Pixie-32 User Manual
Version 0.2
3 Introduction
3.1 Hardware Setup
Place the Pixie-32 modules into any peripheral PXIe or PXIe/PXI hybrid slot with the
chassis still powered down, then power up the chassis (Pixie-32 modules are not hot
swappable). If using a remote controller, be sure to boot the host computer
after
powering
up the chassis.
3.2 Software Installation
Currently API library (Pixie32.dll) is distributed as a pre-built DLL for
64-bit
Windows.
When the host computer is powered up the first time after installing the controller and
Pixie-32 modules in the chassis, it will detect new hardware and try to find drivers for it.
(A Pixie-32 module will be detected as a new device every time it is installed in a new
slot.) While there is no required order of installation of the driver software, the following
sequence is recommended (users with embedded host computer skip to step 4):
1.
If you have a remote controller, first install the driver software for the controller
itself. Otherwise, skip to step 4.
Unless directed otherwise by the manufacturer of the controller, this can be done
with or without the controller and Pixie-32 modules installed in the host computer
and/or chassis. If the modules are installed, ignore attempts by Windows to install
drivers until step 7.
NI controllers come with a multi-CD package called “Device Driver Reference CD”.
For simplicity it is recommended to install the software on these CDs in the default
configuration.
2.
Unless already installed, power down the host computer, install the controller in
both the host computer and chassis, and power up the system again (chassis first).
3.
Windows will detect new hardware (the controller) and should find the drivers
automatically. Verify in Windows device manager that the controller is properly
installed and has no “resource conflicts”.
4.
Unless already installed, power down the host computer and install the Pixie-32
modules in the chassis. Then power up the system again (chassis first). Ignore
attempts by Windows to install drivers until step 7.
5.
Install the Pixie-32 software provided by XIA.
(for version X.Y.Z)
Pixie-32_X.Y.Z_setup.exe
Run the setup program and follow the instructions shown on the screen to install the
software to the default folder selected by the installation program, or to a custom
folder. Driver installation is rather lengthy (the PC may pause for extended periods
of time) and may require acknowledgment of unsigned drivers. The installation
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