National Instruments GPIB-USB Series User Manual

Chapter 1 GPIB Hardware
GPIB Hardware Guide 1-28 ni.com
Ethernet Connector LEDs
The Ethernet connector LEDs on the back panel, shown in Figure 1-12,
indicate your Ethernet connection status.
Figure 1-12. Ethernet Connector LEDs
The 10/100/1000 LED indicates your Ethernet connection speed.
• Yellow—Indicates your network connection is 1000 Mbit/s.
• Green—Indicates your network connection is 100 Mbit/s.
• Off—Indicates your network connection is 10 Mbit/s, or the Ethernet
is not connected if the ACT/LINK LED also is off.
The ACT/LINK LED indicates network activity.
• Steady green—Indicates you have a network link, but no network
activity is detected.
• Flickering green—Indicates you have a network link and network
activity is detected.
• Off—Indicates you do not have a network link.
Software Recognition
Use the GPIB Ethernet Wizard to add the GPIB-ENET/1000 to your
system. Launch the GPIB Ethernet Wizard from Start»Programs»
National Instruments»NI-488.2. (Windows 8) Click NI Launcher and
select GPIB Ethernet Wizard. Accept the GPIB-ENET/1000 default
configuration settings or change them while running the wizard.
Ethernet Configuration
The GPIB-ENET/1000 uses a Web page for device configuration. If your
network uses DHCP, the network configuration is performed automatically
at startup, and you should not need the GPIB-ENET/1000 Configuration
Web page unless you need to modify the hostname or update the firmware.
10/100/1000
ACT/LINK

National Instruments GPIB-USB Series Specifications

General

Bus Interface	USB
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
GPIB Standard	IEEE 488
Operating System	Linux
Compatibility	IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2
Power Supply	Powered via USB

Summary

Important Information and Disclaimers

Critical Product Safety Warning

Important safety warning regarding the use of products in life-support or critical systems.

Compliance and Safety Standards

GPIB Hardware Installation

AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) interface card into a computer.

GPIB-USB Interface Installation

Instructions for installing GPIB-USB interfaces and preventing ground potential issues.

PCI and PCIe GPIB Interface Installation

Guide for installing NI PCIe-GPIB, PCI-GPIB, and PCI-8232 cards into expansion slots.

PCMCIA-GPIB Installation

Steps for installing the PCMCIA-GPIB interface into a PC Card socket.

NI ExpressCard-GPIB Installation

PMC-GPIB Installation

PXI-GPIB and PXI-8232 Installation

GPIB-ENET/100 Installation and Configuration

Details installation, startup, software recognition, and network configuration for GPIB-ENET/100.

GPIB-ENET/1000 Installation and Configuration

Details installation, startup, and network configuration for the GPIB-ENET/1000 device.

GPIB Hardware Specifications

Safety and EMC Compliance

Technical Support and Services

Support Resources and Knowledge Base

Guides users to access technical support, KnowledgeBase, and online forums.