NI WSN-9791 User Guide and Specifications
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Software Overview
Note
Refer to the
NI WSN Readme
, available on the software installation disc included with your
device, for NI software application version support.
The NI-WSN software includes NI Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX) as well as server and
driver software for easy integration into application software packages. These software components
manage the low-level communications and hardware details, simplifying programmatic access to
I/O channels. The NI-WSN software is on the software installation disc included with your
NI WSN-9791 gateway device. The NI-WSN software is supported by Windows 7/Vista/XP and
contains the following components:
•
NI MAX
•
NI-WSN software
You can download a current version of the NI-WSN software from
ni.com/support
. Using your web
browser, go to
ni.com/support
and select
Drivers and Updates»Distributed I/O»Wireless Sensor
Networks
, then select the latest version of NI-WSN software. If you are using other software, refer to
the installation instructions that accompany your software.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use NI LabVIEW for WSN with the NI WSN-9791, you need the following:
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NI WSN-9791 Ethernet Gateway device(s), with 9–30 V power supply
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NI WSN-32
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node devices with a 9–30 V power supply or four 1.5 V AA alkaline for each node
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Mounting hardware (DIN rail, panel-mount, or rack mount accessory)
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Ethernet cable/connection
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Screwdrivers: a 1/8 in. flathead and a number 1 Phillips
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NI-WSN software version 1.1 or later
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Host PC running Windows 7/Vista/XP
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NI LabVIEW version 8.6.1 (32-bit) or later
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NI LabVIEW Real-Time Module (32-bit)
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Related hardware and software documentation
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Optional accessories
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DIN rail terminal blocks
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I/O cables and sensors
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Mounting accessory
