Setting Up the GPIB-ENET/100 - National Instruments

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Setting Up the GPIB-ENET/100

Hardware: GPIB>>External Controllers/Convertors>>GPIB-ENET/100

Problem:
What step by step process can I follow to set up and verify communication with my GPIB-ENET/100?

Solution:
To add the GPIB-ENET/100 to your system and communicate in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) follow the steps below:

Make sure your GPIB-ENET/100 is powered on, connected to the network, and has an instrument connected to it which is also powered on.
Launch MAX if it is not already open.
Right Click on Devices and Interfaces and select Create New...
Click on GPIB Interface in the window which populates a tree of options.
Click Finish.
The Wizard Add GPIB-ENET/100 will be launched. Click Next to start the process of installation and configuration of the GPIB-ENET/100.
It will then show three pictures of your device; click Next.
Check the status of your GPIB-ENET/100. Depending on your device's light state, follow the directions given and select the option that describes the PWR/RDY light on the device.
Select which GPIB-ENET/100 would you like to connect to. if you don't know the name or address of your GPIB-ENET/100, you can search for all available units on the local subnet..
This will launch the NI Ethernet Device Configuration Utility. Select your GPIB-ENET/100 from the list and click Select. Alternatively, you can manually enter the IP Address or Hostname of your device in the Enter IP Address or Hostname field.
Note: If you manually enter the IP address or hostname, ensure that it is correct. The GPIB-ENET/100 will still add to your system even if the IP address or hostname is incorrect. If this happens, you will not be able to communicate with your instruments through the GPIB-ENET/100 until you correct it.
Click Next.
You should receive a message that the interface has been added to your system.
Click Finish.
In MAX you will now see the GPIB-ENET/100 as a GPIB interface.
Right click on the GPIB-ENET/100 and select Scan for Instruments.
When your instrument populates (which it should if it is turned on and connected to your GPIB-ENET/100), click the plus sign next to your GPIB-ENET/100 to expose your instrument list.
Right click the instrument and select Communicate with Instrument. This will launch the NI-488.2 Communicator, where you can make a query, write to it and then read the response given by the instrument.