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Contents
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1
GPIB Hardware Overview.............................................................................................1-2
NI-488.2 Overview ........................................................................................................1-2
Configuration Switch Settings for SW1 ..........................................................2-2
Configuration Switch Settings for SW2 ..........................................................2-5
Using SCSI Terminating Resistors..................................................................2-6
Step 1. Shut Down the System ........................................................................2-9
Step 2. Connect the Cables ..............................................................................2-9
Step 3. Switch On Your GPIB-SCSI-A...........................................................2-10
Step 4. Power On Your System.......................................................................2-10
Installing NI-488.2.........................................................................................................2-10
Configuring the Software with ibconf (Optional)..........................................................2-11
Removing NI-488.2 (Optional)......................................................................................2-11
Chapter 3
Installation Verification
Chapter 4
Using NI-488.2 with Solaris
Introduction to ibic.........................................................................................................4-1
Programming Considerations ........................................................................................4-2
Appendix A
Troubleshooting and Common Questions
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