Preparing the Environment
Ensure the environment in which you are using the PXIe-7911/7912/7915 meets the
following specifications.
Operating environment
Ambient temperature
range
0 °C to 45 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and
IEC-60068-2-2. Meets MIL-PRF-28800FClass 3 low temperature limit
and MIL-PRF-28800FClass 4 high temperature limit.)
Relative humidity range
10% to 90%, noncondensing
Maximum altitude
2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient temperature)
Pollution Degree
2
Indoor use only.
Note
For complete specifications, refer to the specifications document for
your device at
.
Installing the Application Software and Driver
Before installing your hardware, you must install the application software and
instrument driver. Visit
NI FlexRIO Driver Supported Versions for FlexRIO Adapters
to determine which minimum software versions you need for your
device. Install the software in the following order:
1. Install LabVIEW.
Refer to the LabVIEW Installation Guide for installation instructions for
LabVIEW and system requirements for the LabVIEW software. Refer to the
LabVIEW Upgrade Notes for additional information about upgrading to the
most recent version of LabVIEW for Windows. Documentation for LabVIEW is
available at
and by selecting
Start
»
All Programs
»
National
Instruments
»
LabVIEW
»
LabVIEW Manuals
.
2. Install the LabVIEW FPGA Module.
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PXIe-7911/7912/7915 Getting Started
