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Step 3. Perform Software Installation/Configuration
Any application development environment (ADE) that is to be used (such as LabVIEW,
NOT E
LabWindows/CVI, or a third-party program) must be installed prior to installing the
PXI device driver software or its Soft Front Panel.
PXI systems can be controlled from a
PC or laptop computer through a
software transparent link using
National Instruments' PXI Remote
Controllers.
- PC control of PXI consists of a
PCI/PCI Express board in the
computer and a PXI/PXI Express
module in slot 1 of the PXI system,
connected by a copper or fiber-optic
cable.
- Laptop computer control of
PXI consists of an
ExpressCard/PCMCIA CardBus card
in the laptop and a PXI/PXI Express
module in slot 1 of the PXI system,
connected by a copper cable.
Phase Matrix PXI-1420 MW Downconverter Module
Complete the following steps to install the PXI device driver software
and Soft Front Panel available from an optional CD or from the Phase
Matrix web site at:
Embedded Controller
Install the PXI device driver from the optional CD or
1
from the Phase Matrix web site.
See
"Step 3-1. Installing the PXI Device Driver"
Install the Soft Front Panel from the optional CD or
2
from the Phase Matrix web site.
See
"Step 3-2. Installing the Soft Front Panel"
PXI Remote Controller
If the PXI remote controller (PC or laptop computer) being used is a
1
Windows based operating system and was manufactured prior to
2008, install NI MXI-Express BIOS Compatibility Software:
NI MXI-Express BIOS Compatibility Software
Install the NI PXI Platform Services Software that accompanies the
2
PXI remote controller:
Install the PXI device driver from the optional CD or
3
from the Phase Matrix web site.
See
"Step 3-1. Installing the PXI Device Driver"
Install the Soft Front Panel from the optional CD or
4
from the Phase Matrix web site.
See
"Step 3-2. Installing the Soft Front Panel"
Connect the PXI remote controller, using the manufacture's
5
provided cable, to the expansion card in the PXI remote controller.
Reboot the PXI remote controller.
6
www.phasematrix.com
NI PXI Platform Services Software
Quick Start Guide
on page 10.
on page 13.
on page 10.
on page 13.
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