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Copyright/Trademark/Documentation Information ..................................................... 3
Safety Symbols/WARNINGS ..................................................................................... 4
Reader Comment Sheet .............................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1 - Getting Started............................................................................................ 7
What's in This Guide? ................................................................................................ 7
Steps to Get Started ................................................................................................. 7
If You Need Help ........................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2 - Installing External PC VXI Systems ........................................................ 11
Using This Chapter ................................................................................................ 11
What's in This Chapter? .................................................................................... 11
What are External PC VXI Systems? ................................................................ 11
Steps to Install External PC VXI Systems .......................................................... 12
Step 1: Identify Your System ................................................................................ 13
Step 1 Overview ................................................................................................ 13
1-1: Inventory/Gather Equipment ...................................................................... 13
1-2: Identify System Hardware .......................................................................... 14
Step 2: Configure Your PC ...................................................................................... 17
Step 2 Overview ................................................................................................ 17
2-1: Install Application Programs....................................................................... 17
2-2: Install PC I_O Cards................................................................................... 18
2-3: Connect Peripherals to PC......................................................................... 18
2-4: Connect PC to Network.............................................................................. 18
Step 3: Install VXI Hardware.................................................................................. 19
Step 3 Overview................................................................................................. 19
3-1: Install Mainframe(s) ................................................................................... 20
3-2: Install Slot 0 Card ....................................................................................... 21
3-3: Install VXI Instruments ............................................................................... 22
3-4: Connect Interface Cable............................................................................ 26
3-5: Interconnect Mainframes (Optional) ........................................................... 27
Step 4: Install Libraries/Drivers ............................................................................ 28
Step 4 Overview ................................................................................................ 28
4-1: Install HP I_O Libraries .............................................................................. 28
4-2: Install VXIplug&play Drivers ....................................................................... 30
4-3: Download SCPI Drivers (HP-IB Only) ........................................................ 32
Step 5: Verify Instrument Communication .......................................................... 34
Step 5 Overview ................................................................................................ 34
5-1: Use Soft Front Panels ................................................................................ 35
5-2: Use VISA Assistant .................................................................................... 37
5-3: Use HP VEE Instrument Manager.............................................................. 39
5-4: Use Resource Manager ............................................................................. 41
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Step 6: Program Your System .............................................................................. 43
Step 6 Overview ................................................................................................ 43
6-1: Design Product Connections ...................................................................... 43
6-2: Create Product Tests ................................................................................. 45
6-3: Create Test Programs ................................................................................ 45
6-4: Make Product Connections ........................................................................ 49
6-5: Test Your Product ...................................................................................... 49
Chapter 3 - Installing Embedded PC VXI Systems .................................................... 51
Using This Chapter ................................................................................................ 51
What's in This Chapter? .................................................................................... 51
What is an Embedded PC VXI System? ........................................................... 51
Steps to Install Embedded PC VXI Systems ..................................................... 52
Step 1: Identify Your System ................................................................................ 53
Step 1 Overview ................................................................................................ 53
1-1: Inventory/Gather Equipment ...................................................................... 53
1-2: Identify System Hardware .......................................................................... 54
Step 2: Install VXI Hardware.................................................................................. 56
Step 2 Overview ................................................................................................ 56
2-1: Install Mainframe(s) ................................................................................... 56
2-2: Install PC in Mainframe .............................................................................. 57
2-3: Install VXI Instruments ............................................................................... 59
2-4: Interconnect Mainframes (MXIbus) ............................................................ 63
Step 3: Configure Your PC .................................................................................... 64
Step 3 Overview ................................................................................................ 64
3-1: Install Application Programs....................................................................... 64
3-2: Connect Peripherals/Network to PC........................................................... 64
Step 4: Install Libraries/Drivers ............................................................................ 65
Step 4 Overview ................................................................................................ 65
4-1: Install HP I_O Libraries .............................................................................. 65
4-2: Install VXIplug&play Drivers ....................................................................... 67
Step 5: Verify Instrument Communication .......................................................... 70
Step 5 Overview ................................................................................................ 70
5-1: Use Soft Front Panels ................................................................................ 70
5-2: Use VISA Assistant .................................................................................... 73
5-3: Use HP VEE Instrument Manager.............................................................. 75
Step 6: Program Your System .............................................................................. 78
Step 6 Overview ................................................................................................ 78
6-1: Design Product Connections ...................................................................... 79
6-2: Create Product Tests ................................................................................. 80
6-3: Create Test Programs ................................................................................ 80
6-4: Make Product Connections ........................................................................ 84
6-5: Test Your Product ...................................................................................... 84
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