Introduction To Ibic 488.2; General Programming Considerations - National Instruments GPIB-ENET Series Getting Started

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Introduction to IBIC 488.2

General Programming Considerations

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This chapter describes the
programming considerations.
The NI-488.2 software includes the Interface Bus Interactive Control
utility, . You can use
IBIC 488.2
functions and NI-488.2 routines interactively and display the results of
the function calls automatically. Without writing an application, you
can use
IBIC 488.2
• Verify GPIB communication with your device quickly and easily
• Become familiar with the commands of your device
• Receive data from your GPIB device
• Learn new functions and routines before integrating them into your
application
• Troubleshoot problems with your application
For more information about
Manual for MacOS.
Depending on the programming language you use to develop your
application, you must include certain files, statements, or global
variables at the beginning of your application. For specific instructions,
refer to Chapter 2, Developing Your Application, in the NI-488.2 User
Manual for MacOS.
For information about choosing a programming method, developing
your application, or compiling and linking, refer to the 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.
utility and lists some general
IBIC 488.2
IBIC 488.2
to do the following:
, refer to the NI-488.2 User
IBIC 488.2
5-1
Chapter
5
to enter NI-488
GPIB-ENET for MacOS