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- Page 1 Getting Started with Your GPIB-ENET and the GPIB Software for Windows NT GPIB-ENET for Windows NT April 1998 Edition Part Number 321368B-01 © Copyright 1997, 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 Important Information Warranty The GPIB-ENET hardware is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period. This warranty includes parts and labor.
- 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...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Install the GPIB-ENET Hardware .................2-2 Step 1. Determine IP and Ethernet Addresses..........2-2 Step 2. Configure the NI-488.2M Software Characteristics......2-3 Step 3. Configure the GPIB-ENET Operating Characteristics .......2-4 Configure the Slide Switch ...............2-5 Configure the 8-Bit DIP Switch............2-6 Step 4. Connect the Cables................2-6 Step 5. - Page 6 Appendix A Uninstall the Software Removing the IPassign Protocol ................... A-1 Uninstalling the GPIB Software..................A-2 Appendix B GPIB-ENET 8-Bit DIP Switch 8-Bit DIP Switch Descriptions ..................B-1 Appendix C READY LED Signaling READY LED Overview....................C-1 Step 1. Count the Long Flashes..................C-2 Step 2.
- Page 7 Hardware Characteristics ....................E-1 Software Transfer Rate ....................E-2 Appendix F Customer Communication Glossary Figures Figure 1-1. GPIB-ENET Top Panel and LEDs............1-4 Figure 2-1. GPIB Software Setup Screen ..............2-2 Figure 2-2. GPIB-ENET Bottom Panel Identification Label........2-3 Figure 2-3. GPIB Configuration Utility ..............2-4 Figure 2-4.
- Page 8 Status Code Numbers ................C-3 Table E-1. Electrical Characteristics ..............E-1 Table E-2. Environmental Characteristics .............. E-1 Table E-3. Physical Characteristics ................ E-2 Table E-4. NI-488.2M Software Transfer Rate for the GPIB-ENET ..... E-2 GPIB-ENET for Windows NT viii © National Instruments Corporation...
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Page 9: About This Manual
This manual assumes that you are already familiar with Windows NT and with TCP/IP networks, and that your computer is connected to an Ethernet network. Before you can use the driver software for the GPIB-ENET, you must already have a Windows Sockets (WinSock) Interface, version 1.1 or higher, installed. -
Page 10: Organization Of This Manual
GPIB software from Windows NT. • Appendix B, GPIB-ENET 8-Bit DIP Switch, describes how the 8-bit DIP switch on the back panel affects the operation of the GPIB-ENET. • Appendix C, READY LED Signaling, describes how to interpret the READY LED error codes. -
Page 11: Conventions Used In This Manual
This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories, programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations, variables, filenames and extensions, and for statements and comments taken from programs. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for Windows NT... -
Page 12: Related Documentation
WinSock vendor. 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 13: Introduction
This chapter explains how to use this manual, lists what you need to get started and optional equipment you can order, and briefly describes the GPIB-ENET hardware and the GPIB software for Windows NT. How to Use This Manual Gather What You Need... -
Page 14: What You Need To Get Started
AUI (10Base-5) Cables (1, 5, or 10 m) The following 3.5 in., high density (1.44 MB) disks, which are included in your kit: GPIB Software for Windows NT and the GPIB-ENET (Setup Disk) GPIB Software for Windows NT and the GPIB-ENET (NI-488.2M Software) -
Page 15: Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment Multiple-Computer Software License A multiple-computer software license is available so that one or more hosts on a single physical network can access one or more GPIB-ENET boxes. Contact National Instruments for more information regarding the license. Optional Hardware... -
Page 16: Figure 1-1. Gpib-Enet Top Panel And Leds
ON/OFF switch is in the ON position. READY Indicates the functional state of the GPIB-ENET. When the GPIB-ENET is powered on, this LED flashes and then becomes steady when the box is ready for operation. Continuous flashing indicates that an error has occurred. -
Page 17: Ni-488.2M Software Overview
The NI-488.2M software for Windows NT supports only the GPIB-ENET interface. If you need to access other National Instruments GPIB interfaces, you must remove the software for the GPIB-ENET and install the software for the other type of interface. The NI-488.2M software, along with the GPIB-ENET hardware, transforms a general-purpose PC into a GPIB Talker/Listener/Controller with complete communications and bus management capability. -
Page 18: Optional Programming Tools
It includes all the tools needed for instrument control, data acquisition, analysis, and presentation. LabVIEW also includes an extensive instrument driver library. For more information about LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW, contact National Instruments. GPIB-ENET for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 19: Installation And Configuration
Chapter Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to install and configure the GPIB-ENET hardware and the GPIB software for Windows NT. Install the GPIB Software Complete the following steps to run the software installation program. Log onto your Windows NT system using the Administrator account. -
Page 20: Install The Gpib-Enet Hardware
The Internet Protocol (IP) address is the address that TCP/IP-based networks use to route information to the appropriate network and host. When you first install a GPIB-ENET in a network, or if the IP address for the GPIB-ENET changes, the GPIB-ENET IP address must be configured. -
Page 21: Step 2. Configure The Ni-488.2M Software Characteristics
Your network administrator assigns a unique, valid IP address to your GPIB-ENET. Your network administrator can also tell you whether the GPIB-ENET should have its IP address configured by a RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol) server, or manually using the Assign IP Address utility. The configuration of the IP address within the GPIB-ENET will occur in a later step. -
Page 22: Step 3. Configure The Gpib-Enet Operating Characteristics
The GPIB-ENET also has an 8-bit DIP switch used to configure the operating characteristics. The switches are located on the back panel of the GPIB-ENET, as shown in Figure 2-4. GPIB-ENET for Windows NT... -
Page 23: Configure The Slide Switch
10Base-T Ethernet connector or a coax Ethernet connector. Use the slide switch to select which of the two connectors the GPIB-ENET uses. The default switch setting is either 10Base-T or coax. Figure 2-5 depicts the default setting for the different types of GPIB-ENET boxes. 10BASE-T COAX Figure 2-5. -
Page 24: Configure The 8-Bit Dip Switch
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your Ethernet network. Be sure to follow all IEEE 802.3 cabling restrictions. Connect one end of the GPIB cable to the GPIB-ENET and tighten the thumb screws on the connector. Connect the other end of the GPIB cable to your GPIB system. -
Page 25: Ip Address Assignment Using Assign Ip Address
IP address. The time required for the IP address assignment is highly dependent on your network and the configuration of your GPIB-ENET. If the READY LED does not become steady after one minute, refer to the Troubleshooting Hardware Problems... -
Page 26: Step 6. Configure Subnet Information
Before the GPIB-ENET is fully functional, you should configure it with proper subnet information using the Assign Subnet Information utility. Your GPIB-ENET may work properly even if you skip this step, but National Instruments recommends that you configure information about the subnet. - Page 27 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration When you have finished configuring the software and hardware, proceed to Chapter 3, Verify the Installation. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for Windows NT...
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Page 28: Verify The Installation
The power-on self tests take about 10 seconds to complete. The time required for the IP address assignment is highly dependent on your network and the configuration of your GPIB-ENET. If the POWER LED does not come on immediately or the READY LED continues to flash for more than... -
Page 29: Figure 3-1. Diagnostic Utility After Testing
Appendix D, Troubleshooting and Common Questions, to troubleshoot the problem. Troubleshooting information is also available in the online help for the Diagnostic utility, which you can access by clicking on the Help button. GPIB-ENET for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 30: Begin To Use The Gpib Software
Start»Programs»NI-488.2M Software for Windows NT. This utility includes extensive online help. For more information about the Win32 Interactive Control utility, refer to the NI-488.2M User Manual for Windows 95 and Windows NT. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for Windows NT... -
Page 31: Introduction To The Gpib Spy Utility
Several sample GPIB applications are included with the NI-488.2M software. Use these as a guide for your own application development. For information about choosing a programming method, developing your application, or compiling and linking, refer to the NI-488.2M User Manual GPIB-ENET for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 32: Running Existing Dos And Windows Gpib Applications
Windows NT directory, for winnt system32 example . As long as is in your Windows NT c:\windows gpib.dll directory, your system automatically accesses whenever you gpib.dll launch a 16-bit Windows GPIB application. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for Windows NT... -
Page 33: Appendix A Uninstall The Software
Windows NT. Removing the IPassign Protocol If you enabled the National Instruments IPassign Protocol for use with the Assign IP Address utility, you need to disable it with the Network Control Panel before removing your software. Complete the following steps to remove the IPassign Protocol: Windows NT 3.51:... -
Page 34: Uninstalling The Gpib Software
Select the NI-488.2M software you want to remove, and click on the Add/Remove... button. An uninstall program runs and removes all folders, programs, and DLLs associated with the NI-488.2M software. Reboot your system. GPIB-ENET for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 35: Figure A-1. Uninstallation Results
Uninstall the Software Figure A-1 shows the results of a successful uninstallation. Figure A-1. Uninstallation Results If you want to reinstall the hardware and software, refer to Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for Windows NT... -
Page 36: Gpib-Enet 8-Bit Dip Switch
This appendix describes how the 8-bit DIP switch on the back panel affects the operation of the GPIB-ENET. The 8-bit DIP switch is located on the back panel of the GPIB-ENET, as shown in Figure B-1. The DIP switches set the operation mode of the GPIB-ENET. - Page 37 Help button within each utility. Switch 6 indicates how the GPIB-ENET IP address is determined when it is powered on. If switch 6 is OFF, the GPIB-ENET expects to receive its IP address from the network, and then the GPIB-ENET stores the address in nonvolatile memory each time it is powered on.
- Page 38 Appendix B GPIB-ENET 8-Bit DIP Switch memory. If switch 6 is ON, the GPIB-ENET retrieves the IP address that is stored in nonvolatile memory. Switch 5 selects the method by which IP addresses are configured in the GPIB-ENET. When switch 5 is OFF, the GPIB-ENET issues RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol ) requests each time it is powered on.
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Page 39: Ready Led Signaling
READY LED Overview The READY LED has several purposes on the GPIB-ENET. When you first power on the GPIB-ENET, the READY LED flashes quickly while it completes its power-on self-tests. When the tests complete successfully and the IP address is assigned from either nonvolatile memory or the network, the READY LED remains steady, indicating that the unit is ready to operate. -
Page 40: Step 1. Count The Long Flashes
<three seconds OFF> <four long flashes> <one short flash> <three seconds OFF>. . . Step 3. Record Your Status Code Number When you have computed your status code number, record it on the GPIB-ENET Hardware and Software Configuration Form Appendix F, Customer Communication, before calling National Instruments. -
Page 41: Status Code Numbers
Table C-1 lists some examples of the long and short flashes and the status codes they report. Table C-1. Sample READY LED Signals and the Corresponding Status Code Numbers Number of Long Number of Short Corresponding Status Flashes Flashes Code Number © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for Windows NT... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting And Common Questions
Verify that all cables are securely connected to the GPIB-ENET. • Verify that the GPIB-ENET is powered on. If the unit is powered on and plugged into an outlet of the proper voltage, yet you see no LED activity, check the condition of the fuse. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting Edvr Error Conditions
Interface documentation for more information about the specific error. EDVR Error Condition with ibcntl Set to 0xE1000054 (-520093612) You are attempting to communicate with a GPIB-ENET that does not have a host name (IP address) specified in the GPIB Configuration utility. Refer Step 2. -
Page 44: Edvr Error Condition With Ibcntl Set To 0Xe100004E (-520093618
NI-488.2M software. EDVR Error Condition with ibcntl Set to 0xE100004E (-520093618) You are attempting to communicate with a GPIB-ENET that has a firmware revision that is incompatible with the current driver. Use the Firmware Update utility to upgrade the firmware to a compatible version. Follow these steps to run the utility: Windows NT 3.51:... -
Page 45: Gpib-Enet Problem Encountered
• The GPIB-ENET might not be correctly configured for your network. Try to ping your GPIB-ENET to make sure it is recognizable on the network. The ping utility is a network utility that sends a packet to a device/host on the network, then waits for it to be echoed back, which indicates an active device/host. -
Page 46: Missing Winsock Support
GPIB hardware using the installed GPIB software. If you get this error, shut down your computer, restart it, and run the Diagnostic utility again. If the problem persists, try reinstalling the GPIB software for Windows NT. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for Windows NT... -
Page 47: Unknown Problem Encountered
I do not currently have a WinSock provider installed. What do I need to do to install a WinSock provider? Before you can use the driver software for the GPIB-ENET, you must have a WinSock interface, version 1.1 or higher, installed. You can install a WinSock interface from Microsoft or another network vendor. - Page 48 Which GPIB interfaces does version 1.0 of the GPIB software for Windows NT and the GPIB-ENET support? This version of the GPIB software supports only the GPIB-ENET. What do I do if the Diagnostic utility fails with an error? Refer to the troubleshooting sections of this appendix for specific information about what might cause the Diagnostic utility to fail.
- Page 49 If you add anything to a directory that the installation program created, the uninstall program does not delete that directory, because the directory is not empty after the uninstallation. You will need to remove any remaining components yourself. GPIB-ENET for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...
- Page 50 Appendix D Troubleshooting and Common Questions What information should I have before I call National Instruments? When you call National Instruments, you should have all of the information filled out on the GPIB-ENET Hardware and Software Configuration Form in Appendix F, Customer Communication.
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Page 51: Appendix E Specifications
Appendix Specifications This appendix describes the characteristics of the GPIB-ENET and the transfer rates of the NI-488.2M software, along with the recommended operating conditions. Hardware Characteristics Table E-1. Electrical Characteristics Characteristic Specification Power Supply Unit 100-120 VAC ± 10%, 50-60 Hz or 220-240 VAC ±... -
Page 52: Software Transfer Rate
Case Material All metal enclosure Weight 0.41 kg (0.9 lb) Software Transfer Rate Table E-4. NI-488.2M Software Transfer Rate for the GPIB-ENET Transfer Method Maximum GPIB Transfer Rate 3-wire (IEEE 488) 74 kbytes/s* * Actual speed may vary considerably from speed shown because of system and instrumentation capabilities. -
Page 53: Appendix F 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 54 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 55 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 56 DIP switch settings _______________________________________________________________ Ethernet port configuration slide switch setting _________________________________________ IP address ______________________________________________________________________ READY LED signaling status code __________________________________________________ GPIB software for GPIB-ENET and Windows NT version number on disks __________________ Programming language interface version ______________________________________________ Diagnostic utility results ___________________________________________________________ Other Products...
- Page 57 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 GPIB-ENET and the GPIB Software for Windows NT...
- Page 58 Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory electromagnetic interference Federal Communications Commission grams GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus hertz IBIC Interactive Bus Interactive Control International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for Windows NT...
- Page 59 Glossary inches Internet Protocol pounds light-emitting diode meters megabytes of memory random-access memory RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol seconds Transmission Control Protocol Underwriters Laboratories volts volts alternating current GPIB-ENET for Windows NT © National Instruments Corporation...
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