AppendixA Troubleshootingand Common Questions
©NationalInstruments Corporation A-3 GPIB-SCSI-Afor Solaris
Whati s wrongif ibfind returns a –1?
The drivermay not be installed correctly or the nodes may not have been
createdwhen the driver was loaded. Try removing and reinstalling
NI-488.2from the CD, as described in Chapter 2, Installation.
Also,the file may require read/write privileges you do not have, or you may
haverenamed a device. Make sure that the device names inyour application
program match the devicenames in ibconf.
How do I use an NI-488.2 language interface?
Forinformation about using NI-488.2 language interfaces, refer Chapter 4,
Using NI-488.2 with Solaris. Also refer to the NI-488.2M Software
ReferenceM anual.
Howdo I communicate with my instrument over the GPIB?
Refer to the documentation that came from the instrument manufacturer.
The command sequences you use are totally dependent on the specific
instrument. The documentation for each instrument should includet he
GPIBcommands you need to communicate with it. In most cases, NI-488
device-levelcalls are sufficient for communicating with instruments.R efer
to Chapter 5, NI-488M Software Characteristics and Functions,inthe
NI-488.2M Software Reference Manual, for more information.
Whati nformationshould I have before I call National Instruments?
Pleasehave the results of the diagnostic test ibtsta. You also should have
run ibic to try to findthe source of your prob lem.
Does this driverwork with 64-bit Solaris?
Yes.NI-488.2 for Solaris works with either 32-bit or 64-bit Solaris.
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