Figure 2. FieldDAQ Installation Supply List
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1. Host Computer running Windows or NI Linux RT
2. Application Software
3. NI-DAQmx Driver
4. FieldDAQ Device
5. 5-pin L-coded M12 Power Input Cable
6. 8-pin X-coded M12 Ethernet Cable
7. External Power Supply
8. 5-pin A-coded M12 I/O Cables and Accessories
Note
You can either use a shielded straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet
crossover cable to connect the FieldDAQ device directly to your computer.
Setting up the FieldDAQ Device
Complete the following steps.
1.
Install the application software (if applicable), as described in the installation instructions
that accompany your software. Check your driver and application development
environment (ADE) readme files for specific version compatibility.
2.
3.
Register your NI hardware online at
when prompted. The last dialog box
opens with the following options:
–
Restart Later
to install more NI software or documentation.
–
Shut Down
or
Restart
if you are ready to install your device.
If you have problems installing your software, go to
.
4.
(Optional) Mount the FieldDAQ device to a panel or DIN rail, as described in
5.
Make signal connections. Refer to
Signal Input Connectors and Measurements
for
information about signal connections and guidelines.
6.
Align and connect one end of the Ethernet cable to Ethernet port 0 on the device, and the
other end directly to your computer or any network connection on the same subnet as
your computer.
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