GPIB-32 Library
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This package constitutes the 32-bit GPIB support for
Microsoft Windows NT and Win-95/98,Win-2000 and WindowsXP.
To Install,run SETUP.EXE on this disk. The enclosed files include:
1. A C-callable DLL for the standard GPIB functions (and
companion "LIB" file for linking with your program).
2. 32-bit versions of the three GPIB utilities:
> CBCONF32 - GPIB configuration definition
> CBIC32 - Manual bus/instrument commanding
> CBTEST32 - A simple installation test
These utilities operate (with minor exception) identically
to the existing DOS/Windows versions.
3. A "C" sample Windows program that uses the enclosed DLL,
including source (CDEMO32.C).
4. A Visual Basic sample program (form) and Visual Basic include
file(GPIB-32.BAS) for the GPIB-32 library.
5. A Borland Delphi-3 example program consisting of:
a) The library interface include file, GPIB.PAS
b) The project file, GPIBDEMO.DPR
c) The demo source code, SAMPLE.PAS
d) The demo form, SAMPLE.DFM
6. The "c" header file for the GPIB-32 library, Windecl.h
7. For Win-NT/2000/XP: The "Ntgpibdd" device driver which must be
used in conjunction with the enclosed GPIB DLL.
8. For Win-95: The "GPIBVXD.386" device driver.
9. For Win-2000/XP: The "Gpibwdm" device driver which is used in
conjunction with the enclosed GPIB DLL.
The install (setup) program deposits these files in the
directory you specify. If you are installing on a NT system
then it also installs the Ntgpibdd device driver. For Win-95/98
it installs the GPIBVXD.386 device driver.
You also need to ensure that environment
variable "GPIBDIR" is set to point to your GPIB.CFG file
(default location is set by install program).
Note: The DLL and LIB files may be more conveniently placed
in your system directory.
Following install you must run CBCONF32 to set your board type
and any other non-standard operating parameters.
Note: For usage with various 3rd-party packages, please refer to
other readme files so named.
Note that on Windows NT the install program must be run by
your system administrator.
You must re-start your machine in order for the installation/
configuration changes to take effect.
Note that we have given the three GPIB utilities
CBIC/CBCONF/CBTEST names with "32" suffixes. These utilities
are essentially identical to the original (16-bit world) animals
and conform to the existing documentation. However, one small
difference is that the 32-bit versions of the utilities utilize
the DLL - as opposed to the 16-bit programs which are stand-alone.
PCMCIA Support under WindowsNT:
Win-NT does not support "Plug-N-Play" in the sense of Win-95. For
PCMCIA interfaces, you must follow this install sequence:
a. Install the GPIB software.
b. Set the PCMCIA.SYS driver for "Auto" start-up.
c. Shut down your system.
d. Insert the PCMCIA card.
e. Re-boot your system. You should now see your GPIB card listed
under "PCMCIA" in the Control Panel. It should also have I/O
port and interrupt level resources assigned.
If you have CardWizard (from SystemSoft Corp.) installed then you
can insert/remove the PCM-GPIB card at any time following system
boot-up, as long as no GPIB-related programs are running.
It is recommended that, if possible, you leave the short umbilical
cable attached when removing the PCMCIA card as it will reduce
wear and tear on the connector.
Also, please review file NTPCMCIA.TXT.
PCMCIA Support under Windows-2000/XP:
This version of the GPIB-32 library includes Support for PCM_GPIB
under Windows-2000 and Windows XP. However, on some PC-CARD controllers,
the PCM-GPIB card's CIS has to be updated.
If you run CBCONF32.exe and you get a pop up dialog titled
(PCM-GPIB Windows 2000 support Failure), you must do the following
to enable Windows 2000/ Windows XP support:
a. Install the GPIB software on Win95/Win98 machine
b. Insert the PCM-GPIB card
c. Run CBCONF32.exe and install the PCM-GPIB card
d. On the target Windows 2000/Windows XP machine, run CBCONF32.exe and reinstall the card
e. If the (PCM-GPIB Windows 2000 support Failure) dialog still pops up
after saving the configuration, contact technical support
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.