Table Of Contents - National Instruments VXI-1394 Getting Started

Contents
About This Manual
How To Use the Manual Set..........................................................................................xi
Conventions ...................................................................................................................xiii
Related Documentation..................................................................................................xiv
Chapter 1
Introduction
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-2
VXI-1394 Interface Kit Overview .................................................................................1-2
Hardware Description ....................................................................................................1-3
VXI-1394 Front Panel Features.......................................................................1-4
Advanced Configuration Options....................................................................1-4
Software Description .....................................................................................................1-4
National Instruments Application Software ....................................................1-6
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Installing the Software ...................................................................................................2-1
Install the NI-VXI, NI-VISA, and NI-488.2 Software....................................2-2
Complete the Software Installation .................................................................2-3
Configuring the Hardware (optional) ............................................................................2-3
Installing the Hardware..................................................................................................2-4
Install Your PCI-1394 Interface Board ...........................................................2-5
Install Your VXI-1394 Interface Board ..........................................................2-6
Connect Cables................................................................................................2-6
Power on the System .......................................................................................2-7
Software Configuration and Verification ......................................................................2-7
VXI-1394/G Only - GPIB Configuration and Verification ..........................2-7
Run T&M Explorer and Resman.....................................................................2-8
Chapter 3
Developing Your Application
Configuration .................................................................................................................3-1
Device Interaction..........................................................................................................3-2
VISAIC and VIC .............................................................................................3-2
NI-488.2 Interactive Control ...........................................................................3-3
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Advanced Communication................................................................3-4
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