Getting Started with Your PCI-GPIB or PCMCIA
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1. 4 4 Appendix A Uninstalling the Hardware and Software Appendix B Troubleshooting and Common Questions Appendix C Specifications Appendix D Customer Communication Glossary Figures Figure 2 1 Installing the PCI GPIB 2 2 Figure 2 2 Inserting the PCMCIA GPIB 2 3 Figure 2 3 PCI GPIB Configuration Dialog Box 2 6 Figure 2 4 PCMCIA GPIB Configuration Dialog Box 2 7 Figure 3 1 Diagnostic Utility after Testing 3 1 Figure A 1 Board Type Dialog Box A 1 Figure A 2 Add Remove Programs Properties Dialog Box A 2 Figure A 3 Removed Shared Component Dialog Box A 3 Contents National Instruments Corporation ix PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT Tables Table C 1 Hardware Characteristics for the PCI GPIB C 1 Table C 2 Hardware Characteristics for the PCMCIA GPIB C 2 Table C 3 GPIB Software Transfer Rates for the Plug and Play GPIB Har2. xii Conventions Used in This Manual xiii Related Documentation xiv Customer Communication xiv Chapter 1 Introduction How to Use This Manual 1 1 What You Need to Get Started 1 2 Optional Equipment 1 2 GPIB Hardware Overview 1 2 GPIB Software Overview 1 3 Time Saving Development Tools 1 3 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Install the Hardware 2 1 Install the PCI GPIB 2 1 Install the PCMCIA GPI
3. paths directories programs subprograms subroutines device names functions operations variables filenames and extensions and for statements and comments taken from programs monospace bold Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the computer automatically prints to the screen monospace italic Italic text in this font denotes that you must enter the appropriate words or values in the place of these items PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT xiv National Instruments Corporation About This Manual Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you may find helpful as you read this manual ANSI IEEE Standard 488 1 1987 IEEE Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1992 IEEE Standard Codes Formats Protocols and Common Commands LabVIEW Function and VI Overview Manual LabVIEW User Manual LabWindows CVI Standard Libraries Reference Manual LabWindows CVI User Manual Microsoft Windows NT System Guide Microsoft Corporation 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 These forms are in Appen
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5. winnt is your Windows NT directory for example c windows The GPIB setup program modifies the config nt file by adding the following lines REM To run DOS GPIB applications uncomment the REM following line REM device path doswin16 gpib nt com Chapter 4 Begin to Use the GPIB Software PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT 4 4 National Instruments Corporation where path is the directory in which you installed the GPIB software To load gpib nt com locate these lines in your config nt file and delete REM from the third line as follows REM To run DOS GPIB applications uncomment the REM following line device path doswin16 gpib nt com where path is the directory in which you installed the GPIB software General Programming Considerations As you begin developing your Win32 GPIB application remember the following points For your C C application you must include the NI 488 2M header file decl 32 h in your source code You can access the GPIB software through the 32 bit DLL gpib 32 dll either by linking with one of the language interfaces provided with the GPIB software or by using direct DLL entry from other programming environments Several sample GPIB applications are included with the GPIB software Use these as a guide for your own application development For information about choosing a programming method developing your application or compiling and linking refer to the
6. Diagnostic utility installed with your GPIB software to test the hardware and software installation The Diagnostic utility verifies that your hardware and software are functioning properly and that the configuration of your GPIB interfaces does not conflict with anything else in your system To run the Diagnostic utility select the Diagnostic item under Start Programs National Instruments GPIB After you start the Diagnostic utility test your GPIB interfaces by clicking on the Test All button If the Diagnostic utility test is successful it puts a checkmark next to the interface and changes its status from untested to passed If the Diagnostic utility test fails it puts an X next to the interface and changes its status from untested to failed Figure 3 1 shows the Diagnostic dialog box after it has tested some GPIB interfaces Figure 3 1 Diagnostic Utility after Testing Chapter 3 Verify the Installation PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT 3 2 National Instruments Corporation To get details on any of the tested GPIB interfaces select the interface and click on the Details button For each failed GPIB interface select it and click on the Details button to get a description of the failure Use that information and the information in Appendix B Troubleshooting and Common Questions to troubleshoot the problem Troubleshooting information is also available in the Diagnostic utility online help which you can access by clickin
7. Diagnostics Using Windows NT Diagnostic Tools There are many reasons why the GPIB driver might not load If the software is not properly installed or if there is a conflict between the GPIB hardware and the other hardware in the system the GPIB driver fails to start Two Windows NT utilities are useful in determining the source of the problem the Devices applet in the Control Panel and the Event Viewer The following sections describe the information available through each utility Examining NT Devices To Verify the GPIB Installation To verify whether the GPIB devices are installed correctly that is that the devices are started select Start Settings Control Panel and double click on the Devices icon This utility lists all of the devices detected by Windows NT Each device has a status associated with it If the GPIB driver is installed correctly the following lines appear in the list of Windows NT devices Device Status Started GPIB Board Class Driver Started Automatic GPIB Device Class Driver Started Automatic You should also see one or more lines similar to the following Device Status Started GPIB Port Driver AT GPIB System GPIB Port Driver PCI GPIB System The GPIB Board Class Driver the GPIB Device Class Driver and at least one of the GPIB Port Drivers listed by the Devices applet should have a status of Started If not refer to the next section Examining the NT System Log Using
8. GPIB software is NI Spy a Win32 utility that monitors and records multiple National Instruments APIs for example NI 488 2 and VISA You can use NI Spy to monitor Win32 Win16 and DOS GPIB applications Use NI Spy to do the following Capture information about NI 488 functions and NI 488 2 routines as your GPIB applications invoke them Display captured information including but not limited to input and output parameter values I O buffer contents and return values Save restore and print captured information To run NI Spy select the NI Spy item under Start Programs National Instruments GPIB For more information about the NI Spy utility refer to Chapter 5 NI Spy Utility in the GPIB User Manual for Win32 or use its built in context sensitive online help Running Existing GPIB Applications You can run existing Win32 Win16 and DOS GPIB applications under Windows NT Win32 and Win16 GPIB applications run without any special modifications To run an existing DOS GPIB application complete the following steps Load the special GPIB device driver gpib nt com instead of gpib com which you normally use with DOS When you install the GPIB software the GPIB setup program copies gpib nt com into a new subdirectory called doswin16 To use gpib nt com you must modify your config nt file to load gpib nt com whenever a DOS application runs The config nt file is located in your winnt system32 directory where
9. our web site at http www natinst com products Getting Started with LabWindows CVI LabWindows CVI is an interactive C development environment used to build measurement and automation applications It provides comprehensive libraries for instrument control data analysis and data presentation If you already installed LabWindows CVI you can use the Chapter 4 Begin to Use the GPIB Software PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT 4 2 National Instruments Corporation LabWindows CVI GPIB Library without any additional installation The LabWindows CVI GPIB Library includes the functions documented in your NI 488 2 or NI 488 2M reference manual as well as several additional functions which are documented in the GPIB library chapter of the LabWindows CVI Standard Libraries Reference Manual To help you use the GPIB functions LabWindows CVI provides function panels for the GPIB Library To access the function panels select GPIB GPIB 488 2 from the Library menu of the Project or Source windows For information about using function panels refer to the function panels chapter in the LabWindows CVI User Manual If you need to program a GPIB instrument you might want to use an instrument driver An instrument driver is a set of high level C functions for controlling a specific instrument The low level steps to control the instrument and read data are encapsulated in the high level functions You can write an instrument driver yourself or y
10. this appendix or the online help to troubleshoot any problems When should I use the Win32 Interactive Control utility You can use the Win32 Interactive Control utility to test and verify instrument communication troubleshoot problems and develop your application For more information refer to the Introduction to the Win32 Interactive Control Utility section in Chapter 4 Begin to Use the GPIB Software How do I use a GPIB language interface For information about using GPIB language interfaces refer to Chapter 3 Developing Your Application in the GPIB User Manual for Win32 What do I do if the Diagnostic utility fails with an error Use the Diagnostic utility online help or refer to the Troubleshooting Diagnostic Utility Failures section earlier in this appendix If you have already completed the troubleshooting steps fill out the forms in Appendix D Customer Communication and contact National Instruments Appendix B Troubleshooting and Common Questions PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT B 6 National Instruments Corporation How do I communicate with my instrument over the GPIB Refer to the documentation that came from the instrument manufacturer The command sequences you use are totally dependent on the specific instrument The documentation for each instrument should include the GPIB commands you need to communicate with it In most cases NI 488 device level calls are sufficient for communicating with instrume
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12. B 2 3 Install the Software 2 4 Configure the Software 2 4 Configure the Software for Your PCI GPIB or PCMCIA GPIB 2 4 Configure the Software for Your PCI GPIB 2 5 Configure the Software for Your PCMCIA GPIB 2 6 Configure the GPIB Software Settings Optional 2 7 Contents PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT viii National Instruments Corporation Chapter 3 Verify the Installation Chapter 4 Begin to Use the GPIB Software Getting Started with LabVIEW 4 1 Getting Started with LabWindows CVI 4 1 Introduction to the Win32 Interactive Control Utility 4 2 Introduction to the NI Spy Utility 4 3 Running Existing GPIB Applications 4 3 General Programming Considerations
13. GPIB User Manual for Win32 For detailed information about each NI 488 function and NI 488 2 routine refer to the NI 488 2M Function Reference Manual for Win32 or the online help National Instruments Corporation A 1 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT AppendixA Uninstalling the Hardware and Software This appendix describes how to uninstall your PCI GPIB or PCMCIA GPIB and the GPIB software from Windows NT Uninstalling the Hardware Before you physically remove the GPIB hardware from your system you must remove the hardware information using the GPIB Configuration utility Complete the following steps to remove the hardware information 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel and double click on the GPIB icon 2 In the GPIB Configuration dialog box select the GPIB interface you want to remove from the GPIB Board list 3 Click on the Board Type button and select None from the list that appears as shown in Figure A 1 Click on the OK button to save the new Board Type setting Figure A 1 Board Type Dialog Box 4 Click on the OK button to save your changes and exit the GPIB Configuration utility 5 Shut down Windows NT turn off your system and physically remove the interface from your system Appendix A Uninstalling the Hardware and Software PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT A 2 National Instruments Corporation Uninstalling the Software Before you uninstall the GPIB software you should set
14. GPIB software for Windows NT Install the Hardware Install the PCI GPIB Caution Electrostatic discharge can damage several components on your GPIB hardware To avoid electrostatic damage when you handle the hardware touch the antistatic plastic package to a metal part of your system chassis before you remove the hardware from the package If your GPIB hardware is already installed but this is your first time to install the GPIB software skip to step 8 Otherwise complete the following steps to install the PCI GPIB 1 Turn off your system Keep the system plugged in so that it remains grounded while you install the PCI GPIB 2 Remove the top cover or other access panels to give yourself access to the computer expansion slots 3 Find an unused expansion slot of the appropriate type in your computer 4 Remove the corresponding slot cover on the back panel of the computer Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT 2 2 National Instruments Corporation 5 Insert the PCI GPIB into the slot with the GPIB connector sticking out of the opening on the back panel as shown in Figure 2 1 It might be a tight fit but do not force the board into place Figure 2 1 Installing the PCI GPIB 6 Screw the mounting bracket of the PCI GPIB to the back panel rail of the computer 7 Replace the top cover or the access panel to the expansion slot 8 Turn on your system and st
15. Getting Started with Your PCI GPIB or PCMCIA GPIB and the GPIB Software for Windows NT PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT July 1998 Edition Part Number 321289C 01 Copyright 1996 1998 National Instruments Corporation All rights reserved Internet Support E mail support natinst com FTP Site ftp natinst com Web Address http www natinst com Bulletin Board Support BBS United States 512 794 5422 BBS United Kingdom 01635 551422 BBS France 01 48 65 15 59 Fax on Demand Support 512 418 1111 Telephone Support USA Tel 512 795 8248 Fax 512 794 5678 International Offices Australia 03 9879 5166 Austria 0662 45 79 90 0 Belgium 02 757 00 20 Brazil 011 288 3336 Canada Ontario 905 785 0085 Canada Qu bec 514 694 8521 Denmark 45 76 26 00 Finland 09 725 725 11 France 01 48 14 24 24 Germany 089 741 31 30 Hong Kong 2645 3186 Israel 03 6120092 Italy 02 413091 Japan 03 5472 2970 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 Texas 78730 5039 USA Tel 512 794 0100 Important Information Warranty The GPIB hardware is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment as evidenced by receipts or other documen
16. ____________ _______________________________________________________________________________ List any error messages ___________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ The following steps reproduce the problem ___________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Hardware and Software Configuration Form Record the settings and revisions of your hardware and software on the line to the right of each item 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 National Instruments Products GPIB interface type and revision ____________________________________________________ GPIB software for Windows NT 98 95 date on CD _____________________________________ Programming language interface versi
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19. anual This manual uses the following conventions The symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action The sequence File Page Setup Options Substitute Fonts directs you to pull down the File menu select the Page Setup item select Options and finally select the Substitute Fonts option from the last dialog box This icon to the left of bold italicized text denotes a note which alerts you to important information This icon to the left of bold italicized text denotes a caution which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury data loss or a system crash bold Bold text denotes the names of menus menu items dialog boxes dialog box buttons or options icons windows or Windows tabs bold italic Bold italic text denotes a note or caution GPIB hardware GPIB hardware refers generically to either the PCI GPIB or PCMCIA GPIB board when information can apply to either board IEEE 488 and IEEE 488 and IEEE 488 2 refer to the ANSI IEEE Standard IEEE 488 2 488 1 1987 and the ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1992 respectively which define the GPIB italic Italic text denotes disk names variables emphasis a cross reference or an introduction to a key concept monospace Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should literally enter from the keyboard sections of code programming examples and syntax examples This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives
20. art Windows NT The PCI GPIB installation is now complete Proceed to the Install the Software section later in this chapter Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration National Instruments Corporation 2 3 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT Install the PCMCIA GPIB Complete the following steps to install the PCMCIA GPIB 1 Turn off your system 2 Insert the PCMCIA GPIB card into a free PC Card PCMCIA socket the same way you insert a disk into a floppy drive as shown in Figure 2 2 The card has no jumpers or switches to set Figure 2 2 Inserting the PCMCIA GPIB 3 Turn on your system and start Windows NT The PCMCIA GPIB installation is now complete Proceed to the next section Install the Software PCMCIA GPIB Cable PCMCIA Socket Portable Computer INSERT CARD Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT 2 4 National Instruments Corporation Install the Software After you have installed and configured your GPIB hardware complete the following steps to install the GPIB software for Windows NT 1 Log onto your Windows NT system using the Administrator account The GPIB setup program must have Administrator privileges because the program modifies the configuration registry of your system 2 Insert the CD GPIB Software for Windows NT 98 95 The CD autoplay feature automatically launches the setup wizard The setup wizard guides you through the necessar
21. at appears Click on the OK button Configure the Software for Your PCI GPIB Complete the following steps to configure the GPIB software for your PCI GPIB interface 1 Click on the Configure button to bring up the PCI GPIB Configuration dialog box as shown in Figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 PCI GPIB Configuration Dialog Box 2 In the Serial Number drop down list highlight the appropriate serial number 3 Click on the OK button 4 In the GPIB Configuration dialog box click on the OK button to save your changes and exit the utility 5 In the Restart the GPIB Software dialog box click on the Yes button Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT 2 6 National Instruments Corporation Configure the Software for Your PCMCIA GPIB Complete the following steps to configure the GPIB software for your PCMCIA GPIB interface 1 Click on the Configure button to bring up the PCMCIA GPIB Configuration dialog box as shown in Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 PCMCIA GPIB Configuration Dialog Box 2 Resources are already assigned but the resource assignments are not necessarily conflict free To force new resource assignments check the Force Resources checkbox For more information about resolving resource conflicts refer to the Resolving Resource Conflicts section in Appendix B Troubleshooting and Common Questions 3 Click on the OK button 4 In the GPIB Configuration dialog box click
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23. countered This error occurs if an unknown problem is encountered when you try to execute the Diagnostic utility If this error occurs shut down your system restart it and run the Diagnostic utility again If the problem persists reinstall the GPIB software for Windows NT Resolving Resource Conflicts Resource conflicts occur when your system contains hardware that is configured to use the same resources as your GPIB interface The GPIB driver detects some resource conflicts when it loads When the driver detects conflicts as it loads it records an error message describing the conflict You can use the Event Viewer as described in the following section Using Windows NT Diagnostic Tools to see which resource is in conflict Appendix B Troubleshooting and Common Questions National Instruments Corporation B 3 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT Once you have identified the resource that caused the conflict use the GPIB Configuration utility to reconfigure your GPIB interface so that it uses conflict free resources To help in the selection of conflict free resources Microsoft has provided a utility called Windows NT Diagnostics This utility displays a list of the I O port addresses interrupt levels and DMA channels that your system is currently using You can assign resources not listed by this utility to your GPIB interface To run the Windows NT Diagnostics utility select Start Programs Administrative Tools Windows NT
24. dix D Customer Communication at the end of this manual National Instruments Corporation 1 1 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT Chapter1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use this manual lists what you need to get started provides an overview of the GPIB hardware and software and describes optional equipment you can order How to Use This Manual Gather What You Need to Get Started User Manual and Function Reference Manual Chapter 1 Write Application Program Install the GPIB Hardware Install the GPIB Software Configure the GPIB Software Verify the Installation Yes No Passes Run Interactive Control Utility Review Programming Considerations Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Introduction PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT 1 2 National Instruments Corporation What You Need to Get Started Make sure you have all of the following items before you install your GPIB hardware and software for Windows NT K Windows NT version 4 0 or later installed on your system K One of the following interfaces PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB K GPIB Software for Windows NT 98 95 CD which comes in your kit K GPIB cables single shielded or double shielded Type X1 X2 or X5 which you can order from National Instruments Note If you do not have a CD drive and would like to order the GPIB software on floppy disks contact National Instruments and order part
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26. dware C 2 National Instruments Corporation xi PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT About This Manual This manual contains instructions for installing and configuring the National Instruments PCI GPIB or PCMCIA GPIB interface and the GPIB software for Windows NT The GPIB software is intended for use with Windows NT version 4 0 or later This manual assumes that you are already familiar with Windows NT How to Use the Manual Set Use this getting started manual to install and configure your PCI GPIB or PCMCIA GPIB and the GPIB software for Windows NT GPIB User Manual for Win32 Application Development and Examples Novice Users Experienced Users NI 488 2M Function Reference Manual for Win32 Function and Routine Descriptions Getting Started Manual Installation and Configuration PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT xii National Instruments Corporation About This Manual Use the GPIB User Manual for Win32 to learn the basics of GPIB and how to develop an application program This manual also contains application examples and troubleshooting information The NI 488 2M Function Reference Manual for Win32 contains specific NI 488 function and NI 488 2 routine information such as format parameters and possible errors Organization of This Manual This manual is organized as follows Chapter 1 Int
27. ents products are NOT intended to be a substitute for any form of established process procedure or equipment used to monitor or safeguard human health and safety in medical or clinical treatment 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 Classification requirements are the same for the Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Department of Communications DOC The FCC DOC classification is indicated on a label on the devices If an FCC ID is present the equipment is Class B otherwise it is Class A Look at the product to determine the classification then read the appropriate information below regarding the compliance of your product Class A Federal Communications Commission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause ha
28. evices PLCs and Chapter 1 Introduction PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT 1 4 National Instruments Corporation plug in data acquisition boards After you have acquired raw data you can convert it into meaningful results using the powerful data analysis routines in LabVIEW LabVIEW also comes with hundreds of instrument drivers which dramatically reduce software development time because you do not have to spend time programming the low level control of each instrument LabWindows CVI is similar to LabVIEW except that it combines an interactive easy to use development approach with the programming power and flexibility of compiled ANSI C code The GPIB Analyzer is another optional tool available from National Instruments that is useful in troubleshooting a variety of IEEE 488 hardware and software problems With its built in time stamping capability you can easily determine the throughput and overhead of your GPIB systems The GPIB Analyzer application can be used with the AT GPIB TNT and PCI GPIB GPIB hardware which provide GPIB Analyzer support along with the functionality of a high performance GPIB Controller For ordering information or to request free demonstration software contact National Instruments National Instruments Corporation 2 1 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT Chapter2 Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to install and configure your PCI GPIB or PCMCIA GPIB and the
29. g on the Help button National Instruments Corporation 4 1 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT Chapter4 Begin to Use the GPIB Software This chapter helps you get started with the GPIB software for Windows NT Getting Started with LabVIEW LabVIEW is a fully functional graphical programming environment used to develop measurement and automation applications LabVIEW features comprehensive libraries for instrument control data analysis and data presentation If you already installed LabVIEW you can use the LabVIEW GPIB functions without any additional installation To learn about the basic concepts of GPIB communication refer to the LabVIEW GPIB functions chapter in the LabVIEW User Manual To learn more about each GPIB function refer to the LabVIEW Function and VI Overview Manual and the online help National Instruments provides LabVIEW instrument drivers to simplify application development Instrument drivers are high level functions that eliminate the need to learn the complex low level programming commands for each instrument For more information refer to Chapter 7 Getting Started with a LabVIEW Instrument Driver in the LabVIEW User Manual If you want to write your own instrument driver National Instruments provides application notes that help you get started To use instrument drivers in LabVIEW select the Instrument Wizard from the Project menu For more information about National Instruments products refer to
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31. neers in inches I O input output PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT G 2 National Instruments Corporation Glossary ISA Industry Standard Architecture kernel set of programs in an operating system that implements basic system functions m meters MB megabytes of memory PC personal computer PCI peripheral component interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PLC programmable logic controller RAM random access memory resource hardware settings used by devices in a computer system including ISA interrupt request DMA channel and base I O address s seconds VDC volts direct current VXI VME eXtensions for Instrumentation
32. nformation about the hardware specifications and recommended operating conditions GPIB Software Overview The GPIB software for Windows NT includes a loadable Windows NT kernel device driver and supporting utilities The GPIB software includes the following components Device driver Diagnostic test utility Configuration utility Interactive control program Utilities for software development and debugging Language interface libraries for Microsoft Visual C C 2 0 or later Borland C C 4 0 or later and Microsoft Visual Basic 4 0 or later Virtual device driver and special DOS and Windows 3 drivers for running existing NI 488 2 for DOS and Windows 3 applications under Windows NT Sample applications that use NI 488 functions and NI 488 2 routines For a detailed list of files refer to Chapter 1 Introduction in the GPIB User Manual for Win32 Refer to Appendix C Specifications for information about the GPIB software transfer rates Time Saving Development Tools Your kit includes the GPIB software for Windows NT In addition you can order the LabWindows CVI or LabVIEW software from National Instruments to speed your application development time and make it easier to communicate with your instruments LabVIEW is an easy to use graphical programming environment you can use to acquire data from thousands of different instruments including IEEE 488 2 devices VXI devices serial d
33. nts Refer to Chapter 3 Developing Your Application in the GPIB User Manual for Win32 for more information Can I use the NI 488 and NI 488 2 calls together in the same application Yes you can mix NI 488 functions and NI 488 2 routines What can I do to check for errors in my GPIB application Examine the value of ibsta after each NI 488 or NI 488 2 call If a call fails the ERR bit of ibsta is set and an error code is stored in iberr For more information about global status variables refer to Chapter 3 Developing Your Application in the GPIB User Manual for Win32 What information should I have before I call National Instruments When you call National Instruments you should have the results of the Diagnostic utility test Also make sure you have filled out the forms in Appendix D Customer Communication National Instruments Corporation C 1 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT AppendixC Specifications This appendix describes the electrical physical and environmental characteristics of the GPIB hardware and the recommended operating conditions Hardware Characteristics Table C 1 Hardware Characteristics for the PCI GPIB Characteristic Specification Dimensions 10 67 by 16 51 cm 14 2 by 6 5 in Power Requirement from PCI bus 5 VDC 300 mA Typical 450 mA Maximum I O Connector IEEE 488 Standard 24 Pin Operating Environment Component Temperature Relative Humidity 0 to 55 C 10
34. number 777780 01 Optional Equipment Call National Instruments for more information about the following optional equipment Serial or parallel bus extender and cables Bus expander isolator GPIB mechanical switch GPIB Hardware Overview The Plug and Play GPIB hardware along with the GPIB software transforms any PC compatible computer into a fully functional GPIB Talker Listener Controller that has complete communications and bus management capability The TNT4882C chip on each Plug and Play GPIB board combines the circuitry of the NAT4882 ASIC the Turbo488 ASIC and GPIB transceivers to create a single chip IEEE 488 2 interface The TNT4882C also implements the HS488 high speed protocol which increases the maximum data transfer rate to up to 8 Mbytes s depending on the computer and the system configuration For more information about transfer rates refer to Appendix C Specifications in this manual For more information about HS488 refer to Chapter 7 GPIB Programming Techniques in the GPIB User Manual for Win32 Chapter 1 Introduction National Instruments Corporation 1 3 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT The PCI GPIB and PCMCIA GPIB each contain one GPIB load you can connect up to 14 instruments to one of these interfaces If you want to use more than the maximum number of instruments you can order a bus extender or expander from National Instruments Refer to Appendix C Specifications for more i
35. on ______________________________________________ Shield ground connected to logic ground yes or no ____________________________________ Diagnostic utility results ___________________________________________________________ Board settings Other Products Computer make and model ________________________________________________________ Microprocessor __________________________________________________________________ Clock frequency or speed __________________________________________________________ Type of monitor card installed ______________________________________________________ Windows NT version _____________________________________________________________ Application programming language Microsoft C and so on _____________________________ Other boards in system ____________________________________________________________ Base I O address of other boards ____________________________________________________ Interrupt level of other boards ______________________________________________________ DMA channels of other boards _____________________________________________________ Base I O Address Interrupt Level DMA Channel gpib0 __________ __________ __________ gpib1 __________ __________ __________ gpib2 __________ __________ __________ gpib3 __________ __________ __________ Documentation Comment Form National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied with our pro
36. on the OK button to save your changes and exit the utility 5 In the Restart the GPIB Software dialog box click on the Yes button To configure the GPIB software settings continue to the Configure the GPIB Software Settings Optional section Otherwise continue to Chapter 3 Verify the Installation Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration National Instruments Corporation 2 7 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT Configure the GPIB Software Settings Optional Complete the following steps to configure the GPIB software settings 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel and double click on the GPIB icon 2 You can configure additional items such as the GPIB primary address or I O timeout but they are normally configured at run time by your application program To examine or edit a setting double click on its name For more information about GPIB Configuration utility options refer to the GPIB User Manual for Win32 or use the online help 3 To save your changes and exit the utility click on the OK button To discard the changes and exit the utility click on the Cancel button After you install and configure the software you should verify the installation Continue to Chapter 3 Verify the Installation National Instruments Corporation 3 1 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT Chapter3 Verify the Installation This chapter describes how to verify the hardware and software installation You can use the
37. ou can use one that is already written When you purchase LabWindows CVI you get free access to a library of drivers for hundreds of instruments For more information about instrument drivers refer to the project window chapter in the LabWindows CVI User Manual For more information about National Instruments products please refer to our web site at http www natinst com products Introduction to the Win32 Interactive Control Utility You can use the interactive control utility to enter NI 488 functions and NI 488 2 routines interactively and see the values returned by the function calls You can use this utility to do the following Verify GPIB communication with your device Learn the NI 488 functions and NI 488 2 routines before you write your application Become familiar with the commands of your device Receive data from your GPIB device Troubleshoot problems with your application To run the Win32 Interactive Control utility select the Win32 Interactive Control item under Start Programs National Instruments GPIB This utility includes extensive online help which you can access by entering help at the prompt For more information about the Win32 Interactive Control utility refer to the GPIB User Manual for Win32 Chapter 4 Begin to Use the GPIB Software National Instruments Corporation 4 3 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT Introduction to the NI Spy Utility Included with the
38. r the copyright laws this publication may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording storing in an information retrieval system or translating in whole or in part without the prior written consent of National Instruments Corporation Trademarks CVI HS488 LabVIEW NAT4882 natinst com NI 488 NI 488 2 NI 488 2M TNT 4882 C and Turbo488 are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation Product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies WARNING REGARDING MEDICAL AND CLINICAL USE OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS National Instruments products are not designed with components and testing intended to ensure a level of reliability suitable for use in treatment and diagnosis of humans Applications of National Instruments products involving medical or clinical treatment can create a potential for accidental injury caused by product failure or by errors on the part of the user or application designer Any use or application of National Instruments products for or involving medical or clinical treatment must be performed by properly trained and qualified medical personnel and all traditional medical safeguards equipment and procedures that are appropriate in the particular situation to prevent serious injury or death should always continue to be used when National Instruments products are being used National Instrum
39. ration for configuration information Common Questions How can I determine which type of GPIB hardware I have installed Run the GPIB Configuration utility select Start Settings Control Panel and double click on the GPIB icon How can I determine which version of the GPIB software I have installed Run the Diagnostic utility select the Diagnostic item under Start Programs National Instruments GPIB The Diagnostic utility displays the version of the GPIB software that is installed in a banner at the bottom of the window that appears Appendix B Troubleshooting and Common Questions National Instruments Corporation B 5 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT How many GPIB interfaces can I configure for use with my GPIB software for Windows NT You can configure the GPIB software for Windows NT to communicate with up to four GPIB interfaces How many devices can I configure for use with my GPIB software for Windows NT The GPIB software for Windows NT provides a total of 100 logical devices for applications to use The default number of devices is 32 Are interrupts and DMA required with the GPIB software for Windows NT Interrupts are required but DMA is not How can I determine if my GPIB hardware and software are installed properly Run the Diagnostic utility select the Diagnostic item under Start Programs National Instruments GPIB Refer to the Troubleshooting Diagnostic Utility Failures section earlier in
40. rmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Canadian Department of Communications This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Class B Federal Communications Commission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an e
41. roduction explains how to use this manual lists what you need to get started provides an overview of the GPIB hardware and software and describes optional equipment you can order Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration describes how to install and configure your PCI GPIB or PCMCIA GPIB and the GPIB software for Windows NT Chapter 3 Verify the Installation describes how to verify the hardware and software installation Chapter 4 Begin to Use the GPIB Software helps you get started with the GPIB software for Windows NT Appendix A Uninstalling the Hardware and Software describes how to uninstall your PCI GPIB or PCMCIA GPIB and the GPIB software from Windows NT Appendix B Troubleshooting and Common Questions describes how to troubleshoot problems and answers some common questions Appendix C Specifications describes the electrical physical and environmental characteristics of the GPIB hardware and the recommended operating conditions Appendix D Customer Communication contains forms you can use to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our products and manuals The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of terms that appear in this manual including abbreviations acronyms metric prefixes mnemonics and symbols National Instruments Corporation xiii PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT About This Manual Conventions Used in This M
42. tation National Instruments will at its option repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period This warranty includes parts and labor The media on which you receive National Instruments software are warranted not to fail to execute programming instructions due to defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 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 National Instruments does not warrant that the operation of the software shall be uninterrupted or error free A Return Material Authorization RMA number must be obtained from the factory and clearly marked on the outside of the package before any equipment will be accepted for warranty work National Instruments will pay the shipping costs of returning to the owner parts which are covered by warranty National Instruments believes that the information in this manual is accurate The document has been carefully reviewed for technical accuracy In the event that technical or typographical errors exist National Instruments reserves the right to make changes to subsequent editions of this document without prior notice to holders of this edition The reader should consult National Instruments if errors are suspected In no event shal
43. tch your actual hardware settings Appendix B Troubleshooting and Common Questions PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT B 2 National Instruments Corporation GPIB Cables Need To Be Disconnected This error occurs if you have any GPIB cables connected to the GPIB interface Disconnect all GPIB cables and run the Diagnostic utility again Address Resource Conflict This error occurs if the address resources assigned to a GPIB interface conflict with the address resources being used by other devices in the system To resolve an address resource conflict refer to the Resolving Resource Conflicts section later in this appendix After you have resolved the conflict run the Diagnostic utility again Interrupt Resource Conflict This error occurs if the interrupt resources assigned to a GPIB interface conflict with the interrupt resources being used by other devices in the system To resolve an interrupt resource conflict refer to the Resolving Resource Conflicts section later in this appendix After you have resolved the conflict run the Diagnostic utility again GPIB Software Problem Encountered This error occurs if the Diagnostic utility detects that it is unable to communicate correctly with the GPIB hardware using the installed GPIB software If you encounter this error shut down your system restart it and run the Diagnostic utility again If the problem persists reinstall the GPIB software for Windows NT Unknown Problem En
44. the Board Type for your GPIB interface s to None in the GPIB Configuration utility as described in the previous section Complete the following steps to uninstall the GPIB software 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel and double click on the Add Remove Programs icon The dialog box shown in Figure A 2 lists the software available for removal Figure A 2 Add Remove Programs Properties Dialog Box Appendix A Uninstalling the Hardware and Software National Instruments Corporation A 3 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT 2 Select the GPIB software you want to remove and click on the Add Remove button The uninstall program removes all folders programs DLLs and registry entries associated with the GPIB software During uninstallation you are prompted about deleting shared components as shown in Figure A 3 Click on Yes No or No to All to continue with the uninstallation Figure A 3 Removed Shared Component Dialog Box If you have not physically removed your hardware shut down Windows NT turn off your system and remove the GPIB hardware The uninstall program removes only items that the GPIB setup program installed If you add anything to a directory created by the GPIB setup program the uninstall program does not delete that directory You need to remove any remaining components yourself If you want to reinstall the GPIB hardware and software refer to Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration National Ins
45. the Event Viewer Appendix B Troubleshooting and Common Questions PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT B 4 National Instruments Corporation If the GPIB Class Driver lines are not present or at least one GPIB Port Driver line is not present the GPIB software is not installed properly You should reinstall the GPIB software Refer to Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration for installation instructions Examining the NT System Log Using the Event Viewer Windows NT maintains a system log If the GPIB driver is unable to start it records entries in the system log explaining why it failed to start To examine the system log by running the Event Viewer utility select Start Programs Administrative Tools Event Viewer Events that might appear in the system log include the following The system cannot locate the device file for one or more of the devices that make up the GPIB driver and an event is logged that The system cannot find the file specified In this case the GPIB software is not installed properly You should reinstall the GPIB software Refer to Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration for installation instructions A conflict exists between the GPIB hardware and the other hardware in the system If this is the case an event is logged that indicates the nature of the resource conflict To correct this conflict reconfigure the GPIB hardware and the GPIB software Refer to Chapter 2 Installation and Configu
46. to 90 noncondensing Storage Environment Temperature Relative Humidity 20 to 70 C 5 to 90 noncondensing EMI FCC Class B Certified Appendix C Specifications PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT C 2 National Instruments Corporation Software Transfer Rates Table C 2 Hardware Characteristics for the PCMCIA GPIB Characteristic Specification Dimensions 85 6 by 54 0 by 5 0 mm 3 370 by 2 126 by 0 197 in Power Requirement from PCMCIA expansion slot 5 VDC 50 mA Typical 120 mA Maximum I O Connector Special IEEE 488 Cable with 24 Pin Converter for PC Card Operating Environment Component Temperature Relative Humidity 0 to 55 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Storage Environment Temperature Relative Humidity 20 to 70 C 5 to 90 noncondensing EMI FCC Class A Certified Table C 3 GPIB Software Transfer Rates for the Plug and Play GPIB Hardware GPIB Hardware Transfer Method Maximum GPIB Transfer Rate PCI GPIB 3 wire IEEE 488 1 2 Mbytes s High Speed HS488 7 8 Mbytes s PCMCIA GPIB 3 Wire IEEE 488 1 4 MB s High Speed HS488 1 7 MB s Actual speed may vary considerably from speed shown because of system and instrumentation capabilities National Instruments Corporation D 1 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT AppendixD Customer Communication For your convenience this appendix contains forms to help you gather the information necessary
47. truments Corporation B 1 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT AppendixB Troubleshooting and Common Questions This appendix describes how to troubleshoot problems and answers some common questions Troubleshooting Diagnostic Utility Failures The following sections explain common error messages generated by the Diagnostic utility Missing Software Components This error occurs if the software components that are necessary for the GPIB software for Windows NT to function correctly are not present in the system If you encounter this problem reinstall the GPIB software for Windows NT and run the Diagnostic utility again No GPIB Interfaces Present This error occurs if there are no GPIB interfaces physically present in the system or there is a resource conflict with the interfaces that are installed If you encounter this problem use the GPIB Configuration utility to examine the installed GPIB interfaces and the resources assigned to each Then run the Diagnostic utility again To access this information in the GPIB Configuration utility complete the following steps 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel and double click on the GPIB icon 2 Click on the Board Type button and verify that the type of GPIB interface listed for each logical board name is correct Click on the OK button to return to the main dialog box 3 Double click on each board name and verify that the hardware settings displayed in the dialog box ma
48. xperienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada FCC Notices to User Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC Rules 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 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 Interference to Home Electronic Entertainment Equipment Handbook This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 National Instruments Corporation vii PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT Contents About This Manual How to Use the Manual Set xi Organization of This Manual
49. y steps to install the GPIB software You can go back and change values where appropriate by clicking on the Back button You can exit the setup if necessary by clicking on the Cancel button Note If you do not have a CD drive and would like to order the GPIB software on floppy disks contact National Instruments and order part number 777780 01 Before you use the GPIB software with your PCI GPIB or PCMCIA GPIB you must reconfigure the software Refer to the next section Configure the Software for instructions on running the GPIB Configuration utility Configure the Software The GPIB Configuration utility is an interactive utility you can use to examine or modify the configuration of the GPIB driver You must run the GPIB Configuration utility before you use the GPIB software for Windows NT Configure the Software for Your PCI GPIB or PCMCIA GPIB Complete the following steps to run the GPIB Configuration utility 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel and double click on the GPIB icon The GPIB Configuration utility displays a list of all the GPIB boards and device names 2 In the GPIB Configuration dialog box select a GPIB interface from the GPIB Board list If you are using only one GPIB interface select GPIB0 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration National Instruments Corporation 2 5 PCI GPIB PCMCIA GPIB for Windows NT 3 Click on the Board Type button and select PCI GPIB or PCMCIA GPIB from the list th
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