Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
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VXI-MXI-Express Series User Manual
If using Variable Power On (VPO) refer to the
NI-VXI Release Notes
for
more information about powering up/down the system.
Software Configuration
The configuration utilities in your software kit are Resource Manager
(Resman) and Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).
Resman configures all devices on the VXI backplane for operation and
allocates memory for devices that request it. Resman must be executed
every time the chassis or computer power is cycled, so that your application
can access devices in the VXI chassis.
Note
You can also configure MAX to run Resman automatically at every computer startup
by selecting the
Run Auto VXI Resource Manager at Startup
checkbox from the
Tools»
NI-VXI»VXI Options
menu.
MAX presents a graphical display of your entire test and measurement
system to help you configure and check the status of various components,
including the NI VXI-8360T/LT controller.
Complete the following steps to configure the VXI System.
1.
Open MAX.
2.
Select the VXI system that is controlled by the NI VXI-8360T/LT
controller listed under
Devices and Interfaces
.