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus hexadecimal hertz IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers inches input/output interrupt request Industry Standard Architecture © National Instruments Corporation AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT...
  • Page 45 Glossary kernel set of programs in an operating system that implements basic system functions meters megabytes of memory personal computer Plug and Play random-access memory seconds volts direct current AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...

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