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Version 1.60 was made before Windows 2000. Version 1.70 or later is preferred. The major difference is permissions. Try using the application when logged in as an administor or with administor privelges. Try calling the local sales rep for a copy of the 1.70 GPIB driver. This does install with LabVIEW 6.1.
Be sure to use an ibonl(ud,0) to take all unit descriptors offline before closing a program. Also be sure the GPIB card is functioning. The first step in determining the functionality of your GPIB card is to run the "Getting Started Wizard" found in Start/Programs/National Instruments/NI-488.2.
If the Getting Started Wizard Fails:
-Read the instructions on that utility.
-If you are using a PCI card, try switching slots.
-In W
indows NT, you may want to verify your setup in Control Panel/GPIB. In this dialog, click GPIB0 and click "Board Type". Be sure that the board matches what is installed in your system. If you can't see the serial number see KB#1N88Q5RM (http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/ websearch?SearchView&Query=1N88Q5RM)
-In other versions of Windows, you should be able to see the GPIB interface in the "Device Manager".
The next step is to communicate with the instrument in the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX). In MAX
under "Devices and Interfaces" you should be able to find your card. Right-click and do a "Scan for Instruments".
If the scan fails:
-Be sure the instrument is powered on and online.
-Be sure the cable is connected tight and screwed on.
-Try switching cables. Shorter cables are preferred.
-If using multiple instruments, try communicating to one instrument at a time.
Randy Solomonson
Application Engineer
National Instruments
