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About This Manual
Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT x © National Instruments Corporation
Use the NI-CAN Programmer Reference Manual for Win32 for specific
information about each NI-CAN function and object, such as format,
parameters, and possible errors.
Organization of This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Introduction , explains how to use this manual, lists what
you need to get started and optional equipment you can order, and
briefly describes the CAN hardware and the NI-CAN software for
Windows NT.
• Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration , describes how to install
and configure the CAN hardware and the NI-CAN software for
Windows NT.
• Chapter 3, Verify the Installation , describes how to verify the hardware
and software installation.
• Chapter 4, Begin to Use the NI-CAN Software , helps you get started
with the NI-CAN software for Windows NT.
• Appendix A, Uninstall the Hardware and Software , describes how
to uninstall the CAN hardware and the NI-CAN software from
Windows NT.
• Appendix B, Cabling Requirements , describes the cabling
requirements for CAN interfaces.
• Appendix C, Troubleshooting and Common Questions , describes how
to troubleshoot problems and answers some common questions.
• Appendix D, Specifications , describes the physical characteristics of
the CAN hardware, along with the recommended operating conditions.
• Appendix E, Customer Communication , contains forms you can use to
request help from National Instruments or to comment on our products
and manuals.
• The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and a description of terms
used in this manual, including abbreviations, acronyms, metric
prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.