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Getting Started with Your
AT-GPIB/TNT and the NI-488.2M
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Software for LynxOS
October 1994 Edition
Part Number 320808A-01
© Copyright 1994 National Instruments Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 Getting Started with Your AT-GPIB/TNT and the NI-488.2M ™ Software for LynxOS October 1994 Edition Part Number 320808A-01 © Copyright 1994 National Instruments Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 6504 Bridge Point Parkway Austin, TX 78730-5039 (512) 794-0100 Technical support fax: (800) 328-2203 (512) 794-5678 Branch Offices: Australia (03) 879 9422, Austria (0662) 435986, Belgium 02/757.00.20, Canada (Ontario) (519) 622-9310, Canada (Québec) (514) 694-8521, Denmark 45 76 26 00, Finland (90) 527 2321, France (1) 48 14 24 24,...
  • 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 Any use or application of National Instruments products for or involving medical or clinical treatment must be performed by properly...
  • 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 two regulatory agencies: Federal Communications Commission This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Page 6 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. This booklet is available from the U.S.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction ......................1-1 How to Use This Manual................. 1-1 What You Need to Get Started ................ 1-2 Hardware Description ..................1-2 AT-GPIB/TNT .................. 1-2 AT-GPIB ................... 1-2 Software Description ..................1-2 Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration and Installation ........... 2-1 Install the Hardware..................
  • Page 8 2-2. Possible Base I/O Address Switch Settings .......... 2-6 Table 2-3. DMA Channels ..................2-10 Table A-1. Electrical Characteristics for the AT-GPIB/TNT ......... A-1 Table A-2. Electrical Characteristics for the AT-GPIB .......... A-1 Table A-3. Physical Characteristics ................ A-1 Table A-4.

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    Intel 386 or an Intel 486 processor and an ISA-compatible bus. This manual is meant to be used with the NI-488.2M Software Reference Manual. This manual uses the term AT-GPIB/TNT to refer to a National Instruments GPIB board equipped with the TNT4882C ASIC. The term AT-GPIB refers to a National Instruments GPIB board equipped with the NAT4882 and Turbo488 ASICs.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Manual

    AT-GPIB/TNT refers to a National Instruments GPIB board for the ISA (PC AT) bus equipped with the TNT4882C ASIC. AT-GPIB AT-GPIB refers to a National Instruments GPIB board for the ISA (PC AT) bus equipped with the NAT4882 and Turbo488 ASICs.

  • Page 11: Related Documentation

    LynxOS User's Manual, Volumes 1 and 2, Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc . 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: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use this manual, lists what you need to get started, and briefly describes the AT-GPIB/TNT and AT-GPIB interface boards and the NI-488.2M software. How to Use This Manual Gather What You Need...

  • Page 13: What You Need To Get Started

    HS488 high-speed protocol. The AT-GPIB/TNT board is fully compatible with all versions of AT-GPIB hardware. You can use standard GPIB cables to connect the AT-GPIB/TNT with up to 14 instruments. If you want to use more than 14 instruments, you can order a bus extender or expander from National Instruments.

  • Page 14: Hardware Configuration And Installation

    Install the Hardware Keep in mind the following naming conventions as you read through this manual. • AT-GPIB/TNT refers to a National Instruments GPIB board for the ISA (PC AT) bus equipped with the TNT4882C ASIC. • AT-GPIB refers to a National Instruments GPIB board for the ISA (PC AT) bus equipped with the NAT4882 and Turbo488 ASICs.

  • Page 15: Figure 2-1. Installing The Gpib Board

    Figure 2-1. It might be a tight fit, but do not force the board into place. You can install the AT-GPIB/TNT in an 8-bit slot, if necessary. When you use an 8-bit slot, you must disable DMA and use only interrupt request lines 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.

  • Page 16: Configure The Hardware (Optional)

    GPIB board, you must reconfigure the hardware. The default settings for the switches and jumpers on the GPIB board are: • Base I/O Address (hex): 2C0 • DMA Channel: 5 • Interrupt Request Line (IRQ): 11 © National Instruments Corp. AT-GPIB/TNT for LynxOS...

  • Page 17: Figure 2-2. At-Gpib/Tnt Parts Locator Diagram

    Figure 2-2 shows the location of the configuration jumpers and switches on the AT-GPIB/TNT board. 1 Product Name, Revision Letter, and Assembly Number 2 Base I/O Address 3 Serial Number 4 DMA Channel 5 Interrupt Level 6 Shield Ground Figure 2-2. AT-GPIB/TNT Parts Locator Diagram AT-GPIB/TNT for LynxOS © National Instruments Corp.

  • Page 18: Selecting The Base I/O Address

    I/O address space 2C0 hex through 2DF hex. If this address range is already in use by another device or if you are installing more than one board, follow these steps to reconfigure the base I/O address setting. © National Instruments Corp. AT-GPIB/TNT for LynxOS...
  • Page 19 2A0 to 2BF 2C0 to 2DF 2E0 to 2FF 300 to 31F 320 to 33F 340 to 35F 360 to 37F 380 to 39F 3A0 to 3BF 3C0 to 3DF 3E0 to 3FF AT-GPIB/TNT for LynxOS © National Instruments Corp.

  • Page 20: Figure 2-4. Base I/O Address Switch Settings

    Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration and Installation Locate the base I/O address switch at SW1 on your AT-GPIB/TNT board or at U25 on your AT-GPIB board. Refer to the appropriate parts locator diagram, Figure 2-2 or 2 -3. Change the switch settings to configure the GPIB board to the new base I/O address.

  • Page 21: Selecting The Interrupt Request Line

    SCSI controller (if present) normally uses IRQ11. Select an IRQ that does not conflict with any other installed devices. If you install the AT-GPIB/TNT board in an 8-bit (PC-style) slot, the interrupt lines available to you are 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. You cannot install the AT-GPIB board into an 8-bit slot.

  • Page 22: Figure 2-6. Interrupt Jumper Setting For Irq5

    Record your new setting on the GPIB Board Hardware and Software Configuration Form in Appendix B, Customer Communication. Remember to select these new settings when you install the NI-488.2M software, so that your software and hardware settings match. © National Instruments Corp. AT-GPIB/TNT for LynxOS...

  • Page 23: Selecting The Dma Channel

    DMA channel. Note: If you have installed the AT-GPIB/TNT board in an 8-bit (PC-style) slot, you must disable DMA, because DMA channels 5, 6, and 7 are 16-bit DMA channels.

  • Page 24: Using Programmed I/O For Gpib Transfers

    I/O, you should disable DMA for the GPIB board by moving the jumpers as shown in Figure 2-8. = used to set the interrupt request line Figure 2-8. DMA Jumper Setting for No DMA Channel © National Instruments Corp. 2-11 AT-GPIB/TNT for LynxOS...

  • Page 25: Setting The Shield Ground Configuration

    If your application requires that logic ground be disconnected from shield ground, follow these steps: Refer to Figure 2-2 to locate the shield ground jumper W3 on the AT-GPIB/TNT board. If you are using the AT-GPIB board, refer to Figure 2-3 to locate the shield ground jumper W1.

  • Page 26: Software Installation And Configuration

    The NI-488.2M distribution disk is in tar format. • If you have the default module of the National Instruments ESP-488 for LynxOS device driver (esp488.o) installed on your system, you must remove the ESP-488 driver before installing the NI-488.2M driver. Other ESP-488 driver modules (for example, esp488_2.o) can safely coexist with the NI-488.2M driver as long as the...

  • Page 27: Load The Distribution Disk

    Copy the file ugpib.h to /usr/include/sys by entering the following command: cp ugpib.h /usr/include/sys Copy the files ibic, ibconf, ibtsta, and ibtstb to a directory in the command search path (for example, /usr/bin) by entering the following commands: AT-GPIB/TNT for LynxOS © National Instruments Corp.
  • Page 28 /sys/drivlib.a ib_lynxos.o Copy the CONFIG.TBL include file ib.cfg to the kernel configuration directory and then change to that directory by entering the following lines: cp ib.cfg /sys/lynx.os cd /sys/lynx.os © National Instruments Corp. AT-GPIB/TNT for LynxOS...

  • Page 29: Configure The Software With Ibconf (Optional)

    However, if you made any changes to the configuration settings, you must restart the system to run on the new kernel. Restart the system by entering the following command: sync;sync;reboot -a AT-GPIB/TNT for LynxOS © National Instruments Corp.

  • Page 30: Remove The Ni-488.2M Driver (Optional)

    Edit the file CONFIG.TBL and delete (or comment out) the following line from the file: I:ib.cfg 5. Build a new LynxOS kernel and reboot the system by entering the following lines: make install sync;sync;reboot -aN © National Instruments Corp. AT-GPIB/TNT for LynxOS...

  • Page 31: Installation Verification And Troubleshooting

    If you are still unable to run ibtsta and/or ibtstb successfully after you have followed the suggestions provided by the error messages, contact National Instruments for assistance.

  • Page 32: Common Questions

    NI -488.2M Software Reference Manual. What information should I have before I call National Instruments? When you call National Instruments, you should have the results of the diagnostic tests. Also, make sure you have filled out the configuration form in Appendix B, Customer Communication.

  • Page 33: Using Your Ni-488.2M Software

    Understanding the NI-488.2M Software, in the NI-488.2M Software Reference Manual. For a more detailed description, refer to Chapter 4, NI-488.2M Software Characteristics and Routines, and Chapter 5, NI-488M Software Characteristics and Functions, in the NI-488.2M Software Reference Manual. © National Instruments Corp. AT-GPIB/TNT for LynxOS...
  • Page 34 For information about choosing a programming method, developing your application, or compiling and linking, refer to the NI-488.2M Software Reference Manual. The software reference manual contains detailed information about each NI-488 function and NI-488.2 routine. AT-GPIB/TNT for LynxOS © National Instruments Corp.

  • Page 35: Hardware Specifications

    Appendix A Hardware Specifications This appendix describes the physical characteristics of the AT-GPIB/TNT board and the AT-GPIB board and the recommended operating conditions of the boards. Table A-1. Electrical Characteristics for the AT-GPIB/TNT Characteristic Specification Power Requirement +5 VDC 50 mA Typical...

  • Page 36: Customer Communication

    Filling out a copy of the Technical Support Form before contacting National Instruments helps us help you better and faster. National Instruments provides comprehensive technical assistance around the world. In the U.S.
  • Page 37 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 38 The problem is List any error messages The following steps will reproduce the problem...
  • Page 39 Update this form each time you revise your software or hardware configuration, and use this form as a reference for your current configuration. National Instruments Products • GPIB Board and Revision Number – AT-GPIB/TNT Board Revision – AT-GPIB Board Revision • NI-488.2M Software Revision Number on Disk •...
  • Page 40 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 AT-GPIB/TNT and the NI-488.2M Software for LynxOS...
  • Page 41 If you find errors in the manual, please record the page numbers and describe the errors. 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...

  • Page 42: Glossary

    Federal Communications Commission GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus hexadecimal input/output IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers inches interrupt request Industry Standard Architecture meters megabytes of memory personal computer seconds volts direct current © National Instruments Corp. G- 1 AT-GPIB/TNT for LynxOS...

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