Common questions – National Instruments GPIB-ENET/100 User Manual
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Appendix B
Troubleshooting and Common Questions
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The entry in the Bus/Device menu should correspond to the bus
number displayed below the checked bus selection box.
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The IP address or hostname of the GPIB-ENET/100 should be visible
in the IP Address edit box. Verify that this address is correct.
Use NI-488 Config to examine and adjust the configuration of the
software. Refer to Chapter 6, GPIB Configuration Utility, in the NI-488.2
User Manual for MacOS for more information on running the utility and
for information about the configurable software parameters.
If the software verification test NI-488.2 Test fails, make sure that no GPIB
cables are connected to the GPIB-ENET/100.
Common Questions
Can I control the GPIB-ENET/100 and other GPIB interfaces from the
same computer?
Yes. The Mac OS driver supports a full range of GPIB interfaces
simultaneously.
How many GPIB interfaces can I configure for use with NI-488.2 for
Mac OS?
You can configure NI-488.2 for Mac OS to communicate with up to eight
GPIB interfaces.
How many devices can I configure for use with NI-488.2 for Mac OS?
NI-488.2 for Mac OS provides a total of 64 logical devices for applications
to use. The maximum number of physical devices you should connect to a
single GPIB interface is 14, or fewer, depending on your system
configuration.
I powered off my GPIB-ENET/100 before recording the flashing
PWR/RDY LED pattern. What should I do?
Try to duplicate the error before calling National Instruments for
assistance. Recording the PWR/RDY LED pattern is not critical to the
operation of your GPIB-ENET/100, but it saves you time and helps
National Instruments diagnose the problem quickly and accurately.