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6. Configure the PXI Switch Modules
In Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), configure each
PXI switch module you installed. Configuring the switch modules in
MAX establishes the default settings for the switch module. The
PXI-2501/2503/2565/2590 and PXI-2591 must be configured under
PXI System while all other PXI switches are configured under NI-DAQmx
Devices.
1.
Power on the chassis.
2.
Double-click the
Measurement & Automation
icon on the desktop to
open MAX.
3.
Expand
Devices and Interfaces
.
4.
Check that your PXI switch module appears under Devices and
Interfaces.
If your device does not automatically 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.
NI-DAQmx
1.
Right-click the switch name and select
Properties
. Be sure to click the
device name under NI-DAQmx Devices.
Figure 11.
Configuring Switch Modules Under NI-DAQmx Devices in MAX
