Caution
Apply external signals only while the NI 5661 is powered on. Applying
external signals while the device is powered off may cause damage.
1.
Disconnect any signals from the module front panels.
2.
Power off the chassis.
3.
Remove the module from the chassis and inspect it for damage. Do not reinstall a
damaged device.
4.
Reinstall the module in a different chassis slot.
5.
Power on the chassis.
6.
Verify that the device appears in MAX.
7.
Reset the device in MAX and perform a self-test.
What Should I Do if the NI 5661 Doesn't Appear in MAX?
1.
In the MAX configuration tree, click
Devices and Interfaces
.
2.
Expand the
Chassis
tree to see the list of installed devices, and press <F5> to refresh the
list.
3.
If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware is correctly
installed, and restart the system.
4.
Navigate to the Device Manager.
Operating System Description
Windows 8
Right-click the Start screen, and select
All apps
»
Control Panel
»
Hardware and Sound
»
Device Manager
.
Windows 7
Select
Start
»
Control Panel
»
Device Manager
.
Windows Vista
Select
Start
»
Control Panel
»
System and Maintenance
»
Device
Manager
.
Windows XP
Select
Start
»
Control Panel
»
System
»
Hardware
»
Device
Manager
.
5.
If you are using a PXI controller, verify that a
National Instruments
entry appears in the
system device list. Reinstall NI-RFSA and the device if error conditions appear in the list.
If you are using an MXI controller, right-click
PCI-to-PCI Bridge
, and select
Properties
from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled.
What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?
1.
Restart the system.
2.
Launch MAX, and perform the self-test again.
3.
Power off the chassis.
4.
Reinstall the failed module in a different slot.
5.
Power on the chassis.
6.
Perform the self-test again.
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