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- Page 1 Getting Started with Your GPIB-1014 Series Board and the NI-488M ™ Software for Motorola UNIX May 1992 Edition Part Number 320509-01 © Copyright 1992 National Instruments Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 2 National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 6504 Bridge Point Parkway Austin, TX 78730-5039 (512) 794-0100 (800) IEEE-488 (toll-free U.S. and Canada) Technical support fax: (512) 794-5678 Branch Offices: Australia 03 879 9422, Belgium 02 757 00 20, Canada 519 622 9310, Denmark 45 76 73 22, France 1 48 65 33 70, Germany 089 714 50 93,...
- Page 3 The reader should consult National Instruments if errors are suspected. In no event shall National Instruments be liable for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained in it.
- Page 4 National Instruments will apply regardless of the form of action, whether in contract or tort, including negligence. Any action against National Instruments must be brought within one year after the cause of action accrues. National Instruments shall not be liable for any delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control.
- Page 5 FCC/DOC Radio Frequency Interference Compliance This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause interference to radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following regulatory agencies: •...
- Page 6 National Instruments could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under the FCC Rules. If necessary, consult National Instruments or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The following booklet prepared by the FCC may also be helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.
- Page 7 National Instruments GPIB-1014 series interface boards and the NI-488M multitasking software for use with the Motorola UNIX Operating System. This manual is meant to be used with the National Instruments IEEE 488 Multitasking UNIX Device Driver reference (NI-488M Software Reference Manual, part number 320062-01).
- Page 8 <Return> key on the keyboard. GPIB-1014 Refers to any National Instruments VME-to- IEEE 488 interface board including the GPIB-1014, GPIB-1014D, GPIB-1014DP, and GPIB-1014P. italic Italic text denotes emphasis, a cross reference, or an introduction to a key concept.
- Page 9 References in this manual to IEEE 488 are referring to the ANSI/IEEE Standard 488.1-1987 which defines the GPIB. Related Documentation This manual is to be used with the following documentation: • GPIB-1014 User Manual, National Instruments Corporation (Part Number 320030-01) • GPIB-1014D User Manual, National Instruments Corporation (Part Number 320140-01) •...
- Page 10 Preface 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.
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Install the NI-488M Driver ..........2-3 Step 3. Configure and Install the Hardware ......2-5 A. Unpack Your GPIB-1014 ........2-5 B. Configure the GPIB-1014 Series Board ....2-5 Configure the GPIB-1014 or GPIB-1014D ..2-6 Configure the GPIB-1014P or GPIB-1014DP ..2-6 C. -
Page 12: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter briefly describes the GPIB-1014 series interface boards and the NI -488M software, and lists the contents of your NI-488M kit and optional equipment. The GPIB-1014 series boards are full-function IEEE 488 interfaces for systems that have a VMEbus and that run the Motorola UNIX operating system. -
Page 13: Optional Equipment
This kit does not include an interface board. You need a GPIB -1014 series board to complete the hardware and software installation. Optional Equipment You can call National Instruments to order the following optional equipment to go with your kit: Equipment Part Number Double Shielded Cables*: GPIB Type X2 Cable –... -
Page 14: Installation And Configuration
Step 2. Install the Software The following procedures explain how to install the NI-488M software. If you already have a GPIB-1014 series interface board installed, you do not need to remove it before installing the software. Set Up a Working Directory Log on as root. -
Page 15: Install The Utility Files
C language interface. To compile the file cib.c and create a C language library, enter the following commands: cc -c cib.c ar r /lib/libgpib.a cib.o ranlib /lib/libgpib.a 1014/NI-488M/Motorola UNIX © National Instruments Corp. -
Page 16: Install The Ni-488M Driver
• The default major device number is 20. The major device number you choose should be unique. b. After making changes to the file gpib1014, copy it to /usr/src/uts/m68k/sysgen/descriptions/gpib1014. The sysgen utility uses the gpib1014 file in this directory when it generates the new kernel. © National Instruments Corp. 1014/NI-488M/Motorola UNIX... - Page 17 Type the letter C and then enter the correct buffer value. Type Q several times to quit sysgen. When prompted, type Y to save your changes. For more information on using sysgen, refer to the SYSTEM V/68 Release 3 System Administrator's Reference Manual. 1014/NI-488M/Motorola UNIX © National Instruments Corp.
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Page 18: Step 3. Configure And Install The Hardware
Remove the board from the bag and inspect the board for loose components or any other sign of damage. Notify National Instruments if the board appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged board into your computer. -
Page 19: Configure The Gpib-1014 Or Gpib-1014D
After you change the settings (if needed) and record the settings on the configuration form in Appendix B, Customer Communication, you are ready to install the GPIB-1014 series board. The following steps are general installation instructions. Consult the manual that came with your computer for specific instructions and warnings. -
Page 20: Step 4. Verify The Software Installation
Step 4. Verify the Software Installation This step verifies that the NI-488M software is installed and functioning with the GPIB-1014 series hardware. Power on the computer. The following message should appear on the screen: National Instruments DMA(PIO) board installed If this message does not appear, check that the base address jumper settings on the board(s) are the same as specified in the file gpib1014. -
Page 21: Step 5. Configure The Software
UNIX kernel. For example, to run ibconf when the kernel being started is named /stand/sysV68.new, enter the following command: ibconf /stand/sysV68.new 1014/NI-488M/Motorola UNIX © National Instruments Corp. -
Page 22: Exiting Ibconf
/dev directory. The software should now be installed and configured correctly. Reboot the system to run on the new kernel. © National Instruments Corp. 1014/NI-488M/Motorola UNIX... -
Page 23: Appendix A Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This appendix suggests areas to check if you still have problems installing the GPIB-1014 series board(s) and/or the NI-488M software after following the procedures described in Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration. If you still have problems after following the suggestions in this appendix,... -
Page 24: Appendix B Customer Communication
By completing these forms before calling National Instruments, you will save yourself time, and our applications engineers will be able to answer your questions more accurately and efficiently. - Page 25 Name Company Address Fax ( Phone ( Computer brand Model Processor Operating system Speed Display adapter Mouse Other adapters installed Hard disk capacity Brand Instruments used National Instruments hardware product model Revision Configuration National Instruments software product Version Configuration (continues)
- Page 26 The problem is List any error messages The following steps will reproduce the problem...
- Page 27 National Instruments Products • NI-488M Software Revision/Version Number on Distribution Medium: • National Instruments board installed (GPIB-1014, GPIB-1014D, GPIB -1014P, or GPIB-1014DP): • Board Revision: • Hardware Settings: Base I/O...
- Page 28 Other Products • Motorola UNIX System Version: • Application Programming Language/Version: • Computer Make and Model: • Microprocessor: • Clock Frequency: • Type of Video Board Installed: • Type of other boards installed and their respective hardware settings: Base I/O Interrupt Board Type Address...
- Page 29 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-1014 Series Board and the ™ NI-488M Software for Motorola UNIX...
- Page 30 Thank you for your help. Name Title Company Address Phone Mail to: Technical Publications National Instruments Corporation 6504 Bridge Point Parkway, MS 53-02 Austin, TX 78730-5039 Fax to: Technical Publications National Instruments Corporation MS 53-02 (512) 794-5678...
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