Chapter 1
Introduction
DAQArb 5411 User Manual
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Your DAQArb 5411 kit contains a free copy of VirtualBench-Arb and
VirtualBench-Function Generator. VirtualBench-Arb is a turn-key
application you can use to generate waveforms as you would with a
standard arbitrary waveform generator.
NI-DAQ Driver Software
The NI-DAQ driver software is included at no charge with all National
Instruments DAQ hardware. NI-DAQ is not packaged with accessory
products. NI-DAQ has an extensive library of functions that you can
call from your application programming environment.
Whether you are using conventional programming languages,
LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, or VirtualBench, your application uses
the NI-DAQ driver software, as illustrated in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1.
The Relationship between the Programming Environment,
NI-DAQ, and Your Hardware
LabVIEW,
LabWindows/CVI, or
VirtualBench
Conventional
Programming Environment
NI-DAQ
Driver Software
DAQ or
SCXI Hardware
Personal
Computer or
Workstation
