what is "Failed to either load GPIB.DLL or access GPIB functions" error on my instron s9 software ver 8.08.0

[timotabang]

please.. send me specific procedures on how to install my instron machine... tanks

[MissyS]

Hi,

Here is a link to the latest NI GPIB drivers (NI-488.2). What operating system are you using? When do you receive this error? During installation or when you run in a program?

Regards,

[kenw]

Missy,

I am having the same problem, it happens when trying to run the program. I have tried the version 2.2 PCI-GPIB software, but I think the original version software was 1.7, does this make a difference? I am running Windows 98 at the time. Can you help. My cell is 734-558-1182 if it would be easier to call.

Thanks,

Ken

[MissyS]

Hi Ken,

Just to let you know, if you would like to speak with an Applications Engineer on the phone, you can contact NI by creating a phone support request from this link. We offer phone support as part of a service contract. If you're interested in obtaining one (or a free trial), check out this link. (Of course, we can always continue to discuss this issue on this forum if you'd prefer.)

Either version (1.7 or 2.2) should work on a Windows 98 system. Version 2.2 is the latest driver to support Windows 98. Did you always get this error? If not, what changed in your system to cause this problem? If you run an example such as LabVIEW <-> GPIB.vi (or any other example), do you see this error?

Regards,

[kenw]

Thanks Missy for your reply. This machine was purchased used from Ford Mo. Co. and worked at their facility but the disk with the NI driver was missing so I downloaded the 2.2 version.  This is the first time I have tried to operate the machine interfaced with software. We do not have Labview at this time to try that, but while I am on that subject, I would like to get into using Labview. I have been in testing for many years and have seen it but never used it myself. What do you recommend to start and what classes are available for training. Thanks.

Ken Wend

Primetime Testing Laboratory

General Manager