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Chapter 3
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NI-488.2
Use the Measurement Studio NI-488.2 Visual C++ class library to
communicate with and control instruments on a GPIB interface. This class
library is included when you install the NI-488.2 driver. Use this class
library to configure and communicate with GPIB devices using the
CNi4882Device
and
CNi4882Board
classes.
You can use the NI-488.2 class library to create programs that interface
with a device that is using GPIB and programs that interface with the GPIB
device directly.
Tip For information about easily creating a Measurement Studio NI-488.2 application
using the Instrument I/O Assistant, refer to the Creating an Instrument Control Application
section of Chapter 4, Measurement Studio Integrated Tools and Features . You can create
Measurement Studio NI-488.2 applications with the Instrument I/O Assistant in Visual
Studio .NET 2003 only. For more information about GPIB, visit
ni.com/gpib
.
NI-DAQmx
Use the Measurement Studio NI-DAQmx Visual C++ class library to
communicate with and control an NI data acquisition (DAQ) device. This
class library is included when you install the NI-DAQmx driver.
Note Some DAQ devices are not currently supported by the NI-DAQmx driver. Refer to
the NI-DAQ Readme for a complete listing of supported hardware.
Use the NI-DAQmx class library to perform the following types of tasks:
• Analog signal measurement
• Analog signal generation
• Digital I/O
• Counting and timing
• Pulse generation
• Signal switching
Tip For information about easily creating an NI-DAQmx application using the DAQ
Assistant, refer to the Creating a Measurement Studio NI-DAQmx Application section of
Chapter 4, Measurement Studio Integrated Tools and Features , or the Walkthrough:
Creating a Measurement Studio NI-DAQmx Application section of Chapter 5, Getting
Started with Measurement Studio . For more information about DAQ, visit
ni.com/daq
.