National Instruments GPIB-SCSI-A User's Manual
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1. Troubleshooting and Common Questions This appendix describes how to troubleshoot problems and answers some common questions Also refer to Appendix B Common Errors and Their Solutions in the NI 488 2M Software Reference Manual Troubleshooting A Caution The GPIB SCSI A contains circuitry that operates with hazardous voltages Refer service requirements to qualified personnel e The SCSI cable must be securely connected to the GPIB SCSI A e If the GPIB SCSI A is the last device on the SCSI bus make sure that you have placed the terminating resistor pack on one of the SCSI ports on the rear panel of the GPIB SCSI A to terminate the SCSI bus Refer to the Using SCSI Terminating Resistors section of Chapter 2 Installation for more information e The SW1 DIP switch settings on the GPIB SCSI A should be set to the correct SCSI ID Target ID and the correct GPIB primary address Refer to the Configuration Switch Settings for SVVI section of Chapter 2 Installation for more information e The SW2 DIP switch should remain in the default configuration Refer to the Configuration Switch Settings for SW2 section of Chapter 2 Installation for more information e Check the fuse A Caution Replacement fuses must be of the proper type and rating See Appendix B Specifications for fuse information e The GPIB SCSI A must be powered on National Instruments Corporation A 1 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Appendix A Tro2. National Instruments Corporation 2 7 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2 5 shows where to install terminating resistors if the GPIB SCSI A is at a location other than the end of a system nr o VY 1 SCSI Tape Drive 3 To GPIB Devices 5 SCSI Disk Drive 2 Terminating Resistors 4 GPIB SCSI A 6 SCSI Host Figure 2 5 Location of Terminating Resistors for GPIB SCSI A Not at End of SCSI Bus Connecting the Hardware GPIB SCSI A for Solaris The following are general instructions for connecting the GPIB SCSI A to the Sun SPARC system Consult the chapter on installing external drives in the installation guide that came with your Sun SPARC system for specific instructions and warnings There are two methods for connecting the GPIB SCSI A to the Sun SPARC system One method is connecting the GPIB SCSI A directly to the Sun SPARC system unit by using a cable with the proper connectors at each end The other method is daisy chaining Daisy chaining is a means of connecting a number of SCSI devices to a host thereby a single port on the host can serve a variable number of devices Daisy chaining is the suggested method for connecting the GPIB SCSI A to the Sun SPARC system 2 8 ni com Chapter 2 Installation Whether you are using a direct connection or daisy chaining there are four basic steps to connecting the GPIB SCSI A 1 2 3 4 Shut down your system and tu
3. are set as shown in Figure 2 3 If they are not set these switches as indicated 12345678 O N 9120 CTS 206 8 SVV2 Figure 2 3 SW2 Default Mode Switch Settings Table 2 3 shows the factory default configurations of the eight switches for SW2 Table 2 3 Factory Default Configurations for SW2 Switch Position Indication 1 3 OFF Reserved and should remain OFF 4 ON Double buffering is enabled 5 OFF GPIB SCSI A completes all data requests to the count specified 6 ON GPIB SCSI A buffers data during data transfer commands 7 ON GPIB SCSI A neither notices nor reports SCSI parity errors 8 OFF Operating in S SCSI mode National Instruments Corporation 2 5 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Chapter 2 Installation Using SCSI Terminating Resistors Because of its high speed capabilities the SCSI bus is sensitive to the electrical characteristics of the SCSI cabling When a signal is sent through the SCSI bus it bounces back and creates echoes along the cabling Any device in the middle of the daisy chained SCSI bus receives these signal echoes You should use terminating resistor packs to prevent echoes and ensure proper termination of a signal Read the documentation for each device in your system to find out what kind of termination it provi
4. GPIB SCSI A QC Figure 2 1 GPIB SCSI A Rear Panel Configuring the Hardware The hardware configurations of the SCSI ID Target ID and the GPIB primary address must match the software configuration in the system configuration files and the NI 488 2 software The GPIB SCSI A is shipped from the factory with a 100 120 V ora 220 240 V power supply Before you use the GPIB SCSI A verify that the voltage on the power supply matches the voltage that is supplied in your area A Caution Operating the GPIB SCSI A at any voltage other than the one specified on the bottom of the unit could damage the unit Replacement fuses must be the proper type and rating See Appendix B Specifications for fuse information National Instruments Corporation 2 1 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Chapter 2 Installation The GPIB SCSI A is shipped from the factory configured to operate in SCSI S mode Optional parity checking on the SCSI port is disabled The SCSI ID that the GPIB SCSI A responds to is set at 5 and the primary GPIB address is set at 0 Additionally the GPIB SCSI A kit is shipped from the factory with a SCSI terminating resistor installed Depending on how you connect the GPIB SCSI A to your system you may want to remove the terminating resistor RS Note The only parameters available for configuration with this kit are the SCSI ID and the GPIB address Do not change any other swit
5. NOT LIMITED TO FLUCTUATIONS IN ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY COMPUTER HARDWARE MALFUNCTIONS COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE FITNESS FITNESS OF COMPILERS AND DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE USED TO DEVELOP AN APPLICATION INSTALLATION ERRORS SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY PROBLEMS MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES OF ELECTRONIC MONITORING OR CONTROL DEVICES TRANSIENT FAILURES OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS HARDWARE AND OR SOFTWARE UNANTICIPATED USES OR MISUSES OR ERRORS ON THE PART OF THE USER OR APPLICATIONS DESIGNER ADVERSE FACTORS SUCH AS THESE ARE HEREAFTER COLLECTIVELY TERMED SYSTEM FAILURES ANY APPLICATION WHERE A SYSTEM FAILURE WOULD CREATE A RISK OF HARM TO PROPERTY OR PERSONS INCLUDING THE RISK OF BODILY INJURY AND DEATH SHOULD NOT BE RELIANT SOLELY UPON ONE FORM OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEM DUE TO THE RISK OF SYSTEM FAILURE TO AVOID DAMAGE INJURY OR DEATH THE USER OR APPLICATION DESIGNER MUST TAKE REASONABLY PRUDENT STEPS TO PROTECT AGAINST SYSTEM FAILURES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BACK UP OR SHUT DOWN MECHANISMS BECAUSE EACH END USER SYSTEM IS CUSTOMIZED AND DIFFERS FROM NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS TESTING PLATFORMS AND BECAUSE A USER OR APPLICATION DESIGNER MAY USE NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS IN A MANNER NOT EVALUATED OR CONTEMPLATED BY NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS THE USER OR APPLICATION DESIGNER IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING AND VALIDATING THE SUITABILITY OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS WHENEVER NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS P
6. contents 1 1 L linking GPIB C language interface library to source code 4 2 National Instruments Web support C 1 NI Developer Zone C 1 NI 488 2 32 bit or 64 bit Solaris A 3 components 1 2 configuring with ibconf 2 11 error checking A 2 function information 4 2 ibfind error A 3 ibic 4 1 A 2 installing 2 10 language interfaces A 3 overview 1 2 programming considerations 4 2 removing 2 11 verification error A 2 0 overview GPIB SCSI A 1 2 NI 488 2 1 2 P physical characteristics B 2 programming considerations 4 2 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris l 2 R removing the software 2 11 S SCSI bus using terminating resistors 2 6 shutting down the system 2 9 software installing 2 10 specifications electrical characteristics B 1 environmental characteristics B 1 physical characteristics B 2 superuser privilege becoming superuser 2 10 system integration by National Instruments C 1 T target ID 2 2 A 2 technical support resources C 1 terminating resistors GPIB SCSI A at end point of SCSI bus 2 6 GPIB SCSI A not at end point of SCSI bus 2 7 troubleshooting hardware A 1 NI 488 2 A 1 W Web support from National Instruments C 1 worldwide technical support C 2 ni com
7. of this document without prior notice to holders of this edition 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 EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CUSTOMER S RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES CAUSED BY FAULT OR NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT THERETOFORE PAID BY THE CUSTOMER NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF DATA PROFITS USE OF PRODUCTS OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF This limitation of the liability of 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 The warranty provided herein does not cover damages defects malfunctions or service failures caused by owner s failure to follow the National Instruments installation operation or maintenance instructions owner s modification of the product owner s abuse misuse or negl
8. that the GPIB primary address of the GPIB SCSI A is 0 Tables 2 1 and 2 2 show the possible configurations of the eight switches for SW1 and what each configuration indicates Factory default settings are in bold Table 2 1 SW1 Configuration Parameters for Switches 1 through 3 Switches 1 2 3 Indication OFF OFF OFF SCSI ID of 0 OFF OFF ON SCSI ID of 1 OFF ON OFF SCSI ID of 2 OFF ON ON SCSI ID of 3 ON OFF OFF SCSI ID of 4 ON OFF ON SCSI ID of 5 ON ON OFF SCSI ID of 6 ON ON ON SCSI ID of 7 Table 2 2 SW1 Configuration Parameters for Switches 4 through 8 Switches 4 5 6 7 8 Indication OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF GPIB Primary Address 0 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON GPIB Primary Address 1 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF GPIB Primary Address 2 OFF OFF OFF ON ON GPIB Primary Address 3 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF GPIB Primary Address 4 OFF OFF ON OFF ON GPIB Primary Address 5 OFF OFF ON ON OFF GPIB Primary Address 6 OFF OFF ON ON ON GPIB Primary Address 7 National Instruments Corporation 2 3 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Chapter 2 Installation Table 2 2 SW1 Configuration Parameters for Switches 4 through 8 Continued Switches 4 5 6 7 8 Indication OFF ON OFF OFF OFF GPIB Primary Address 8 OFF ON OFF OFF ON GPIB Primary Address 9 OFF ON OFF ON OFF GPIB Primary
9. Address 10 OFF ON OFF ON ON GPIB Primary Address 11 OFF ON ON OFF OFF GPIB Primary Address 12 OFF ON ON OFF ON GPIB Primary Address 13 OFF ON ON ON OFF GPIB Primary Address 14 OFF ON ON ON ON GPIB Primary Address 15 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF GPIB Primary Address 16 ON OFF OFF OFF ON GPIB Primary Address 17 ON OFF OFF ON OFF GPIB Primary Address 18 ON OFF OFF ON ON GPIB Primary Address 19 ON OFF ON OFF OFF GPIB Primary Address 20 ON OFF ON OFF ON GPIB Primary Address 21 ON OFF ON ON OFF GPIB Primary Address 22 ON OFF ON ON ON GPIB Primary Address 23 ON ON OFF OFF OFF GPIB Primary Address 24 ON ON OFF OFF ON GPIB Primary Address 25 ON ON OFF ON OFF GPIB Primary Address 26 ON ON OFF ON ON GPIB Primary Address 27 ON ON ON OFF OFF GPIB Primary Address 28 ON ON ON OFF ON GPIB Primary Address 29 ON ON ON ON OFF GPIB Primary Address 30 ON ON ON ON ON GPIB Primary Address 0 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris 2 4 ni com Chapter 2 Installation Configuration Switch Settings for SW2 The DIP switch at location SW2 on the rear panel see Figure 2 1 is used to configure the mode of operation for the GPIB SCSI A These switch settings should not be changed for use with the Sun SPARC system Figure 2 3 shows the factory default settings Make sure that these switches
10. GPIB Getting Started with Your GPIB SCSI A and NI 488 2 for Solaris Wy NATIONAL June 2001 Edition p INSTRUMENTS Part Number 320639B 01 Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information ni com National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 USA Tel 512 794 0100 Worldwide Offices Australia 03 9879 5166 Austria 0662 45 79 90 0 Belgium 02 757 00 20 Brazil 011 284 5011 Canada Calgary 403 274 9391 Canada Montreal 514 288 5722 Canada Ottawa 613 233 5949 Canada Qu bec 514 694 8521 Canada Toronto 905 785 0085 China Shanghai 021 6555 7838 China ShenZhen 0755 3904939 Denmark 45 76 26 00 Finland 09 725 725 11 France 01 48 14 24 24 Germany 089 741 31 30 Greece 30 1 42 96 427 Hong Kong 2645 3186 India 91805275406 Israel 03 6120092 Italy 02 413091 Japan 03 5472 2970 Korea 02 596 7456 Malaysia 603 9596711 Mexico 5 280 7625 Netherlands 0348 433466 New Zealand 09 914 0488 Norway 32 27 73 00 Poland 0 22 528 94 06 Portugal 351 1 726 9011 Singapore 2265886 Spain 91 640 0085 Sweden 08 587 895 00 Switzerland 056 200 51 51 Taiwan 02 2528 7227 United Kingdom 01635 523545 For further support information see the Technical Support Resources appendix To comment on the documentation send e mail to techpubseni com Copyright 1993 2001 National Instruments Corporation All rights reserved Important Information Warranty The GPIB SCSI A is wa
11. RODUCTS ARE INCORPORATED IN A SYSTEM OR APPLICATION INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE APPROPRIATE DESIGN PROCESS AND SAFETY LEVEL OF SUCH SYSTEM OR APPLICATION Compliance FCC Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission FCC has rules to protect wireless communications from interference The FCC places digital electronics into two classes These classes are known as Class A for use in industrial commercial locations only or Class B for use in residential or commercial locations Depending on where it is operated this product could be subject to restrictions in the FCC rules In Canada the Department of Communications DOC of Industry Canada regulates wireless interference in much the same way Digital electronics emit weak signals during normal operation that can affect radio television or other wireless products By examining the product you purchased you can determine the FCC Class and therefore which of the two FCC DOC Warnings apply in the following sections Some products may not be labeled at all for FCC if so the reader should then assume these are Class A devices FCC Class A products only display a simple warning statement of one paragraph in length regarding interference and undesired operation Most of our products are FCC Class A The FCC rules have restrictions regarding the locations where FCC Class A products can be operated FCC Class B prod
12. SI A for Solaris G 2 ni com Index C cables connecting GPIB cable 2 9 connecting SCSI cable 2 9 GPIB cable types 1 1 caution hazardous voltages A 1 operating at wrong voltage 2 1 powering off the system before connecting cables 2 9 too many sets of terminating resistors on SCSI bus 2 6 common questions A 1 configuring GPIB SCSI A 2 1 operating mode 2 5 power on primary GPIB address 2 2 SCSI ID 2 2 software 2 11 connecting cables 2 9 connecting GPIB SCSI A to SPARC system connecting cables 2 9 powering on the GPIB SCSI A 2 10 powering on your system 2 10 shutting down the system 2 9 connecting more than 14 devices 1 2 conventions used in the manual vi customer education C 1 D DIP switch SW1 settings 2 2 DIP switch SW2 settings 2 5 National Instruments Corporation E electrical characteristics B 1 environmental characteristics B 1 error checking A 2 G getting started 1 1 GPIB cables disconnecting before running ibtsta A 2 single shielded or double shielded 1 1 GPIB communication A 3 GPIB SCSI A configuring 2 1 factory configuration 2 2 methods for connecting to SPARC system 2 8 overview 1 2 POWER LED 2 10 READY LED 2 10 rear panel figure 2 1 troubleshooting A 1 ibconf configuring software 2 11 ibfind A 3 ibic using 4 1 A 2 ibtsta failure A 2 verifying installation A 2 installing NI 488 2 2 10 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Index K kit
13. ch settings from the factory default settings The factory default setting of the GPIB SCSI A Target ID is 5 To confirm that a Target ID of 5 is available in your system print out the startup messages from the last time you booted with the following command dmesg Among the startup messages are the devices found on the SCSI bus and their respective Target ID numbers If a Target ID of 5 is not available in your system select an unused Target ID a number between 0 and 7 and set the appropriate switch to that Target ID number refer to the next section Configuration Switch Settings for SW1 Typically Targets 1 and 3 are used by the internal disks Target 4 is used by a tape drive if you have a tape drive and Target 0 is used by an external disk drive Target 7 is always used by the Sun SPARC system central processing unit Configuration Switch Settings for SW1 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris The DIP switch at location SW1 on the rear panel see Figure 2 1 is used to configure the power on primary GPIB address and SCSI ID of the GPIB SCSI A Figure 2 2 shows the factory default settings od 2345678 NE LE JET SW1 Figure 2 2 SW1 Default Mode Switch Settings 9120 2 2 ni com Chapter 2 Installation The default settings of switches through 3 are ON OFF ON respectively to select the SCSI ID of 5 Switches 4 through 8 are OFF indicating
14. des If your GPIB SCSI A is located at the end of an SCSI bus you can prevent echoes by leaving the terminating resistor pack installed on one of the ports on the rear panel of the GPIB SCSI A Also ensure that the device at the other end of the SCSI bus for example the SCSI host in Figure 2 4 has a terminating resistor installed Remove the terminating resistor packs on all devices except for the one at each end because SCSI signals are not reliably passed along the SCSI bus after they reach a device with a terminator A Caution Never connect more than two sets of terminating resistors on an SCSI bus because more than two sets might overload the signals and generate errors GPIB SCSI A for Solaris 2 6 ni com Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2 4 shows where to install terminating resistors if the GPIB SCSI A is located at the end of a system 1 To GPIB Devices 3 GPIB SCSI A 5 SCSI Disk Drive 2 Terminating Resistors 4 SCSI Tape Drive 6 SCSI Host Figure 2 4 Location of Terminating Resistors for GPIB SCSI A at End of SCSI Bus If your GPIB SCSI A is not located at the end of the SCSI bus remove the terminating resistor pack from the rear panel of the GPIB SCSI A Also ensure that all other devices in the middle of the bus for example the SCSI disk drive in Figure 2 5 do not have terminating resistors installed The devices at each end of the SCSI bus should have terminating resistors installed
15. ease have the results of the diagnostic test ibt sta You also should have run ibic to try to find the source of your problem Does this driver work with 64 bit Solaris Yes NI 488 2 for Solaris works with either 32 bit or 64 bit Solaris National Instruments Corporation A 3 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Specifications This appendix lists the electrical environmental and physical specifications of the GPIB SCSI A and the recommended operating conditions Electrical Characteristics Power supply unit Maximum current requirement Fuse rating and type Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating Storage Relative humidity Operating National Instruments Corporation Storage B 1 100 to 120 VAC 10 50 60 Hz input or 220 to 240 VAC 10 50 60 Hz input 100 to 120 VAC 90 mA 220 to 240 VAC 45 mA 100 to 120 VAC 200 mA UL CSA approved 220 to 240 VAC 125 mA IEC approved 0 to 40 C 20 to 70 C 10 to 90 noncondensing conditions 5 to 90 noncondensing conditions FCC Class A Verified GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Appendix B Specifications Physical Characteristics Overall Case SIZE oinin 74 5 by 190 2 by 250 9 mm 2 934 by 7 489 by 9 88 in Case material cient All metal enclosure Rack Mounting eee eee eee eeeeeeeeeees Single or dual kits available Meigbtice ia a 1 81 kg 4 lb GPIB SCSI A for Solaris B 2 ni com Technical Support Resources Web Suppo
16. er will be required to correct the interference at his own expense FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV tech
17. erts you to important information This icon denotes a caution which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury data loss or a system crash Bold text denotes the names of light emitting diodes LEDs Italic text denotes variables emphasis a cross reference or an introduction to a key concept This font also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word or value that you must supply Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the keyboard sections of code programming examples and syntax examples This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives paths directories programs subprograms subroutines device names functions operations variables filenames and extensions and code excerpts Contents Chapter 1 Introduction What You Need to Get Started e eee e eotea eisd e iadaan a e ida oeiia 1 1 GPIB Hardware Overview inrer ue cies gai E A 1 2 NE 4882 Oyeryie W rectes one etat acci E E deia tes 1 2 Chapter 2 Installation Configuring the Hardwares donnin a eE chads ensues a 2 1 Configuration Switch Settings for SW1 sssseesessseesssesrsrrsrrersresrresresrsresreresrse 2 2 Configuration Switch Settings for SW2 sssessessssessseseresrrersreerrsrsresrsresreresrse 2 5 Using SCSI Terminating Resistors ssesesseeeeeesseersresreresrrersresrrsrsresrsresrerestes 2 6 Connecting the Hardware suerinensis aia iia 2 8 Step 1 Shut Down the System oo ee eecesececeeeeceeesesee
18. eseseseseeseesaeens 2 9 Step 2 Connect th Cables vic cecccciss cst ctecdsscetiinies Ee anaes ER 2 9 Step 3 Switch On Your GPIB SCSI A wo eee cece ceeceseteeeesecseeeseeseeeaeens 2 10 Step 4 Power On Your System eee eececcseceseeseeesececeseeseesaeseesseeeeeaeeas 2 10 Tnstalling NI A488 2t tasca la tel des cui anit ES 2 10 Configuring the Software with ibconf Optional eee ceceseseeeeseeseeseeeeeneeeaes 2 11 Removing NI 488 2 Optional eee eeeeseseesseseeceseeseeesecseeeseeseeeaeceeeesesseeesesseseaeesees 2 11 Chapter 3 Installation Verification Chapter 4 Using NI 488 2 with Solaris Introduction tO 1DI1C 5 riisiin inasi e EE EEE Ea SEEE EA AE A NEAR NERS 4 1 Programming Considerations 000 0 cee ee eeseseeseceeceseeseeeseseeeeseeseesseeaecnsecaeensesaeenseeaeenaes 4 2 Appendix A Troubleshooting and Common Questions Appendix B Specifications National Instruments Corporation vii GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Contents Appendix C Technical Support Resources Glossary Index GPIB SCSI A for Solaris viii ni com Introduction This chapter explains how to use this manual lists what you need to get started and briefly describes the GPIB SCSI A and NI 488 2 for Solaris What You Need to Get Started Q Q D National Instruments Corporation Solaris version 2 5 1 or higher installed on your Sun SPARC system One of the following GPIB SCSI A boxes 100 120 VAC 220 240 VAC One o
19. f the following power cords U S A standard power cord UK power cord Switzerland power cord Australian power cord Universal European power cord North American power cord Standard 50 pin SCSI 1 terminator Type SCSI G Cable GPIB SCSI A 50 pin SCSI 1 to Sun SPARC system SCSI 2 50 pin 1 m NI 488 2 for Solaris and GPIB SCSI A Version 2 x CD Super user privilege One of the following shielded GPIB cables which you can purchase from National Instruments Type XI single shielded cables 1 2 or 4 m Type X2 double shielded cables 1 2 or 4 m 1 1 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Chapter 1 Introduction A Caution To meet FCC emission limits for this device you must use a shielded Type X1 or X2 GPIB cable Operating this equipment with a non shielded cable may interfere with radio and television reception GPIB Hardware Overview The GPIB SCSI A is a high performance interface product that transparently handles data transfers between the SCSI and the GPIB The GPIB SCSI A is actually an 8 bit microcomputer that operates as a full function IEEE 488 2 SCSI Controller It can turn any computer with a SCSI port into a GPIB Talker Listener Controller or it can make any device on the SCSI bus look like a GPIB device The GPIB SCSI A has all the software and logic required to implement the physical and electrical characteristics of the ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987 and the ANSI Standard X3T9 2 It
20. igent acts and power failure or surges fire flood accident actions of third parties or other events outside reasonable control Copyright Under 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 National Instruments NI NI 488 NI 488 2 NI 488 2M and ni com are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation Product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies Patents The product described in this manual may be protected by one or more U S patents foreign patents or pending applications U S Patent No s 5 974 541 5 964 892 5 958 028 5 987 530 6 073 205 Other U S and International patents pending WARNING REGARDING USE OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS 1 NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED WITH COMPONENTS AND TESTING FOR A LEVEL OF RELIABILITY SUITABLE FOR USE IN OR IN CONNECTION WITH SURGICAL IMPLANTS OR AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN ANY LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS WHOSE FAILURE TO PERFORM CAN REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT INJURY TO A HUMAN 2 IN ANY APPLICATION INCLUDING THE ABOVE RELIABILITY OF OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCTS CAN BE IMPAIRED BY ADVERSE FACTORS INCLUDING BUT
21. is able to interpret and execute commands that you send to it over the GPIB or SCSI ports and to perform all necessary GPIB to SCSI protocol conversions Standard GPIB cables can connect the GPIB SCSI A with up to 14 devices If you need to connect to more than 14 devices you can add them to your system using an IEEE 488 extender or expander such as the National Instruments GPIB 130 GPIB 120A or GPIB 140A Refer to Appendix B Specifications for more information about the GPIB hardware specifications and recommended operating conditions NI 488 2 Overview GPIB SCSI A for Solaris NI 488 2 for Solaris consists of a loadable driver and utilities that transform a Sun SPARC system running Solaris into an IEEE 488 2 GPIB Controller with complete communications and bus management capabilities NI 488 2 includes the following components e C language interface e Software diagnostic utility e Interactive control utility e Interactive configuration utility NI 488 2 supports multiple GPIB SCSI A boxes installed in a Sun SPARC system and is completely compatible with both IEEE 488 and IEEE 488 2 instruments 1 2 ni com Installation This chapter describes how to install NI 488 2 for Solaris and how to configure and connect the GPIB SCSI A to your Sun SPARC system The NI 488 2 software included in this kit is intended for use with Sun SPARC systems running Solaris 2 5 1 or higher Figure 2 1 shows the rear panel of the
22. m Integration section of ni com National Instruments Corporation C 1 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Appendix C Technical Support Resources Worldwide Support National Instruments has offices located around the world to help address your support needs You can access our branch office Web sites from the Worldwide Offices section of ni com Branch office Web sites provide up to date contact information support phone numbers e mail addresses and current events If you have searched the technical support resources on our Web site and still cannot find the answers you need contact your local office or National Instruments corporate Phone numbers for our worldwide offices are listed at the front of this manual GPIB SCSI A for Solaris C 2 ni com Glossary Prefix Meaning Value m milli 10 3 k kilo 103 M mega 106 7 degrees percent A amperes ANSI American National Standards Institute C Celsius DIP dual inline package DMA direct memory access EMI electromagnetic interference g grams GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus Hz hertz IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers in inches Ib pounds LED light emitting diode m meters MB megabytes of memory RAM random access memory s seconds SCSI Small Computer System Interface bus National Instruments Corporation G 1 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Glossary V volts VAC volts alternating current VDC volts direct current GPIB SC
23. mand to unload the software pkgrm NICscsia National Instruments Corporation 2 11 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Installation Verification This chapter describes how to verify the software installation The software installation test ibt sta verifies that the driver is installed correctly It checks for correct access to the device driver Run ibtsta by entering the following command ibtsta If no error occurs in ibtsta NI 488 2 is installed correctly If ibtsta fails it displays an error message that explains why the test failed and how you can correct the problem If you are unable to run ibtsta successfully after you have followed the on screen instructions refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting and Common Questions National Instruments Corporation 3 1 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Using NI 488 2 with Solaris This chapter helps you get started with NI 488 2 for Solaris Introduction to ibic The NI 488 2 software includes the Interface Bus Interactive Control utility ibic You can use ibic to enter NI 488 functions and IEEE 488 2 style functions also known as NI 488 2 routines interactively and display the results of the function calls automatically Without writing an application you can use ibic to do the following 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 NI 488 2 functions and routines befo
24. nician 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 Compliance to EU Directives Readers in the European Union EU must refer to the Manufacturer s Declaration of Conformity DoC for information pertaining to the CE Mark compliance scheme The Manufacturer includes a DoC for most every hardware product except for those bought for OEMs if also available from an original manufacturer that also markets in the EU or where compliance is not required as for electrically benign apparatus or cables To obtain the DoC for this product click Declaration of Conformity at ni com hardref nsf This website lists the DoCs by product family Select the appropriate product family followed by your product and a link to the DoC appears in Adobe Acrobat format Click the Acrobat icon to download or read the DoC Certain exemptions may apply in the USA see FCC Rules 15 103 Exempted devices and 15 105 c Also available in sections of CFR 47 The CE Mark Declaration of Conformity will contain important supplementary information and instructions for the user or installer Conventions 3 A bold italic monospace The follovving conventions are used in this manual This icon denotes a note which al
25. oblems and develop your application program For more information about ibic refer to Chapter 6 ibic in the NI 488 2M Software Reference Manual A 2 ni com Appendix A Troubleshooting and Common Questions What is wrong if ibfind returns a 12 The driver may not be installed correctly or the nodes may not have been created when the driver was loaded Try removing and reinstalling NI 488 2 from the CD as described in Chapter 2 Installation Also the file may require read write privileges you do not have or you may have renamed a device Make sure that the device names in your application program match the device names in ibconf How do I use an NI 488 2 language interface For information about using NI 488 2 language interfaces refer Chapter 4 Using NI 488 2 with Solaris Also refer to the NI 488 2M Software Reference Manual 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 instruments Refer to Chapter 5 NI 488M Software Characteristics and Functions in the NI 488 2M Software Reference Manual for more information What information should I have before I call National Instruments Pl
26. owered on Plug the power cord into an AC outlet of the correct voltage 2 9 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Chapter 2 Installation Step 3 Switch On Your GPIB SCSI A Switch on your GPIB SCSI A by using the rocker switch on the rear panel The POWER LED should come on immediately and the READY indicator on the front panel should come on after the GPIB SCSI A has passed its power on self test indicating that the unit is ready for operation If the READY indicator does not come on within 10 seconds after the unit is powered on recheck all connections and switch settings and retry the power on sequence If the READY light still fails to come on contact National Instruments Step 4 Power On Your System Complete the following steps to power on your system 1 Plug the power cords of the Sun SPARC system and any other SCSI equipment into a power outlet 2 Power on all devices 3 Power on your system Installing NI 488 2 Complete the following steps to install NI 488 2 for Solaris 1 Insert the NI 488 2 for Solaris installation CD 2 You must have superuser privilege before you can install NI 488 2 for Solaris If you are not already a superuser type su root and enter the root password 3 Add NI 488 2 to the operating system by entering the following command a On Solaris 2 5 1 or later versions the CD automatically mounts as soon as you insert the CD If this feature is disabled on your workstation you must mount
27. re integrating them into your application Troubleshoot problems with your application Enter the following command to run ibic ibic For more information about ibic refer to Chapter 6 ibic in the NI 488 2M Software Reference Manual National Instruments Corporation 4 1 GPIB SCSI A for Solaris Chapter 4 Using NI 488 2 with Solaris Programming Considerations GPIB SCSI A for Solaris 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 example you must include the header file sys ugpib h in your source code if you are using C C You must link the language interface library with your compiled source code Link the GPIB C language interface library using one of the following commands where example c is your application name cc example c lgpib or cc example c dy lgpib or cc example c dn lgpib dy specifies dynamic linking which is the default method It links the application to libgpib so dn specifies static linking in the link editor It links the application to libgpib a For more information about compiling and linking see the man pages for cc and 1d For information about each NI 488 function and IEEE 488 2 style function choosing a programming method developing your application or compiling and linking refer to the NI 488 2M Software Reference Manual 4 2 ni com
28. rn off your computer Connect the cables Switch on your GPIB SCSI A Power on your system Step 1 Shut Down the System Complete the following steps to shut down your system 1 2 Enter the shutdown command and turn off your computer You need super user privilege to do a shutdown Unplug the power cord from the power outlet Step 2 Connect the Cables A Caution Never connect or disconnect SCSI cables when any device computer tape drive GPIB SCSI A and so on is powered on Doing so can cause fuses to blow inside the GPIB SCSI A and inside other SCSI devices that supply termination power TERMPWR to the SCSI bus Complete the following steps to connect the cables 1 National Instruments Corporation Connect the SCSI cable to the GPIB SCSI A and fasten it securely Connect the other end to your SCSI system Be sure to use only shielded SCSI cables Total cable length in your SCSI system should be less than 6 m and terminating resistors should be installed on both ends as described earlier in this chapter Connect the GPIB cable to the GPIB SCSI A and tighten the thumb screws on the connector Connect the other end to your GPIB system Be sure to use only shielded GPIB cables Total cable length in your GPIB system should be less than 20 m with a maximum separation of 4 m between any two devices You should have no more than 15 devices in a GPIB system and at least two thirds of those devices must be p
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31. the CD by typing the following command usr sbin mount o ro F hsfs dev dsk c0t6 d0s2 cdrom cdrom0 b Enter the following command to add NI 488 2 to your system usr sbin pkgadd d cdrom cdrom0 NICscsia 4 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation GPIB SCSI A for Solaris 2 10 ni com Chapter 2 Installation Configuring the Software with ibconf Optional ibconf is an interactive utility you can use to examine or modify the configuration of the driver You might want to run ibconf to change the settings of the software parameters You must have super user privilege to run ibconf ibconf is largely self explanatory and contains help screens that explain all commands and options For more information on using ibconf refer to the NI 488 2M Software Reference Manual Complete the following steps to change the default parameters of your NI 488 2 software The driver should not be in use while you run ibconf 1 Log on as super user root 2 Type the following command to start ibconf ibconf After you have installed and configured the software you should verify the installation Refer to Chapter 3 Installation Verification Removing NI 488 2 Optional If you ever decide to stop using your GPIB SCSI A you can remove NI 488 2 from your system To remove NI 488 2 from the kernel configuration you must have superuser privilege and the driver must not be in use Enter the following com
32. ubleshooting and Common Questions Common Questions GPIB SCSI A for Solaris How do I know that my GPIB SCSI A and driver are installed correctly The ibtsta test verifies that both the hardware and software are installed correctly Run ibtsta by entering the following command ibtsta If no error occurs in ibtsta NI 488 2 is installed correctly What do I do if the software verification test fails with an error If ibtsta fails make sure that no GPIB cables are connected to the GPIB SCSI A If necessary remove and reinstall NI 488 2 from the CD If you already have completed the troubleshooting steps contact National Instruments What could be causing a problem if the installation process fails The most probable reason is that the GPIB SCSI A is at a different SCSI Target ID than what you entered during installation Reinstall using the correct ID How should I 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 the following sections in the NI 488 2M Software Reference Manual the General Programming Information section in Chapter 3 Understanding the NI 488 2 Software and Appendix B Common Errors and Their Solutions When should I use ibic You can use ibic to practice communication with your instrument troubleshoot pr
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