What You Need To Get Started; Optional Equipment; Gpib Hardware Overview - National Instruments PC/104-GPIB Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

What You Need to Get Started

Optional Equipment

GPIB Hardware Overview

PC/104-GPIB for Windows 95
Make sure you have all of the items listed before you attempt to install
the hardware and software:
Windows 95 or later installed on your system
One of the following modules:
• 16-bit PC/104-GPIB
• 8-bit PC/104-GPIB
PC/104 installation kit:
• Four standoffs
• Four screws
• Four hex nuts
• 20 in. GPIB connection ribbon cable
The following 3.5 in., high-density (1.44 MB) disks:
• GPIB Software for Windows 95 (Disk 1 of 2)
• GPIB Software for Windows 95 (Disk 2 of 2)
GPIB cables—single-shielded or double-shielded, Type X1, X2, or
X5, which you can order from National Instruments
Call National Instruments for more information about the following
optional equipment:
• Serial or parallel bus extender and cables
• Bus expander/isolator
• GPIB mechanical switch
The PC/104 Specification defines a compact version of the PC AT bus
that is optimized for embedded systems applications. Unlike ISA
boards that are installed in a fixed computer backplane, PC/104
modules are stacked, one on top of the other. Modules are available in
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