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Getting Started with Your
PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB and
the GPIB Software
for Windows NT
PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT
January 1998 Edition
Part Number 321384B-01
© Copyright 1996, 1998 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Getting Started with Your PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB and the GPIB Software for Windows NT PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT January 1998 Edition Part Number 321384B-01 © Copyright 1996, 1998 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Netherlands 0348 433466, 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, United Kingdom 01635 523545 National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 6504 Bridge Point Parkway Austin, Texas 78730-5039 USA Tel: 512 794 0100...
  • Page 3 90 days from date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace software media that do not execute programming instructions if National Instruments receives notice of such defects during the warranty period.
  • Page 4 This device complies with the FCC rules only if used with shielded interface cables of suitable quality and construction. National Instruments used such cables to test this device and provides them for sale to the user. The use of inferior or nonshielded interface cables could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under the...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    GPIB Hardware Overview....................1-2 GPIB Software Overview ....................1-3 Time-Saving Development Tools ..................1-4 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Install the Hardware......................2-1 Install the PXI-GPIB ..................2-1 Install the PMC-GPIB ..................2-3 Install the GPIB Software ....................2-5 Configure the GPIB Software..................2-6 Chapter 3 Verify the Installation...
  • Page 6 Removed Shared Component Dialog Box ..........A-3 Tables Table C-1. Hardware Characteristics for the PXI-GPIB........... C-1 Table C-2. Hardware Characteristics for the PMC-GPIB......... C-2 Table C-3. GPIB Software Transfer Rates for the PXI-GPIB and PMC-GPIB ..C-2 PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    This Manual This manual contains instructions for installing and configuring the National Instruments PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB interface and the GPIB software for Windows NT. The GPIB software is intended for use with Windows NT version 4.0 or higher. This manual assumes that you are already familiar with Windows NT.

  • Page 8: Organization Of This Manual

    NI-488 function and NI-488.2 routine information, such as format, parameters, and possible errors. Organization of This Manual The Getting Started with Your PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB and the GPIB Software for Windows NT manual is organized as follows: • Chapter 1, Introduction, explains how to use this manual, lists what you need to get started, and briefly describes the GPIB hardware and software.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the computer monospace bold automatically prints to the screen. This font also emphasizes lines of code that are different from the other examples. © National Instruments Corporation PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT...

  • Page 10: Related Documentation

    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 11: Introduction

    Install the GPIB Software Configure the GPIB Software Verify the Installation Chapter 3 Passes? Troubleshooting Run Interactive Control Utility Chapter 4 Review Programming Considerations User Manual and Function Reference Write Application Program Manual © National Instruments Corporation PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT...

  • Page 12: What You Need To Get Started

    Make sure you have all of the following items before you install your GPIB hardware and software for Windows NT: PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB board, which your kit contains The following 3.5 in., high density (1.44 MB) disks, which your kit...

  • Page 13: Gpib Software Overview

    HS488, refer to Chapter 7, GPIB Programming Techniques, in the GPIB User Manual for Windows 95 and Windows NT. The PXI-GPIB and PMC-GPIB each contain one GPIB load; you can connect up to 14 instruments to one of these interfaces. If you want to use more instruments, you can order a bus extender or expander from National Instruments.

  • Page 14: Time-Saving Development Tools

    LabWindows/CVI is similar to LabVIEW, except that it combines an interactive, easy-to-use development approach with the programming power and flexibility of compiled ANSI C code. For ordering information, or to request free demonstration software, contact National Instruments. PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 15: Installation And Configuration

    National Instruments recommends installing the PXI-GPIB in such a slot. If you install the board in a non-master slot, you must disable the PXI-GPIB onboard DMA controller using the board-level call .

  • Page 16: Figure 2-1. Installing The Pxi-Gpib

    2 PXI-GPIB Board 4 Injector/Ejector Rail Figure 2-1. Installing the PXI-GPIB Screw the front panel of the PXI-GPIB to the front panel mounting rail of the PXI or CompactPCI chassis. Turn on your PXI or CompactPCI chassis and start Windows NT.

  • Page 17: Install The Pmc-Gpib

    Find an unused PMC slot in your system. You may need to remove the host from the system to access the PMC slot. Remove the corresponding slot filler panel from the host. © National Instruments Corporation PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT...

  • Page 18: Figure 2-2. Installing The Pmc-Gpib

    Reinstall the host, if you removed it to install the PMC-GPIB. Turn on your system and start Windows NT. The PMC-GPIB hardware installation is now complete. Proceed to the next section, Install the GPIB Software. PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 19: Install The Gpib Software

    (usually The software installation begins with the dialog box shown in Figure 2-3. Although the PXI-GPIB and PMC-GPIB are not listed in this dialog box, they are compatible with the PCI-GPIB. Figure 2-3. GPIB Software for Windows NT Setup Dialog Box ©...

  • Page 20: Configure The Gpib Software

    Back button. To exit the setup program at any time, click on the Cancel button. Before you use the GPIB software with your PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB, you must reconfigure the software. Refer to the next section, Configure the...

  • Page 21: Figure 2-4. Pci-Gpib Configuration Dialog Box

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Configure your PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB interface: Click on the Configure button to bring up the PCI-GPIB Configuration dialog box, as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4. PCI-GPIB Configuration Dialog Box In the Serial Number drop-down list, select the appropriate serial number.

  • Page 22: Verify The Installation

    Figure 3-1 shows the Diagnostic dialog box after it has tested some GPIB interfaces. The PXI-GPIB and PMC-GPIB boards appear as PCI-GPIB. Figure 3-1. Diagnostic Utility after Testing © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 23 Appendix B, Troubleshooting and Common Questions, to troubleshoot the problem. Troubleshooting information is also available in the Diagnostic utility online help, which you can access by clicking on the Help button. PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 24: Begin To Use The Gpib Software

    Chapter 7, Getting Started with a LabVIEW Instrument Driver, in the LabVIEW User Manual. If you want to write your own instrument driver, National Instruments provides application notes that help you get started. To find GPIB examples similar to your application, click on the Solution Wizard and Search Examples buttons in the startup LabVIEW dialog box.

  • Page 25: Introduction To The Win32 Interactive Control Utility

    This utility includes extensive online help, which you can access by entering at the prompt. For more information about the Win32 help Interactive Control utility, refer to the GPIB User Manual for Windows 95 and Windows NT. PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 26: Introduction To The Ni Spy Utility

    Introduction to the NI Spy Utility Included with the GPIB software is NI Spy, a Win32 utility that monitors and records multiple National Instruments APIs (for example, NI-488.2 and VISA). You can use NI Spy to monitor Win32, Win16, and DOS GPIB applications.

  • Page 27: General Programming Considerations

    GPIB 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 or the online help. PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 28: Uninstalling The Hardware And Software

    Appendix Uninstalling the Hardware and Software This appendix describes how to uninstall your PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB and the GPIB software from Windows NT. Uninstalling the Hardware Before you physically remove the GPIB hardware from your system, you must remove the hardware information using the GPIB Configuration utility.

  • Page 29: Figure A-2. Add/Remove Programs Properties Dialog Box

    GPIB software: Select Start»Settings»Control Panel and double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon. The dialog box shown in Figure A-2 lists the software available for removal. Figure A-2. Add/Remove Programs Properties Dialog Box PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 30: Figure A-3. Removed Shared Component Dialog Box

    You need to remove any remaining components yourself. If you want to reinstall the GPIB hardware and software, refer to Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration. © National Instruments Corporation PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting And Common Questions

    Click on the OK button to return to the main dialog box. Double-click on each board name and verify that the hardware settings displayed in the dialog box match your actual hardware settings. © National Instruments Corporation PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT...
  • Page 32 You can use the Event Viewer, as described in the following section, Using Windows NT Diagnostic Tools, to see which resource is in conflict. PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 33 System Log Using the Event Viewer. If the GPIB Class Driver lines are not present or at least one GPIB Port Driver line is not present, the GPIB software is not installed properly. You © National Instruments Corporation PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT...
  • Page 34 GPIB hardware and software. Refer to Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, for configuration information. Common Questions Can I use the PXI-GPIB in a slot that is not configured for bus arbitration? National Instruments recommends installing the PXI-GPIB into a slot that supports bus arbitration, or bus master cards.
  • Page 35 How do I use an NI-488.2M language interface? For information about using NI-488.2M language interfaces, refer to Chapter 3, Developing Your Application, in the GPIB User Manual for Windows 95 and Windows NT. © National Instruments Corporation PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT...
  • Page 36 If the Diagnostic utility passes, but calls cause your system ibrd ibwrt to hang, you might have the PXI-GPIB installed in a slot that is not configured for bus arbitration. Refer to the Install the PXI-GPIB section in Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, for more information.

  • Page 37: Appendix C Specifications

    Appendix Specifications This appendix describes the electrical, physical, and environmental characteristics of the PXI-GPIB and PMC-GPIB, transfer rates of the GPIB software, and the recommended operating conditions. Hardware Characteristics Table C-1. Hardware Characteristics for the PXI-GPIB Characteristic Specification Dimensions 100 by 160 mm (3.94 by 6.3 in.)

  • Page 38: Table C-2. Hardware Characteristics For The Pmc-Gpib

    Temperature –20° to 70° C Relative Humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing FCC Class A Verified Software Transfer Rates Table C-3. GPIB Software Transfer Rates for the PXI-GPIB and PMC-GPIB Maximum GPIB GPIB Hardware Transfer Method Transfer Rate 3-wire (IEEE 488) 1.5 Mbytes/s*...

  • Page 39: Appendix D 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 Documentation Comment Form 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 PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB and the GPIB Software Windows NT...

  • Page 44: Glossary

    Celsius dual inline package direct memory access electromagnetic interference Federal Communications Commission GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus hertz IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers inches input/output Industry Standard Architecture © National Instruments Corporation PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB 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 random-access memory seconds volts direct current Watts PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...

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