Page 3 - Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty The GPIB-ENET is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a periodof two years from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation.National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to bedefective during the war...
Page 4 - WARNING REGARDING MEDICAL AND CLINICAL
Copyright Under the copyright laws, this publication may not be reproduced or transmitted in anyform, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, storing in aninformation retrieval system, or translating, in whole or in part, without the prior writtenconsent of National Instruments ...
Page 5 - FCC/DOC Radio Frequency Interference Compliance; Federal Communications Commission
FCC/DOC Radio Frequency Interference Compliance This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed and usedin strict accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause interference to radioand television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to compl...
Page 7 - Contents; About This Manual
© National Instruments Corp. vii GPIB-ENET for Macintosh Contents About This Manual ............................................................................................. xi How to Use This Manual Set ......................................................................... xiOrganization of ...
Page 8 - Glossary
Contents GPIB-ENET for Macintosh viii © National Instruments Corp. Chapter 4Installation Verification and Troubleshooting ......................................... 4-1 Troubleshooting Hardware Problems ............................................................ 4-1Verify the Software Installation ....
Page 9 - Figures
Contents © National Instruments Corp. ix GPIB-ENET for Macintosh Figures Figure 1-1. GPIB-ENET Top Panel ....................................................................... 1-4 Figure 1-2. GPIB-ENET Side Panel ...................................................................... 1-5 Figure 1-3....
Page 10 - How to Use This Manual Set
© National Instruments Corp. xi GPIB-ENET for Macintosh About This Manual This manual contains instructions for installing and configuring the National InstrumentsGPIB-ENET and NI-488.2 software for Macintosh. This manual is meant to be used withthe NI-488.2 User Manual for Macintosh and the NI-488....
Page 11 - Organization of This Manual
About This Manual GPIB-ENET for Macintosh xii © National Instruments Corp. Use the NI-488.2 User Manual for Macintosh to learn the basics of GPIB and how todevelop an application program. The user manual also contains debugging informationand detailed examples. Use the NI-488.2 Function Reference Ma...
Page 12 - Conventions Used in This Manual; bold; Related Documentation
About This Manual © National Instruments Corp. xiii GPIB-ENET for Macintosh Conventions Used in This Manual The following conventions are used in this manual. bold Bold text denotes commands, menus, menu items, options,screen button names, checkboxes, and LEDs. italic Italic text denotes emphasis, a...
Page 13 - Customer Communication
About This Manual GPIB-ENET for Macintosh xiv © National Instruments Corp. Customer Communication National Instruments wants to receive your comments on our products and manuals. Weare interested in the applications you develop with our products, and we want to help ifyou have problems with them. To...
Page 14 - What You Need to Get Started
© National Instruments Corp. 1-1 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh Chapter 1Introduction 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-488.2software, the GPIB -ENET hardware, and its assigned ...
Page 15 - Optional Equipment; Multiple-Computer Software License; Software Description
Introduction Chapter 1 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh 1-2 © National Instruments Corp. Optional Equipment You can call National Instruments to order any of the following optional equipment. • Ethernet Cables: Twisted Pair (10Base-T) Cables – 1 m, 5 m, or 10 mCoax (10Base-2) Cables – 1 m, 5 m, or 10 mAUI (1...
Page 16 - Optional Programming Tools
Chapter 1 Introduction © National Instruments Corp. 1-3 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh Optional Programming Tools Your kit includes the NI-488.2 software for Macintosh. In addition, you can order theLabVIEW software from National Instruments. LabVIEW includes instrument driverlibraries that make it easier ...
Page 17 - The Top Panel LEDs
Introduction Chapter 1 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh 1-4 © National Instruments Corp. The Top Panel LEDs 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 ofthe GPIB-ENET at all times. Table 1 ...
Page 18 - The Side Panel Connectors
Chapter 1 Introduction © National Instruments Corp. 1-5 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh The Side Panel Connectors Figure 1-2 shows the side panels of the 10Base-T and coax versions of the GPIB-ENET. Ethernet AUI Connector 10Base-T Version Coax Version 10Base-T Connector Coax Connector Figure 1-2. GPIB-ENET ...
Page 19 - The Back Panel Switches; The Bottom Panel Identification Label
Introduction Chapter 1 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh 1-6 © National Instruments Corp. The Back Panel Switches The GPIB-ENET has a 2-position slide switch and an 8-bit DIP switch that you use toconfigure the operating characteristics of the box. These switches are located on the backpanel of the GPIB-ENET,...
Page 20 - Configure the Hardware; Determine Network Addresses
© National Instruments Corp. 2-1 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh Chapter 2Hardware Configuration and Installation This chapter gives instructions for configuring the 10Base-T and coax versions of theGPIB-ENET. It also describes how to connect the GPIB-ENET to a Macintosh computeror local Ethernet network, s...
Page 21 - Configure the DIP Switch; Switch
Hardware Configuration and Installation Chapter 2 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh 2-2 © National Instruments Corp. Configure the DIP Switch The 8-bit DIP switch selects the operation mode of the GPIB-ENET. The GPIB-ENET isshipped from the factory with the DIP switch set for normal operating mode. Figure 2-1...
Page 22 - Select the Operating Mode; Select the Method for Configuring the IP Address; Set the Ethernet Port Configuration
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration and Installation © National Instruments Corp. 2-3 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh Select the Operating Mode Switch 8 selects the Extended Factory Test mode and should remain OFF for normaloperating mode. When this switch is ON, the GPIB-ENET performs extended testswhich requ...
Page 23 - Connect the Hardware; Step 1. Connect the Cables
Hardware Configuration and Installation Chapter 2 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh 2-4 © National Instruments Corp. AUI 10BASE-T AUI COAX Figure 2-2. Default Ethernet Port Configuration Switch Setting for Either Type of GPIB-ENET If you want to connect an Ethernet conversion box to the AUI port, change the s...
Page 26 - Install the Software
Software Installation and Configuration Chapter 3 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh 3-2 © National Instruments Corp. • The Update utility updates the GPIB-ENET firmware. This utility is contained in the Ethernet folder. • The IPassign utility assigns an IP address to the GPIB-ENET. This utility is contained i...
Page 28 - Step 2. Run the NI-488 Config Control Panel
Software Installation and Configuration Chapter 3 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh 3-4 © National Instruments Corp. 4. Click on the Install button to install all of the NI-488.2 software. If you want toinstall only some of the files, click on the Custom Install button and select the itemsto install. After in...
Page 29 - Step 3. Restart Your Macintosh
Chapter 3 Software Installation and Configuration © National Instruments Corp. 3-5 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh 4. To enter the IP address of your GPIB-ENET, choose the GPIB bus associated withyour box by selecting the bus using the Bus/Device menu. An IP Address edit boxappears below the Bus Timing menu...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting Hardware Problems; Verify the Software Installation
© National Instruments Corp. 4-1 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh Chapter 4Installation Verification and Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to verify the software installation, troubleshoot hardware andsoftware problems, and interpret the READY LED status messages. If you still have problems after co...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting Software Problems; control panel (GPIB configuration utility) should show the
Installation Verification and Troubleshooting Chapter 4 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh 4-2 © National Instruments Corp. Follow these steps to run the software verification test. 1. Disconnect all GPIB cables from the GPIB-ENET. 2. Double-click on the NI-488.2 Test icon in the NI-488.2 folder. If no error m...
Page 33 - READY LED Signaling; Step 1. Count the Long Flashes
Chapter 4 Installation Verification and Troubleshooting © National Instruments Corp. 4-3 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh READY LED Signaling The READY LED has several purposes on the GPIB-ENET. When you first power onthe GPIB-ENET, the READY LED flashes while it completes its power-on self tests.When all th...
Page 34 - Step 3. Record Your Status Code Number; Common Questions
Installation Verification and Troubleshooting Chapter 4 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh 4-4 © National Instruments Corp. Step 3. Record Your Status Code Number When you have computed your status code number, record it on the GPIB -ENETHardware and Software Configuration Form in Appendix C, Customer Communic...
Page 35 - My driver is not communicating with the GPIB-ENET. What should I do?
Chapter 4 Installation Verification and Troubleshooting © National Instruments Corp. 4-5 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh 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 cannotcommunicate with the GPIB-ENE...
Page 37 - General Programming Considerations
© National Instruments Corp. 5-1 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh Chapter 5Using 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, IBI...
Page 39 - IPassign Utility
© National Instruments Corp. B-1 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh Appendix BUtilities 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 t...
Page 40 - Update Utility
Utilities Appendix B GPIB-ENET for Macintosh B-2 © National Instruments Corp. d. IPassign constructs 10 reply packets and sends them across the local Ethernet. When the GPIB-ENET successfully receives its IP address, theREADY LED remains steady. As long as the READY LED is flickering, theaddress has...
Page 42 - Branch Offices
© National Instruments Corp. C- 1 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh Appendix CCustomer Communication For your convenience, this appendix contains forms to help you gather the informationnecessary to help us solve technical problems you might have as well as a form you canuse to comment on the product document...
Page 43 - Technical Support Form
Technical Support Form Photocopy this form and update it each time you make changes to your software orhardware, and use the completed copy of this form as a reference for your currentconfiguration. Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instrumentsfor technical support helps our...
Page 45 - National Instruments Products; READY LED Signaling Status Code; Other Products
GPIB-ENET Hardware and SoftwareConfiguration Form Record the settings and revisions of your hardware and software on the line to the right ofeach item. Update this form each time you revise your software or hardwareconfiguration, and use this form as a reference for your current configuration. Natio...
Page 46 - Documentation Comment Form; Software
Documentation Comment Form National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied withour products. This information helps us provide quality products to meet your needs. Title: Getting Started with Your GPIB-ENET and the NI-488.2 ™ Software for Macintosh Edition Date: January ...
Page 48 - Prefix
© National Instruments Corp. G- 1 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh Glossary Prefix Meaning Value m-c-k-M- milli-centi-kilo-mega- 10 -3 10 - 2 10 3 10 6 o degrees % percent A amperes AC alternating current ANSI American National Standards Institute AUI attachment unit interface C Celsius CSA Canadian St andar...
Page 49 - Index
© National Instruments Corp. I- 1 GPIB-ENET for Macintosh Index 10Base-T connector, 1-5. See also Ethernet port, configuring. address. See also Ethernet address; IP address. primary GPIB address, 3-4secondary GPIB address, 3-4 AUI connector, 1-5AUI Ethernet port, 2-3 to 2-4bus association, 3-4 to 3-...
