Download NI-488.2 Function Reference Manual for DOS/Windows

About This Manual
Use the NI-488.2 Function Reference Manual for DOS/Windows for specific NI-488
function and NI-488.2 routine information, such as format, parameters, and possible
errors.
If you ordered a kit from National Instruments that includes the GPIB analyzer software,
you also received documentation for the GPIB analyzer. You can only use the GPIB
analyzer in Windows.
Organization of This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, NI-488 Functions, includes a listing of the available NI-488 functions and
then describes the purpose, format, input and output parameters, and possible errors for
each function.
• Chapter 2, NI-488.2 Routines, includes a listing of the available NI-488.2 routines and
then describes the purpose, format, input and output parameters, and possible errors for
each routine.
• Appendix A, Multiline Interface Messages, contains a multiline interface message
reference list, which describes the mnemonics and messages that correspond to the
interface functions. These multiline interface messages are sent and received with
ATN TRUE.
• Appendix B, Status Word Conditions, gives a detailed description of the conditions
reported in the status word, ibsta.
• Appendix C, Error Codes and Solutions, lists a description of each error, some
conditions under which it might occur, and possible solutions.
• Appendix D, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use to request help
from National Instruments or to comment on our products and manuals.
• The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of terms used in this manual,
including abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.
• The Index contains an alphabetical list of key terms and topics in this manual, including
the page where you can find each one.
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