National Instruments PXI-GPIB Getting Started

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PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NTviii ©National Instruments CorporationAbout This ManualUse the GPIB User Manual for Windows 95 and Windows NT to learn thebasics of GPIB and how to develop an application program. This manualalso contains application examples and troubleshooting information.The NI-488.2M Function Reference Manual for Win32 contains specificNI-488 function and NI-488.2 routine information, such as format,parameters, and possible errors.Organization of This ManualThe Getting Started with Your PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB and the GPIBSoftware for Windows NT manual is organized as follows:• Chapter 1, Introduction, explains how to use this manual, lists whatyou need to get started, and briefly describes the GPIB hardware andsoftware.• Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, describes how to install andconfigure your PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB and the GPIB software forWindows NT.• Chapter 3, Verify the Installation, describes how to verify the hardwareand software installation.• Chapter 4, Begin to Use the GPIB Software, helps you get started withthe GPIB software for Windows NT.• Appendix A, Uninstalling the Hardware and Software, describes howto uninstall your PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB and the GPIB softwarefrom Windows NT.• Appendix B, Troubleshooting and Common Questions, describes howto troubleshoot and answers some common questions.• Appendix C, Specifications, describes the electrical, physical, andenvironmental characteristics of the PXI-GPIB and PMC-GPIB,transfer rates of the GPIB software, and the recommended operatingconditions.• Appendix D, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use torequest help from National Instruments or to comment on our productsand manuals.• The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of terms thatappear in this manual, including abbreviations, acronyms, metricprefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.