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INSTALLATION GUIDE

NI-845

x

 Software and 

Hardware

This installation guide contains instructions to help you install your 

NI-845

x

 software and hardware. Complete documentation is in the 

NI-845x Hardware and Software Manual

, which is on your 

NI-845x Software

 CD in Adobe Acrobat portable document format 

(PDF). Refer to the 

NI-845x Hardware and Software 

Manual.pdf

 file in the 

Documentation

 folder on the CD.

The NI-845

x

 software on this CD supports Microsoft Windows 

operating systems.

This installation guide covers National Instruments 845

x

 hardware 

products for SPI and I

2

C. It is written for users already familiar 

with Windows.

Summary of Contents for NI-845 Series

Page 1: ...re Manual which is on your NI 845x Software CD in Adobe Acrobat portable document format PDF Refer to the NI 845x Hardware and Software Manual pdf file in the Documentation folder on the CD The NI 845x software on this CD supports Microsoft Windows operating systems This installation guide covers National Instruments 845x hardware products for SPI and I2C It is written for users already familiar w...

Page 2: ...all the NI 845x software 1 Insert the NI 845x Software CD into your CD ROM drive The installer launches if your CD ROM drive plays data CDs automatically If the installer does not launch automatically navigate to the CD using Windows Explorer and launch the autorun exe file from your NI 845x Software CD 2 The installation wizard guides you through the necessary steps to install the NI 845x softwar...

Page 3: ...ing a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing the device from the package Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any sign of damage Notify National Instruments if the device appears damaged in any way Do not install a damaged device into your computer or PXI chas...

Page 4: ...s USB power to the USB port on the device The following figure shows the USB cable and its connectors 2 Power on your computer or PXI chassis On some Windows systems the Found New Hardware wizard opens with a dialog box for every device installed Click Next or Yes to install the software for each device 3 Install accessories and or terminal blocks according to the instructions in their user guides...

Page 5: ...llowing steps 1 Double click the Measurement and Automation icon on the desktop to open Measurement and Automation Explorer MAX 2 Expand Devices and Interfaces 3 Verify that the device appears under USB Devices If the device does not appear press F5 to refresh the view in MAX If the device is still not recognized refer to ni com support install for troubleshooting information ...

Page 6: ...tall Change button 3 Select NI 845x Software in the list of products and click Remove The uninstall program removes all folders utilities device drivers DLLs and registry entries associated with the NI 845x software The uninstall program removes only items that the installation program installed If you have added anything to a directory created by the installation program the uninstall program can...

Page 7: ...oftware Manual pdf file on your CD or in the NI 845x Software Documentation folder on your hard drive Additional documentation for your NI 845x interface is on your CD or in the NI 845x Software Documentation folder on your hard drive Worldwide Support and Services The NI website is your complete resource for technical support At ni com support you have access to everything from troubleshooting an...

Page 8: ...PRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS U S Government Customers The data contained in this manual was developed at private expense and is subject to the applicable limited rights and restricted data rights as set forth in FAR 52 227 14 DFAR 252 227 7014 and DFAR 252 227 7015 Visit ni com register to register your NI...

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