Chapter 2 Measurement & Automation Explorer
NI-488.2 User Manual for Windows 2-2 www.natinst.com
Starting Measurement & Automation Explorer
To start Measurement & Automation Explorer, select
Start»Programs»National Instruments NI-488.2»Explore GPIB.
Figure 2-1 shows Measurement & Automation Explorer.
Figure 2-1.
Measurement & Automation Explorer
Getting Started with NI-488.2
To get started with GPIB instrument communication using Measurement &
Automation Explorer, complete the following steps:
1. Refer to your Getting Started card and install the NI-488.2 software
and your GPIB hardware.
If you do not have a Getting Started card, complete the following steps
to view your getting started documentation:
a. Insert the NI-488.2 for Windows CD.
