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NI Switches Getting Started Guide
3. Install the Software
National Instruments switch modules are packaged with NI-DAQ 7.
x
.
This driver software package contains three drivers as well as an extensive
library of functions and VIs you can call from your application software,
such as LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI, to program your NI switch
module. The NI-DAQ 7.
x
driver software has an application programming
interface (API), which is a library of functions, classes, VIs, attributes, and
properties for creating applications for your device.
Confirm the Application Software Version
You must use NI application software (LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI,
or Measurement Studio) version 7.
x
or later with NI-DAQmx. The
NI-SWITCH API supports LabVIEW 6.1, LabVIEW 7.
x
, and
LabWindows/CVI 5.5 and later. Install or upgrade your application
software
before
installing the driver software.
Uninstall NI-DAQ 6.9.3 or Earlier
If you are upgrading from NI-DAQ 6.9.3 or earlier, you
must
uninstall the
software before installing NI-DAQ 7.
x
. Some NI-DAQ devices supported
in 6.9.3 may no longer be supported. Before uninstalling NI-DAQ 6.9.3 or
earlier, refer to the
DAQ Quick Start Guide
, available on the NI-DAQ 7.
x
Device Documentation CD, for details.
NI-DAQ 7.
x
cannot exist on the same system with earlier versions of
NI-DAQ. When you install NI-DAQ 7.
x
, the latest version of Traditional
NI-DAQ replaces earlier versions of NI-DAQ and any support files
installed by the earlier version. Earlier versions of NI-DAQ are removed
when you install NI-DAQmx.
Insert the NI-DAQ 7.
x
CD
Caution
Do not install NI-DAQ 7.
x
if your existing applications include unsupported
devices. Refer to the
DAQ Quick Start Guide
, available on the NI-DAQ 7.
x
Device
Documentation CD, for details.
Insert the NI-DAQ 7.
x
CD. The NI-DAQ 7.
x
installer should open
automatically. If not, select
Start»Run
. Enter
x:\setup.exe
,
where
x
is the letter of the CD drive. For troubleshooting and operating
system-specific instructions, refer to the Hardware Installation Wizard
at
ni.com/support/install
.
Tip
Install your driver software
before
installing the switch module to ensure proper
installation and to avoid warnings about driver installation asking you to install the driver.
