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Configure and Install Your GPIB-PCII/IIA

Step

Configure GPIB-PCIIA and 7210 Modes

The GPIB-PCII/IIA comes already configured to run in PCII and 7210 modes. You need to change

the configuration to PCIIA mode.

1. Examine switch 9 in switch block U2. (Click here to view the GPIB-PCII/IIA Parts Locator

Diagram). Press switch 9 down on the side labeled PCIIA, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 7. GPIB-PCIIA Mode Selection Setting

2. Verify that switch 8 is pressed down on the side labeled 7210.

Note

The National Instruments NI-488.2 software requires the board to be in 7210 mode.

12 789345

OFF

7210

PCII

9914

PCIIA

U210

= not used to select the GPIB-PC

or 7210/9914 mode

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NI GPIB Series Specifications

General

Operating Systems Supported	Windows, Linux, macOS
Driver Software	NI-488.2
Bus Interface	IEEE 488
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 8 MB/s
Compatibility	IEEE 488.1, IEEE 488.2
Connector Type	24-pin IEEE 488 connector
Maximum Cable Length	20 m total system length
Number of Devices Supported	Up to 14 devices per bus