National Instruments GPIB-120A - Manual (Page 8)

© National Instruments Corporation ix GPIB-120A User Manual
About This Manual
This manual describes how to use the National Instruments GPIB-120A bus expander/isolator.
Organization of This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Introduction, contains a description of the GPIB-120A, lists what you need to get
started and optional equipment you can order, and explains how to unpack the GPIB-120A.
• Chapter 2, Connection, contains information for connecting your GPIB-120A.
• Chapter 3, Theory of Operation, describes the operational theory of the GPIB -120A.
• Appendix A, Operation of the GPIB, contains a brief history of the GPIB and describes the
operation of the GPIB.
• Appendix B, Specifications, lists the specifications of the GPIB-120A.
• Appendix C, Multiline Interface Messages, contains an interface message reference list,
which describes the mnemonics and messages that correspond to the interface functions.
• Appendix D, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use to request help from
National Instruments or to comment on our products or manuals.
• The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and a description of terms used in this manual,
including abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.
Conventions Used in This Manual
The following conventions are used in this manual.
italic Italic text denotes emphasis, a cross reference, or an introduction to a key
concept.
bold italic Bold italic text denotes a note, caution, warning, or danger statement.
Abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, mnemonics, symbols, and terms are listed in the
Glossary.