National Instruments PXI-GPIB, Getting Started

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PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT viii © National Instruments Corporation
About This Manual
Use the GPIB User Manual for Windows 95 and Windows NT to learn the
basics of GPIB and how to develop an application program. This manual
also contains application examples and troubleshooting information.
The NI-488.2M Function Reference Manual for Win32 contains specific
NI-488 function and NI-488.2 routine information, such as format,
parameters, and possible errors.
Organization of This Manual
The Getting Started with Your PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB and the GPIB
Software for Windows NT manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Introduction , explains how to use this manual, lists what
you need to get started, and briefly describes the GPIB hardware and
software.
• Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration , describes how to install and
configure your PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB and the GPIB software for
Windows NT.
• Chapter 3, Verify the Installation , describes how to verify the hardware
and software installation.
• Chapter 4, Begin to Use the GPIB Software , helps you get started with
the GPIB software for Windows NT.
• Appendix A, Uninstalling the Hardware and Software , describes how
to uninstall your PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB and the GPIB software
from Windows NT.
• Appendix B, Troubleshooting and Common Questions , describes how
to troubleshoot and answers some common questions.
• Appendix C, Specifications , describes the electrical, physical, and
environmental characteristics of the PXI-GPIB and PMC-GPIB,
transfer rates of the GPIB software, and the recommended operating
conditions.
• Appendix D, Customer Communication , contains forms you can use to
request help from National Instruments or to comment on our products
and manuals.
• The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of terms that
appear in this manual, including abbreviations, acronyms, metric
prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.