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Contents
How To Use the Manual Set..........................................................................................ix
Conventions ...................................................................................................................x
Related Documentation..................................................................................................xi
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1
VXI-8340 Series Interface Kit Overview ......................................................................1-2
Hardware Description ....................................................................................................1-2
Software Configurations..................................................................................1-4
National Instruments Application Software ....................................................1-5
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Install the NI-VISA and NI-VXI Software .....................................................2-1
Complete the Software Installation .................................................................2-2
Install Your PCI-8330 Series Interface Board.................................................2-3
Install Your VXI-8340 Series Interface Module .............................................2-4
Connect the Cable............................................................................................2-5
Power on the System .......................................................................................2-5
Configuring the Hardware (Optional)............................................................................2-6
Using the Request Offline/Go Online Feature...............................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Developing Your Application
Configuration .................................................................................................................3-1
Device Interaction..........................................................................................................3-2