September 2022
This file contains important information about NI-488.2 for macOS, including installation instructions and new features.
You can find more release information on ni.com.
NI Application Software Support
Product Security and Critical Updates
List of Features not Supported in macOS
NI-488.2 supports the following operating systems:
The following table lists the NI application software versions, including service packs, supported by NI-488.2.
| NI Application Software | Versions Supported by This Release |
|---|---|
| NI LabVIEW | 2020, 2021 |
| NI-VISA | 21.0 |
The following list contains the NI hardware supported by NI-488.2 on macOS:
1Analyzer functionality is not supported.
Refer to the NI-488.2™ for macOS Getting Started Guide on the NI-488.2 for macOS install media for installation instructions and system requirements.
To uninstall NI-488.2 for macOS, refer to Uninstall.txt in the /Applications/National Instruments/NI-488.2 directory on the system.
Visit ni.com/security for security information about NI products. Visit ni.com/critical-updates for information about critical updates from NI.
The following features of NI-488.2 supported on Windows are not supported on macOS:
Refer to the NI-488.2 Help, accessible from the GPIB Explorer by selecting Help»NI-488.2 Help from the menu bar.
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