Section Six IBIC©National Instruments Corp. 6-5 GPIB-PC User ManualApplications Monitor OptionsWhen displayed, the applications monitor allows you to view theparameters of the current GPIB call, change the display and trap modes,and scan the GPIB session summary. The monitor displays thefollowing information pertinent to the current GPIB call:Device symbolic device name.Function GPIB-PC function mnemonic and description.Value for functions that have a number as their secondparameter, this contains its value, otherwise it isundefined.Count for functions that have a count as their thirdparameter this contains its value, otherwise it isundefined.IBSTA contains the GPIB status information.IBERR contains the GPIB error information, or theprevious value of the value parameter if no erroroccurred.IBCNT contains the number of bytes transferred.Buffer for functions that have a buffer as a parameter, thisValue displays its contents. Each byte of the buffer isshown with its index, character image, and ASCIIvalue.Status shows the state of the individual bits of IBSTA. A"*" indicated the bit is active. The active bits ofthe trap mask are highlighted for easyidentification.Error shows the state of the individual bits of IBERR. A"*" indicates the bit is active.Information contains any message concerning the current GPIBcall.
