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Chapter
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Installation and
Configuration
This chapter describes how to install and configure the DAQPad-6507 and
DAQPad-6508 devices.
Software Installation
You should install your software before you install your DAQPad-6507
or DAQPad-6508. If you are using LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI,
ComponentWorks, or VirtualBench, install this software before installing
NI-DAQ driver software. Refer to your software release notes for your
software for installation instructions.
Note
The DAQPad-6507/6508 devices require NI-DAQ 6.0 or 6.1 for Windows 95, or
NI-DAQ 6.5 or later for Windows 98 (strongly recommended with USB). To ensure
that you have the latest version of NI-DAQ, install it from the CD that ships with
your device.
To install NI-DAQ, refer to your NI-DAQ release notes. Find the
installation section for your operating system and follow the instructions
given there.
Hardware Installation
You can connect your DAQPad-6507 or DAQPad-6508 to any available
USB socket. The following are general installation instructions, but consult
your computer user manual or technical reference manual for specific
instructions and warnings. Refer to Figure 2-1 to learn more about making
connections for DAQPad-6507/6508 device.
The following are general installation instructions, but consult your
personal computer user manual or technical reference manual for specific
instructions and warnings.
Note
To ensure proper operation of your DAQPad device, follow the instructions in the
sequence shown below. Otherwise, your DAQPad might not initialize properly, and
