About This Manual
GPIB-ENET for MacOS
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Use this getting started manual to install and configure your GPIB
hardware and NI-488.2 software.
Use the NI-488.2 User Manual for MacOS to learn the basics of GPIB
and how to develop an application program. The user manual also
contains debugging information and detailed examples.
Use the NI-488.2 Function Reference Manual for MacOS 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, lists what you need to get started and
optional equipment you can order, gives instructions for inspecting
your GPIB-ENET, and briefly describes the NI-488.2 software, the
GPIB-ENET hardware, and its assigned Ethernet address.
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Chapter 2, Hardware Installation and Configuration, gives
instructions for configuring the 10Base-T and coax versions of the
GPIB-ENET. It also describes how to connect the GPIB-ENET to
a Macintosh computer or local Ethernet network, switch on the
GPIB-ENET, and power on your system.
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Chapter 3, Software Installation and Configuration, contains
instructions for installing and configuring your NI-488.2 software.
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Chapter 4, Installation Verification and Troubleshooting, describes
how to verify the software installation, troubleshoot hardware and
software problems, and interpret the READY LED status messages.
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Chapter 5, Using Your NI-488.2 Software, describes the
IBIC 488.2
utility and lists some general programming
considerations.
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Appendix A, Hardware Specifications, specifies the electrical,
environmental, and physical characteristics of the GPIB-ENET and
the recommended operating conditions.
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Appendix B, Utilities, contains information on the
IPassign
and
Update
utilities for the GPIB-ENET.
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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.
