
About This Manual
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Use the NI-488.2M Function Reference Manual for Win32 for specific
NI-488 function and NI-488.2 routine information, such as format,
parameters, and possible errors.
Organization of This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1,
, explains how to use this manual, lists what
you need to get started, provides an overview of the AT-GPIB/TNT
and the GPIB software, and describes optional equipment you can
order.
• Chapter 2,
Installation and Configuration
, describes how to install
and configure the AT-GPIB/TNT hardware and the GPIB software.
• Chapter 3,
, describes how to verify the
hardware and software installation.
• Chapter 4,
Begin to Use the GPIB Software
, helps you get started
with the GPIB software.
Uninstalling the Hardware and Software
, describes
how to uninstall your AT-GPIB/TNT and the GPIB software.
Troubleshooting and Common Questions
, describes
how to troubleshoot problems and answers some common
questions.
, describes the physical characteristics
of the AT-GPIB/TNT, the transfer rates of the GPIB software, and
the recommended operating conditions.
, contains forms you can
use to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our
products and manuals.
•
The
contains an alphabetical list and a description of
terms used in this manual, including abbreviations, acronyms,
metric prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.