Chapter 2 Measurement & Automation Explorer
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instrument information that Measurement & Automation Explorer
displays.
Change GPIB Device Templates
For older NI-488.2 applications, you might need to modify one of the
device templates to find a given GPIB instrument by name, for example,
ibfind("fluke45"). Older applications still use ibfind instead of the
preferred ibdev to obtain a device handle. In new applications, avoid using
ibfind to obtain device handles and use ibdev instead. You can use
ibdev to dynamically configure your GPIB device handle. ibdev also
eliminates unneccessary device name requirements.
If you must modify a device template, refer to one of the following sections.
Windows 98/95
To reconfigure GPIB device templates in Windows 98/95, complete the
following steps:
1. Select Start»Settings»Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the System icon.
3. Select the Device Manager tab and click on the View devices by type
button.
4. Click on the National Instruments GPIB Interfaces icon.
5. Click on the Properties button.
6. Select the Device Templates tab and rename the template as described
in your application documentation.
7. Click on the OK button twice to save your changes and exit.
Table 2-1. Measurement & Automation Explorer Instrument Information
Column Description
Name Logical instrument name assigned by Measurement &
Automation Explorer
Type Instrument’s response to the identification query
(*IDN?)
Valu e Primary (PAD) and secondary (SAD) addresses of the
instrument
Description Identifies the instrument as a GPIB instrument