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NI 6509 User Guide and Specifications
Configuration
The NI PCI/PXI/PCIe-6509 devices are fully compliant with the
PCI Local
Bus Specification Revision 2.2
, the
PXI Hardware Specification
Revision 2.1
, and the
PCI Express Electromechanical Specification
Revision 1.1
, respectively. The PCI/PXI/PCIe system automatically
allocates all device resources, including the base address and interrupt
level. The device base address is mapped into PCI memory space. It is
not necessary to perform configuration steps after the system powers up.
Before installing the NI 6509 device, you must install the software you plan
to use with the device. Refer to the software documentation for
configuration instructions.
After you install the software and the NI 6509 device, the device appears
under the
Devices and Interfaces
branch of the Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX) configuration tree.
If the NI 6509 does not appear in MAX, use the following troubleshooting
guidelines:
•
Verify that you are using the correct version of the NI-DAQmx driver
software (version 7.1 or later for the NI PCI/PXI-6509 and version 9.2
or later for the NI PCIe-6509). To download the most recent National
Instruments drivers, visit the NI Web site at
ni.com
and select
Download Software»Drivers and Updates
.
•
Press <F5> to refresh the MAX window, or close and reopen MAX.
•
Restart the computer.
•
Power off and unplug the computer or chassis, and install the device
in a different slot. Refer to the
DAQ Getting Started
guides for
installation instructions and safety guidelines.
•
(NI PCI-6509 only)
You must install the NI PCI-6509 into a slot that
provides 3.3 V. Check that the 3.3 V LED (reference designator
DS1
—located on the visible edge of the underside of the installed
device) is lit. If not, check that the PC motherboard provides 3.3 V
to the PCI bus.
