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How to Use the Documentation Set.................................................................................ix
Organization of This Manual...........................................................................................ix
Conventions Used in This Manual ..................................................................................x
Related Documentation ...................................................................................................x
Customer Communication...............................................................................................xi
Chapter 1
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What Your Kit Should Contain...................................................................................... 1-1
Optional Equipment ....................................................................................................... 1-2
Optional Software .......................................................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2
Step 1. Unpack the SB-MXI and VME-MXI ................................................................2-1
Step 2. Install the SB-MXI Hardware............................................................................2-2
Step 3. Configure the VME-MXI Hardware..................................................................2-4
Front Panel Features...........................................................................................2-6
VMEbus System Controller...............................................................................2-6
VME Address.....................................................................................................2-7
VMEbus Request Level Selection .....................................................................2-7
VMEbus Timeout Value ....................................................................................2-9
Step 4. Install the VME-MXI Hardware........................................................................2-10
Step 5. Connect the MXIbus Cable................................................................................2-11
Nonpolarized Cables..........................................................................................2-11
Polarized Cables.................................................................................................2-11
Chapter 3
NI-VXI Software Overview...........................................................................................3-1
Main Programs and Files ...................................................................................3-1
Additional Programs and Files...........................................................................3-2
Installing and Loading the NI-VXI Software for Solaris 1.x.........................................3-4
Installing the NI-VXI Software for Solaris 1.x..................................................3-4
Loading the NI-VXI Driver for Solaris 1.x........................................................3-4
Unloading the NI-VXI Driver for Solaris 1.x....................................................3-5
Installing and Loading the NI-VXI Software for Solaris 2.x.........................................3-6
Upgrading from NI-VXI Version 1.0 for Solaris 2.x.........................................3-6
Installing the NI-VXI Software for Solaris 2.x..................................................3-6
Loading the NI-VXI Driver for Solaris 2.x........................................................3-7
Unloading the NI-VXI Driver for Solaris 2.x....................................................3-7
Using the NI-VXI Software ...........................................................................................3-8
Using LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI..........................................................................3-8
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