National Instruments NI PCI-6110 - Manual (Page 87)

Appendix C Common Questions
NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual C-2 ni.com
What type of 5 V protection does the NI PCI-6110/6111 have?
The NI PCI-6110/6111 has 5 V lines equipped with a self-resetting
1 A fuse.
How do I use the NI PCI-6110/6111 with the NI-DAQ C API?
The NI-DAQ User Manual for PC Compatibles describes the general
programming flow and provides example code for using the NI-DAQ API.
For a list of functions that support the NI PCI-6110/6111, you can refer to
the NI-DAQ Function Reference Help (for NI-DAQ version 6.7 or later)
or the NI-DAQ Function Reference Manual (for NI-DAQ version 6.6 or
earlier).
Installing and Configuring
How do you set the base address for the NI PCI-6110/6111?
The base address of the NI PCI-6110/6111 is assigned automatically
through the PCI bus protocol. This assignment is completely transparent
to you.
What jumpers should I be aware of when configuring the
NI PCI-6110/6111?
The NI PCI-6110/6111 is jumperless and switchless.
Which NI document should I read first to get started using DAQ
software?
The DAQ Quick Start Guide and the NI-DAQ or application software
release notes documentation are good places to start. Refer to
ni.com/manuals to download these documents.
What is the best way to test the NI PCI-6110/6111 without
programming the device?
If you are using Windows, Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX)
has a test panel option that is available by selecting Devices and Interfaces
in the left-hand panel and then selecting the NI PCI-6110/6111. The test
panels are excellent tools for performing simple functional tests of the
device, such as AI, DIO, and counter/timer tests. If you are using Mac OS,
the NI-DAQ Configuration Utility provides the same functionality
as MAX.