Initial setting of software

Initial setting of software

The API function library requires initial settings to determine the execution environment.
This is called API function library initialization.

 

[Detail Settings] tab (only for API-GPIB(98/PC))

  1. Start Device Manager.
    The installed device is registered under the CONTEC Devices tree.
     

  2. Expand the CONTEC Devices tree, select the hardware you want to configure and right-click.
    From the pull-down menu, select [Properties].

     

  3. The properties screen for the specified device is displayed.
    Detail settings can be configured on the [Detail Settings] tab.
    Settings in the [Detail Settings] tab require administrator (Administrator) authority.


    Below are the settings for each item.

    Setting Item

    Supplement

    Use API-GPLV(W32)

    Do not check this when using API-GPIB (98/PC) functions.

    C/D Time

    Specify the wait time set between sending and receiving GPIB commands and data.

    Normally there is no need to change it from 0.
    The specified range is 0 to 65535.

    Driver No.

    Used when multiple GPIB devices are used.

    If you are using one GPIB device manufactured by our company, there is no need to change the [Driver No.].

    If you are using multiple boards, be sure to set the [Driver No.] so that it does not overlap with the [Driver No.] of other GPIB boards manufactured by our company.
    For details, plese refer to [Using More Than One Board at the Same Time].

    Mode

    Please select FIFO.

    My Address

    Please set it according to your usage plan.

    Master/Slave

    Please set it according to your usage plan.

    Bus Timing

    Please set it according to your usage plan.

     

  4. After completing the settings, click [OK] to close the properties screen.
    The initial software settings are now complete.