90PF
Section 2
Dual Channel Programmable
Software Installation
Filter/Amplifier Card
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2.2 – Remote Software Installation
CRITICAL: For Windows 2000 or Windows XP Installations see Appendix A
90PF installation tools use Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI) technology to install the necessary 90PF development
tools for remote operation. This software suite was developed using National Instruments’ LabWindows/CVI Version
6.0 environment following rules established in the VXI
plug&play
instrument driver architecture and the IVI
(Interchangeable Virtual Instrument) Foundation Standards. As such, certain libraries, drivers, and “software engines”
are required in the recipient PC for the proper operation of the application software. This is true for either application
end-users or software developers.
In the case of software developers, the installation of additional tools may depend on the development environment
and/or any other tools needed to open/review or edit the development files supplied with the software suite. For users
requiring remote operation every tool
MUST
be installed to be able to remotely operate 90IP/Slot Cards.
The 90IP uses the following National Instruments’ (NI) engines and drivers with their corresponding components:
1. NI-488.2 1.70- for applications using GPIB.
2. NI VISA 2.6 Run-time Engine – application programming interface (API) that defines interface-
independent features and standards for instrument drivers.
3. IVI Engine 1.83 - the IVI engine is in the form of a 32-bit DLL. The IVI engine requires that you install
VISA, but it is not dependent on any other library.
4. Measurement & Automation Explorer 2.2 - to provide devices access and to configure hardware and
software.
Follow the instructions to install 90PF utilities into a local directory:
Insert
the
CDFC-01
disk into your CD-ROM.
Access the setup executable either by using the Start/Run/Browse popup window or by using Windows
Explorer on your Windows operating system.
Select
the
90FC Instrument Driver
folder. Double-click on Setup.exe to install the
90IPxxx Function Cards
Driver
software. Verify that files reside in the selected target PC directory.
Select
the
90PF User Interface
folder. Double-click on Setup.exe to install the
90PF User Interface
software. Verify that files reside in the selected target PC directory.
Select
the
90IP Instrument Control
folder. Double-click on Setup.exe to install the
90IP Instrument Control
software. If “Complete” is selected, a complete installation of the
90IP Instrument Control
software includes:
NI-MAX 2.2.0, NI Remote Provider for MAX, NI Software Provider for MAX, NI-488.2 for Windows, NI GPIB
Provider for MAX, NI-VISA 2.6 Run-time Engine, NI-VISA MAX Provider 2.6.1f2, NI-VISA Server 1.0.0f6, NI-
IVI engine 1.83, NI-IVI Provider for MAX, and the 90IP-related software. Note that depending on the
software/hardware conditions on the target PC you may want to run a custom installation and select only the
features that you need for remote operation.
CAUTION! Check NO when the NI reboot windows appear during driver/libraries installation. Do not
reboot until the end of the install procedure, where a single popup windows prompts you for a restart.
The installation process should not be interrupted with a reboot, otherwise installation must be re-
started from the beginning.
After installation and reboot, verify that the files reside in the selected target PC directory. An FDI icon should
appear on you desktop. Note that verification of installed files after each step on the hard drive is optional.
For serial remote operation: With the 90IP unit turned ON and the RS232 cable connected to COM1 or 2,
RUN the NI-MAX 2.2.0 by clicking on the NI icon on the desktop, this updates the configurations. Wait for the
data to be updated, indicated by no MAX or hard drive activity. Quit the MAX application window.
Before initiating the remote mode for the 90IP, verify that it is powered up, connected to the PC via the RS232
cable and that the display is not in remote mode. Initiate the 90IP Instrument Control from the FDI desktop
icon: Select RS232, and COM1 or 2 on the 90IP GUI. CLICK on Scan and this operation will produce:
ASRL<COM>::INSTR in the “Instruments” display window. CLICK on the items as they appear in the
windows until the 90PF GUI appears. Verify that remote control of the PF card is functional (One can actually
