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Chapter 2 Measurement Studio .NET Class Libraries
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NI-488.2
The Measurement Studio NI-488.2 .NET class library is in the
NationalInstruments.NI4882 namespace. This class library is included
on the Device Drivers CD. The NI-488.2 class library includes a set of
classes that communicates with GPIB instruments, controls GPIB boards,
and acquires GPIB status information. Use this library to design code that
communicates with and controls instruments on a GPIB interface. Use the
classes in the NI-488.2 class library to perform the following operations:
• Configure and communicate with GPIB instruments and boards.
• Perform I/O operations using the Device and Board classes.
Tip For information about easily creating a Measurement Studio NI-488.2 application
using the Instrument I/O Assistant, refer to the Creating a Measurement Studio NI-488.2
or NI-VISA Application section of Chapter 4, Developing with Measurement Studio . For
more information about GPIB, visit ni.com/gpib .
NI-DAQmx
The Measurement Studio NI-DAQmx .NET class library is in the
NationalInstruments.DAQmx namespace. This class library is
included on the Device Drivers CD. Use the NI-DAQmx class library to
communicate with and control NI data acquisition (DAQ) devices.
Note Some DAQ devices are not currently supported by the NI-DAQmx driver. Refer
to the NI-DAQ Readme for a complete listing of supported hardware.
Use the NI-DAQmx class library to perform the following types of tasks:
• Analog signal measurement
• Analog signal generation
• Digital I/O
• Counting and timing
• Pulse generation
• Signal switching
Tip For information about easily creating a DAQ application using the NI DAQ Assistant,
refer to the Creating a Measurement Studio DAQ Application section of Chapter 4,
Developing with Measurement Studio . For more information about DAQ, visit
ni.com/daq .