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NI PXIe-1491 Getting Started Guide
Installing the Software
The NI PXIe-1491 is supported through application software. Complete the following steps to
install software for the NI PXIe-1491:
1.
(Optional) If you are developing a NI PXIe-1491 application or testing sequence, install an
ADE, such as LabVIEW or TestStand.
2.
Install one of the following software applications to automatically install software support
for the NI PXIe-1491:
•
NI PQA 1.5 or later
•
NI VMS 3.2 or later
•
NI AudioMASTER 6.3 or later
For installation instructions for these software applications, refer to the following documents:
•
NI Picture Quality Analysis Getting Started Guide
•
NI Video Measurement Suite Readme
•
NI Video Measurement Suite Help
•
NI AudioMASTER Readme
To program your device using these software applications, refer to the
section of this document. There is no stand-alone driver or hardware API for the NI PXIe-1491.
Installing the Device
You must install the software before installing the hardware.
Caution
Power off the chassis
before
installing the device. The device is not
hot-swappable. Adding or removing the device while the chassis is powered on can
result in blown chassis fuses or damage to the chassis and the device.
Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the
hardware. Refer to the specifications document for your device for important safety
and compliance information.
