Chapter 4 gpib configuration, Configuring the ni-488.2 software characteristics, Changing the software settings – National Instruments GPIB-ENET/100 User Manual
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GPIB Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure your Mac OS computer to use the
GPIB-ENET/100.
Configuring the NI-488.2 Software Characteristics
The default settings for NI-488.2 work for most applications and devices.
However, you might want to change a device name or primary address.
Also, if more than one GPIB interface or external box is installed, you
might want to associate a device with a particular interface.
Changing the Software Settings
Use the GPIB Configuration utility, NI-488 Config, to examine and change
the NI-488.2 settings for your GPIB-ENET/100.
1.
To activate the configuration utility, select Control Panels from the
Apple Icon menu and select NI-488 Config.
2.
Click the Interface Type menu and select Ethernet box products as
shown in Figure 4-1.