National Instruments GPIB-ENET Series, Getting Started

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Table of Contents
GPIB-ENET for MacOS vi
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Chapter 3
Software Installation and Configuration
NI-488.2 Software Components ................................................................................... 3-1
Install the Software....................................................................................................... 3-2
Step 1. Install the NI-488.2 Files and Folders................................................ 3-2
Step 2. Examine or Change the Software Settings......................................... 3-4
Step 3. Restart Your Computer ...................................................................... 3-5
Chapter 4
Installation Verification and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Hardware Problems........................................................................... 4-1
Verify the Software Installation ................................................................................... 4-2
Troubleshooting Software Problems ............................................................................ 4-2
READY LED Signaling ............................................................................................... 4-3
Step 1. Count the Long Flashes ..................................................................... 4-3
Step 2. Count the Short Flashes ..................................................................... 4-4
Step 3. Record Your Status Code Number .................................................... 4-4
Common Questions ...................................................................................................... 4-5
Chapter 5
Using Your NI-488.2 Software
Introduction to IBIC 488.2 ........................................................................................... 5-1
General Programming Considerations ......................................................................... 5-1
Appendix A
Hardware Specifications
Appendix B
Utilities
IPassign Utility ............................................................................................................. B-1
Update Utility ............................................................................................................... B-2