National Instruments GPIB-ENET/100 Connecting the GPIB Cable

Chapter5 Verifythe Installation

GPIB-ENET/100for Mac OS 5-2 ni.com

Connecting the GPIB Cable

Whenyou finish verifying the installation, you can connect the GPIB cable

to your GPIB-ENET/100.

Note IfyoudonothaveaGPIBcable,aslistedintheWhatYou Need to Get Started

sectionof Chapter 1, Introduction, contact National Instruments for ordering information.

Connectone end of your GPIB cableto your GPIB-ENET/100 and t ighten

the thumb screwson the connector. Connect the other end of your GPIB

cable to your GPIBsystem. Make sure you comply with all IEEE 488.1

cabling restrictions and use only shieldedGPIB c ables.

Contents

Main Page Important Information Warranty Copyright Trademarks WARNINGREGARDING USE OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance* Determining FCC Class FCC/DOC Warnings Class A European Union - Compliance to EEC Directives Contents Page Figures Tables About This Manual Conventions Related Documentation Introduction What You Need to Get Started Optional Equipment Optional Hardware Multiple-Computer Software License GPIB-ENET/100 Hardware Overview Feature Overview LED Overview NI-488.2 Overview Time-Saving Development Tools Installation Installing NI-488.2 Installing the GPIB-ENET/100 Hardware Step 1. Record the Serial Number,Ethernet Address, and Default Hostname Step 2. Connect the Cables Step 3. Switch on Your GPIB-ENET/100 Page Ethernet Configuration Entering Network Configuration Mode Using the NI Ethernet Device Configuration Utility Page Changing the Network Settings Page Static IP Parameters Choosing a Static IP Address For a Network Administered by a Network Administrator For a Network without a Network Administrator Verifying the Hostname Page GPIB Configuration Configuring the NI-488.2 Software Characteristics Changing the Software Settings Page Restart YourComputer Verify the Installation Verifying the Software Installation Connecting the GPIB Cable Using Your GPIB-ENET/100 and NI-488.2 Using DHCP Using the CFG RESET Switch Using the CFG RESET Switch during Operation Using the CFG RESET Switch at Power-On Updating the Firmware Page Using the IBIC 488.2 Utility Programming Considerations A PWR/RDY LED Signaling PWR/RDY LED Overview Step 1. Count the Long Flashes Step 2. Count the Short Flashes Step 3. Record Your Status Code Number B Troubleshooting and Common Questions Troubleshooting Hardware Problems Troubleshooting Software Problems Common Questions Page Page Page C Specifications Electrical Characteristics Environmental Characteristics Physical Characteristics Page D Technical Support Resources Web Support NI Developer Zone Customer Education System Integration Worldwide Support Glossary Page Page Index A C D E F G H I K L N O P R S T U V W