Chapter 1
Introduction
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PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT
more information about HS488, refer to Chapter 7, GPIB Programming
Techniques, in the GPIB User Manual for Windows 95 and Windows NT.
The PXI-GPIB and PMC-GPIB each contain one GPIB load; you can
connect up to 14 instruments to one of these interfaces. If you want to use
more instruments, you can order a bus extender or expander from National
Instruments. Refer to Appendix C,
, for more information
about the GPIB hardware specifications and operating conditions.
GPIB Software Overview
The GPIB software for Windows NT includes a loadable Windows NT
kernel device driver and supporting utilities.
The GPIB software includes the following components:
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Device driver
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Diagnostic test utility
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Configuration utility
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Utilities for software development and debugging
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Language interface libraries for Microsoft Visual C/C++ 2.0 or
later, Borland C/C++ 4.0 or later, and Microsoft Visual Basic 4.0
or later
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Virtual device driver and special DOS and Windows 3 drivers for
running existing NI-488.2 for DOS and Windows 3 applications under
Windows NT
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Example programs that use NI-488 functions and NI-488.2 routines
For a detailed list of files, refer to Chapter 1, Introduction, in the GPIB
User Manual for Windows 95 and Windows NT. Refer to Appendix C,
, for information about the GPIB software transfer rates.
