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Chapter 1
Getting Started with the cDAQ Controller
9.
Verify that the DISABLE RT DIP switch is in the OFF position so that the controller will
boot into LabVIEW Real-Time. Refer to the
section for more information
about the DISABLE RT DIP switch.
Figure 1-4.
DISABLE RT DIP Switch in OFF Position
10. Wire your external power source as outlined in the
Wiring Power to the cDAQ Controller
section. The cDAQ controller requires an external power supply that meets the
specifications listed in the specifications document for your cDAQ controller.
11. Turn on the external power supply.
12. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet port 1 on the cDAQ controller to the same Ethernet network as the
host computer with a shielded straight through Category 5 (CAT-5) or better shielded,
twisted-pair Ethernet cable.
Caution
To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet
installation, do
not
use a cable longer than 100 m.
If you need to build your own cable, refer to the
section for information
about Ethernet cable wiring connections.
13. Press the power button on the front panel of the cDAQ controller.
When the cDAQ controller powers on, the Power LED lights and the controller runs a
power-on self test (POST). When the POST is complete, the operating system is loaded.
The cDAQ controller attempts to initiate a DHCP network connection at powerup. If the
cDAQ controller is unable to obtain an IP address, it connects to the network with a
link-local IP address with the form
169.254.x.x
. The host computer communicates with
the cDAQ controller over a standard Ethernet connection.
Note
You can use the cDAQ controller BIOS setup utility to configure the cDAQ
controller to start immediately when power is applied or to respond to the front-panel
power button. Refer to the
Power/Wake Configuration Submenu
section of
Controller Operating System and Configuration
, for information about
the different powerup behaviors you can configure. The power button is enabled by
default so that the cDAQ controller does not power on until the power button is
pressed.
Note
You can configure the cDAQ controller to launch an embedded stand-alone
LabVIEW RT application each time you boot the controller. Refer to the
Running a
DISABLE RT
SAFE MODE
CONSOLE OUT
IP RESET
NO APP
USER1
ON
OFF