Install the NI-488.2 Software for Windows
Chapter 4
GPIB-232CT-A for MS-DOS/Windows 4-6
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Is the GPIB-232CT-A powered on?
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Did you change any of the hardware configurations on the
GPIB -232CT -A? If so, check the current software configuration of the
software by running
WIBCONF
. Make sure that the hardware settings
match. Refer to Step 3. Configure the Software , earlier in this chapter.
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Are the files
GPIB.DLL
and
GPIB.INI
located in your Windows
directory (usually
C:\WINDOWS
)?
If you have performed these steps and there is still a problem, refer to
Appendix C, Troubleshooting, for more information on installing the
GPIB -232CT -A.
If no errors occur, you can proceed to learn how to use the software and how
to develop your application program.
Using WIBIC
The easiest way to learn to communicate with your instrument is by
controlling it interactively. Located in your GPIB directory is the Interface
Bus Interactive Control program called
WIBIC.EXE
. You can use this
program to communicate with your instrument; the program displays the
status and any error after each NI-488.2 call.
With
WIBIC
, you can program your instruments interactively from the
keyboard rather than from an application program. Using
WIBIC
helps you
quickly understand how the instruments and the NI-488.2 software work.
The
WIBIC
program is the Windows version of the NI-488.2 software for
MS-DOS
IBIC
program. It has the same general appearance and same
function as the DOS
IBIC
program. Refer to Chapter 6, IBIC, of your
NI -488.2 Software Reference Manual for MS-DOS for a complete
description of how to use
IBIC
.
While running
WIBIC
, you should study the descriptions of each function
given to fully understand their purpose or you can use the online help
available if you have questions.
To run
WIBIC
, change to the Windows Applications window and select
the
WIBIC
icon.