Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
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Self-Test Verification
To test the successful configuration of your system, follow the steps that
follow after entering the Measurement & Automation Explorer utility:
1.
Verify the chassis is on and correctly connected to a DAQ device.
2.
Display the list of Devices and Interfaces by clicking the + next to the
Devices and Interfaces icon.
3.
From the list that appears, locate the chassis you want to test.
Right-click on the chassis and select Test.
4.
If the communication test is successful, a message
The chassis has
been verified
appears. Click OK.
Your SCXI system should now operate properly with your ADE software.
If the test did not complete successfully, see the following section for
troubleshooting steps.
Troubleshooting Self-Test Verification
If the preceding test did not verify your chassis configuration, take the
following steps to successfully complete system configuration:
1.
If you get the warning message
Unable to test chassis at this
time
, you have not designated at least one module as connected to a
DAQ device. Return to the
section and
change the configuration of the cabled module in your system from
Connected to: None to Connected to: Device x.
2.
If you get the warning message
Failed
to find
followed by the
module codes and the message
Unable to communicate with
chassis
, take the following troubleshooting actions.
a.
Make sure the SCXI chassis is on.
b.
Make sure the cable between the SCXI chassis and DAQ device is
properly connected.
c.
Inspect the cable connectors for bent pins.
d.
Make sure you are using the correct National Instruments cable
assembly.
e.
Test your DAQ device to verify it is working properly. See your
DAQ device user manual for more information.
