How to make my GPIB-PCIIA work for Windows98 or even for WindowsXP

[JackYang]

We have bought A GPIB-PCIIA card, and have used it in DOS for years. And now we want update our operation system.
And then, as we search information in www.ni.com, there appear two descriptions: "GPIB-PCIIA, NI-488.2 for Windows 3.1/DOS"(windows9X is not mentioned!) and "Getting Started with Your GPIB-PCII/IIA and the GPIB Software for Windows 98/95". So we want to know whether the GPIB-PCIIA can be used for Windows98 or even WindowsXP.
Thank You!

[MichaelChaney]

Hi Jack,

The latest NI-488.2 driver version that supports the GPIB-PCIIA is 1.70. This controller is only supported on Windows 95/98/Me. The driver can be found here:

http://digital.ni.com/softlib.nsf/websearch/E10418C4F6CFDCC186256BA600644D77?opendocument&node=132070_US

I also found a KnowledgeBase entry that should help clarify the difference between the GPIB-PCII, GPIB-PCIIA, and the GPIB-PCII/IIA:

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/B76B9CC118411160862562C8005ADA0D

I hope this information helps. Thank you and have a great day.

Michael Chaney
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

[JackYang]

Thank you! 🙂

[pcii_finder]

I was searching in the page

http://digital.ni.com/softlib.nsf/websearch/E10418C4F6CFDCC186256BA600644D77?opendocument&node=132070_US

the GPIB Software for Windows 98/95 and appears a message that says:

NI-488.2 v1.7 is no longer available for download. Refer to the NI-488.2 current driver versions table for an appropriate driver for your hardware / operating system combination. If you require NI-488.2 v1.7, please visit the Legacy NI-488.2 Driver Request page.

i found in these references and there is nothing

how can i get this software? were is it available?

[Dennis_Knutson]

I don't know about you but when I click that Legacy link you have, I get a screen with some information that needs to be filled in and then you submit it. The old driver is NOT available for download as already mentioned. I'm not sure if you get the old driver through email or a CD in snail mail but you have to start by filling in the form.

[bstar]

I have electronic load RBL100-600-4000 and RBL 400-600-4000 connceted in master/slave .But  the load doesn't have interface card for GPIB(IEEE-488.2). Is there any body who can help me with the specification for  the interface card . Can i use GPIB-PCIIA (IEEE-488.2).

Thank u in advance !