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PCI-GPIB for Digital UNIX
About This Manual
This manual contains instructions for installing and configuring the
National Instruments PCI-GPIB interface board and the NI-488.2M
multitasking software for use with a DEC Alpha Station running the Digital
UNIX operating system. This manual is meant to be used with the
NI -488.2M Software Reference Manual .
Organization of This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, Introduction , explains how to use this manual, lists what you
need to get started, and includes a brief description of the NI-488.2M
software and the PCI-GPIB.
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Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, contains instructions for installing
your PCI-GPIB.
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Chapter 3, Software Installation and Configuration , contains
instructions for installing and configuring your NI-488.2M software.
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Chapter 4, Installation Verification and Troubleshooting, describes
how to verify the installation and troubleshoot problems.
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Chapter 5, Using Your NI-488.2M Software , describes the
ibic
utility
and lists some programming considerations.
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Appendix A, Hardware Specifications , describes the electrical,
physical, and environmental characteristics of the PCI-GPIB and the
recommended operating conditions.
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B,
Customer Communication, contains forms you can use to
request help from National Instruments or to comment on our products
and manuals.
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The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and a description of terms
that this manual uses, including abbreviations, acronyms, metric
prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.
