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PCI-Based MXI-2 Interface for Windows
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Introduction
This chapter describes your MXI-2 interface kit, lists what you need to get
started, and includes a brief description of the hardware and software.
This manual uses the term
VXI/VME-MXI-2
when information applies
to either the VXI-MXI-2 or the VME-MXI-2. This manual also uses the
term
NI-VXI/NI-VISA
when software information applies to both NI-VISA
and NI-VXI.
How to Use This Manual
The following flowchart shows where to turn for more details on
configuring and using the hardware and software.
Notice that for hardware configuration you should refer to the
MXI-2
Configuration Reference Manual
for a full description of how to configure
and install the MXI-2 boards and an overview of MXI-2 itself. Then return
to this manual for more information.
Yes
No
Chapter 3
Develop Your Application
Using Hardware
Defaults?
Gather What You Need
to Get Started
Chapter 1
Install Hardware and NI-VXI/NI-VISA
Software, Verify System,
Run Measurement & Automation
Explorer (MAX) to Configure
All Devices in System
Refer to Your MXI-2 Configuration
Reference Manual
Chapter 2