Appendix C
Common Questions
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Installing and Configuring the Device
How do you set the base address for a PCI-6052E or PXI-6052E?
The base address of the PCI-6052E and PXI-6052E is automatically
assigned through the PCI bus protocol. This assignment is completely
transparent to you.
What jumpers should I be aware of when configuring the device?
The PCI-6052E, PXI-6052E, and DAQPad-6052E are jumperless and
switchless.
Which NI document should I read first to get started using DAQ
software?
The
DAQ Quick Start Guide
and the NI-DAQ documentation or ADE
release notes are good places to start.
What version of NI-DAQ must I have to program the device?
You must have NI-DAQ 6.5 or later for the PCI-6052E. The PXI-6052E
requires NI-DAQ 6.6 or later. The DAQPad-6052E requires NI-DAQ 6.9.2
or later. You can download NI-DAQ from the NI Web site at
ni.com/
download
.
What is FireWire?
FireWire and IEEE 1394 are the same thing. FireWire was the original
name when the technology was developed by Apple. Later, Apple turned
over the specification to the IEEE for standardization.
Can I use a 400 Mb/s 1394 device with a 100 Mb/s device?
Yes. The bus, however, slows to the slowest speed. The 400 Mb/s
1394 device operates faster if the 100 Mb/s device is removed from the bus.
How many devices can I hook up to a 1394 bus?
Up to 64 devices, including the PC, can attach to a single 1394 bus.
NI-DAQ supports up to 64 DAQ devices attached to a 1394 bus.
Can I connect the 1394 bus any way I want?
No. You cannot have cycles in the bus cabling, and you must have fewer
than 16 hops between devices.
