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7.5.2.1 IEEE Settings for a National Instruments IEEE-GPIB Board
When establishing IEEE communications the following settings are found to work
using a National Instruments IEEE-GPIB board. These values are set using the
IBCONF.EXE file provided by National Instruments.
Figure 7-3 Board Characteristics
Figure 7-4 Device Characteristics
7.6 Message Protocols
There are multiple forms of message protocols to meet the needs of various users
and network environments. The message protocol serves as a structure for the
contained command or response information. It also can provide a level of
acknowledgment between the host and server and a mechanism for verifying the
information content.
A standard INFICON command structure has been established for use in its
instruments. While some commands need to be instrument dependent, the basic
structure and protocol is designed to be common among the products. It provides
a comprehensive and reliable method for remote instrument communications.