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1. GPIB Getting Started with Your GPIB ENET and the NI 488 2 gt Software for MacOS July 1997 Edition Part Number 320727C 01 Copyright 1994 1997 National Instruments Corporation All rights reserved Internet Support support natinst com E mail info natinst com FTP Site ftp natinst com Web Address http www natinst com Bulletin Board Support BBS United States 512 794 5422 BBS United Kingdom 01635 551422 BBS France 01 48 65 15 59 Ja Fax on Demand Support 512 418 1111 O gt gt COOK lt C gt Telephone Support U S Tel 512 795 8248 Fax 512 794 5678 Os International Offices Australia 03 9879 5166 Austria 0662 45 79 90 0 Belgium 02 757 00 20 Canada Ontario 905 785 0085 Canada Qu bec 514 694 8521 Denmark 45 76 26 00 Finland 09 725 725 11 France 01 48 14 24 24 Germany 089 741 31 30 Hong Kong 2645 3186 Israel 03 5734815 Italy 02 413091 Japan 03 5472 2970 Korea 02 596 7456 Mexico 5 520 2635 Netherlands 0348 433466 Norway 32 84 84 00 Singapore 2265886 Spain 91 640 0085 Sweden 08 730 49 70 Switzerland 056 200 51 51 Taiwan 02 377 1200 United Kingdom 01635 523545 National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 6504 Bridge Point Parkway Austin TX 78730 5039 Tel 512 794 0100 Important Information Warranty Copyright Trademarks The GPIB ENET is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years f2. GPIB ENET Hardware and Software Configuration Form Record the settings and revisions of your hardware and software on the line to the right of each item Complete a new copy of this form each time you revise your software or hardware configuration and use this form as a reference for your current configuration Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently National Instruments Products GPIB ENET model and revision number 10Base T or Coax version AC Input Voltage 100 to 120 V or 220 to 240V NI 488 2 software version number of disk Application programming language DIP switch setting Ethernet port cofiguration slide switch setting IP address READY LED signaling status code Other Products Computer make and model Memory capacity on computer Clock frequency or speed Operating system version Other Ethernet devices in system Other GPIB devices in system Type of monitor Documentation Comment Form National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied with our products This information helps us provide quality products to meet your needs Title Edition Date July 1997 Part Number 320727C 01 Getting Started with Your GPIB ENET and the NI 488 2 Software for MacOS Please comment on the completeness clarity and o
3. 00 00 cece esececeseeeeceseeeeseeeenees 4 4 Common Questions eiren eer eNe er Ee nE Ea EEE E aA a r E r ie a e 4 5 Chapter 5 Using Your NI 488 2 Software Introduction to IBIC 488 2 senese E E tae ston E EE 5 1 General Programming Considerations sssseeeeseeeesesreseseesrsrssrertsrerrsrenrerreresresesesere 5 1 Appendix A Hardware Specifications Appendix B Utilities IPassisi UUH osse oe a a a E Ea oaee SeS EES k B 1 Update Utihty e ee cin Seeing eee eis Re i en aie B 2 GPIB ENET for MacOS vi National Instruments Corporation Table of Contents Appendix C Customer Communication Glossary Figures Figure 1 1 GPIB ENET Top Panel risie e n a a a E a 1 3 Figure 1 2 GPIB ENET Side Panel eee ee ceeeeeeeeceeecseceeecaecaeeaecneenseenseees 1 5 Figure 1 3 GPIB ENET Back P n l ohe ieee enen araeir ken aR 1 5 Figure 1 4 GPIB ENET Identification Label o oo eee cee cecneeeceeenseeneeees 1 6 Figure 2 1 Default Mode Switch Settings All Switches OFF eee 2 2 Figure 2 2 Default Ethernet Port Configuration Switch Setting for Either Type of GPIB ENET sireeni a E EE TEDE ITTIA 2 4 Figure 2 3 AUI Ethernet Port Configuration Switch Setting for Either Type of GPIB ENET hunsr nn r E e deeb evens 2 5 Figure 3 1 Installer WindoW eeeessseeseeseeseseeeereereresseerssreresreesreserrenrerrssenresrnresre 3 3 Figure 3 2 File and Folder Organization after Installation eee eeeeeeeeeee 3 3 Figure 3 3 NI 488 Config Control Panel c
4. 2 User Manual for MacOS For detailed information about each NI 488 function and NI 488 2 routine refer to the NI 488 2 Function Reference Manual for MacOS National Instruments Corporation 5 1 GPIB ENET for MacOS Appendix Hardware Specifications This appendix specifies the electrical environmental and physical characteristics of the GPIB ENET and the recommended operating conditions Table A 1 Electrical Characteristics Characteristic Specification Power Supply 100 to 120 VAC 10 50 60 Hz or Unit 220 to 240 VAC 10 50 60 Hz Maximum Current 100 to 120 VAC 110 mA or Requirement 220 to 240 VAC 55mA Fuse Rating and 100 to 120 VAC 300 mA UL CSA approved or Type 220 to 20 VAC 500 mA IEC approved Table A 2 Environmental Characteristics Characteristic Specification Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C Storage Temperature 20 to 70 C Relative Humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing EMI FCC Class A Verified National Instruments Corporation A 1 GPIB ENET for MacOS Appendix A Hardware Specifications GPIB ENET for MacOS Table A 3 Physical Characteristics Characteristic Specification Overall Case Sizes Dimensions 8 89 cm by 14 35 mm by 4 11 cm 3 5 in by 5 65 in by 1 62 in Case Material All metal enclosure Weight 0 41 kg 0 9 Ib A 2 National Instruments Corporation Appendix Utilit
5. Instruments you can save yourself time and the GPIB Product Support Department can answer your questions more accurately and efficiently Do not switch off power to your GPIB ENET before recording the flashing READY LED pattern READY LED signaling can report up to 100 different errors The errors are numbered from 0 to 99 and are reported through sequences of READY LED flashes Step 1 Count the Long Flashes A three second interval during which the READY LED is OFF separates each repetition of the sequence The sequence begins with a series of long one second flashes that is one second ON one second OFF These long flashes represent the digit in the tens column There can be one to ten long flashes which represent digits 0 through 9 For example one long flash represents a 0 in the tens column two long flashes represent the digit 1 in the tens column and ten long flashes represent a 9 in the tens column National Instruments Corporation 4 3 GPIB ENET for MacOS Chapter 4 Installation Verification and Troubleshooting Step 2 Count the Short Flashes The long flashes are followed by shorter flashes each lasting about one fifth of a second These short flashes represent the digit in the ones column Again there can be one to ten flashes which represent the digits 0 through 9 For example one short flash represents the digit 0 in the ones column two short flashes represent the digit 1 in the ones column and ten short flashe
6. Novice Experienced Users Users We Say Say NI 488 2 NI 488 2 Function User Manual for Reference Manual MacOS lt for MacOS Application Function Development and Routine and Examples Descriptions National Instruments Corporation ix GPIB ENET for MacOS About This Manual Use this getting started manual to install and configure your GPIB hardware and NI 488 2 software 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 GPIB ENET for MacOS Chapter 1 Introduction lists what you need to get started and optional equipment you can order gives instructions for inspecting your GPIB ENET and briefly describes the NI 488 2 software the GPIB ENET hardware and its assigned Ethernet address Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Configuration gives instructions for configuring the 10Base T and coax versions of the GPIB ENET It also describes how to connect the GPIB ENET to a Macintosh computer or local Ethernet network switch on the GPIB ENET and power on your system Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configurati
7. all IEEE 488 1 cabling restrictions and use only shielded GPIB cables 3 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet of the correct voltage Step 2 Switch on Your GPIB ENET Power on your GPIB ENET The POWER LED should come on immediately The READY LED should flash while it completes its power on self tests When all the tests complete successfully and the IP address is assigned from either nonvolatile memory or the network the READY LED remains steady indicating that the unit is ready to operate If the POWER LED does not come on immediately or the READY LED continues to flash after the IP address should have been assigned recheck all connections and switch settings and retry the power on sequence If the READY LED still does not become steady after the IP address should have been assigned refer to Appendix C Customer National Instruments Corporation 2 5 GPIB ENET for MacOS Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Configuration Communication fill out the technical support and configuration forms and contact National Instruments for technical support When the READY LED remains steady continue with Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration GPIB ENET for MacOS 2 6 National Instruments Corporation Chapter Software Installation and Configuration This chapter contains instructions for installing and configuring your NI 488 2 software You must have MacTCP installed on your Macintosh before you can use
8. and an 8 bit DIP switch that you use to configure the operating characteristics of the box These switches are located on the back panel of the GPIB ENET as shown in Figure 1 3 Why 10BASE T ME aui Figure 1 3 GPIB ENET Back Panel National Instruments Corporation 1 5 GPIB ENET for MacOS Chapter 1 Introduction Bottom Panel Identification Label Figure 1 4 shows the identification label on the bottom panel of the GPIB ENET Ethernet Address 7 NATIONAL Model GPIB ENET Sinstrumenrs PIN 1819XX XX REV X Serial No XXXXXX MADE IN U S A gt Ethernet 00 80 2F FF XX XX XXXV 50 60HZ XXmA FUSE XXXmA SLOW 250V D Fuse Information AC Input Current Voltage Frequency Figure 1 4 GPIB ENET Identification Label The identification label lists various information about the GPIB ENET including the part number hardware revision number and serial number It also lists the unique Ethernet address that was assigned at the factory The last line on the identification label lists the AC input voltage 100 to 120 V or 220 to 240 V the frequency the current and fuse information GPIB ENET for MacOS 1 6 National Instruments Corporation Chapter Hardware Installation and Configuration This chapter gives instructions for configuring the 10Base T and coax versions of the GPIB ENET It also describes how to c
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10. the driver software for the GPIB ENET MacTCP contains the necessary drivers to support the TCP IP protocols and AppleTalk to TCP IP protocol conversions for Macintosh MacTCP is available separately from Apple Computer Inc You can use the NI 488 2 package to connect to your GPIB ENET through LocalTalk after you make the necessary configurations to your TCP IP software In addition your LocalTalk network must have an Ethernet gateway You can also connect directly to Ethernet if your Macintosh system has an Ethernet connector on board and the proper network configurations are made to the TCP IP software Refer to your MacTCP and LocalTalk documentation for information on setting up your Macintosh for Ethernet or LocalTalk network services NI 488 2 Software Components The NI 488 2 software includes the following components I 488 2 Installer is the software installation program I 488 INIT is an INIT that loads the device drivers for installed National Instruments GPIB interfaces when you power on or restart your Macintosh I 488 Config is a control panel configuration utility that you can use to examine or change the software settings I DMA DSP is a system extension that provides DMA functionality through an RTSI connection to an NB DMA2800 or NB DMA 8 e Thec LI and BASIC LI folders contain language interfaces for Macintosh Programmer s Workshop MPW C THINK C Metrowerks CodeWarrior C and FutureBASIC
11. 5 520 2635 5 520 3282 Netherlands 0348 433466 0348 430673 Norway 32 84 84 00 32 84 86 00 Singapore 2265886 2265887 Spain 91 640 0085 91 640 0533 Sweden 08 730 49 70 08 730 43 70 Switzerland 056 200 51 51 056 200 51 55 Taiwan 02 377 1200 02 737 4644 United States 512 795 8248 512 794 5678 United Kingdom 01635 523545 01635 523154 Technical Support Form Photocopy this form and update it each time you make changes to your software or hardware and use the completed copy of this form as a reference for your current configuration Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently If you are using any National Instruments hardware or software products related to this problem include the configuration forms from their user manuals Include additional pages if necessary Name Company Address Fax Phone Computer brand Model Processor Operating system include version number Clock speed MHz RAM MB Display adapter Mouse __ yes ___no Other adapters installed Hard disk capacity MB Brand Instruments used National Instruments hardware product model Revision Configuration National Instruments software product Version Configuration The problem is List any error messages The following steps reproduce the problem
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13. ENET transparently handles data transfers between an Ethernet based TCP IP host and the GPIB With the GPIB ENET multiple hosts can share a set of GPIB instruments or a single host can control several GPIB systems The GPIB ENET converts a computer equipped with an NI 488 2 driver and an Ethernet port into a GPIB Talker Listener Controller The GPIB ENET is powered by a 100 to 120 VAC or 220 to 240 VAC supply The GPIB ENET has all the software and logic required to implement the physical and electrical characteristics of all versions of the ANSI IEEE 488 standard including ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987 and ANSI IEEE Standard 802 3 The GPIB ENET interprets and executes commands that you send to it over an Ethernet link and performs all necessary Ethernet to GPIB protocol conversions Figure 1 1 shows the top panel of the GPIB ENET Seven status light emitting diodes LEDs are mounted on the GPIB ENET top panel The LEDs show the current status of the GPIB ENET at all times GPIB ENET ETHERNET IEEE 488 Controller lt 4 GPIB Connector s a gt amp g NATIONAL OS SS S 8 INSTRUMENTS o o o o Figure 1 1 GPIB ENET Top Panel National Instruments Corporation 1 3 GPIB ENET for MacOS Chapter 1 Introduction GPIB ENET for MacOS Table 1 1 describes each LED Table 1 1 LED Descriptions LED Indication POWER Indi
14. For more information about IBIC 488 2 refer to Chapter 4 Interface Bus Interactive Control Utility in the NI 488 2 User Manual for MacOS How do I use an NI 488 2 language interface For information about using NI 488 2 language interfaces refer to the NI 488 2 User Manual for MacOS What do I do if the software verification test fails with an error Refer to the Troubleshooting Software Problems section of this chapter for information about what might cause this test to fail My driver is not communicating with the GPIB ENET What should I do Make sure that DIP Switch 7 is set to OFF If Switch 7 is OFF and the driver still cannot communicate with the GPIB ENET make sure that the Ethernet Port Configuration slide switch is in the correct position for your network connections My I O worked with a board interface but it times out when I use the GPIB ENET interface What should I do Network communication is slower than straight cable communication You might need to raise the Timeout value on your NI 488 Config configuration screen National Instruments Corporation 4 5 GPIB ENET for MacOS Chapter 4 GPIB ENET for MacOS Installation Verification and Troubleshooting The Update utility returns the message Bad checksum What should I do Run the Update utility again Your imagefile might be corrupted If the same message appears when you run the utility again try reinstalling your NI 488 2 software and then
15. National Instruments Corporation 3 1 GPIB ENET for MacOS Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration e MacGPIB shlb is a shared library for C programmers developing applications for the PowerPC platform e IBIC 488 2 is an interactive GPIB control utility e NI 488 2 Test is a software diagnostic utility e The Update utility updates the GPIB ENET firmware This utility is contained in the Ethernet folder e The IPassign utility assigns an IP address to the GPIB ENET This utility is contained in the Ethernet folder e GPIB ENET_EPROM xx is the GPIB ENET firmware image where xx stands for the firmware revision number This file is contained in the Ethernet folder e The Read Me file contains the latest updates and corrections to the manual when appropriate Install the Software The NI 488 2 software for MacOS is distributed in compressed form on one disk Installing all of the software requires about 1 5 MB of space on your hard disk and takes about five minutes Install the NI 488 2 software by completing the following steps Step 1 Install the NI 488 2 Files and Folders Pa Caution GPIB ENET for MacOS Virus detection software might prevent the installer from copying important files to the System Folder You must disable or bypass any virus prevention software before attempting the installation procedure To install the NI 488 2 files and folders complete the following steps 1 I
16. alled and functioning with the GPIB ENET If any one of the software installation steps fails you might have to change a hardware or software setting If this is the case refer to Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Configuration or Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration Follow these steps to run the software verification test 1 2 Disconnect all GPIB cables from the GPIB ENET Double click on the NI 488 2 Test icon in the NI 488 2 folder If no error messages are displayed the installation is complete and you are ready to write your own application program Refer to the NI 488 2 Function Reference Manual for MacOS for sample programs If error messages are displayed restart your Macintosh and double click on the NI 488 2 Test icon If the test fails again reinstall the NI 488 2 software from the distribution disk restart your Macintosh and double click on the NI 488 2 Test icon If the verification still fails carefully note all error information on the forms in Appendix C Customer Communication and contact National Instruments Troubleshooting Software Problems GPIB ENET for MacOS The NI 488 Config control panel GPIB configuration utility should show the following software configuration The Interface Type box should be set to Ethernet box products An X should appear in one of the bus selection boxes to the right of the system interface menu The IP address of the GPIB ENET
17. ation xi GPIB ENET for MacOS About This Manual Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you may find helpful as you read this manual e ANSI TEEE Standard 488 1 1987 IEEE Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation e ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987 IEEE Standard Codes Formats Protocols and Common Commands e ANSI TEEE Standard 802 3 1988 Information Processing Systems Local Area Networks Part 3 Additionally you might need to refer to your MacTCP Open Transport or LocalTalk documentation Customer Communication National Instruments wants to receive your comments on our products and manuals We are interested in the applications you develop with our products and we want to help if you have problems with them To make it easy for you to contact us this manual contains comment and configuration forms for you to complete These forms are in Appendix C Customer Communication at the end of this manual GPIB ENET for MacOS xii National Instruments Corporation Chapter Introduction This chapter lists what you need to get started and optional equipment you can order gives instructions for inspecting your GPIB ENET and briefly describes the NI 488 2 software the GPIB ENET hardware and its assigned Ethernet address What You Need to Get Started Q One of the following boxes GPIB ENET 10Base T Version 100 to 120 VAC GPIB ENET 10Base T Version 220
18. ations of GPIB ENET DIP switches and what each configuration indicates The entries in bold italic text represent the default settings of the switches 2 2 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Configuration Table 2 1 Configuration Parameters for the GPIB ENET Switches Switch Position Indication 8 ON Extended Factory Test OFF Normal Operation 7 ON Update EEPROM OFF Normal Operation 6 ON Use Stored IP Address OFF Configure IP Address 5 ON Use IPassign Utility OFF Use RARP 4 1 OFF These switches are reserved and should remain OFF Switch 5 is valid only when Switch 6 is OFF Select the Operating Mode Switch 8 selects the Extended Factory Test mode and should remain OFF for normal operating mode When this switch is ON the GPIB ENET performs extended tests which require special connections to the GPIB and Ethernet ports Without these connections the GPIB ENET cannot pass the extended factory tests Switch 7 selects the Update EEPROM mode and should remain OFF for normal operating mode The firmware controlling the GPIB ENET is stored in an electrically erasable memory When this switch is ON you can reprogram the firmware memory from the Ethernet network using the Update utility Refer to Appendix B Utilities for more information Select the Method for Configuring the IP Address Switch 6 indicates how the GPIB ENET is configured with its IP a
19. cates that power has been supplied to unit and ON OFF switch is in ON position READY Indicates the functional state of GPIB ENET When GPIB ENET is powered on this LED flashes and then becomes steady when box is ready for operation Continuous flashing indicates an error has occurred TALK Indicates that GPIB ENET is configured as a GPIB Talker LISTEN Indicates that GPIB ENET is configured as a GPIB Listener TRANSMIT Indicates that GPIB ENET is transmitting onto the Ethernet network RECEIVE Indicates that GPIB ENET is receiving Ethernet network traffic LINK Indicates that GPIB ENET has detected a twisted pair 10Base T link For GPIB ENET coax and AUI options this LED is not used and remains OFF 1 4 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Introduction Side Panel Connectors Figure 1 2 shows the side panels of the 10Base T and coax versions of the GPIB ENET Ethernet AUI j i Connector EEE ia lt 10Base T Connector 10Base T Version Ethernet AUI Connector Coax Connector Coax Version Figure 1 2 GPIB ENET Side Panel Both versions of the GPIB ENET contain an Ethernet AUI connector You can verify which type of GPIB ENET you have by comparing the other connector to the two options shown in Figure 1 2 Back Panel Switches The GPIB ENET has a 2 position slide switch
20. cbesicesececeedestveecdontevsvaguospcgiieshbebennepnandeodoesedeencs 2 5 Step Connect the Caples ess ee r e o erea eee pei Ea e a EE pees 2 5 Step 2 Switch on Your GPIB ENET sesesseesesseesessesesresrerreseeresreresreserresesees 2 5 National Instruments Corporation v GPIB ENET for MacOS Table of Contents Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration NI 488 2 Software Component 0 0 ccc eseecceseeesceseeeeeceeeeeecseesaecaecsaeaeceseeeseseeeseeeeaes 3 1 Install the SoftWare 52 5 sobs thie dsdes Ares terane ahead Wha us Asses cetas O E Adee bees 3 2 Step 1 Install the NI 488 2 Files and Folders 0 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeseeesecseeeseeees 3 2 Step 2 Examine or Change the Software Settings eee eeeeeeeseeeees 3 4 Step 3 Restart Your Computer eee ceseeesceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseecaecseesaeenaes 3 5 Chapter 4 Installation Verification and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Hardware Problems ssesccssssceeseceeeeceseeeneeceneeeseceeeceaeeeseeeeeeenaes 4 1 Verify the Software Installation eee ceceseeeeeeeceseessecaecaecaeseseeseceseeeeneeeeeseeeens 4 2 Troubleshooting Software Problems 0 cece eeseesecesceseceseeeeeeeceseeeeecaeecsecsaesaecnseaeens 4 2 READY LED Signaling sonene nan oie e Ee aE EOE a E e erae Tia ea 4 3 Step 1 Co nt the Long Flashes sessist dia teentas 4 3 Step 2 Count the Short Flashes 000 0 cece ceceeeeceseeeeceseeeeecseesaecseeaecseeaees 4 4 Step 3 Record Your Status Code Number
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22. ddition make sure you have filled out the configuration form in Appendix C Customer Communication 4 6 National Instruments Corporation Chapter Using Your NI 488 2 Software This chapter describes the IBIC 488 2 utility and lists some general programming considerations Introduction to IBIC 488 2 The NI 488 2 software includes the Interface Bus Interactive Control utility IBIC 488 2 Youcan use IBIC 488 2 to enter NI 488 functions and NI 488 2 routines interactively and display the results of the function calls automatically Without writing an application you can use IBIC 488 2 to do the following e Verify GPIB communication with your device quickly and easily e Become familiar with the commands of your device e Receive data from your GPIB device e Learn new functions and routines before integrating them into your application e Troubleshoot problems with your application For more information about IBIC 488 2 refer to the NI 488 2 User Manual for MacOS General Programming Considerations Depending on the programming language you use to develop your application you must include certain files statements or global variables at the beginning of your application For specific instructions refer to Chapter 2 Developing Your Application in the NI 488 2 User Manual for MacOS For information about choosing a programming method developing your application or compiling and linking refer to the NI 488
23. ddress when it is powered on When you first install a GPIB ENET in a network or if the IP address changes this switch should be OFF National Instruments Corporation 2 3 GPIB ENET for MacOS Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Configuration indicating that the IP address needs to be configured When Switch 6 is OFF the method of configuring the IP address depends on Switch 5 Once the GPIB ENET receives its IP address it stores the address in nonvolatile memory After the IP address is stored place Switch 6 ON so the GPIB ENET refers to the stored IP address and does not wait to be configured with an IP address each time it is powered on Switch 5 selects the method by which IP addresses are configured in the GPIB ENET When Switch 5 is OFF the GPIB ENET issues RARP requests each time it is powered on The GPIB ENET continues to issue RARP requests until a valid RARP reply is received If Switch 5 is ON the GPIB ENET does not issue RARP requests Instead you must use the IPassign utility to configure the IP address in the GPIB ENET In most networks the GPIB ENET can use RARP to have its address dynamically configured however there are some networks which for security or other reasons do not use RARP In this case you must use IPassign Refer to Appendix B Utilities for more information on IPassign If Switch 6 is ON the setting of Switch 5 is irrelevant Set the Ethernet Port Configuration GPIB ENET for MacOS In add
24. e GPIB ENET for MacOS The NI 488 Config control panel is a configuration utility that you can use to examine and change the software settings for your GPIB ENET 1 To activate the configuration utility select Control Panels from the Apple Icon menu and select NI 488 Config Click on the Interface Type menu and select Ethernet box products as shown in Figure 3 3 SLE NI 488 Confi Natinal Instruments GPIB Configuration Utility 12345678 OWOOOOOO gpib gt o Interface Type Ethernet box products Bus Device igpibO Primary Address QB system Controler Secondary Address EJ Assert REN when System Timeout o Unaddressing oO Repeat Addressing C Read END on EOS C write END on EOS ENET Connections SHm p19 EX write END on Last Byte IP Address ize1e4zesg SCO 8 ites Configuration Sets EOS Byte Enter the IP address of your GPIB ENET box in numeric or character x x x format Figure 3 3 NI 488 Config Control Panel To choose a GPIB bus to use with your GPIB ENET check one of the bus selection boxes as shown in Figure 3 3 The configuration in Figure 3 3 shows gpib4 with primary GPIB address 0 and secondary GPIB address disabled as the connection to the GPIB ENET at IP address 130 164 1 1 3 4 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration To enter the IP address of your GPIB ENET choose the GPIB bus as
25. ee ceeceseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeneeeaeeaee 3 4 Tables Table 1 1 LED Descriptions oii ciiccn ee ie ae cosh EEE E a aE 1 4 Table 2 1 Configuration Parameters for the GPIB ENET Switches 0000 2 3 Table 4 1 Sample READY LED Signals and the Corresponding Status Code NUMDETS an enee E aE EE E ES 4 4 Table A 1 Electrical Characteristics cccccecssssssssscececcesececceesececesevesesessrerensseees A 1 Table A 2 Environmental Characteristics 0 0 0ccccccccccccccccesecesesesessesesesesseeeseeseees A 1 Table A 3 Physical Characteristics eesseeeseeeesesresesessesrsserreseerrereerereererrereresere A 2 National Instruments Corporation vil GPIB ENET for MacOS About This Manual This manual contains instructions for installing and configuring the National Instruments GPIB ENET and NI 488 2 software for MacOS This manual is meant to be used with the NJ 488 2 User Manual for MacOS and the NI 488 2 Function Reference Manual for MacOS This manual assumes that you are familiar with the MacOS and with Ethernet and Internet networks and that your Macintosh is connected to an Ethernet network This manual also assumes you have MacTCP installed on your Macintosh which is required before you can use the driver software for the GPIB ENET MacTCP is available from Apple Computer Inc How to Use This Manual Set Getting Started Installation and Manual Configuration
26. function as an IEEE 488 2 GPIB Controller with complete communication and bus management capabilities The NI 488 2 software also comes with an interactive debugger the FutureBASIC Macintosh Programmer s Workshop MPW C THINK C and Metrowerks CodeWarrior C language interfaces and a shared library for C programmers developing applications for the PowerPC platform Optional Programming Tools GPIB ENET for MacOS Your kit includes the NI 488 2 software for MacOS In addition you can order the Lab VIEW software from National Instruments Lab VIEW includes instrument driver libraries that make it easier to communicate with your GPIB instruments LabVIEW is a complete programming environment that departs from the sequential nature of traditional programming languages and features a graphical programming environment It includes all the tools needed for instrument control data acquisition analysis and presentation When you order LabVIEW you also get hundreds of complete instrument drivers which are modular source code programs that 1 2 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Introduction handle the communication with your instrument so that you do not have to learn the programming details For more information about LabVIEW contact National Instruments Hardware Description Top Panel LEDs Ethernet AUI Connector Location of Coax or Depending on Version 10Base T Connector gt The GPIB
27. ge to the folder that contains the NI 488 2 distribution files 4 Execute the IPassign utility which is located in the Ethernet folder a Select an Ethernet interface to use by clicking on the appropriate dialog button National Instruments Corporation B 1 GPIB ENET for MacOS Appendix B Utilities Update Utility Enter the IP address that has been selected for the box Enter the IP address in standard notation which is four decimal numbers separated with periods Enter the physical Ethernet address for the GPIB ENET This is the address shown on the identification label on the bottom panel of the GPIB ENET Enter the Ethernet address in standard notation which is six hexadecimal numbers separated with colons IPassign constructs 10 reply packets and sends them across the local Ethernet When the GPIB ENET successfully receives its IP address the READY LED remains steady As long as the READY LED is flickering the address has not been configured Because the reply packets do not form a guaranteed delivery protocol it is possible though extremely unlikely for all 10 packets to get lost in the network and for the GPIB ENET not to receive any of them In this case rerun the utility until the GPIB ENET successfully receives its new IP address When the READY LED remains steady power off the GPIB ENET and set DIP Switch 6 to the ON position With the switch in this position the GPIB ENET powers on at the IP address co
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29. ies This appendix contains information on the IPassign and Update utilities for the GPIB ENET IPassign Utility If your network does not have RARP capabilities you can use the IPassign utility to configure the IP address for the GPIB ENET Before using this application make sure that you know the Ethernet address of the GPIB ENET which is listed on the bottom panel of the box and the IP address that has been selected for the box The IP address should be a unique IP address not yet used within your network or domain If you do not know the IP address see your network administrator Once you configure the IP address it is stored in nonvolatile memory in the GPIB ENET You should run the IPassign utility only when the box is new or when you decide to reconfigure your network in a way that changes the IP address of the GPIB ENET Because of protocol limitations this utility must be run from a Macintosh with an Ethernet port This utility does not work from LocalTalk To run IPassign follow these steps after you have connected the GPIB ENET to the network and installed the NI 488 2 software 1 Make sure that you configure the DIP switches properly Switch 6 should be OFF indicating that you are going to configure a protocol address from the network Switch 5 should be ON indicating that you are using IPassign to configure the IP address Switches 8 7 and 4 through 1 should all be OFF 2 Power on the GPIB ENET Chan
30. ions to take to avoid injury data loss or a system crash This icon to the left of bold italicized text denotes a warning which advises you of precautions to take to avoid being electrically shocked Bold text denotes the names of menus menu items parameters dialog box dialog box buttons or options icons windows or LEDs Bold italic text denotes a note caution or warning Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the computer automatically prints to the screen This font also emphasizes lines of code that are different from the other examples TEEE 488 and IEEE 488 2 refer to the ANSI IEEE Standard 488 1 1987 and ANSI IEEE Standard 488 2 1987 respectively which define the GPIB Italic text denotes emphasis a cross reference or an introduction to a key concept This font also denotes text from which you supply the appropriate word or value as in Macintosh System 7 x Italic text in this font denotes that you must supply the appropriate words or values in the place of these items Text in this font denotes text or characters that should literally enter from the keyboard sections of code programming examples and syntax examples This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives paths directories programs subprograms subroutines device names functions operations variables filenames and extensions and for statements and comments taken from programs National Instruments Corpor
31. ition to a 15 pin AUI connector your GPIB ENET has either a 10Base T Ethernet connector or a coax Ethernet connector Use the slide switch to select the Ethernet port the GPIB ENET uses Depending on which version you have National Instruments configures the GPIB ENET to use either the 10Base T port or the coax port for data transmissions as shown in Figure 2 2 10BASE T AUI COAX Ng AUI Figure 2 2 Default Ethernet Port Configuration Switch Setting for Either Type of GPIB ENET 2 4 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Configuration If you want to connect an Ethernet conversion box to the AUI port change the setting of the switch to match that shown in Figure 2 3 10BASE T E AUI COAX E AUI Figure 2 3 AUI Ethernet Port Configuration Switch Setting for Either Type of GPIB ENET Connect the Hardware After configuring the switch settings on your GPIB ENET complete the following steps to connect the GPIB ENET to an Ethernet network Step 1 Connect the Cables 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the GPIB ENET and securely fasten it Connect the other end to your Ethernet network Be sure to follow all IEEE 802 3 cabling restrictions 2 Connect the GPIB cable to the GPIB ENET and tighten the thumb screws on the connector Connect the other end to your GPIB system Be sure to follow
32. ity to operate the equipment under the FCC Rules This device complies with the FCC rules only if used with shielded interface cables of suitable quality and construction National Instruments used such cables to test this device and provides them for sale to the user The use of inferior or nonshielded interface cables could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC rules If necessary consult National Instruments or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The following booklet prepared by the FCC may also be helpful Interference to Home Electronic Entertainment Equipment Handbook This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Canadian Department of Communications This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Table of Contents About This Manual How to Us This Manual S et vscccnecssveosievievtnctmintecmaiseunnss teen TRER ix Organization of This Manual eee ceseeeeceeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeseecaecaaecaecsaeeaecseeseeneeees xX Conventions Used in This Manual ccc eesscesseceseecsseeeceeeeeessecececaeeeaaeceeeeceeeeeneeeees xi Related Doc mentation ernieren E EE EE A E E Ts xii Customer COMMUNICATION iseinean nE EAE E E O E xii C
33. nfigured in Step 4 which is stored in nonvolatile memory If Switch 6 is ON the position of Switch 5 does not matter Power on the GPIB ENET and wait for the READY LED to come on and remain steady If you have received your NI 488 2 software as an update to your current GPIB ENET you need to update the firmware in the GPIB ENET Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EEPROM stores the firmware that controls the GPIB ENET You can use the Update utility to upgrade the firmware in the EEPROM The latest firmware file is called GPIBENET_EPROM xx where xx stands for the latest firmware revision number M Caution Please read this entire section before attempting to update your firmware GPIB ENET for MacOS If you are directly linked to the Internet and not just to an isolated network using IP protocols you can contact the National Instruments GPIB Product Support Department to update your firmware If you are B 2 National Instruments Corporation A Caution Appendix B Utilities not on the actual Internet or you want to update the firmware yourself you can execute Update locally In either case pay close attention to the GPIB ENET READY LED which reports important status codes Although you should update your firmware as needed the number of times you can do so is limited Therefore you should update the firmware only when necessary Also notice that there is a time period of about two sec
34. nsert the NI 488 2 software distribution disk and double click on the NI 488 2 Installer icon 3 2 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration 2 To install the NI 488 2 software click on the icon on the left side of the Installer window shown in Figure 3 1 and drag it to any available disk on the right side of the window N1I 488 2 Installer NI 488 2 Driver Software This is the recommended installation To start this installation click ig on the icon and drag it to any available disk on the right side of the ind Figure 3 1 Installer Window After installation of all of the software the NI 488 2 folder should contain the items shown in Figure 3 2 The installer places the NI 488 Config file in the Control Panels folder and the NI 488 INIT and NI DMA DSP files in the Extensions folder 9 items 937 3 MB in disk FutureBASIC LI ELI Figure 3 2 File and Folder Organization after Installation National Instruments Corporation 3 3 GPIB ENET for MacOS Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration Step 2 Examine or Change the Software Settings The default settings for the NI 488 2 software work for most applications and devices However you might want to change a device name or primary address Also if more than one GPIB interface or external box is installed you might want to associate a device with a particular interfac
35. on contains instructions for installing and configuring your NI 488 2 software Chapter 4 Installation Verification and Troubleshooting describes how to verify the software installation troubleshoot hardware and software problems and interpret the READY LED status messages Chapter 5 Using Your NI 488 2 Software describes the IBIC 488 2 utility and lists some general programming considerations Appendix A Hardware Specifications specifies the electrical environmental and physical characteristics of the GPIB ENET and the recommended operating conditions Appendix B Utilities contains information on the IPassign and Update utilities for the GPIB ENET Appendix C Customer Communication contains forms you can use to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our products and manuals X National Instruments Corporation About This Manual e The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of terms used in this manual including abbreviations acronyms metric prefixes mnemonics and symbols Conventions Used in This Manual ZN AN bold bold italic bold monospace IEEE 488 and IEEE 488 2 italic italic monospace monospace The following conventions are used in this manual This icon to the left of bold italicized text denotes a note which alerts you to important information This icon to the left of bold italicized text denotes a caution which advises you of precaut
36. onds when the GPIB ENET runs exclusively in volatile RAM memory with the EEPROMs erased If the box loses power during this time it is no longer usable and must be returned to National Instruments for repair If you are not comfortable with this procedure call National Instruments for assistance Because of the potential loss of EEPROM information do not attempt to update the firmware when your electrical power is in danger that is during a weather storm or similar situation Once you have started the update process do not switch off power to your GPIB ENET until you see and record the flashing READY LED pattern The following procedures describe how to update the firmware 1 Power off the GPIB ENET and set DIP switch 7 to the ON position 2 Power on the GPIB ENET and wait for the READY LED light to remain steady without flashing 3 Execute the Update application which is located in the Ethernet folder a Enter the IP address of the GPIB ENET in the space provided and click on the Done button to continue b Select aGPIB ENET EEPROM file to use as the firmware image After the GPIB ENET receives the firmware image the Update utility reports the status of the download At that point the network connection is closed Therefore the utility does not report the success or failure of the actual EEPROM programming but only of the transfer of the firmware image c After the connection terminates the GPIB ENET attempts to prog
37. onnect the GPIB ENET to a Macintosh computer or local Ethernet network switch on the GPIB ENET and power on your system Configure the Hardware The GPIB ENET is shipped from the factory with either a 100 to 120 VAC or a 220 to 240 VAC power supply Before you configure your GPIB ENET verify that the voltage rating listed on the bottom of the box matches the voltage that is supplied in your area A Caution Operating the GPIB ENET at any voltage other than the one specified could damage the unit Replacement fuses must be the proper type and size Refer to Appendix A Hardware Specifications for fuse specifications Determine Network Addresses The Internet Protocol IP address is the address that TCP IP based networks use to route information to the appropriate network and host When you first install a GPIB ENET in a network or if the IP address for the GPIB ENET changes you must configure the IP address for the GPIB ENET The IP address is not the same thing as the Ethernet address All devices on an Ethernet network are assigned a physical address which is the Ethernet address so that they can communicate with each other The Ethernet address of each GPIB ENET is printed on the bottom panel identification label You should see your network administrator to obtain an IP address that is valid for your network Your network administrator can also tell you whether the GPIB ENET should have its IP address configured from the net
38. ram its EEPROMs Wait for the READY LED to begin flashing which signals that the procedure is complete Do not power off your GPIB ENET before you see and record the flashing READY LED pattern If the programming is successful the READY LED signals a status code of 00 signified by one long flash and one short National Instruments Corporation B 3 GPIB ENET for MacOS Appendix B Utilities flash Other patterns are used to indicate that the EEPROMs did not program properly If a pattern other than 00 is indicated make note of the flashing pattern before switching off the GPIB ENET and contact National Instruments for further assistance Refer to the section READY LED Signaling in Chapter 4 Installation Verification and Troubleshooting for more information on recording the flashing pattern 4 Power off the GPIB ENET and return DIP switch 7 to the OFF position 5 Power on the GPIB ENET and wait for the READY LED to remain steady without flashing GPIB ENET for MacOS B 4 National Instruments Corporation Appendix Customer Communication For your convenience this appendix contains forms to help you gather the information necessary to help us solve your technical problems and a form you can use to comment on the product documentation When you contact us we need the information on the Technical Support Form and the configuration form if your manual contains one about your system configuration to answer your questions
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40. rganization of the manual If you find errors in the manual please record the page numbers and describe the errors Thank you for your help Name Title Company Address Phone __ Fax ___ Mail to Technical Publications National Instruments Corporation 6504 Bridge Point Parkway Austin TX 78730 5039 Fax to Technical Publications National Instruments Corporation 512 794 5678 Glossary Prefix Meanings Value m milli 10 c centi 107 k kilo 10 M mega 10 4 degrees percent A amperes AC alternating current ANSI American National Standards Institute AUI attachment unit interface C Celsius CSA Canadian Standards Association DIP dual inline package EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EMI electromagnetic interference FCC Federal Communications Commission g grams GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus Hz hertz IBIC Interactive Bus Interactive Control IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers in inches T O input output IP Internet Protocol lb pounds LED light emitting diode m meters National Instruments Corporation G 1 GPIB ENET for MacOS Glossary MB RAM RARP TCP UL VAC GPIB ENET for MacOS megabytes of memory random access memory Reverse Address Resolution Protocol seconds Transmission
41. rom the date of shipment as evidenced by receipts or other documentation National Instruments will at its option repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period This warranty includes parts and labor The media on which you receive National Instruments software are warranted not to fail to execute programming instructions due to defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from date of shipment as evidenced by receipts or other documentation National Instruments will at its option repair or replace software media that do not execute programming instructions if National Instruments receives notice of such defects during the warranty period National Instruments does not warrant that the operation of the software shall be uninterrupted or error free A Return Material Authorization RMA number must be obtained from the factory and clearly marked on the outside of the package before any equipment will be accepted for warranty work National Instruments will pay the shipping costs of returning to the owner parts which are covered by warranty National Instruments believes that the information in this manual is accurate The document has been carefully reviewed for technical accuracy In the event that technical or typographical errors exist National Instruments reserves the right to make changes to subsequent editions of this document without prior notice to holders of this edition The reader sho
42. running the Update utility again I powered off my GPIB ENET before recording the flashing READY LED pattern What should I do Try to duplicate the error before calling National Instruments for assistance Recording the READY LED pattern is not critical to the operation of your GPIB ENET but it saves you time and helps Product Support to diagnose the problem more quickly and accurately What do I do if I have installed the NI 488 2 software and now my Macintosh crashes upon startup Try changing the name of the NI 488 INIT to ZNI 488 INIT Because INITs load in alphabetical order the ZNI 488 INIT will load last preventing possible corruption from INITs that load after it If changing the name of the NI 488 INIT does not solve the problem another INIT file might have a conflict with the NI 488 INIT Try removing some of your other INIT files You can store them in a temporary folder in case you need to reload them later If you are using System 7 5 or later you can use the Extensions Manager control panel to disable certain extensions and control panels My system has been crashing since I switched to a Quadra computer What should I do This problem was associated with some versions of the NB Handler INIT Upgrade to the NI 488 INIT to resolve this situation What information should I have before I call National Instruments When you call National Instruments you should have the results of the software verification test In a
43. s represent a 9 in the ones column Using this method the READY LED flashes the following sequence to represent status message 11 lt three seconds OFF gt lt two long flashes gt lt two short flashes gt lt three seconds OFF gt The READY LED flashes the following sequence to represent status message 30 lt three seconds OFF gt lt four long flashes gt lt one short flash gt lt three seconds OFF gt Step 3 Record Your Status Code Number GPIB ENET for MacOS When you have computed your status code number record it on the forms in Appendix C Customer Communication before calling National Instruments Table 4 1 lists some examples of the long and short flashes and the status codes they report Table 4 1 Sample READY LED Signals and the Corresponding Status Code Numbers Number of Number of Corresponding Status Long Flashes Short Flashes Code Number 1 1 00 2 1 10 3 3 42 1 8 07 4 4 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 4 Installation Verification and Troubleshooting Table 4 1 Sample READY LED Signals and the Corresponding Status Code Numbers Continued Number of Number of Corresponding Status Long Flashes Short Flashes Code Number 3 4 23 10 10 99 Common Questions When should I use IBIC 488 2 You can use IBIC 488 2 to practice communication with your instrument troubleshoot problems and develop your application program
44. should be visible in the IP Address edit box Verify that this address is correct You can use the NI 488 Config control panel utility to examine and adjust the configuration of the software Refer to Chapter 6 GPIB Configuration Utility in the NI 488 2 User Manual for 4 2 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 4 Installation Verification and Troubleshooting MacOS for more information on running the utility and for information about the configurable software parameters e Ifthe software verification test fails make sure that no GPIB cables are connected to the GPIB ENET READY LED Signaling The READY LED has several purposes on the GPIB ENET When you first power on the GPIB ENET the READY LED flashes while it completes its power on self tests When all the tests complete successfully and the IP address is assigned from either nonvolatile memory or the network the READY LED remains steady indicating that the unit is ready to operate During operation there are times when the READY LED might flash again The first time occurs after upgrading the EEPROMs when the GPIB ENET reports status on the operation Refer to Appendix B Utilities for more information At other times the GPIB ENET alerts you of internal errors For assistance in correcting this problem please record the pattern that the READY LED flashes and contact National Instruments Note By recording the READY LED status messages before calling National
45. sociated with your box by selecting the bus using the Bus Device menu An IP Address edit box appears below the Bus Timing menu If you do not know the IP address see your network administrator The IP address you used to configure your GPIB ENET hardware is the same IP address you should enter here Enter your GPIB ENET box IP address in the edit box The address should be a 32 bit IP address in IP dot notation a b c d or valid domain name syntax The IP address can also be an alias as defined in the Hosts file in your System Folder Refer to your TCP IP software documentation for details on how to properly assign IP address aliases Step 3 Restart Your Computer The NI 488 2 driver is installed every time you start or restart your computer The NI 488 2 software displays the National Instruments icon momentarily in the lower left corner of the screen to indicate that the driver is being installed If the National Instruments icon does not appear on your screen repeat the installation procedure before continuing to the next chapter to verify the installation and troubleshoot any problems that may occur National Instruments Corporation 3 5 GPIB ENET for MacOS Chapter Installation Verification and Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to verify the software installation troubleshoot hardware and software problems and interpret the READY LED status messages If you still have problems after completing the s
46. substitute for any form of established process procedure or equipment used to monitor or safeguard human health and safety in medical or clinical treatment FCC DOC Radio Frequency Interference Class A Compliance This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions in this manual may cause interference to radio and television reception Classification requirements are the same for the Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Department of Communications DOC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following two regulatory agencies Federal Communications Commission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Notices to User Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user s author
47. teps in this chapter complete the forms in Appendix C Customer Communication and call National Instruments for technical support It is essential to have these forms filled out before calling so that National Instruments can answer your questions more quickly and accurately Troubleshooting Hardware Problems A Warning The GPIB ENET contains circuitry that operates with hazardous voltages Refer servicing to qualified personnel Check the following if you encounter hardware problems e Verify that all cables are securely connected to the GPIB ENET e Verify that the Ethernet port configuration slide switch is set to the correct Ethernet port Refer to the Set the Ethernet Port Configuration section of Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Configuration for more information e Verify that the DIP switch settings are configured properly for your setup Refer to the Configure the DIP Switch section of Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Configuration for more information e Verify that the GPIB ENET is powered on e Check the condition of the fuse hy Warning For continued protection against fire replace the fuse only with the same type and rating of fuse See Appendix A Hardware Specifications for fuse specifications National Instruments Corporation 4 1 GPIB ENET for MacOS Chapter 4 Installation Verification and Troubleshooting Verify the Software Installation This step verifies that the NI 488 2 driver is inst
48. to 240 VAC GPIB ENET Coax Version 100 to 120 VAC GPIB ENET Coax Version 220 to 240 VAC Q One of the following power cords U S A standard power cord Switzerland power cord Australian power cord Universal European power cord North American power cord U K power cord Q 3 5 in NI 488 2 Software for MacOS Distribution Disk Q TCP IP driver software installed Optional Equipment You can call National Instruments to order any of the following optional equipment e Ethernet Cables Twisted Pair 10Base T Cables Coax 10Base 2 Cables AUI 10Base 5 Cables National Instruments Corporation 1 1 GPIB ENET for MacOS Chapter 1 Introduction e Shielded GPIB Cables Type X1 Single Shielded GPIB Cables Type X2 Double Shielded GPIB Cables To meet FCC emission limits for this Class A device you must use a shielded Type X1 or X2 GPIB cable Operating this equipment with a non shielded GPIB cable may cause interference to radio and television reception in commercial areas Multiple Computer Software License A multiple computer software license is also available so that one or more hosts on a single physical network can access one or more GPIB ENET boxes Contact National Instruments for more information regarding the software license Software Description The NI 488 2 software is a comprehensive set of programs and drivers that comes with your kit It simplifies the job of programming the GPIB ENET to
49. uld consult National Instruments if errors are suspected In no event shall National Instruments be liable for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained in it EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CUSTOMER S RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES CAUSED BY FAULT OR NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT THERETOFORE PAID BY THE CUSTOMER NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF DATA PROFITS USE OF PRODUCTS OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF This limitation of the liability of National Instruments will apply regardless of the form of action whether in contract or tort including negligence Any action against National Instruments must be brought within one year after the cause of action accrues National Instruments shall not be liable for any delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control The warranty provided herein does not cover damages defects malfunctions or service failures caused by owner s failure to follow the National Instruments installation operation or maintenance instructions owner s modification of the product owner s abuse misuse or negligent acts and power failure or surges fire flood accident actions of thi
50. work dynamic configuration or with the IPassign utility static configuration Dynamic configuration is provided by the Ethernet Reverse Address Resolution Protocol RARP This protocol allows National Instruments Corporation 2 1 GPIB ENET for MacOS Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Configuration other devices on the network to configure the GPIB ENET with an IP address See the section Select the Method for Configuring the IP Address later in this chapter for information on selecting the IP address configuration method Make a note of the IP address that you use when configuring your hardware because you must enter the IP address when you install the NI 488 2 software Configure the DIP Switch GPIB ENET for MacOS The 8 bit DIP switch selects the operation mode of the GPIB ENET The GPIB ENET is shipped from the factory with the DIP switch set for normal operating mode Figure 2 1 shows the factory default setting of this DIP switch 87654321 ON ENE Figure 2 1 Default Mode Switch Settings All Switches OFF Switches 8 and 7 are OFF indicating normal operating mode Switch 6 is OFF indicating that the IP address for the GPIB ENET needs to be configured Switch 5 is OFF indicating that the GPIB ENET uses RARP to configure its IP address Switches 4 through 1 are OFF and are reserved for future use Table 2 1 shows the possible configur
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