1. Before Using the Product
GP-IB(PCI)F, GP-IB(PCI)FL, GP-IB(LPCI)F, GP-IB(LPCI)FL
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Linux version of general-purpose count driver:
API-GPIB(LNX)
(Supplied: Stored on the API-PAC(W32) CD-ROM)
T his driver is used to control CONTEC GPIB boards (PC Cards) from within Linux.
You can control CONTEC GPIB boards easily using the shared library called from the user application,
the device driver (module) for each kernel version, and the board (PC Cards) configuration program
(config).
CONTEC provides download services (at http://www.contec.com/apipac/) to supply the updated drivers
and differential files.
For details, read Help on the bundled CD-ROM or visit the CONT EC’s Web site.
< Operating environment >
OS
RedHatLinux, TurboLinux, etc..
(For details on supported distributions, refer to Help available after installation.)
Adaptation
languag
gcc, etc..
Cable & Connector (Option)
GPIB cable (2m)
: PCN-T 02
GPIB cable (4m)
: PCN-T 04
GPIB Connector
:
CN-GP/C
Effective when the cable being plugged into the board interfere
with the PC’s main unit. See the troubleshooting section at the end
of Chapter 2. (Included with GP-IB(LPCI)F and GP-IB(LPCI)FL)
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Check the CONT EC’s Web site for more information on these options.
