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 to
develop an application program. The user manual also contains debugging information
and detailed examples.
Use the NI-488.2 Function Reference Manual for Macintosh for specific NI -488 function
and NI-488.2 routine information, such as format, parameters, and possible errors.
Organization of This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Introduction , lists what you need to get started and optional equipment
you can order, and briefly describes the NI-488.2 software, the GPIB-ENET
hardware, and its assigned Ethernet address.
• Chapter 2, Hardware Configuration and Installation, 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-ENET, and power on your system.
• Chapter 3, Software Installation and Configuration, contains instructions for
installing and configuring your NI-488.2 software.
• Chapter 4, Installation Verification and Troubleshooting, describes how to verify the
software installation, troubleshoot hardware and software problems, and interpret the
READY LED status messages.
• Chapter 5, Using Your NI-488.2 Software, describes the IBIC 488.2 utility and
lists some general programming considerations.
• Appendix A, Hardware Specifications, lists the electrical, environmental, and
physical characteristics of the GPIB-ENET and the recommended operating
conditions.
• Appendix B, Utilities, contains information on the IPassign and Update utilities
for the GPIB-ENET.
• Appendix C, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use to request help
from National Instruments or to comment on our products and manuals.
• The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of terms used in this
manual, including abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, mnemonics, and
symbols.
•The Index contains an alphabetical list of key terms and topics in this manual,
including the page where you can find each one.