Appendix C Common Questions - National Instruments DAQPad-6508 User Manual

Common Questions
General Information
Installation and Configuration
© National Instruments Corporation
This appendix contains a list of commonly asked questions and their
answers relating to usage and special features of your DAQPad-6507/6508
devices.
What are DAQPad-6507/6508 devices?
The DAQPad-6507/6508 devices are USB platform, 96-line DIO devices.
What type of 5 V protection do the DAQPad-6507/6508 devices have?
The DAQPad-6507/6508 devices have 5 V lines equipped with a
self-resetting 1 A fuse.
How do I know if my version of Windows supports USB?
Look in the System properties in the control panel. The Device Manager
tab should list a Universal Serial Bus Controller along with a USB
Controller and a USB root hub. If your computer has this and also USB
ports, your machine is supported. If your computer has USB ports but no
controller is listed in the Device Manager, you might need to upgrade your
software.
What is the best way to test my device without having to program the
device?
If you are using Windows, the NI-DAQ Configuration Utility has a Test
menu with some excellent tools for doing simple functional tests of the
device, such as analog input and output, digital I/O, and counter/timer tests.
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