National Instruments NI-488.2 User manual

July 2008
371333B-01
GETTING STARTED
NI-488.2 for Mac OS X
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Install the NI-488.2 Software
Insert the NI-488.2 CD and double-click NI-488.2 Installer.mpkg as shown
below.

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Install the NI-488.2 Hardware
Plug and Play Interfaces (PCI, PCI Express, and USB)1
Install the interface as shown below.
Note Some plug and play GPIB interfaces (for example, the PCI-GPIB)
require a shutdown of your machine before installation.
Caution Ensure that the GPIB devices and the computer containing the
GPIB-USB interface share the same ground potential.
1 For more information about installing GPIB Hardware, refer to the GPIB Hardware Guide and the
NI-488.2 User Manual. Both documents are in PDF format on the CD and at ni.com/manuals.
USB
PCI and PCI Express

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Non-Plug and Play Interfaces (Ethernet)1
Run GPIB Explorer and add your interface as shown below. Click New and follow
the prompts in the Add GPIB Hardware Wizard to complete installation.
1 For more information about installing GPIB Hardware, refer to the GPIB Hardware Guide and the
NI-488.2 User Manual. Both documents are in PDF format on the CD and at ni.com/manuals.

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Troubleshooting Your Installation
Run the Troubleshooting Wizard to verify your hardware and software
installation. Click the Help button to access troubleshooting help.

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Additional Support Information
If you already have installed NI-488.2 for Mac OS X, you can access the online
NI-488.2 help by launching GPIB Explorer and clicking Help»Help Topics»
NI-488.2 on the menu bar.
Refer to Appendix E, Technical Support and Professional Services, in the
NI-488.2 User Manual for information about obtaining technical support. The
user manual is available in PDF format on the CD and at ni.com/manuals.

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