National Instruments DAQ - User Manual

DAQ GETTING STARTED
Read Me First:
NI-DAQmx and DAQ Device Installation Guide
Install your software before installing new hardware.
Install Application Software
Install NI application software, such as NI LabVIEW, or another application
development environment (ADE), such as ANSI C or Visual Basic .NET.
Refer to the NI-DAQmx Readme on the software media for supported
application software and ADE versions.
Back up any applications before upgrading software or modifying the
application.
Install NI-DAQmx
Install NI-DAQmx driver software before installing new hardware devices so
Windows can detect them.
1. Insert the software media. If the NI-DAQmx installer does not open
automatically, select Start»Run. Enter
x :\autorun.exe, where x is
the drive letter. Complete the instructions.
2. Register your NI hardware online at
ni.com/register when
prompted.
This document contains instructions in English, French, German, Japanese, Korean,
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Ce document contient des instructions en anglais, français, allemand, japonais,
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Summary

Install NI-DAQmx Driver

Insert Software Media

Instructions for inserting media and running the installer if it does not open automatically.

Unpack and Install Devices

Inspect Device for Damage

Remove packaging, inspect the device, and contact NI if damaged. Do not install a damaged device.

Static Sensitivity Precautions

Caution regarding static sensitivity; always ground yourself and equipment when handling devices.

CompactDAQ Device Installation

Grounding and Wiring

Steps for attaching ring lugs to ground wires and connecting them to the chassis.

Hazardous Voltage Warning

Caution regarding hazardous voltages and referring to the C Series module user guide.

Insert C Series I;O Modules

Steps for inserting C Series I/O modules into chassis slots using latches.

Connect USB or Ethernet Chassis

Instructions for connecting cDAQ chassis via USB or Ethernet to computer/network.

Connect Chassis Power

PCI and PCI Express Device Installation

Prepare Computer for Installation

Insert PCI;PCI Express Device

Steps for gently inserting the device into the applicable PCI/PCI Express system slot.

PXI and PXI Express Device Installation

Prepare PXI;PXI Express Chassis

Safety and EMC Precautions

Refer to safety and EMC document before handling chassis or devices.

Install PXI;PXI Express Module

Identify a supported slot and install the module into the PXI/PXI Express chassis.

Remove Filler and Discharge Static

Latch Module into Slot

USB Device Installation

Make Power Connections

NI Device Monitor Utility

Select Device Interaction Options

National Instruments DAQ Specifications