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Common Questions
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Appendix C
How can I determine which type of CAN hardware I have installed?
Run the NI-CAN Configuration utility. To run the utility, select
Start»Settings»Control Panel»NI-CAN Configuration. If any CAN
hardware is correctly installed, it is listed under National Instruments
CAN Interfaces.
How can I determine which version of the NI-CAN software I have
installed?
Run the NI-CAN Diagnostic utility. To run the utility, select the Diagnostic
item under Start»Programs»National Instruments CAN. The NI-CAN
Diagnostic utility displays information about the version of the NI-CAN
software currently installed.
What do I do if the NI-CAN Diagnostic utility fails with an error?
Refer to the Troubleshooting Diagnostic Utility Failures
appendix for specific information about what might cause the NI-CAN
Diagnostic utility to fail. If you have already completed the troubleshooting
steps, contact National Instruments.
How many CAN interfaces can I configure for use with my NI-CAN
software for Windows NT?
The NI-CAN software can be configured to communicate with up to
10 CAN interfaces.
Are interrupts required for the NI-CAN software for Windows NT?
Yes, one interrupt per card is required.
How do I use an NI-CAN language interface?
For information about using NI-CAN language interfaces, refer to
Chapter 2, Developing Your
How do I use NI-CAN from within LabVIEW?
For information about using NI-CAN from within LabVIEW, refer to
Chapter 2, Developing Your
Windows NT: Troubleshooting and Common Questions
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