Chapter 2
Using Your NI 4472
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NI 4472 User Manual
3.
Make sure there are no lighted LEDs on your chassis. If any are lit,
wait until they go out before continuing your installation.
4.
Remove the filler panel for the slot you have chosen.
5.
Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded
object. Follow the ESD protection precautions described in the
section of Chapter 1,
Getting Started with Your NI 4472
.
6.
Insert the NI 4472 for PXI/CompactPCI into a 5 V PXI slot. Use the
injector/ejector handle to fully insert the device into the chassis.
7.
Screw the front panel of the NI 4472 for PXI/CompactPCI to the front
panel-mounting rail of the system.
Note
To ensure a good ground connection, securely fasten the front panel of the NI 4472
for PXI/CompactPCI to the chassis with the two screws attached for that purpose.
8.
Visually verify the installation. Make sure the device is not touching
other devices or components and is fully inserted in the slot.
9.
Plug in and turn on your computer.
The NI 4472 for PXI/CompactPCI is now installed.
You are now ready to configure your NI 4472 device.
Testing Your Device
The NI 4472 is completely software configurable. The system software
automatically allocates all device resources, including base memory
address and interrupt level. This device does not require DMA controller
resources from your computer.
To check the configuration of your NI 4472, and to test its resource
allocations to be sure they do not conflict with any others, refer to the
DAQ Quick Start Guide
included with your device.
You can modify data acquisition-related settings, such as analog input
polarity, range, and mode, through National Instruments application-level
software, such as LabVIEW or Measurement Studio, or with NI-DAQ.
Refer to device configuration instructions in your NI-DAQ documents and
in the
NI-DAQ Function Reference Help
(
Start»Programs»National
Instruments»DAQ»NI-DAQ Help)
for more information.