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NI High-Speed Digitizers Getting Started Guide
Note
(USB devices)
When you first install an NI USB-5132/5133, Windows will recognize a new
device. Click
Next
on any dialog boxes that appear to complete the installation.
After Windows recognizes newly installed device, a dialog box prompts you to select from the following
options, which may vary depending on the devices and software installed on your system:
•
Begin a Measurement with This Device Using NI LabVIEW SignalExpress
opens LabVIEW
SignalExpress.
•
Use This Device Interactively
launches the NI-SCOPE Soft Front Panel (SFP).
•
Begin an Application with This Device
launches LabVIEW.
•
Configure and Test This Device
opens MAX to your device so you can configure settings.
•
Take No Action
leaves your device in the system but does not launch an application.
6. Configuring and Testing in MAX
Note
(NI 5185/5186)
After you install the NI 5185/5186 in the chassis, the Access LED will remain
amber while the NI 5185/5186 is configuring device firmware and initializing the device. During this
time, the device is not available for user access. When the Access LED changes to solid green, you
can begin configuring the device in MAX.
1.
Launch MAX by double-clicking the
Measurement & Automation
icon on the desktop.
Figure 10 shows the MAX Configuration Pane.
Figure 10.
MAX Configuration Pane
2.
Expand
Devices and Interfaces
to see the list of installed devices. If you are using a digitizer with
the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, expand
Remote Systems
. Find your target IP address or name,
expand it, and then expand
Devices and Interfaces
.
3.
If your device is not listed, press <F5> to refresh. If the device is still not listed, repeat the steps in
section
5. Installing the Hardware
. For more information about using MAX, refer to the help files
available within MAX.
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