Network Card User Manual

Troubleshooting and

Common Questions

This appendix describes how to troubleshoot problems and answers some

common questions. Also refer to Appendix B, Common Errors and Their

Solutions,intheNI-488.2M Software Reference Manual.

Troubleshooting

Caution

The GPIB-SCSI-A contains circuitry that operates with hazardous voltages.

Refer service requirements to qualified personnel.

• The SCSI cable must be securely connected to the GPIB-SCSI-A.

• IftheGPIB-SCSI-AisthelastdeviceontheSCSIbus,makesurethat

you have placed the terminating resistor pack on one of the SCSI ports

on the rear panel of the GPIB-SCSI-A to terminate the SCSI bus. Refer

to the Using SCSI Terminating Resistors section of Chapter 2,

Installation, for more information.

• The SW1 DIP switch settings on the GPIB-SCSI-A should be set to

the correct SCSI ID (Target ID) and the correct GPIB primary address.

Refer to the Configuration Switch Settings for SW1 section of

Chapter 2, Installation, for more information.

• The SW2 DIP switch should remain in the default configuration. Refer

to the Configuration Switch Settings for SW2 section of Chapter 2,

Installation, for more information.

• Check the fuse.

Caution

Replacement fuses must be of the proper type and rating. See Appendix B,

Specifications, for fuse information.

• The GPIB-SCSI-A must be powered on.

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