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Chapter 2 Measurement & Automation Explorer
NI-488.2 User Manual for Windows 2-4 www.natinst.com
Troubleshoot NI-488.2 Problems
To troubleshoot NI-488.2 problems, run the NI-488.2 Troubleshooting
Wizard, as follows:
1. Select Start»Programs»National Instruments NI-488.2»Explore
GPIB to start Measurement & Automation Explorer.
2. Select Help»Troubleshooting»NI-488.2 Troubleshooting Wizard.
The Troubleshooting Wizard tests your GPIB interface and displays
the results, as shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3.
NI-488.2 Troubleshooting Wizard
To view online help for the Troubleshooting Wizard, click on the Help
button.
Add a New GPIB Interface
To add a new GPIB interface to your system, complete the following steps:
1. Select Start»Programs»National Instruments NI-488.2»Explore
GPIB to start Measurement & Automation Explorer.
2. Select the Devices and Interfaces folder.
3. In the right window pane, double-click on the Add Device or
Interface icon.
The Insert New dialog box appears.
4. Double-click on the GPIB Interface item.
If you are using Windows 98/95, the Add GPIB Hardware Wizard
appears. If you are using Windows 2000/NT, the NI-488.2
Configuration utility appears.