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Windows NT-Specific Problems ...................................................................................B-15
Using Fieldbus with Lookout ........................................................................................B-16
Open/Find Project ..........................................................................................................B-17
Using NIFB....................................................................................................................B-17
Restart Devices ..............................................................................................................B-18
Using Fieldbus with Server Explorer.............................................................................B-18
Uninstalling the Software ..............................................................................................B-18
Appendix C
Cascade and Remote Cascade Setups
Cascade Initalization......................................................................................................C-1
Parameter Connections for Cascade Initialization.........................................................C-1
Mode and Status Behavior During Cascade Initialization.............................................C-2
Remote Cascades ...........................................................................................................C-3
Bypassing Cascade Initialization ...................................................................................C-3
Appendix D
NI-FBUS Dialog Utility
NI-FBUS Dialog Utility Overview................................................................................D-1
NI-FBUS Dialog Examples ...........................................................................................D-2
Example 1. Get a Device List..........................................................................D-2
Example 2. Download a Schedule to an Interface...........................................D-3
Example 3. Read a Parameter Using TAG.PARAM Access ..........................D-3
Example 4. Wait for a Trend ...........................................................................D-4