90PGA
Section 2
Dual Channel Programmable
Remote Operation
Amplifier Card
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during driver/libraries installation. Do not reboot until the end of the install procedure, where a
single popup window prompts you for a restart. The installation process should not be
interrupted with a reboot, otherwise installation must be re-started from the beginning.
After installation and reboot, verify that the files reside in the selected target PC directory. An
FDI icon should appear on you desktop. Note that verification of installed files after each step on
the hard drive is optional.
For serial remote operation: With the 90IP unit turned ON and the RS232 cable connected to
COM1 or 2, RUN the NI-MAX 2.2.0 by clicking on the NI icon on the desktop, this updates the
configurations. Wait for the data to be updated, indicated by no MAX or hard drive activity. Quit
the MAX application window.
Before initiating the remote mode for the 90IP, verify that it is powered up, connected to the PC
Via the RS232 cable and that the display is not in remote mode. Initiate the 90IP Instrument
Control from the FDI desktop icon: Select RS232, and COM1 or 2 on the 90IP GUI. Click on
Scan and this operation will produce: ASRL<COM>::INSTR in the “Instruments” display window.
Click on the items as they appear in the windows until the 90PGA GUI appears. Verify that
remote control of the PGA card is functional (One can actually hear relays clicking for certain
button changes in I/O). Note: When finished, remember to use the Quit button to exit the
application. After quitting a remote session, press the ENTER button on the 90IP to return to
local mode or turn the power button off and on, to reset the instrument.
For GPIB remote operation: Connect a GPIB cable from the instrument to the PC, and turn on
the 90IP as above.
Initiate the 90IP Instrument Control from the desktop icon: Select
GPIB
then click on the Scan
button: GPIB0::1::INSTR should appear in the “Instruments” display window. Click on items as
they appear in the windows until the 90PGA GUI appears. Verify that control of the PGA card is
functional. Use the Quit button to exit application.
Initiating
“SETUP”
will toggle between install and uninstall. To uninstall all the 90IP-related software from
the target PC, you may use the same disks for uninstalling the
CDIP-01
and
CDFC-01
software. This is
accomplished by initiating the CD setups from each folder, again. Each time this is done, the software
toggles between install and uninstall. However, even though the NI libraries auto setup, they do not
uninstall automatically. The NI libraries must be uninstalled separately using Add/Remove Programs in
Control Panel. The list is as follows, NI IVI engine 1.83, NI-MAX 2.2.0, NI-488.2 1.70, NI VISA 2.6 Run-time
Engine, and NI-VISA Server 1.0.0f6.
See Appendix A for
Windows 2000, Windows XP After Installation Considerations.
