Installing And Configuring The Ni 6115/6120; Installing The Software; Installing The Hardware - National Instruments NI 6115/6120 User Manual

Installing and Configuring the
NI 6115/6120

Installing the Software

Note It is important to install NI-DAQ before installing the NI 6115/6120 to ensure that
the device is properly detected.

Installing the Hardware

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This chapter explains how to install and configure the NI 6115/6120.
Before you install the NI 6115/6120, complete the following steps to install
the software:
1. Install the ADE, such as LabVIEW or Measurement Studio, according
to the instructions on the CD and the release notes.
2. Install NI-DAQ according to the instructions on the CD and the
DAQ Quick Start Guide included with the device. When using the
DAQ Quick Start Guide, refer to the pinout for the NI 6110/6111,
which is identical to the pinout for the NI 6115/6120.
You can install the NI 6115/6120 in any available expansion slot in the
computer. However, to achieve best noise performance, leave as much
room as possible between the NI 6115/6120 and other devices and
hardware.
The following are general installation instructions, so consult the computer
user manual or technical reference manual for specific instructions and
warnings.
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NI PXI-6115/6120
1. Power off and unplug the computer.
2. Choose an unused PXI slot in the system. For maximum performance,
the NI PXI-6115/6120 has an onboard DMA controller that you can
use only if the device is installed in a slot that supports bus arbitration,
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