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INSTALLATION GUIDE
NI GPIB-Serial Converter
GPIB-RS232 and GPIB-RS485/RS422
This guide includes instructions for installing and configuring your
GPIB-RS232 or GPIB-RS485/RS422 hardware and
NI GPIB-Serial Converter software.
Refer to the NI GPIB-Serial Converter Help, available after
installing the NI GPIB-Serial Converter software, for more
information about troubleshooting problems, configuring the
hardware and software, programming modes of operation, and
more.
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE NI GPIB-Serial Converter GPIB-RS232 and GPIB-RS485/RS422 This guide includes instructions for installing and configuring your GPIB-RS232 or GPIB-RS485/RS422 hardware and NI GPIB-Serial Converter software. Refer to the NI GPIB-Serial Converter Help, available after installing the NI GPIB-Serial Converter software, for more information about troubleshooting problems, configuring the hardware and software, programming modes of operation, and more.
- Page 2 Check the Hardware Configuration The GPIB-RS232/485/422 is shipped with a 100–240 VAC wall-mount or desktop power supply. If you plan to use a different power source to power your GPIB-RS232/485/422, verify that the voltage marked on that power supply matches the input voltage marked on your GPIB-RS232/485/422.
- Page 3 2. Insert the NI GPIB-Serial Converter software CD. 3. If the autorun application does not start, run Install.exe follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation. 4. Reboot when prompted at the end of software installation. NI GPIB-Serial Converter Installation guide | © National Instruments | 3...
- Page 4 Connect the Hardware To connect the hardware, complete the following steps: 1. Connect either the GPIB or serial cable between the GPIB-RS232/485/422 and computer. 2. Connect the DC power plug of the DC power supply to the GPIB-RS232/485/422 hardware back panel and plug the power supply into an AC outlet.
- Page 5 • The NI GPIB-Serial Converter Wizard Help button Refer to the NI Services topic in the NI GPIB-Serial Converter Help for information about obtaining technical support for this product. NI GPIB-Serial Converter Installation guide | © National Instruments | 5...
- Page 6 Worldwide Support and Services The NI website is your complete resource for technical support. At you have access to everything from ni.com/support troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers. Visit for NI Factory Installation Services, ni.com/services repairs, extended warranty, and other services.
- Page 7 1 866 ASK MYNI (275 6964). For telephone support outside the United States, visit the Worldwide Offices section of to access the branch office websites, which ni.com/niglobal provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. NI GPIB-Serial Converter Installation guide | © National Instruments | 7...
- Page 8 Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at ni.com/patents . You can find information about end-user license agreements (EULAs) and third-party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni.com/legal/export-compliance for the NI global trade compliance policy...
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