Upgrade to IEEE 488.2 Affordably with New LabWindows for DOS Version 2.3

March 29, 1993 - Austin, TX - National Instruments, the leading supplier of
GPIB interfaces, today announced an extension to its IEEE 488.2 hardware
upgrade program in conjunction with the announcement of its new LabWindows
for DOS Version 2.3 software. Through this program, current LabWindows
users can trade in their existing National Instruments GPIB controller
interface for a free National Instruments IEEE 488.2 controller kit when
they upgrade to LabWindows Version 2.3. First-time LabWindows 2.3 buyers
are also offered an affordable upgrade path - they can exchange their
current GPIB controller for an IEEE 488.2 controller kit for a nominal
upgrade fee, which typically ranges from $150 to $250. Since 1991, the
company has upgraded thousands of GPIB instrument control users to the
latest GPIB standard, IEEE 488.2.

Why IEEE 488.2? 

Like many other key instrumentation vendors, National Instruments has
invested heavily to make the new IEEE 488.2 and Standard Commands for
Programmable Instruments (SCPI) standards work for customers today. IEEE
488.2 defines precise communication specifications between controllers and
instruments, increasing productivity and reliability of test systems.
Built upon IEEE 488.2, SCPI standardizes the command sets used by
instruments from all manufacturers, opening the door to true instrument
interchangeability and virtual instrumentation for GPIB users.

LabWindows 2.3 controls only IEEE 488.2-compatible GPIB interfaces,
ensuring that all LabWindows users capitalize on the flexibility and
reliability of modern instrument control standards. Industry-standard
NI-488.2 software for DOS and Windows is included with each IEEE 488.2 kit
controller kit. NI-488.2 is completely compatible with the IEEE 488.2
standard, and includes a set of routines based on the IEEE 488.2 command
sequences and protocols. Moving to complete IEEE 488.2 compatibility means
the company can also provide better maintenance and technical support for
LabWindows GPIB users.

Pricing and Availability, and for More Information 

The LabWindows 2.3 Full Development System is available now for $1,495. The
Base Package configuration, without the Advanced Analysis Library, is
available for $695. All existing LabWindows users, regardless of which
version they are using, can upgrade to LabWindows 2.3 for $295. Complete
details on the IEEE 488.2 Upgrade Program are included with the LabWindows
2.3 Upgrade Information kit.

For more information about upgrading to LabWindows 2.3 and IEEE 488.2
controller hardware and software, please contact National Instruments,
6504 Bridge Point Parkway, Austin, TX 78730-5039, (512) 794-0100, fax:
(512) 794-8411. Call toll free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 433-3488.

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