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Software
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GPIB-FL2-USB Reference Manual
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4.
For using API-GPLV(W32)
API-GPLV(W32) is a driver software created in NI’s GPIB function style as the software for controlling
CONTEC GPIB products.
When the driver software is installed, existing applications such as LabVIEW can operate CONTEC
GPIB products. For details, refer to the help file.
1.
Accessing the Help File
It might be slightly different depending on the installed driver (development environment) version.
From [Start] menu, click on [CONTEC API-GPLV(W32) for API-PAC(W32)] – [API-GPLV HELP] to display
help information.
The help file provides information such as “operation specifications”, “additional information”, and
“troubleshooting”.
2.
Using Sample Programs
Sample programs are individually offered for the basic application.
The sample programs of the API-GPLV(W32) can be found in
\Program Files (x86)\CONTEC\API-PAC(W32)\ Gplv \Samples
or
\Program Files\CONTEC\API-PAC(W32)\ Gplv \Samples.
Use these sample programs as references for program development and operation check.
* The sample program folder differs if you changed the install folder.
3.
Running a Sample Program
From the Start Menu on the Windows taskbar, go to "Programs” – “CONTEC API-GPLV(W32) for
API-PAC(W32)" and select the sample programs.
Sample Programs - Examples
GpibTest
Executes a series of operations including initialization, transmit/receive, and polling.
