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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI-DAQ mx Base 3.x

This guide describes how to install and configure the NI-DAQmx Base 3.x

software and a data acquisition (DAQ) device. This guide also describes

how to verify that the device is operating properly.

Note For information about NI-DAQmx Base for Linux and Mac OS X, refer to

ni.com/info and enter rddqld.

Contents

Conventions ............................................................................................ 2

Related Documentation........................................................................... 3

Overview................................................................................................. 3

NI-DAQmx Base ............................................................................. 4

Device Support ................................................................................ 4

Operating System, Application Software, Programming Language,

and Device Support in NI-DAQmx Base 3.x ....................................... 4

Operating System Support ............................................................... 4

Install Application Software ................................................................... 5

Step 1. Install the NI-DAQmx Base Software ........................................ 5

Insert the CD.................................................................................... 5

Install Support Files ......................................................................... 6

Step 2. For Devices Using the LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for

Windows Mobile Only—Run the PDA Setup Utility.......................... 7

Step 3. Unpack the Devices, Accessories, and Cables............................ 7

Step 4. Install the Devices, Accessories, and Cables .............................. 8

NI PCMCIA Device Installation...................................................... 8

NI USB Device Installation ............................................................. 9

NI CompactFlash Device Installation.............................................. 10

Accessories and PCI/PXI Devices................................................... 11

Step 5. Confirm That Your Device Is Recognized ................................. 11

Devices Using the LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for

Windows Mobile........................................................................... 11

Step 6. Create and Configure Tasks........................................................ 11

Using the NI-DAQmx Base Task Configuration Utility ................. 11

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Summary of content (18 pages)

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE NI-DAQ mx Base 3.x ™ This guide describes how to install and configure the NI-DAQmx Base 3.x software and a data acquisition (DAQ) device. This guide also describes how to verify that the device is operating properly. Note For information about NI-DAQmx Base for Linux and Mac OS X, refer to ni.com/info and enter rddqld. Contents Conventions ............................................................................................ 2 Related Documentation............................
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Devices Using the LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile ....................................................................12 Create, Modify, and Configure a Task in NI-DAQmx Base.....13 Devices Using the LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile ...........................................................................14 Using Tasks in an Application .........................................................15 Documentation...............................................................................
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programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations, variables, filenames, and extensions. monospace italic Italic text in this font denotes text that is a placeholder for a word or value that you must supply. Related Documentation The following documents contain information you might find helpful as you read this guide: • • • Software documentation – NI-DAQmx Base Help – NI-DAQmx Base C Function Reference Help – NI-DAQmx Base 3.
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NI-DAQmx Base NI-DAQmx Base is a driver that allows you to build applications that run using a PDA device and Windows. NI-DAQmx Base includes the following features: • NI-DAQmx Base is a subset of the NI-DAQmx API and is similar in functionality to NI-DAQmx. • NI-DAQmx Base consists of a LabVIEW VI framework, which allows you to customize the driver, if needed, when using LabVIEW. • NI-DAQmx Base provides a high-level interface on the LabVIEW 8.
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Install Application Software Install the NI application software, including LabVIEW, NI LabWindows/CVI, and NI Measurement Studio. PDA Module users must use LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile with NI-DAQmx Base 3.0. Refer to the Operating System, Application Software, Programming Language, and Device Support in NI-DAQmx Base 3.x section for more information.
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Install Support Files The NI-DAQmx Base installer detects the NI software installed on the operating system and automatically selects the latest versions of the driver, application software, and language support files from the CD. The NI-DAQmx Base installer displays which features will be installed on your computer, as shown. Complete the following steps to install NI-DAQmx Base. 1.
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Step 2. For Devices Using the LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile Only—Run the PDA Setup Utility After running the NI-DAQmx Base installation, you must copy the driver files to the PDA device. Complete the following steps to run the Pocket PC Driver Installation utility. 1. Select Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQmx Base» Utilities. 2. Click Windows Mobile-CE Driver Installation. Clicking Windows Mobile-CE Driver Installation launches the Pocket PC Add/Remove Programs utility window. 3.
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Step 4. Install the Devices, Accessories, and Cables NI PCMCIA Device Installation Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the hardware. Caution The NI PCMCIA device supports hot insertion on a PDA device, which means the NI PCMCIA device can be installed and removed without rebooting the PDA device. You can install an NI PCMCIA device in any available Type II PC Card slot.
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Caution Always grasp the cable by the connector you are inserting or removing. Never pull directly on the I/O cable to unplug it from the PCMCIA device. 3. Attach the I/O cable. Be careful not to put strain on the I/O cable when inserting or removing the cable connector. NI USB Device Installation Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the hardware.
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NI CompactFlash Device Installation Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the hardware. Caution The NI CompactFlash device supports hot insertion on a PDA device, which means you can install and remove the NI CompactFlash device without rebooting the PDA device. You can install an NI CompactFlash device in any available Type II CompactFlash slot. To install the NI CompactFlash device, refer to the following figure while completing the following steps.
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2. Attach the I/O cable. Be careful not to put strain on the I/O cable when inserting or removing the cable connector. Accessories and PCI/PXI Devices Install accessories and/or terminal blocks according to the instructions in their user guides. Install PCI and PXI devices according to the instructions included with your device. Step 5. Confirm That Your Device Is Recognized The following section discusses how to confirm that your device is recognized. Devices Using the LabVIEW 8.
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Devices Using the LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile Using the NI-DAQmx Base Task Configuration Utility is required when using devices with the LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile. In NI-DAQmx Base 3.0, task information is embedded in the built application. Prior to building and downloading your VI to the PDA device, you must configure and save the tasks you want to use. To use the Task Configuration Utility, complete the following steps: 1. Open LabVIEW. 2.
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Create, Modify, and Configure a Task in NI-DAQmx Base Create a new task or modify an existing task in the Task Configuration Utility task list. The pre-installed tasks are configured to work with the examples without modifications. To modify an existing task, select it in the task list. To create a new task, complete the following steps: 1. Click Create New Task. The Create New Task.vi window opens. 2. Enter a name for the new task. 3. Select the device. For devices using the LabVIEW 8.
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Tip You can view context help for the Task Configuration Utility by pressing . 6. Click Save & Exit when you are finished configuring your tasks. The task configuration is automatically saved into LabVIEW global variables. You do not need to explicitly save the configuration. To transfer the task configuration to other computers, click Export Configuration and save the tasks to a file. You then can use Import Configuration to import the task configuration.
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Using Tasks in an Application To use a preconfigured task in your application, complete the following steps: 1. Right-click the task/channels in terminal on a NI-DAQmx Base VI. 2. Select Create»Control or Create»Constant. 3. Type the name of the task in the control or constant. 4. To set the value as the default for the control, right-click the control and select Data Operations»Make Current Value Default.
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The following figure illustrates a typical NI-DAQmx Base application in LabVIEW. The pictured task uses a preconfigured task to acquire and display a finite number of points for multiple channels. Devices on LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile Refer to Getting Started with the LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile for more information about how to create a PDA application.
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Training Courses National Instruments offers training courses for those interested in receiving more help developing an application with NI products. To enroll in a course or obtain a detailed course outline, refer to ni.com/training. Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support. At ni.
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