Network Card User Manual

Appendix A Troubleshooting and Common Questions
GPIB-SCSI-A for Solaris A-2 ni.com
Common Questions
How do I know that my GPIB-SCSI-A and driver are installed
correctly?
The
ibtsta
test verifies that both the hardware and software are installed
correctly. Run
ibtsta
by entering the following command:
ibtsta
If no error occurs in
ibtsta
, NI-488.2 is installed correctly.
What do I do if the software verification test fails with an error?
If
ibtsta
fails, make sure that no GPIB cables are connected to the
GPIB-SCSI-A. If necessary, remove and reinstall NI-488.2 from the CD.
If you already have completed the troubleshooting steps, contact National
Instruments.
What could be causing a problem if the installation process fails?
ThemostprobablereasonisthattheGPIB-SCSI-AisatadifferentSCSI
Target ID than what you entered during installation. Reinstall using the
correct ID.
How should I check for errors in my GPIB application?
Examine the value of
ibsta
after each NI-488 or NI-488.2 call. If a call
fails, the ERR bit of
ibsta
is set and an error code is stored in
iberr
.
For more information about global status variables, refer to the following
sections in the NI-488.2M Software Reference Manual:theGeneral
Programming Information section in Chapter 3, Understanding the
NI-488.2 Software, and Appendix B, Common Errors and Their Solutions.
When should I use ibic?
You can use
ibic
to practice communication with your instrument,
troubleshoot problems, and develop your application program. For more
information about
ibic
, refer to Chapter 6, ibic,intheNI-488.2M
Software Reference Manual.
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