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- Page 1 Getting Started with Your GPIB-ENET ™ and the NI-488.2 Software for MacOS GPIB-ENET for MacOS July 1997 Edition Part Number 320727C-01 © Copyright 1994, 1997 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
- Page 2 Korea 02 596 7456, Mexico 5 520 2635, 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, TX 78730-5039 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...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Select the Method for Configuring the IP Address......2-3 Set the Ethernet Port Configuration ............... 2-4 Connect the Hardware ....................2-5 Step 1. Connect the Cables................2-5 Step 2. Switch on Your GPIB-ENET ............. 2-5 © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS... - Page 6 Common Questions ...................... 4-5 Chapter 5 Using Your NI-488.2 Software Introduction to IBIC 488.2 ................... 5-1 General Programming Considerations ................. 5-1 Appendix A Hardware Specifications Appendix B Utilities IPassign Utility ......................B-1 Update Utility ....................... B-2 GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation...
- Page 7 Configuration Parameters for the GPIB-ENET Switches...... 2-3 Table 4-1. Sample READY LED Signals and the Corresponding Status Code Numbers ..................4-4 Table A-1. Electrical Characteristics ............... A-1 Table A-2. Environmental Characteristics ............... A-1 Table A-3. Physical Characteristics ................. A-2 © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS...
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Page 8: About This Manual
Manual This manual contains instructions for installing and configuring the National Instruments GPIB-ENET and NI-488.2 software for MacOS. This manual is meant to be used with the NI-488.2 User Manual for MacOS and the NI-488.2 Function Reference Manual for MacOS. -
Page 9: Organization Of This Manual
Appendix B, Utilities, contains information on the IPassign utilities for the GPIB-ENET. Update • Appendix C, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our products and manuals. GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 10: 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 MacOS... -
Page 11: Related Documentation
Additionally, you might need to refer to your MacTCP, Open Transport, or LocalTalk documentation. 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 12: Introduction
North American power cord U.K. power cord 3.5 in. NI-488.2 Software for MacOS Distribution Disk TCP/IP driver software installed Optional Equipment You can call National Instruments to order any of the following optional equipment: • Ethernet Cables: Twisted Pair (10Base-T) Cables... -
Page 13: Multiple-Computer Software License
PowerPC platform. Optional Programming Tools Your kit includes the NI-488.2 software for MacOS. In addition, you can order the LabVIEW software from National Instruments. LabVIEW includes instrument driver libraries that make it easier to communicate with your GPIB instruments. LabVIEW is a complete programming environment that departs from the sequential nature of traditional programming languages and features a graphical programming environment. -
Page 14: Hardware Description
Introduction handle the communication with your instrument so that you do not have to learn the programming details. For more information about LabVIEW, contact National Instruments. Hardware Description The GPIB-ENET transparently handles data transfers between an Ethernet-based TCP/IP host and the GPIB. With the GPIB-ENET, multiple hosts can share a set of GPIB instruments or a single host can control several GPIB systems. -
Page 15: Table 1-1. Led Descriptions
Indicates that GPIB-ENET is receiving Ethernet network traffic. LINK Indicates that GPIB-ENET has detected a twisted pair (10Base-T) link. For GPIB-ENET coax and AUI options, this LED is not used and remains OFF. GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 16: Side Panel Connectors
These switches are located on the back panel of the GPIB-ENET, as shown in Figure 1-3. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10BASE-T Figure 1-3. GPIB-ENET Back Panel © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS... -
Page 17: Bottom Panel Identification Label
It also lists the unique Ethernet address that was assigned at the factory. The last line on the identification label lists the AC input voltage (100 to 120 V or 220 to 240 V), the frequency, the current, and fuse information. GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 18: Hardware Installation And Configuration
GPIB-ENET should have its IP address configured from the network (dynamic configuration) or with the utility (static IPassign configuration). Dynamic configuration is provided by the Ethernet Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP). This protocol allows © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS... -
Page 19: Configure The Dip Switch
RARP to configure its IP address. Switches 4 through 1 are OFF and are reserved for future use. Table 2-1 shows the possible configurations of GPIB-ENET DIP switches and what each configuration indicates. The entries in bold italic text represent the default settings of the switches. GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 20: Select The Operating Mode
Switch 6 indicates how the GPIB-ENET is configured with its IP address when it is powered on. When you first install a GPIB-ENET in a network, or if the IP address changes, this switch should be OFF, © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS... -
Page 21: Set The Ethernet Port Configuration
10Base-T Ethernet connector or a coax Ethernet connector. Use the slide switch to select the Ethernet port the GPIB-ENET uses. Depending on which version you have, National Instruments configures the GPIB-ENET to use either the 10Base-T port or the coax port for data transmissions, as shown in Figure 2-2. -
Page 22: Connect The Hardware
If the READY LED still does not become steady after the IP address should have been assigned, refer to Appendix C, Customer © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS... - Page 23 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Configuration Communication, fill out the technical support and configuration forms, and contact National Instruments for technical support. When the READY LED remains steady, continue with Chapter 3, Software Installation and Configuration. GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation...
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Page 24: Software Installation And Configuration
NI-488.2 Installer • is an INIT that loads the device drivers for installed NI-488 INIT National Instruments GPIB interfaces when you power on or restart your Macintosh. • is a control panel configuration utility that you can NI-488 Config use to examine or change the software settings. -
Page 25: Install The Software
System Folder virus prevention software before attempting the installation procedure. To install the NI-488.2 files and folders, complete the following steps. 1. Insert the NI-488.2 software distribution disk and double-click on icon. NI-488.2 Installer GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 26: Figure 3-1. Installer Window
Figure 3-2. The installer places the file in the folder and the NI-488 Config Control Panels files in the folder. NI-488 INIT NI-DMA/DSP Extensions Figure 3-2. File and Folder Organization after Installation © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS... -
Page 27: Step 2. Examine Or Change The Software Settings
Figure 3-3. The configuration in Figure 3-3 shows , with primary GPIB address 0 and gpib4 secondary GPIB address disabled, as the connection to the GPIB-ENET at IP address 130.164.1.1. GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 28: Step 3. Restart Your Computer
The NI-488.2 software displays the National Instruments icon momentarily in the lower left corner of the screen to indicate that the driver is being installed. If the National Instruments icon does not appear on your screen, repeat the installation procedure before continuing to the next chapter to verify the installation and troubleshoot any problems that may occur. -
Page 29: Installation Verification And Troubleshooting
If you still have problems after completing the steps in this chapter, complete the forms in Appendix C, Customer Communication, and call National Instruments for technical support. It is essential to have these forms filled out before calling so that National Instruments can answer your questions more quickly and accurately. -
Page 30: Verify The Software Installation
IP Address edit box. Verify that this address is correct. You can use the control panel utility to examine NI-488 Config and adjust the configuration of the software. Refer to Chapter 6, GPIB Configuration Utility, in the NI-488.2 User Manual for GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 31: Ready Led Signaling
0 in the tens column, two long flashes represent the digit 1 in the tens column, and ten long flashes represent a 9 in the tens column. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS... -
Page 32: Step 2. Count The Short Flashes
Table 4-1 lists some examples of the long and short flashes and the status codes they report. Table 4-1. Sample READY LED Signals and the Corresponding Status Code Numbers Number of Number of Corresponding Status Long Flashes Short Flashes Code Number GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 33: Common Questions
My I/O worked with a board interface, but it times out when I use the GPIB-ENET interface. What should I do? Network communication is slower than straight cable communication. You might need to raise the Timeout value on your NI-488 Config configuration screen. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS... - Page 34 NI-488 INIT What information should I have before I call National Instruments? When you call National Instruments, you should have the results of the software verification test. In addition, make sure you have filled out the configuration form in Appendix C, Customer Communication.
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Page 35: Introduction To Ibic 488.2
NI-488.2 User Manual for MacOS. For detailed information about each NI-488 function and NI-488.2 routine, refer to the NI-488.2 Function Reference Manual for MacOS. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS... -
Page 36: Appendix A Hardware Specifications
220 to 20 VAC 500 mA, IEC approved Table A-2. Environmental Characteristics Characteristic Specification Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C Storage Temperature –20° to 70° C Relative Humidity 10% to 90%, noncondensing FCC Class A Verified © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS... -
Page 37: Table A-3. Physical Characteristics
Table A-3. Physical Characteristics Characteristic Specification Overall Case Sizes 8.89 cm by 14.35 mm by 4.11 cm (Dimensions) (3.5 in. by 5.65 in. by 1.62 in.) Case Material All metal enclosure Weight 0.41 kg (0.9 lb) GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation... -
Page 38: Appendix B Utilities
3. Change to the folder that contains the NI-488.2 distribution files. 4. Execute the utility, which is located in the IPassign Ethernet folder. Select an Ethernet interface to use by clicking on the appropriate dialog button. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS... -
Page 39: Update Utility
Please read this entire section before attempting to update your firmware. If you are directly linked to the Internet, and not just to an isolated network using IP protocols, you can contact the National Instruments GPIB Product Support Department to update your firmware. If you are GPIB-ENET for MacOS ©... - Page 40 National Instruments for repair. If you are not comfortable with this procedure, call National Instruments for assistance. Caution: Because of the potential loss of EEPROM information, do not attempt to update the firmware when your electrical power is in danger;...
- Page 41 If a pattern other than 00 is indicated, make note of the flashing pattern before switching off the GPIB-ENET, and contact National Instruments for further assistance. Refer to the section READY LED Signaling in Chapter 4, Installation Verification and Troubleshooting, for more information on recording the flashing pattern.
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Page 42: Appendix C 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 NI-488.2 Software for MacOS...
- Page 47 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 inches input/output Internet Protocol pounds light-emitting diode meters © National Instruments Corporation GPIB-ENET for MacOS...
- Page 48 Glossary megabytes of memory random-access memory RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol seconds Transmission Control Protocol Underwriters Laboratories volts volts alternating current GPIB-ENET for MacOS © National Instruments Corporation...
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