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About This Manual

How To Use the Manual Set

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This manual contains instructions on how to install and configure the
National Instruments USB-8486 and the NI-FBUS software. The
USB-8486 is intended for use in computers equipped with a USB port.
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The F Fieldbus Overview also includes tutorials to lead you
through developing a simple Fieldbus application.
Use this getting started manual to install and configure your USB-8486 and
the NI-FBUS software in the Windows system environment. Basic
installation instructions also can be found in the F
Hardware and NI-FBUS Software for Windows Installation Guide.
If you are using the NI-FBUS Configurator, use the NI-FBUS Configurator
User Manual to install and use the NI-FBUS Configurator software.
If you are using the NI-FBUS Communications Manager Application
Programmer Interface (API), use the NI-FBUS Communications Manager
User Manual to learn how to use the NI-FBUS Communications Manager
API for your application. Use the NI-FBUS Communications Manager
Function Reference Manual to look up specific information about
NI-FBUS Communications Manager functions, such as syntax and error
messages.
Fieldbus Overview to learn the basics of Fieldbus.
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