National Instruments NI-488.2 Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 2 Measurement & Automation Explorer
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The GPIB Configuration dialog box appears. Figure 2-7 shows the
GPIB Configuration dialog box for an AT-GPIB/TNT (Plug and
Play) interface in Windows NT.
Figure 2-7.
GPIB Configuration Utility in Windows NT
4. Select your GPIB Board and click on the Configure button.
5. (Optional) Change the settings for your interface.
For more information about changing the settings for your interface, click
on the Help button.
View GPIB Instrument Information
To view information about your GPIB instruments, complete the following
steps:
1. If you have not already done so, scan for connected instruments as
described in the Scan for GPIB Instruments section earlier in this
chapter.
2. Select Start»Programs»National Instruments NI-488.2»Explore
GPIB to start Measurement & Automation Explorer.
3. Expand the Devices and Interfaces directory by clicking on the + next
to the folder.
4. Select your GPIB interface.
Measurement & Automation Explorer displays the connected
instruments in the right window pane. Table 2-1 describes the