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Hello
  I installed LabVIEW 2009 to configure a GPIB-USB-type ines(www.inesinc.com) but about MAXit does not exist in the sample card that is "AT-GPIB/TNT" in peripheral and interface.
1.6.1 LabView Version 6 (manual GPIB card)
You need to ensure that the system has access to the INES GPIB-32.DLL. Note that this DLL has the same
name as other vendor's version. If you have installed such a GPIB library, you must remove or rename the
other vendor's GPIB-32.DLL and make sure the INES version of GPIB-32.DLL is in the \Windows\System32
directory. Access to the INES GPIB-32.DLL will allow you to use the low level Labview GPIB I/O instructions.
Enabling the VISA drivers to recognise the INES GPIB hardware in Labview 6 requires the following procedure.
Labview 6.0i uses a configuration program called "Measurement and Automation Explorer 2.0" or "MAX 2.0".
You must use this program to install a NON Plug'N'Play type GPIB interface card from the list of National
Instrument GPIB cards.
Select the "AT-GPIB/TNT" model. When you choose the AT-GPIB/TNT card you will be brought into a
configuration procedure for the card setup. Accept the default choices.
When done, you will see a GPIB interface installed in the configuration tree of the MAX utility. If you highlight
this item and then click "Scan for Devices" the program should detect the devices connected to your GPIB bus
and they can now be addressed using the VISA instrument drivers.

1.6.1 LabView Version 6You need to ensure that the system has access to the INES GPIB-32.DLL. Note that this DLL has the samename as other vendor's version. If you have installed such a GPIB library, you must remove or rename theother vendor's GPIB-32.DLL and make sure the INES version of GPIB-32.DLL is in the \Windows\System32directory. Access to the INES GPIB-32.DLL will allow you to use the low level Labview GPIB I/O instructions.Enabling the VISA drivers to recognise the INES GPIB hardware in Labview 6 requires the following procedure.Labview 6.0i uses a configuration program called "Measurement and Automation Explorer 2.0" or "MAX 2.0".You must use this program to install a NON Plug'N'Play type GPIB interface card from the list of NationalInstrument GPIB cards.Select the "AT-GPIB/TNT" model. When you choose the AT-GPIB/TNT card you will be brought into aconfiguration procedure for the card setup. Accept the default choices.When done, you will see a GPIB interface installed in the configuration tree of the MAX utility. If you highlightthis item and then click "Scan for Devices" the program should detect the devices connected to your GPIB busand they can now be addressed using the VISA instrument drivers.

 

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I'm not sure I understand.  It sounds as if you have a third party GPIB-USB adapter that is not showing up in MAX.  What device are you trying to connect to? Have you been able to successfully communicate and connect to this device in the past?  Do you have other adapters to try or possibly an NI GPIB-USB adapter? Is there a certain point in the steps you mentioned that you are getting stuck at?

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MAX is for NI products and you should really contact the third-party vendor for help with their product.
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