National Instruments NI-488.2 - Manual (Page 18)

Chapter 2 Measurement & Automation Explorer (Windows)
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Add a New GPIB Interface
For plug-and-play interfaces (such as PCI or USB), the system
automatically detects and installs the hardware.
To add a new GPIB-ENET/100 to your system, complete the following
steps:
1. Start Measurement & Automation Explorer as described in the
Starting Measurement & Automation Explorer section.
2. Right-click on the Devices and Interfaces folder and select
Create New.
3. In the Create New dialog window, select the GPIB-ENET/100 item
and click Finish.
The Add GPIB-ENET/100 Wizard appears.
4. Follow the prompts in the Add GPIB-ENET/100 Wizard to add your
interface.
5. Measurement & Automation Explorer automatically updates the list of
installed GPIB interfaces. You also can select View»Refresh to update
the list.
Remove a GPIB Interface
To remove a Plug and Play interface from your computer, disconnect it,
making sure to turn off the computer if the interface requires it.
To remove a GPIB-ENET/100 interface from your computer, you must
manually delete it from within Measurement & Automation Explorer by
completing the following steps:
1. Start Measurement & Automation Explorer as described in the
Starting Measurement & Automation Explorer section.
2. Expand Devices and Interfaces by clicking the + next to the folder.
3. Right-click on your GPIB-ENET/100 interface and select Delete from
the context menu.
4. When prompted, confirm your selection.
5. Select View»Refresh to update the list of interfaces in
Measurement & Automation Explorer.