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Setup
This chapter contains basic instructions for setting up the VXIpc embedded
controller and the NI-VXI software.
You can use this material as a guide to quickly configure and operate your
VXI system using the VXIpc controller. This chapter assumes you intend
to perform a basic configuration as follows:
•
You have one VXIbus chassis in which you will use the VXIpc
embedded controller as the Resource Manager (logical address 0).
•
You will use the NI-VXI software for initialization, configuration,
and device interaction.
•
You will use the default hardware and software settings.
Step 1. Configure the Hardware
The default hardware settings are acceptable for most typical applications.
Refer to Appendix A,
, for a complete listing of the
hardware and software default settings.
The
VXIpc 800 Series User Manual,
the
VXIpc 700 Series User Manual
,
and the
VXIpc 770/870B User Manual
fully describe the configuration
and installation of each embedded controller in their respective series.
Refer to your VXIpc user manual if you want to try a different hardware
configuration or need more information on a particular setting.
Step 2. Install the Hardware
1.
To prevent electrostatic discharge, touch the antistatic plastic package
to a metal part of your VXIbus chassis before removing the VXIpc
module from the package.
Caution
To protect both yourself and the mainframe from electrical hazards, leave the
mainframe off until you finish installing the VXIpc module.
2.
Plug in your chassis, but leave the power turned off.
