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- Page 1 Getting Started with Your GPIB-ENET and the GPIB Software for Windows 95/98 GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98 June 1998 Edition Part Number 321243C-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
Configure the GPIB Interface ............2-6 Configure the Network Addresses ........... 2-7 Configure the Device Templates............2-8 Step 3. Configure the GPIB-ENET Operating Characteristics ...... 2-9 Configure the Slide Switch .............. 2-10 Configure the 8-Bit DIP Switch............2-10 Step 4. Connect the Cables................2-11 Step 5. - Page 6 Appendix A Uninstall the Hardware and Software Uninstalling the Hardware ................... A-1 Uninstalling the Software .................... A-2 Appendix B GPIB-ENET 8-Bit DIP Switch 8-Bit DIP Switch Descriptions ..................B-2 Appendix C READY LED Signaling READY LED Overview ....................C-1 Step 1. Count the Long Flashes ................... C-1 Step 2.
- Page 7 Add New Hardware Wizard Hardware Selection........2-4 Figure 2-4. GPIB-ENET Bottom Panel Identification Label ........2-5 Figure 2-5. GPIB Settings Tab for the GPIB-ENET ..........2-7 Figure 2-6. Network Settings Tab ................2-8 Figure 2-7. Device Templates Tab for the Logical Device Templates ....2-9 Figure 2-8.
- 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. GPIB Software Transfer Rate for the GPIB-ENET ......E-2 GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98 viii © National Instruments Corporation...
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Page 9: About This Manual
Windows 98 and 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 later, installed. Microsoft provides a WinSock Interface with Windows. -
Page 10: Organization Of This Manual
GPIB-ENET, the transfer rates of the GPIB software, and the recommended operating conditions. Customer Communication, • Appendix F, contains forms you can use to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our products and manuals. GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98 © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 11: Conventions Used In This Manual
This font also denotes text from which you supply the appropriate word or value, as in Windows 3.x. Italic text in this font denotes that you must enter the appropriate words italic monospace or values in the place of these items. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98... -
Page 12: Related Documentation
Additionally, you might need to refer to the documentation provided by your 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. -
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. How to Use This Manual Gather What You Need... -
Page 14: What You Need To Get Started
Windows 95 or later installed on your computer WinSock Interface version 1.1 or later installed on your computer One of the following boxes, which is included in your kit: • GPIB-ENET—10Base-T Version (100-120 VAC) • GPIB-ENET—10Base-T Version (220-240 VAC) •... -
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
Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1-1 shows the seven light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the GPIB-ENET top panel. The LEDs show the current status of the GPIB-ENET. Table 1-1 describes each LED. Ethernet AUI ETHERNET IEEE 488 Controller Connector GPIB Connector Location of Coax or... -
Page 17: Gpib Software Overview
The GPIB software supports the concurrent use of multiple types of GPIB hardware. For example, you can communicate with GPIB devices through an AT-GPIB/TNT, a PCMCIA-GPIB, and a GPIB-ENET in the same system at the same time. The GPIB software is fully integrated into the Windows operating system. - Page 18 GPIB systems. The GPIB Analyzer software comes with the AT-GPIB/TNT+ and PCMCIA-GPIB+ products, which provide GPIB Analyzer support along with the functionality of a high-performance GPIB Controller. For ordering information, or to request free demonstration software, contact National Instruments. GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98 © National Instruments Corporation...
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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. Install the GPIB Software Before installing the GPIB-ENET hardware, complete the following steps to install the GPIB software. 1. Select Start»Settings»Control Panel. -
Page 20: Figure 2-1. Add/Remove Programs Properties Dialog Box
4. Insert the GPIB Software for Windows 95/98 (Disk 1 of 2), and click on the Next button to proceed. 5. The software installation wizard begins with the screen shown in Figure 2-2. Click on the Next button to proceed with installation. GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98 © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 21: Install The Gpib-Enet Hardware
6. When the setup is complete, restart Windows. Proceed to the next section, Install the GPIB-ENET Hardware. Install the GPIB-ENET Hardware Use the Add New Hardware Wizard to inform Windows about the new hardware you are about to install in your system. 1. Select Start»Settings»Control Panel. -
Page 22: Figure 2-3. Add New Hardware Wizard Hardware Selection
5. The next Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box lets you select the type of hardware you want to install. Select the Other Devices item, as shown in Figure 2-3. You may select the National Instruments GPIB Interfaces item instead, if it appears in the dialog box. Click on Next to continue. -
Page 23: Configure The Software And 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, you must configure the GPIB-ENET IP address. -
Page 24: Step 2. Configure The Gpib Software Characteristics
Your network administrator reserves a unique, valid IP address for your GPIB-ENET. Your network administrator can also tell you whether the GPIB-ENET should have its IP address assigned by a RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol) server, or manually using the Assign IP Address utility. You will use this information in the following steps. -
Page 25: Configure The Network Addresses
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-5. GPIB Settings Tab for the GPIB-ENET Configure the Network Addresses The Network Settings tab, shown in Figure 2-6, provides information about the network addresses assigned to the GPIB interface. Enter the IP Address reserved by your network administrator in the IP address box on the Network Settings tab. -
Page 26: Configure The Device Templates
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-6. Network Settings Tab The Network Settings tab also provides access to the three GPIB-ENET support utilities: Firmware Update, Assign IP Address, and Assign Subnet Information. To run any of these utilities, click on the corresponding button for that utility. -
Page 27: Step 3. Configure The Gpib-Enet Operating Characteristics
Figure 2-7. Device Templates Tab for the Logical Device Templates Step 3. Configure the GPIB-ENET Operating Characteristics The GPIB-ENET has a two-position slide switch that you use to configure the network interface connector of the box. The GPIB-ENET also has an 8-bit DIP switch used to configure the operating characteristics. -
Page 28: Configure The Slide Switch
Configure the 8-Bit DIP Switch The 8-bit DIP switch selects the operating mode of the GPIB-ENET. The GPIB-ENET is shipped to you with the DIP switches set for normal operation mode. In normal operation mode, all the switches are in the OFF position. -
Page 29: Step 4. Connect The Cables
Ethernet network. Be sure to follow all IEEE 802.3 cabling restrictions. 2. 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. Be sure to follow all IEEE 488.1 cabling restrictions and use only shielded GPIB cables. -
Page 30: Assign Ip Address Using The Assign Ip Address Utility
Before you begin using the GPIB-ENET for your application, you should configure it with proper subnet information. Your GPIB-ENET may work properly even if you skip this step, but National Instruments recommends that you configure information about the subnet. This... - Page 31 Network Settings tab of the Device Manager. This utility has built-in, context-sensitive online help, available by clicking on the Help button. When you have finished configuring the software and hardware, proceed to Chapter 3, Verify the Installation. © National Instruments Corporation 2-13 GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98...
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Page 32: Verify The Installation
This chapter describes how to verify that the hardware and software are functioning correctly. Power-On Self Tests When you power on your GPIB-ENET, the POWER LED comes on immediately. The READY LED flashes while the GPIB-ENET completes its power-on self-tests and is assigned an IP address. When... -
Page 33: Figure 3-1. Diagnostic Utility After Testing
Use that information and the information in 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 95/98 © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 34: Begin To Use The Gpib Software
Receive data from your GPIB device. • Troubleshoot problems with your application. To run this utility, select the Win32 Interactive Control item under Start»Programs»National Instruments GPIB. This utility includes extensive online help, available by entering at the : prompt. help For more information about the Win32 Interactive Control utility, refer to the GPIB User Manual for Win32. -
Page 35: Running Existing Dos Gpib Applications
3. Click on the View devices by type radio button at the top of the page. 4. Click on the National Instruments GPIB Interfaces icon. 5. Click on the Properties button to display the General property page for the GPIB software. -
Page 36: General Programming Considerations
GPIB User Manual for Win32. For detailed information about each NI-488 function and NI-488.2 routine, refer to the NI-488.2M Function Reference Manual for Win32. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98... -
Page 37: Uninstall The Hardware And Software
Appendix Uninstall the Hardware and Software This appendix describes how to uninstall your GPIB-ENET and the GPIB software. Uninstalling the Hardware Before you physically remove the GPIB-ENET hardware from your system, you must remove the hardware information from the Windows Device Manager. -
Page 38: Uninstalling The Software
Complete the following steps to uninstall the GPIB software: 1. 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. GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98 © National Instruments Corporation... - Page 39 You will 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 GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98...
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Page 40: Gpib-Enet 8-Bit Dip Switch
This appendix describes how the 8-bit DIP switch on the back panel can affect 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 are used to set the operation mode of the GPIB-ENET. -
Page 41: 8-Bit Dip Switch Descriptions
Appendix B GPIB-ENET 8-Bit DIP Switch 8-Bit DIP Switch Descriptions Table B-1 shows the possible configurations of the GPIB-ENET DIP switches and what each configuration indicates. The entries in bold italic text represent the default settings. Table B-1. DIP Switch Settings for Modes of Operation... - Page 42 6. Select the Network Settings tab. 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 each time it is powered on. Each time the IP address is received from the network, the GPIB-ENET stores it in nonvolatile memory.
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Page 43: Ready Led Signaling
Instruments, you can save yourself time, and the GPIB Product Support Department can answer your questions more accurately and efficiently. Do not switch off power to your GPIB-ENET before recording the flashing READY LED pattern. READY LED signaling can report up to 100 different errors. The errors are numbered from 0 to 99 and are reported through sequences of READY LED flashes. -
Page 44: Step 2. Count The Short Flashes
Step 3. Record Your Status Code Number When you have computed your status code number, record it on the Hardware and Software Configuration Form in Appendix F, Customer Communication, before calling National Instruments. GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98 © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 45: Table C-1. Sample Ready Led Signals And The Corresponding
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 Number of Corresponding Status Long Flashes Short Flashes Code Number © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98... -
Page 46: Troubleshooting And Common Questions
This appendix describes how to troubleshoot problems and answers some common questions. Troubleshooting Hardware Problems Warning: Do not attempt to open and service the box. The GPIB-ENET contains circuitry that operates with hazardous voltages. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. •... -
Page 47: Troubleshooting Edvr Error Conditions
IP address and make sure that you recorded the Ethernet address correctly. If the READY LED is blinking slowly, the GPIB-ENET has an internal error. In this case, refer to Appendix C, READY LED Signaling, to determine which error is being reported and contact National Instruments. -
Page 48: Edvr Error Condition With Ibcntl Set To 0Xe1030043 (-519897021
3. Click on the View devices by type radio button at the top of the Device Manager tab. 4. Double-click on the National Instruments GPIB Interfaces icon. If there is no National Instruments GPIB Interfaces icon, either no GPIB interfaces are installed in your system or the GPIB software is installed incorrectly. -
Page 49: 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 50: Gpib Cables Need To Be Disconnected
This error occurs if an unknown problem is encountered while trying to execute the Diagnostic utility. If you encounter this problem, shut down your computer, restart it, and run the Diagnostic utility again. If the problem persists, try reinstalling the GPIB software. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98... -
Page 51: Common Questions
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 later, installed. You can install a WinSock interface from Microsoft or another network vendor. - Page 52 How can I determine which version of the GPIB software I have installed? Run the Diagnostic utility: select the Diagnostic item under Start»Programs»National Instruments GPIB. A banner at the bottom of the Diagnostic utility window displays the version of the GPIB software that is installed.
- Page 53 You need to remove any remaining components yourself. What information should I have before I call National Instruments? When you call National Instruments, you should have the results of the Diagnostic utility test. Also, make sure you have filled out the forms in Appendix F, Customer Communication.
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Page 54: Appendix E Specifications
Appendix Specifications This appendix describes the characteristics of the GPIB-ENET, the transfer rates of the GPIB software, and the recommended operating conditions. Hardware Characteristics Table E-1. Electrical Characteristics Characteristic Specification Power Supply Unit 100–120 VAC 220–240 VAC Maximum Current 100–120 VAC... -
Page 55: Software Transfer Rate
Case Material All metal enclosure Weight 0.41 kg (0.9 lb) Software Transfer Rate Table E-4. GPIB 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 56: 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 95/98...
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Page 61: Glossary
–2 centi- kilo- mega- degrees percent amperes alternating current ANSI American National Standards Institute attachment unit interface Celsius Canadian Standards Association dual inline package dynamic link library electromagnetic interference Federal Communications Commission © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98... - Page 62 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers inches Internet Protocol pounds light-emitting diode meters megabytes of memory personal computer random-access memory RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol seconds Transmission Control Protocol Underwriters Laboratories volts volts alternating current GPIB-ENET for Windows 95/98 © National Instruments Corporation...
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