Configuring the hardware, Configuring the hardware -2 – National Instruments NI 6014 User Manual
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Chapter 2
Installing and Configuring the NI 6013/6014
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3.
Make sure there are no lighted LEDs on the motherboard. If any are lit,
wait until they go out before continuing the installation.
4.
Remove the expansion slot cover on the back panel of the computer.
5.
Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object. Follow the ESD protection precautions described in the
section of Chapter 1,
.
6.
Insert the NI 6013/6014 into a PCI system slot. Gently rock the device
to ease it into place. It may be a tight fit, but do not force the device
into place.
7.
If required, screw the mounting bracket of the device to the back panel
rail of the computer.
8.
Visually verify the installation. Make sure the device is not touching
other devices or components and is fully inserted into the slot.
9.
Replace the cover.
10. Plug in and power on the computer.
Note
For proper cooling, all covers and filler panels must be installed when operating the
device.
The NI 6013/6014 is now installed. You are now ready to configure the
device.
Configuring the Hardware
Because of the NI standard architecture for data acquisition and standard
bus specifications, the NI 6013/6014 is completely software configurable.
Two types of configuration are performed on the NI 6013/6014:
bus-related and data acquisition-related.
The NI 6013/6014 device is fully compatible with the industry-standard
PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3. This specification allows the PCI
system to automatically perform all bus-related configurations with no user
interaction. Bus-related configuration includes setting the device base
memory address and interrupt channel.
Data acquisition-related configuration, which you must perform, includes
such settings as AI coupling and range, and others. You can modify these
settings using NI-DAQ or ADE software, such as LabVIEW and
Measurement Studio. Refer to the software documentation for
configuration instructions. Refer to Chapter 3,
for more information about the various settings available for the device.