Chapter 2
PCI-7041 Installation and Configuration
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Board Configuration
After you install the PCI-7041, double-click the
Measurement &
Automation
icon on your desktop. MAX finds the PCI-7041 and any other
NI devices you have in your system. The PCI-7041 appears in MAX as
shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2.
Measurement & Automation Explorer
Notice that MAX assigns separate system numbers to each PCI-7041 in
your system. You need the system number of your PCI-7041 to download
and run LabVIEW RT VIs on your PCI-7041. You can change the system
number for each PCI-7041 using MAX. To access the DAQ daughterboard
on a PCI-7041 in your LabVIEW RT VIs, you need its device number.
The DAQ daughterboard on each PCI-7041 is always assigned as device
number 1.
Downloading Software to an Embedded System
Your embedded system comes preconfigured with LabVIEW Real-Time
software and real-time drivers from National Instruments. The state of the
embedded system should be
Connected-Running
in the MAX status bar.
You can install or upgrade the LabVIEW Real-Time software using the
Software tab.
