INSTALLATION GUIDE
NI PXI-8250
NI PXI System Monitor Module
This document describes how to install and configure the NI PXI-8250.
Software Installation
The NI PXI-8250 ships with NI System Monitor software that includes the
driver for the module. Although this software offers programmatic access
to the information reported by the card, it is not required to operate the six
system status LEDs, the relay, or the power rail connections on the front
panel. Refer to the
NI System Monitor Help
for specific installation
instructions.
Notes
The NI PXI-8250 will not be visible in Measurement & Automation Explorer
(MAX) after proper installation. You can see the module in Windows Device Manager
if the System Monitor driver is installed and Device Manager has been refreshed.
When adding or removing an NI PXI-8250 module from a Windows XP/2000/NT system,
you must be logged on with administrator-level permission.
Hardware Installation
The following instructions are for general module installation in the
specified chassis. Consult the PXI chassis user manual for a given chassis
for chassis-specific instructions and warnings related to installation or
module configuration.
