Legacy: Using and Troubleshooting the GPIB-VXI/C

Using and Troubleshooting the GPIB-VXI/C

Getting Started with the GPIB-VXI/C
Using the Windows 95/98/NT Hyperterminal to communicate with the GPIB-VXI/C through the serial port
Converting NI-488 programs to NI-VISA

1. Common commands for the GPIB-VXI/C
   • GPIB Address Configuration Commands and Queries
   • Basic I/O Commands
   • Resource Manager Commands and Queries

2. Configuring the GPIB-VXI/C

   Configuration is always done through the serial port.

   • Changing the GPIB Address of the GPIB-VXI/C
   • Configuring VISA with the new GPIB address
   • Multiple chassis configurations with the GPIB-VXI/C

3. Troubleshooting the GPIB-VXI/C

   One of the more common problems when using the GPIB-VXI/C is that instrument drivers will not work because the GPIB-VXI/C hasn't correctly found the instrument. Other symptoms may be error LEDs are lit on the instrument. Many times, these problems exist because the GPIB-VXI/C runs it's Resource Manager operations immediately after boot up (~2 seconds). Many instruments require more time to complete their diagnostics before Resource Manager is run. This is easily solved by Changing the Resource Manager delay.