Change Gpib Device Templates; Windows 98/95; Measurement & Automation Explorer Instrument Information - National Instruments NI-488.2 User Manual

Chapter 2 Measurement & Automation Explorer

Change GPIB Device Templates

Windows 98/95

NI-488.2 User Manual for Windows
instrument information that Measurement & Automation Explorer
displays.
Table 2-1. Measurement & Automation Explorer Instrument Information
Column
Name Logical instrument name assigned by Measurement &
Automation Explorer
Type Instrument's response to the identification query
(
*IDN?
Value Primary (PAD) and secondary (SAD) addresses of the
instrument
Description Identifies the instrument as a GPIB instrument
For older NI-488.2 applications, you might need to modify one of the
device templates to find a given GPIB instrument by name, for example,
ibfind("fluke45")
preferred to obtain a device handle. In new applications, avoid using
ibdev
to obtain device handles and use
ibfind
to dynamically configure your GPIB device handle.
ibdev
eliminates unneccessary device name requirements.
If you must modify a device template, refer to one of the following sections.
To reconfigure GPIB device templates in Windows 98/95, complete the
following steps:
1. Select Start»Settings»Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the System icon.
3. Select the Device Manager tab and click on the View devices by type
button.
4. Click on the National Instruments GPIB Interfaces icon.
5. Click on the Properties button.
6. Select the Device Templates tab and rename the template as described
in your application documentation.
7. Click on the OK button twice to save your changes and exit.
Description
)
. Older applications still use
ibdev
2-12
instead of the
ibfind
instead. You can use
also
ibdev
www.natinst.com