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About This Manual
This manual contains instructions for installing and configuring the National Instruments
VXI-SB2020 interface kit and the NI-VXI software for Solaris. The VXI-SB2020 kit contains
separate software distribution disks for the Solaris 1.x and 2.x platforms. Any differences
between the two platforms are described specifically. This manual is meant to be used with the
NI-VXI Software Reference Manual for C and the NI-VXI Text Utilities Reference Manual.
How to Use the Documentation Set
Begin by reading this manual to guide you through the installation and configuration of the
hardware and software. The software configuration requires that you first complete the
installation and configuration of the hardware.
When you are familiar with the material in this manual, you can begin to use the NI-VXI
Software Reference Manual for C. Chapter 1, Introduction to VXI, and Chapter 2, Introduction
to the NI-VXI Functions, present the concepts of VXI and prepare you for detailed explanations
of the NI-VXI functions. Study the descriptions of each function given in Chapters 3 through 13
to fully understand the purpose and syntax of each function. Refer to the NI-VXI Text Utilities
Reference Manual to learn more about the
Organization of This Manual
Getting Started with Your VXI-SB2020 and the NI-VXI Software for Solaris is organized as
follows:
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Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the VXI-SB2020 interface kit, lists the contents of your
kit, and lists optional equipment and software.
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Chapter 2, Hardware Configuration and Installation, contains the instructions to configure
and install the VXI-SB2020 interface kit.
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Chapter 3, NI-VXI Software Installation and Configuration, lists all the programs and files
located on the NI-VXI distribution diskettes, and contains instructions for installing and
configuring the NI-VXI software. Select the proper distribution disk to install NI-VXI
software for either Solaris 1.x or Solaris 2.x.
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Appendix A, Specifications, lists various module specifications of the SB-MXI and
VXI-MXI, such as physical dimensions and power requirements.
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Appendix B, Troubleshooting, addresses certain problems you may encounter when using the
NI-VXI bus interface software for Solaris.
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