Chapter 2
Configuration and Startup Procedures
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GPIB-VXI User Manual
GPIB-VXI Startup Mode Configuration
Startup mode switches 8 and 7 control the GPIB-VXI operation mode at system startup and
system reset, respectively. They select one of four modes, as shown in Figure 2-6.
a. 488-VXI Runtime System Mode
b. Diagnostics Mode
d. VXI pROBE Mode
c. Nonvolatile Configuration Mode
Key
Black = side you must press down
= not used in this context
1
2
3
4
5
6
O
F
F
O
N
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8
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6
O
F
F
O
N
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8
1
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6
O
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F
O
N
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8
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O
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F
O
N
7
8
Figure 2-6. Startup Mode Switch Settings
488-VXI System Mode
VXI system mode
is the startup mode for normal operation in a VXI system. The GPIB-VXI
comes up as described in the
488-VXI System Operation
section later in this chapter.
