October 2003
323734A-01
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Installing Your GPIB-SCSI-A
and NI-488.2 for Solaris
This document describes how to configure and connect the GPIB-SCSI-A to
your Sun SPARC system and how to install NI-488.2 for Solaris. The NI-488.2
software included in this kit is intended for use with Sun SPARC systems running
Solaris 2.6 or later. Other documentation, including the software reference
manual, is available on your NI-488.2 software for Solaris CD in the
\documentation folder.
Before you install your GPIB controller, consult the manual that came with your
workstation for specific instructions and warnings. You must have superuser
privileges to install the hardware and software.
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Figure 1. GPIB-SCSI-A Rear Panel
Configuring the Hardware
The hardware configurations of the SCSI ID (Target ID) and the GPIB primary
address must match the software configuration in the system configuration files
and the NI-488.2 software.
The GPIB-SCSI-A is shipped from the factory with a 100–120 V or a 220–240 V
power supply. Before you use the GPIB-SCSI-A, verify that the voltage on the
power supply matches the voltage that is supplied in your area.
Caution Operating the GPIB-SCSI-A at any voltage other than the one
specified on the bottom of the unit could damage the unit. Replacement
fuses must be the proper type and rating, which are 100 to 120 VAC,
200 mA UL/CSA approved, or 220 to 240 VAC, 125 mA IEC approved.
The GPIB-SCSI-A is shipped from the factory configured to operate in SCSI (S)
mode. Optional parity checking on the SCSI port is disabled. The SCSI ID that the
GPIB-SCSI-A responds to is set at 5, and the primary GPIB address is set at 0.
Additionally, the GPIB-SCSI-A kit is shipped from the factory with a SCSI
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B
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