Chapter 2
Setup
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PCI-Based MXI-2 Interface for Windows
For more information, refer to the VXI-MXI-2, VXI-MXI-2/B, or
VME-MXI-2 chapter in the
MXI-2 Configuration Reference Manual
.
Connecting the MXI-2 Cable Properly
By default, the PCI-MXI-2, PCI-MXI-2 Universal, or PXI-8320
automatically detects whether it should be the system controller on the
MXIbus. Verify that the correct cable end labeled
Connect This End To
Device Closest To MXIbus Controller In This Daisy Chain
is attached
securely to the PCI-MXI-2, PCI-MXI-2 Universal, or PXI-8320. The cable
must be connected in this manner so that the MXI board can correctly
detect whether it should be the system controller on the MXIbus. Attach the
other end of the cable to the VXI/VME-MXI-2.
Software Installation
Use the Setup program that came with the NI-VXI/NI-VISA software to
install the entire software package or a software update, or to reinstall
software in the event that your files were accidentally erased.
Some of the utilities rely on the LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Engine. This
software is installed, if necessary, during the NI-VXI/NI-VISA installation.
Depending on the type of installation you choose, you may need up
to 40 MB of free space available to accommodate the NI-VXI/NI-VISA
software. If you choose the Custom installation method, Setup displays the
amount of memory required for the options you select.
To be compliant with VXI
plug&play
specifications, a VXI controller must
provide the VISA I/O driver library standardized by VXI
plug&play
. VISA
ensures that your controller can run all VXI
plug&play
-compatible software
now and in the future.
The NI-VISA software in this kit is compatible with the WIN95/GWIN95
and WINNT/GWINNT frameworks. With NI-VISA installed on your
computer, you can run any VXI
plug&play
software compatible with these
frameworks. This includes instrument drivers and executable soft front
panel software included with VXI
plug&play
-compatible instruments from
a variety of vendors.
