Page 3 - Important Information
Important Information Warranty The GPIB-SCSI-A is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment, as evidencedby receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defect...
Page 4 - Compliance; FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance*; Determining FCC Class; Class A; Class B
Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance* Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCCplaces digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industri...
Page 5 - Compliance to EU Directives
Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Compliance to EU Directives R...
Page 6 - Conventions
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information. This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take toavoid injury, data loss, or a system crash. bold Bold text denotes the names of light-emitting d...
Page 7 - Contents
© National Instruments Corporation vii GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris Contents Chapter 1Introduction What You Need to Get Started ...................................................................................... 1-1GPIB Hardware Overview ...................................................................
Page 8 - Glossary
Contents GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris viii ni.com Appendix CTechnical Support Resources Glossary Index GS.book Page viii Tuesday, June 12, 2001 2:17 PM
Page 9 - Introduction; What You Need to Get Started
© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris 1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use this manual, lists what you need to getstarted, and briefly describes the GPIB-SCSI-A and NI-488.2 for Solaris. What You Need to Get Started ❑ Solaris version 2.5.1 or higher installed on y...
Page 10 - GPIB Hardware Overview
Chapter 1 Introduction GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris 1-2 ni.com Caution To meet FCC emission limits for this device, you must use a shielded (Type X1 or X2) GPIB cable. Operating this equipment with a non-shielded cablemay interfere with radio and television reception. GPIB Hardware Overview The GPIB-SCSI...
Page 11 - Installation; Configuring the Hardware
© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris 2 Installation This chapter describes how to install NI-488.2 for Solaris and how toconfigure and connect the GPIB-SCSI-A to your Sun SPARC system.The NI-488.2 software included in this kit is intended for use with SunSPARC systems runni...
Page 12 - Configuration Switch Settings for SW1
Chapter 2 Installation GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris 2-2 ni.com The GPIB-SCSI-A is shipped from the factory configured to operatein SCSI (S) mode. Optional parity checking on the SCSI port is disabled.The SCSI ID that the GPIB-SCSI-A responds to is set at 5, and the primaryGPIB address is set at 0. Additi...
Page 15 - Configuration Switch Settings for SW2
Chapter 2 Installation © National Instruments Corporation 2-5 GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris Configuration Switch Settings for SW2 The DIP switch at location SW2 on the rear panel (see Figure 2-1) is usedto configure the mode of operation for the GPIB-SCSI-A. These switchsettings should not be changed for ...
Page 16 - Using SCSI Terminating Resistors
Chapter 2 Installation GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris 2-6 ni.com Using SCSI Terminating Resistors Because of its high-speed capabilities, the SCSI bus is sensitive to theelectrical characteristics of the SCSI cabling. When a signal is sent throughthe SCSI bus, it bounces back and creates echoes along the c...
Page 18 - Connecting the Hardware
Chapter 2 Installation GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris 2-8 ni.com Figure 2-5 shows where to install terminating resistors if the GPIB-SCSI-Ais at a location other than the end of a system. Figure 2-5. Location of Terminating Resistors for GPIB-SCSI-A Not at End of SCSI Bus Connecting the Hardware The follow...
Page 19 - Step 1. Shut Down the System; Step 2. Connect the Cables
Chapter 2 Installation © National Instruments Corporation 2-9 GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris Whether you are using a direct connection or daisy-chaining, there are fourbasic steps to connecting the GPIB-SCSI-A. 1. Shut down your system and turn off your computer. 2. Connect the cables. 3. Switch on your GP...
Page 20 - Step 4. Power On Your System
Chapter 2 Installation GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris 2-10 ni.com Step 3. Switch On Your GPIB-SCSI-A Switch on your GPIB-SCSI-A by using the rocker switch on the rear panel.The POWER LED should come on immediately and the READY indicator on the front panel should come on after the GPIB-SCSI-A haspassed its...
Page 21 - Configuring the Software with ibconf (Optional)
Chapter 2 Installation © National Instruments Corporation 2-11 GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris Configuring the Software with ibconf (Optional) ibconf is an interactive utility you can use to examine or modify the configuration of the driver. You might want to run ibconf to change the settings of the softwar...
Page 23 - Introduction to ibic
© National Instruments Corporation 4-1 GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris 4 Using NI-488.2 with Solaris This chapter helps you get started with NI-488.2 for Solaris. Introduction to ibic The NI-488.2 software includes the Interface Bus Interactive Controlutility, ibic . You can use ibic to enter NI-488 functio...
Page 24 - Programming Considerations
Chapter 4 Using NI-488.2 with Solaris GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris 4-2 ni.com Programming Considerations Depending on the programming language you use to develop yourapplication, you must include certain files, statements, or global variablesat the beginning of your application. For example, you must inc...
Page 25 - Troubleshooting
© National Instruments Corporation A-1 GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris A Troubleshooting andCommon Questions This appendix describes how to troubleshoot problems and answers somecommon questions. Also refer to Appendix B, Common Errors and Their Solutions , in the NI-488.2M Software Reference Manual . Troub...
Page 26 - Common Questions
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Common Questions GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris A-2 ni.com Common Questions How do I know that my GPIB-SCSI-A and driver are installedcorrectly? The ibtsta test verifies that both the hardware and software are installed correctly. Run ibtsta by entering the following command:...
Page 28 - Electrical Characteristics
© National Instruments Corporation B-1 GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris B Specifications This appendix lists the electrical, environmental, and physicalspecifications of the GPIB-SCSI-A and the recommended operatingconditions. Electrical Characteristics Power supply unit................................... 10...
Page 29 - Physical Characteristics
Appendix B Specifications GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris B-2 ni.com Physical Characteristics Overall case size .....................................74.5 by 190.2 by 250.9 mm (2.934 by 7.489 by 9.88 in.) Case material ..........................................All metal enclosure Rack mounting .................
Page 30 - Technical Support Resources; Web Support; Customer Education; System Integration
© National Instruments Corporation C-1 GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris C Technical Support Resources Web Support National Instruments Web support is your first stop for help in solvinginstallation, configuration, and application problems and questions. Onlineproblem-solving and diagnostic resources include ...
Page 31 - Worldwide Support
Appendix C Technical Support Resources GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris C-2 ni.com Worldwide Support National Instruments has offices located around the world to help addressyour support needs. You can access our branch office Web sites from theWorldwide Offices section of ni.com . Branch office Web sites pr...
Page 34 - Index
© National Instruments Corporation I-1 GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris Index C cables connecting GPIB cable, 2-9connecting SCSI cable, 2-9GPIB cable types, 1-1 caution hazardous voltages, A-1operating at wrong voltage, 2-1powering off the system before connecting cables, 2-9 too many sets of terminating res...
