National Instruments 370578B-01 manual

Fieldbus

Getting Started with Your

HSE Linking Device and

the NI-FBUSTM Software

HSE Linking Device and NI-FBUS Software

February 2004 Edition

Part Number 370578B-01

Contents

Main Page Important Information Warranty Copyright Trademarks Patents Contents Page About This Manual How To Use the Manual Set Conventions Related Documentation Introduction What You Need to Get Started Hardware Description Software Description NI-FBUS Interface Configuration Utility Choosing Configuration Software Page Optional Fieldbus Network Tools Installation and Configuration Installing the Software Installing the HSE Linking Device Setting the NI-FBUS Software to Use Your HSE Linking Device Setting the Ethernet Interface Setting the HSE Linking Device Page Setting the H1 Port Communication Parameters and Interface Name Testing the Installation Changing or Deleting Existing Interface Information Importing Device Descriptions Page Page Starting the NIFB Process Beginning to Use Your NI-FBUS Software A Troubleshooting and Common Questions Error Messages NIFB Problems Interface Configuration Problems Problems Using Manufacturer-Defined Features Page Uninstalling the Software B Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary A B C D E F H I K L M N O P R S T V Index B C D E K L N O P