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Introduction
This chapter provides assistance in getting the VT1433B running and making
simple measurements. It shows how to install the software libraries and how to
run some of the example programs that are included.
For more information see the other chapters in this book and the on-line function
reference. (See “Where to get more information” in the chapter titled “Using the
VT1433B).”
Two versions of the Host Interface Library are available. One is HP-UX
C-Language Host Interface Library which uses SICL (the Standard Instrument
Interface Library) to communicate to the VT1433B hardware. The other is the
HP-UX, Windows 95 or later and Windows NT VXI
plug&play Library which
communicates with the hardware using VISA ( Virtual Instrument Software
Architecture ). VISA is the input/output standard upon which all the
VXI plug&play software components are based.
This chapter mainly covers the VXI plug&play version and it also includes some
examples using the C-Language version. If using the C-Language version, refer
to the chapter titled “The Host Interface Library” as well.
NOTE
The C-Language Host Interface Library has been provided for the purpose of
backward compatibility and is no longer supported. New users should use the
VXI
plug&play Library while older users are encouraged to migrate their applications
to the VXI plug&play library.
VT1433B User's Guide
Getting Started With the VT1433B
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