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Chapter 8 245
IBASIC Controller
Method #1. Program Development on an External BASIC Language Computer
HP BASIC for Windows PC Configuration for
Windows NT Operating System
To prepare for HP BASIC program development utilizing Windows NT,
the external PC must be configured to operate with the Test Set.
You will need:
• an Agilent Technologies 82341B/C interface card (the Agilent
Technologies 82335 card does not support Windows NT)
How to install:
1. Install the 82341B/C into an open expansion slot. Refer to the
interface card’s installation guide details. Utilize the default card
settings.
2. Install the SICL libraries using the SETUP32.EXE setup file.
3. Run the SICL I_O Config program to configure the card.
4. Select 82340/82341 HP-IB from the available interface list of choices.
5. Select the Configure command button. Use the default settings
shown by the program. This will verify that the card is functioning.
6. Install HP BASIC for Windows 6.3 or later.
7. Run HP BASIC for Windows.
8. Edit the AUTOST file, change line 330 as follows:
Example 8-2 Example
LOAD BIN "HPIBS;DEV hpib7" !SICL Library for HP 82341 card
9. Re-store the AUTOST file
10.Quit HP BASIC for Windows
11.Run HP BASIC for Windows. The program should load normally and
allow you to send orders to the Test Set.