
Appendix B
Troubleshooting and Common Questions
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How many GPIB interfaces can I configure for use with my GPIB
software?
You can configure the GPIB software for Windows to communicate
with up to 100 GPIB interfaces.
How many devices can I configure for use with my GPIB software?
The GPIB software for Windows provides a total of 1,024 logical
devices for applications to use. The default number of devices is 32.
The maximum number of physical devices you should connect to a
single GPIB interface is 14, or fewer depending on your system
configuration.
Are interrupts and DMA required for the GPIB software ?
Neither interrupts nor DMA are required.
How can I determine if my GPIB hardware and software are
installed properly?
Run the Diagnostic utility: select the Diagnostic item under Start»
Programs»National Instruments GPIB. Refer to the
section in this appendix or the online help
to troubleshoot any problems.
When should I use the Win32 Interactive Control utility?
You can use the Win32 Interactive Control utility to test and verify
instrument communication, troubleshoot problems, and develop your
application program. For more information, refer to the
Begin to Use the GPIB Software
.
How do I use a GPIB language interface?
For information about using GPIB language interfaces, refer to
Chapter 3, Developing Your Application, in the GPIB User Manual for
Win32.
How do I modify the hardware resources that Windows assigned to
my AT-GPIB/TNT?
To modify the hardware resources assigned to the AT-GPIB/TNT,
double-click on the System icon under Start»Settings»Control Panel.
In the System Properties dialog box that appears, select the
Device Manager tab, click on the View devices by type button, and