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NI-DAQmx for NI WLS/ENET-9163 Getting Started Guide

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Step 1. Install the Application Software and NI-DAQmx

Before installing your DAQ device, you must install the software you plan to use 
with the device. Complete the following steps.

1. Install the NI application software, LabVIEW, LabWindows

/CVI

Measurement Studio, or LabVIEW SignalExpress, as described in the 
installation instructions that accompany your software.

Note

Back up any applications before upgrading software or modifying 

the application.

2. Install the NI-DAQmx driver software 

before

 installing new devices so 

Windows can detect them. Insert the disk, and complete the instructions, 
including rebooting the computer. For troubleshooting instructions, 
use the Hardware Installation/Configuration Troubleshooter at 

ni.com/

support/install

.

Step 2. Unpack and Set Up the Device

The NI C Series I/O module and the NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier are packaged 
separately. Remove the packaging and inspect the devices. Contact NI if the 
components appear damaged. Do 

not

 install a damaged device.

Caution

The devices are static sensitive. 

Always

 properly ground 

yourself and the equipment when handling or connecting to the devices.

Complete the following steps while referring to Figure 1 to install the C Series 
I/O module into the NI WLS/ENET-9163 carrier.

Note

Before installing the device, you 

must

 install the software, as 

described in 

Step 1. Install the Application Software and NI-DAQmx

.

Summary of Contents for NI WLS-9000 Series

Page 1: ...that the device is working properly Refer to the NI WLS ENET 9163 User Guide and Specifications and your C Series I O module user guide for information about how to use your NI WLS ENET 9000 Series de...

Page 2: ...and complete the instructions including rebooting the computer For troubleshooting instructions use the Hardware Installation Configuration Troubleshooter at ni com support install Step 2 Unpack and...

Page 3: ...any protective covers from the C Series I O module connector 2 Align the C Series I O module with the NI WLS ENET 9163 carrier 3 Squeeze the latches and insert the C Series I O module into the NI WLS...

Page 4: ...the supplied antenna as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 NI WLS 9163 Carrier Antenna Assembly N A T IO N A L IN S T R U M E N T S RES ET LINK ACT GND GND PR0 PR1 10 1 00 INPU T 9 30 V 4 5 W MAX V C NI WL S...

Page 5: ...ter or other 9 30 VDC power source The POWER and STATUS LEDs light The POWER LED will light as long as power is being supplied to the NI WLS ENET 9000 Series device Refer to the NI WLS ENET 9163 User...

Page 6: ...w and click Add Selected Devices to add the device to MAX The device will be listed under Network Devices in the configuration tree If your device does not appear in Available Devices wait until the P...

Page 7: ...If your device still does not appear contact your system administrator to confirm that the network is working and that a firewall is not interfering with discovery For more information about the port...

Page 8: ...wing information in the General Network Settings section Hostname The default is WLS serial number or ENET serial number This field is limited to 32 characters Comment Use this field to enter notes su...

Page 9: ...IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Server fields are automatically populated after you save your settings Otherwise ask your network administrator for the correct settings Select or enter the name of...

Page 10: ...and Password fields Ask your network administrator for the correct settings c Click Save Settings The Apply Changes alert opens Click OK The WLS LINK LED lights on the device indicating a connected a...

Page 11: ...able select the Wired Configuration tab for NI WLS 9000 Series devices or the Configuration tab for NI ENET 9000 Series devices and complete the following steps a Select DHCP Link Local DHCP Static or...

Page 12: ...gnal lines to the terminal block or accessory terminals to your device The following table lists the different ways to access device pin assignments pinouts Location How to Access Pinout MAX Right cli...

Page 13: ...erfaces Network Devices 2 Right click your device and select Test Panels to open a test panel for the selected device 3 Click the tabs at the top and Start to test the device functions or Help for ope...

Page 14: ...data acquisition in your application software refer to the tutorials listed in the following table Application Tutorial Location LabVIEW Go to Help Search the LabVIEW Help Next go to Getting Started w...

Page 15: ...sual Basic and ANSI C examples go to ni com info and enter the info code daqmxexp For additional examples refer to zone ni com To run examples without hardware installed use an NI DAQmx simulated devi...

Page 16: ...names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering National Instruments products technology refer to the appropriate location Help Patents in your...

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