National Instruments NI-488.2 NI-488.2 User Manual

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NI Spy Utility
This chapter introduces you to NI Spy, a utility that monitors and records
multiple National Instruments APIs (for example, NI-488.2 and NI-VISA).
Overview
NI Spy monitors, records, and displays the NI-488.2 calls made from
NI-488.2 applications. You can use it to troubleshoot errors in your
application and to verify the communication with your GPIB instrument.
NI Spy shows which NI-488.2 calls are being used to communicate with
your instrument. If your application is not working properly, you can use
NI Spy to search for failed NI-488.2 calls.
Starting NI Spy
Windows
To start NI Spy, complete the following steps:
1. Start Measurement & Automation Explorer as described in Chapter 2,
Measurement & Automation Explorer (Windows).
2. Expand the Devices and Interfaces directory by clicking the + next
to the folder.
3. Select your GPIB interface and click NI Spy in the toolbar.
Mac OS X and Linux
To start NI Spy, complete the following steps:
1. Start GPIB Explorer as described in Chapter 3, GPIB Explorer
(Mac OS X and Linux).
2. From the menu bar, select Tools»NI Spy.

National Instruments NI-488.2 NI-488.2 Specifications

General

Brand	National Instruments
Model	NI-488.2 NI-488.2
Category	Software
Language	English