About This Manual
CPCI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT
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© National Instruments Corporation
Use the NI-488.2M User Manual for Windows 95 and Windows NT to
learn the basics of GPIB and how to develop an application program.
You can also use the User Manual as a reference for debugging
information and detailed examples.
Use the NI-488.2M Function Reference Manual for Win32 for 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:
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Chapter 1, Introduction, explains how to use this manual, lists what
you need to get started, and briefly describes the GPIB hardware and
the NI-488.2M software.
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Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, contains instructions to
help you configure and install your GPIB hardware and NI-488.2M
software.
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Chapter 3, Verifying the Installation, describes how to verify the
hardware and software installation.
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Chapter 4, Using the GPIB Hardware and Software, helps you get
started with the NI-488.2M software for Windows NT.
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Appendix A, Specifications, describes the electrical, physical, and
environmental characteristics of the GPIB hardware and the
recommended operating conditions.
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Appendix B, Troubleshooting and Common Questions, contains
troubleshooting information and the answers to common questions.
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Appendix C, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use
to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our
products and manuals.
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The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of terms
that appear in this manual, including abbreviations, acronyms, metric
prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.
