4. Functions
Analyzer function (Only GP-IB(PCI))
The state transition of all lines in the GPIB cable can be analyzed by using the on-board FIFO memory.
This function can be used to locate the cause of a failure or to check data flowing on lines.
The function is provided by the analyzer utility (Analyzer.exe).
Open the Start Menu, then select “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” – “GPIB” – “GPIB ANALYZER”.
Otherwise, directly execute “Program Files\API-PAC(W32)\GPIB\ANALYZER\Analyzer.exe”.
Running Method
(1) Install the board on your PC according to Step 2 “Setting the Hardware” and Step 3 “Installing the
Hardware” in Chapter 2 “Setup”.
After having installed the board, connect the board to an instrument for analysis. The board can
communicate with the instrument while executing analysis.
Example 1 of Connection:
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One board communicating the instrument while analyzing
Example 2 of Connection:
PC1
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PC2
PC1: Only the analyzer is executed.
PC2: Communicating with the measuring instrument
(2) The analyzer utility is started with the following dialog box. Enter the number of the on-board
SW1 (BOARD ID) in decimal representation, then click on [OK]. The factory default of SW1 is 0.
GP-IB(PCI)L, GP-IB(PCI)
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