National Instruments GPIB-ENET Series, Getting Started

Page 1: ...ting Started with Your GPIB ENET and the NI 488 2 Software for MacOS GPIB ENET for MacOS July 1997 Edition Part Number 320727C 01 Copyright 1994 1997 National Instruments Corporation All rights reserv...

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Page 3: ...F 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 whethe...

Page 4: ...l 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...

Page 5: ...ense 1 2 Software Description 1 2 Optional Programming Tools 1 2 Hardware Description 1 3 Top Panel LEDs 1 3 Side Panel Connectors 1 5 Back Panel Switches 1 5 Bottom Panel Identification Label 1 6 Cha...

Page 6: ...4 Installation Verification and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Hardware Problems 4 1 Verify the Software Installation 4 2 Troubleshooting Software Problems 4 2 READY LED Signaling 4 3 Step 1 Count t...

Page 7: ...Switch Setting for Either Type of GPIB ENET 2 4 Figure 2 3 AUI Ethernet Port Configuration Switch Setting for Either Type of GPIB ENET 2 5 Figure 3 1 Installer Window 3 3 Figure 3 2 File and Folder O...

Page 8: ...iliar 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 r...

Page 9: ...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 E...

Page 10: ...rning bold monospace 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...

Page 11: ...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 Natio...

Page 12: ...Version 100 to 120 VAC GPIB ENET 10Base T Version 220 to 240 VAC GPIB ENET Coax Version 100 to 120 VAC GPIB ENET Coax Version 220 to 240 VAC One of the following power cords U S A standard power cord...

Page 13: ...e GPIB ENET to 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 Macin...

Page 14: ...AC 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...

Page 15: ...ashes 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 GPI...

Page 16: ...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 and an 8 bit DIP switch that you use to c...

Page 17: ...ncluding 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 in...

Page 18: ...se 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 ins...

Page 19: ...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 Figure 2 1...

Page 20: ...asable 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 C...

Page 21: ...N 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 dyna...

Page 22: ...e thumb screws on the connector Connect the other end to your GPIB system Be sure to follow all IEEE 488 1 cabling restrictions and use only shielded GPIB cables 3 Plug the power cord into an AC outle...

Page 23: ...MacOS 2 6 National Instruments Corporation Communication fill out the technical support and configuration forms and contact National Instruments for technical support When the READY LED remains steady...

Page 24: ...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 s...

Page 25: ...contained in the Ethernet folder 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 com...

Page 26: ...Figure 3 1 and drag it to any available disk on the right side of the window Figure 3 1 Installer Window After installation of all of the software the NI 488 2 folder should contain the items shown in...

Page 27: ...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 A...

Page 28: ...d 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 doc...

Page 29: ...try that operates with hazardous voltages Refer servicing to qualified personnel Check the following if you encounter hardware problems Verify that all cables are securely connected to the GPIB ENET V...

Page 30: ...OS for sample programs 3 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...

Page 31: ...ET 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...

Page 32: ...is method the READY LED flashes the following sequence to represent status message 11 three seconds OFF two long flashes two short flashes three seconds OFF The READY LED flashes the following sequenc...

Page 33: ...bleshooting 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 Swi...

Page 34: ...hanging 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 th...

Page 35: ...Receive data from your GPIB device Learn new functions and routines before integrating them into your application Troubleshoot problems with your application For more information about IBIC 488 2 refe...

Page 36: ...Characteristic Specification Power Supply Unit 100 to 120 VAC 10 50 60 Hz or 220 to 240 VAC 10 50 60 Hz MaximumCurrent Requirement 100 to 120 VAC 110 mA or 220 to 240 VAC 55 mA Fuse Rating and Type 10...

Page 37: ...cOS A 2 National Instruments Corporation 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...

Page 38: ...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...

Page 39: ...until the GPIB ENET successfully receives its new IP address 5 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 G...

Page 40: ...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 sw...

Page 41: ...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 Troubles...

Page 42: ...s does not answer your questions we offer fax and telephone support through our technical support centers which are staffed by applications engineers Electronic Services National Instruments has BBS a...

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Page 47: ...rically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EMI electromagnetic interference FCC Federal Communications Commission g grams GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus Hz hertz IBIC Interactive Bus Interacti...

Page 48: ...National Instruments Corporation MB megabytes of memory RAM random access memory RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol s seconds TCP Transmission Control Protocol UL Underwriters Laboratories V vol...