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AT-GPIB/NI-488M/AT&T UNIX
Contents
......................................................................................... 1-1
What Your Kit Should Contain .................................................. 1-1
Optional Equipment .................................................................... 1-2
Software Description .................................................................. 1-2
Unpacking Your AT-GPIB ......................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
..................................................................... 2-1
Chapter 3
Software Installation and Configuration
................................ 3-1
Step 1. Preparation ................................................................... 3-1
Step 2. Installation .................................................................... 3-2
A. Set Up a Working Directory ................................... 3-2
B. Install the Utility Files ............................................. 3-3
C. Install the C Library................................................. 3-3
D. Ensure the Software and Hardware Settings
Match ....................................................................... 3-4
E. Install the NI-488M Driver ...................................... 3-6
Step.3. Software Configuration ................................................ 3-6
Step 4. Installation Verification ............................................... 3-8
Application Development ........................................................... 3-8
Steps for Removing the NI-488M Software ............................... 3-9
Steps for Changing Configuration after a Successful
Installation .................................................................................. 3-10
Appendix A
New NI-488M Functions
................................................................ A-1
IBDEV(3) ................................................................................... A-2
IBLINES(3) ................................................................................ A-4
IBLN(3) ...................................................................................... A-6