About This Manual
PCMCIA-GPIB for MacOS
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National Instruments Corporation
Use the NI-488.2 User Manual for MacOS to learn the basics of GPIB
and how to develop an application program. The user manual also
contains debugging information and detailed examples.
Use the NI-488.2 Function Reference Manual for MacOS 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:
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Chapter 1, Introduction, explains how to use this manual, lists what
you need to get started, and briefly describes the NI-488.2 software
and the PCMCIA-GPIB card.
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Chapter 2, Hardware and Software Installation, contains
instructions for installing your PCMCIA-GPIB card and the
NI-488.2 software for MacOS.
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Chapter 3, Installation Verification, contains instructions for
verifying the installation and configuring your NI-488.2 software.
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Chapter 4, Using Your NI-488.2 Software, describes the
IBIC 488.2
utility and lists some general programming
considerations.
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Appendix A, Specifications, describes the physical characteristics
of the PCMCIA-GPIB hardware and NI-488.2 software, along with
the recommended operating conditions.
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Appendix B, Troubleshooting, describes how to troubleshoot
hardware and software problems and lists some common questions.
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Appendix C, 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 description of terms
used in this manual, including abbreviations, acronyms, metric
prefixes, and mnemonics.
