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For the NI SwitchBlock and NI PXI/PXIe Switch Modules This document contains English and Japanese language instructions. This document explains how to install, configure, and test a National Instruments SwitchBlock or a National Instruments PXI/PXIe switch module. This document contains information about the NI-DAQ driver software relative to NI switch products.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this guide: » The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options from the last dialog box.
1. Verifying the System Requirements Your system must meet certain requirements to use NI switch hardware products with NI-SWITCH. For more information on minimum system requirements, recommended system requirements, and supported application development environments (ADEs), refer to the NI-SWITCH Readme, which is available on the NI-SWITCH media included with your hardware.
Users may see access and security messages during installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation. When the NI-SWITCH installer completes, a dialog box appears asking if you want to restart, shut down, or restart later. Click one of the following options: •...
To install your NI switch product, follow the instructions in the section that describes your NI switch product. Install the NI-SWITCH driver software before installing the hardware to ensure proper installation and auto-detection of the NI switch product. Installing an NI SwitchBlock Carrier Refer to Figure 1 and complete the following steps to install an NI SwitchBlock carrier.
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Screws Protective Cover for PXI Connector NI SwitchBlock Carrier Figure 2. Removing the Protective Cover from the PXI Connector on an NI SwitchBlock Carrier Identify four adjacent empty slots in the NI PXI/PXIe chassis for the NI SwitchBlock carrier to occupy.
Plug in and power on the NI PXI/PXIe chassis. 10. Proceed to the Configuring and Testing the NI SwitchBlock section of this document. Installing an NI PXI/PXIe Switch Module Refer to Figure 4 and complete the following steps to install an NI PXI/PXIe switch module. NI PXI/PXIe or NI PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis Screws Controller...
If you are using an embedded PXI controller, power on the chassis. If you are using an MXI controller, power on the chassis before you power on the computer. Launch MAX (Start»All Programs»National Instruments»Measurement & Automation). Expand Devices and Interfaces. If you are using a remote real-time (RT) target, expand Remote Systems, find and expand the target, and then expand Devices and Interfaces.
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Figure 5. Configuring NI SwitchBlock Systems Under NI-DAQmx Devices Right-click the NI SwitchBlock carrier and select Configure to launch the NI SwitchBlock Configuration Panel. Figure 6. NI SwitchBlock Configuration Panel at Startup NI Switches Getting Started Guide ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
If you are using an embedded PXI controller, power on the chassis. If you are using an MXI controller, power on the chassis before you power on the computer. Launch MAX (Start»All Programs»National Instruments»Measurement & Automation). Expand Devices and Interfaces. If you are using a remote real-time (RT) target, expand Remote Systems, find and expand the target, and then expand Devices and Interfaces.
Right-click the switch device name and select Properties. Figure 7. Configuring NI Switch Modules Under NI-DAQmx Devices The Terminal Block/Topology tab is selected by default. Select the terminal block connected to the switch module from the Terminal Block/Accessory listbox. Set a default topology from the Topology listbox. Select the Channels tab.
NI Switch Executive. NI-SWITCH Soft Front Panel (SFP) The NI-SWITCH SFP is an interactive tool you can use to test the basic functionality of the NI switch product, become familiar with its operation, and troubleshoot your applications. The NI-SWITCH SFP supports all NI switch products.
NI-SWITCH Examples To locate examples, refer to the following table. Software Application Locating Examples LabVIEW Locate examples with the NI Example Finder. Within LabVIEW, select Help»Find Examples and navigate to Hardware Input and Output»Modular Instruments»NI-SWITCH. LabWindows/CVI, Locate examples in the <NIDocDir>\NI-SWITCH\examples...
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