Chapter 1
Introduction
PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT
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Time-Saving Development Tools
Your kit includes the GPIB software for Windows NT. In addition, you
can order the LabWindows/CVI or LabVIEW software from National
Instruments to speed your application development time and make it
easier to communicate with your instruments.
LabVIEW is an easy-to-use, graphical programming environment you
can use to acquire data from thousands of different instruments,
including IEEE 488.2 devices, VXI devices, serial devices, PLCs, and
plug-in data acquisition boards. After you have acquired raw data, you
can convert it into meaningful results using the powerful data analysis
routines in LabVIEW. LabVIEW also comes with hundreds of
instrument drivers, which dramatically reduce software development
time, because you do not have to spend time programming the low-level
control of each instrument.
LabWindows/CVI is similar to LabVIEW, except that it combines an
interactive, easy-to-use development approach with the programming
power and flexibility of compiled ANSI C code.
For ordering information, or to request free demonstration software,
contact National Instruments.
