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NI USB-9201/9221 User Guide and Specifications
Training Courses
If you need more help getting started developing an application with NI
products, NI offers training courses. To enroll in a course or obtain a
detailed course outline, refer to
ni.com/training
.
Technical Support on the Web
For additional support, refer to
ni.com/support
or
zone.ni.com
.
Installing the Software
Software support for the NI USB-9201/9221 for Windows Vista/XP/2000
is provided by NI-DAQmx. The
DAQ Getting Started Guide
, which you
can download at
ni.com/manuals
, offers NI-DAQmx users step-by-step
instructions for installing software and hardware, configuring channels and
tasks, and getting started developing an application.
Installing Other Software
If you are using other software, refer to the installation instructions that
accompany your software.
Example Programs
The NI-DAQmx CD contains example programs that you can use to get
started programming with the NI USB-9201/9221. Refer to the
NI-DAQmx
for USB Devices Getting Started Guide
that shipped with your device, and
is also accessible from
Start»All Programs»National Instruments»
NI-DAQ
,
for more information.
Installing the NI USB-9201/9221 Device
Before installing the device, you must install the software you plan to use
with the device. Refer to the
section of this guide
and the documentation included with the software for more information.
Installing the NI 9201/9221 in the NI USB-9162 Carrier
The NI 9201/9221 module and the NI USB-9162 carrier are packaged
separately. Refer to Figure 2, while completing the following assembly
steps:
1.
Make sure that no signals are connected to the NI 9201/9221 module
and that the USB cable is not connected to the device.
2.
Remove the protective cover from the 15-pin D-SUB connector.