NI-DAQmx Base 3.x Getting Started Guide
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3. NI Measurement amp Automation Explorer 4 5 This feature and its selected subcomponents may require up to 244 MB of disk space lt Directory for NI DAQms Base 3 2 Complete the following steps to install NI DAQmx Base 1 In the Features window shown in the previous figure verify that the installer detected and selected the correct support files and the correct version number of the application software 2 Click the next to the feature to expand the list of feature subcomponents as shown in the previous figure You can select NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 6 ni com additional options to install the support files examples and documentation Follow the software prompts 4 Click Finish and wait for the installer to complete NI DAQmx Base might require you to reboot your computer to complete installation Step 2 Run the Setup Utility After running the NI DAQmx Base installation you must copy the driver files to the device Complete the following steps to run the Pocket PC Driver Installation utility 1 Select Start Programs National Instruments NI DAQm x Base Utilities 2 Launch the Driver Installation utility that corresponds to your device 3 Check the device screen to see if any additional steps are requested such as replacing an older driver If there are no error messages you have successfully completed the steps to install the driver files on the device Step 3 Unpack the Devices
4. you can insert it only one way Insert the NI CompactFlash device in the slot until the connector is firmly seated A Caution Always grasp the device by the connectors you are inserting or removing Never pull directly on the I O to unplug it from the NI CompactFlash device 2 Attach the I O cable Be careful not to put strain on the I O cable when inserting or removing the cable connector NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 10 ni com 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 6 Mobile Module Mobile devices only indicate whether a hardware installation error occurred If there are no error messages you have successfully installed the features and the device is recognized by the NI DAQmx Base driver If you receive an Unknown Device error message you have not correctly installed NI DAQmx Base on the Mobile device Refer to Step 1 Install the NI DAQmx Base Software for more information about how to install the Mobile device features of the NI DAQm x Base driver Step 6 Create and Configure Static Tasks A task an important concept for NI DAQmx and NI DAQmx Base is a collection of one or more channel
5. 9211A This product is only supported with dynamic tasks in NI DAQmxBase Go to ni com info and enter code DMXBTask for more information NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 4 ni com Operating System Application Software Programming Language and Device Support in NI DAQmx Base 3 x Operating System Support NI DAQmx Base 3 x supports Windows Vista XP 2000 and Windows Vista x86 x64 The development environment for devices using the LabVIEW 8 6 Mobile Module or Touch Panel Module is supported on Windows Vista XP 2000 3 Note Only one version of NI DAQmx Base such as NI DAQmx Base 3 2 can be installed on the same computer at the same time Install Application Software Install the NI application software including LabVIEW NI LabWindows CVI and NI Measurement Studio Mobile Module or Touch Panel Module users must use LabVIEW 8 6 Mobile Module or LabVIEW 8 6 Touch Panel Module with NI DAQmx Base 3 2 Refer to the Operating System Application Software Programming Language and Device Support in NI DAQmx Base 3 x section for more information Also refer to Getting Started with the LabVIEW Mobile Module for more information by selecting Start Programs National Instruments LabVIEW 8 6 LabVIEW Manuals and selecting Mobile _Getting_Started pdf aye Note Mobile Module or Touch Panel Module users should make sure that LabVIEW 8 6 Mobile Module or LabVIEW 8 6 Touch Panel Module is completely installed and configured befor
6. AQmx includes an extensive library of VIs and ANSI C functions that you can call from your application software such as LabVIEW or NI LabWindows CVI to program all the features of your NI measurement devices The NI DAQmx Base driver software has an application programming interface API which is a library of VIs and ANSI C functions for creating applications for your device NI DAQmx Base is a driver that allows you to build applications that run using a Mobile device and Windows NI DAQm x Base includes the following features e NI DAQmx Base is a subset of the NI DAQmx API and is similar in functionality to NI DAQmx e NI DAQm x Base consists of a LabVIEW VI framework which allows you to customize the driver if needed when using LabVIEW e NI DAQmx Base provides a high level interface on the LabVIEW 8 6 Mobile Module and Windows Vista XP 2000 3 Note If you are familiar with NI DAQmx refer to the NI DAQmx Base 3 x Readme for information about the differences between NI DAQmx Base and NI DAQmx Device Support e NI CF 6004 e NI DAQCard 6024E e NI DAQCard 6036E e NI DAQCard 6062E NI DAQmx Base 3 x supports the following devices under the LabVIEW 8 6 Mobile Module e NI USB 9215A USB 9215A BNC e NI USB 9233 e NI USB 9234 e NI USB 6210 e NIUSB 6008 USB 6008 OEM e NI USB 6211 USB 6211 OEM e NIUSB 6009 USB 6009 OEM e NI USB 6215 e NIUSB 6501 USB 6501 OEM e NI USB 6218 USB 6218 OEM e NI USB
7. E 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 3 Note For information about NI DAQmx Base for Linux and Mac OS X refer to ni com info and enter BaseGSGML Contents Conventions isinen eiieeii iea era NEEE EEE E EEE E 2 Related Documentation eee eeeeseeeeseceeceeseeeeseseseeseesaeeaeenseeaeeaeeeaes 3 OVELVICW sss ccsesesreszstacesseots schesuteiseaect copsussves fustsodestessrassesrecuietars nesses wtaybeneees 4 NIE DA Qmx Basoaren a Seda scndan ENEE EESSI 4 DEVICE Support ps5 sessecssesses tovivereed asia osevvi AOes savages esos ened se 4 Operating System Application Software Programming Language and Device Support in NI DAQmx Base 3 x eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 Operating System Support 0 eee ceeeeseeseeeseeseeeaeeeeeseeseeeas 5 Install Application Software ec eeeceeeeseeseeeeeeseeeeeeseesseeseeeseeaseneeeaes 5 Step 1 Install the NI DAQmx Base Software eee eee eeeeeees 5 Inert thee CD aeoeaio orar E aE EE 5 Install Support Pulesisessciedcisscsceithageesis oen E 6 Step 2 Run the Setup Utility 20 ee ceeceeceeeeeeeeeeseeseeeaeeeees 7 Step 3 Unpack the Devices Accessories and Cables 0 cee 7 Step 4 Install the Devices Accessories and Cables cceeeeeeeeesreees 8 NI PCMCIA Device Installation eee eeeee
8. cessory With Type II PC Card Slot 4 NI PCMCIA Device 7 W O Signals 2 Type Il PC Card Socket 5 I O Cable To install the NI PCMCIA device refer to the previous figure while completing the following steps 1 Attach the Type II PC cardsleeve or expansion pack to the Mobile device if necessary 2 NI PCMCIA devices have two connectors a 68 pin PCMCIA bus connector on one end and an I O connector on the other end The NI PCMCIA device is keyed so that you can only insert it one way Insert the NI PCMCIA device in the slot until the connector is firmly seated NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 8 ni com A 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 UN Caution Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the hardware The NI USB devices support hot insertion on a Mobile device which means you can install and remove the NI USB device without rebooting the Mobile device You can install an NI USB device into any USB port that supports USB host controller capabilities 1 USB Cable 2 USB Adapter Cable 3 Synchronization Port 1 Connect the USB adapter cable to the synchronization port on the Mobile device 2 Connect the USB device
9. e continuing Step 1 Install the NI DAQmx Base Software The following sections describe how to install the NI DAQmx Base software Insert the CD 3 Note Install your driver software before installing new hardware devices or the operating system might not detect your device and you might see warnings asking you to install the driver Inserting the CD launches the NI DAQmx Base install window National Instruments Corporation 5 NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide If the NI DAQmx Base install window does not open automatically complete the following steps 1 Select Start Run 2 Enter x setup exe where x is the letter of the CD drive 3 Click Install NI DAQm x Base Install Support Files The NI DAQm x 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 DAQm x Base installer displays which features will be installed on your computer as shown in the following figure NI DAQmx Base 3 2 Features NA Select the features to install Sinstrum Ts a Tee NI DAGQmx Base 3 2 Device Driver GY LabVIEW 8 2 Windows Support A GS v LabVIEW 8 5 Windows Support v LabVIEW 8 6 Windows Support E Examples B E J PDA or Touch Panel Support C Support ez gt E3 J Examples vj NIVISA 4 4 This feature will be installed on the local hard drive 9 v
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11. ggering Advanced Scan List Delete Task Channel Gain Polarity ChannelType 0 1 s Bipolar differential v Polarit ChannelType Import Task List 0 1 Bipolar differential Polarity ChannelType Export Task List 0 Bipolar differential Save amp Exit Create Modify and Configure a Static Task in NI DAQmx Base Create a new task or modify an existing static 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 static task select it in the static task list To create a new static task complete the following steps 1 Click Create New Task The Create New Task vi window opens Create New Task vi Create New DAQmx Base Task Task Name New Task Device NI 6062E Devi on Mobile Device Acquisition Type J Analog Input NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 12 ni com 2 Enter a name for the new static task Select the device For devices using the LabVIEW 8 6 Mobile Module select the device that matches your installed hardware Select the acquisition type Click OK when finished Each acquisition type contains a set of tabbed dialog boxes for configuring the task Configure all options specific to your task Analog Input Voltage Task Device NI 6062E Dev1 on Mobile Device Channel List Task Timing Task Triggering Advanced Start Trigger Reference Trigger Analog Tr
12. igger Trigger Polarity Pretrigger Scans Analog Trig Mode Rising v jo 8 None v Trigger Source Trigger Polarity Analog Hi Ref None i Rising fo PreTrigger Source Analog Low Ref None jo z v Y Tip You can view context help for the Task Configuration Utility by pressing lt Ctrl H gt 6 Click Save amp 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 Note The Import Configuration and Export Configuration options operate on the entire set of tasks shown in the Task Configuration Utility Importing a configuration replaces any existing tasks including the predefined tasks for the example programs Devices Using the LabVIEW 8 6 Mobile Module When you are using devices that use the LabVIEW 8 6 Mobile Module static task configuration is built into the target application You cannot retrieve the static task information after it is embedded in a built application Exporting the configuration allows you to preserve the task in case of accidental deletion when using the Task Configuration Utility National Instruments Corporation 13 NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide Using Static Tasks in an Application T
13. lic 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 e Software documentation NI DAQmx Base Help NI DAQmx Base C Function Reference Help NI DAQmx Base 3 x Readme NI DAQmx Help Getting Started with the LabVIEW Mobile Module available in PDF format by selecting Start Programs National Instruments Lab VIEW 8 6 Lab VIEW Manuals and selecting Mobile _Getting_Started pdf LabVIEW Help available by selecting Help Search the LabVIEW Help LabVIEW Fundamentals available in PDF format by selecting Start Programs National Instruments LabVIEW 8 6 LabVIEW Manuals and selecting Lv_Fundamentals pdf e Hardware documentation NI CF 6004 User Guide and Specifications NI USB 6008 6009 User Guide and Specifications NI USB 6501 User Guide and Specifications E Series User Manual NI USB 621x User Manual NI USB 621x Specifications NI USB 9211 9211A User Guide and Specifications NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications NI USB 9233 User Guide and Specifications NI USB 9234 User Guide and Specifications e Documentation for your Mobile device National Instruments Corporation 3 NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide Overview NI DAQmx Base National Instruments measurement devices are packaged with NI DAQmx or NI DAQm x Base driver software NI D
14. o use a Static 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 Documentation The NI DAQm x Base software kit includes online documentation for supported devices and accessories including PDF and help files describing device terminals specifications features and operation After installation the documents are accessible from Start Programs National Instruments NI DAQmx Base Documentation ys Note You must have Internet Explorer version 5 0 or later to use some features of the NI DAQmx Base documentation including the help system Getting Started Developing an Application Examples Each API includes a collection of programming examples to help you start developing an application You can modify example code and save it in an application You can use examples to develop a new application or add example code to an existing application NI DAQmx Base examples are accessible from Start Programs National Instruments NI DAQm x Base Examples NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 14 ni com The following figure illustrates a typical NI DAQmx Base application in LabVIEW The pictured task uses a static task to acqui
15. raining Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support Atni com support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 National Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your support needs For telephone support in the United States create your service request at ni com support and follow the calling instructions or dial 512 795 8248 For telephone support outside the United States contact your local branch office Australia 1800 300 800 Austria 43 662 457990 0 Belgium 32 0 2 757 0020 Brazil 55 11 3262 3599 Canada 800 433 3488 China 86 21 5050 9800 Czech Republic 420 224 235 774 Denmark 45 45 76 26 00 Finland 358 0 9 725 72511 France 01 57 66 24 24 Germany 49 89 7413130 India 91 80 41190000 Israel 972 3 6393737 Italy 39 02 41309277 Japan 0120 527196 Korea 82 02 3451 3400 Lebanon 961 0 1 33 28 28 Malaysia 1800 887710 Mexico 01 800 010 0793 Netherlands 31 0 348 433 466 New Zealand 0800 553 322 Norway 47 0 66 90 76 60 Poland 48 22 3390150 Portugal 351 210 311 210 Russia 7 495 783 6851 Singapore 1800 226 5886 Slovenia 386 3 425 42 00 South Africa 27 0 11 805 8197 Spain 34 91 640 0085
16. re and display a finite number of points for multiple channels Samples per Channel 1 Creating Applications with NI LabVIEW 8 6 Mobile Module Refer to Getting Started with the LabVIEW Mobile Module for more information about how to create a Mobile application Obtaining Information about Measurement Applications and Devices Each application software package and driver includes information about writing applications for taking measurements and controlling measurement devices The following references assume you have NI DAQmx Base and where applicable LabVIEW installed on your computer LabVIEW If you are a new user complete Getting Started with LabVIEW to get acquainted with LabVIEW Select Start Programs National Instruments LabVIEW LabVIEW Manuals and open LV_Getting_Started pdf The LabVIEW NI DAQmx Base Help describes the LabVIEW VIs and properties In LabVIEW select Help Search the LabVIEW Help and the VI reference help section for NI DAQmx Base ANSI C The NI DAQmx Base C Function Reference Help contains an API overview Select Start Programs National Instruments NI DAQmx Base C Function Reference Help National Instruments Corporation 15 NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 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 t
17. s guide The symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action The sequence File Page Setup Options directs you to pull down the File menu select the Page Setup item and select Options from the last dialog box This icon denotes a tip which alerts you to advisory information This icon denotes a note which alerts you to important information gt ge This icon denotes a caution which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury data loss or a system crash When this symbol is marked on the device refer to the Read Me First Safety and Radio Frequency Interference document that shipped with the device for precautions to take bold Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software such as menu items and dialog box options Bold text also denotes parameter names italic Italic text denotes variables emphasis a cross reference or an introduction to a key concept Italic text also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word or value that you must supply NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 2 ni com monospace Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the keyboard sections of code programming examples and syntax examples This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives paths directories programs subprograms subroutines device names functions operations variables filenames and extensions monospace ita
18. s with timing triggering and other properties Conceptually a task represents a measurement or generation you want to perform You can set up and save all configuration information in a task and use the task in an application Using the NI DAQm x Base Task Configuration Utility The NI DAQm x Base Configuration Utility is used to create static tasks only The following sections describe how to use the NI DAQmx Base Task Configuration Utility 3 Note Not all NI data acquisition devices support static tasks in NI DAQmx Base 3 x Go to ni com info and enter code DMxBTask for more information Devices Using the LabVIEW 8 6 Mobile Module In NI DAQmx Base 3 2 static task information is embedded in the built application Prior to building and downloading your VI to the Mobile device you must configure and save the static tasks you want to use National Instruments Corporation 11 NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide To use the Task Configuration Utility complete the following steps 1 Open LabVIEW 2 Select Tools NI DAQm x Base Task Configuration Utility NI DAQmx Base Task Configuration Utility DAQmx Base Tasks ai finite dig trig ai cont multi ai cont buffered ctr simple event dio read port dio write port ao single update ai finite buffered new task Task Configuration Parameters Analog Input Voltage Task Device NI 6062E Devi on Mobile Device al Channel List imi iii Create New Task Task Timing Task Tri
19. to the adapter cable with the USB cable Note If you are using the USB device on a computer with Windows Vista XP 2000 and NI DAQmx 7 5 or later installed on it make sure the correct firmware is installed on the device Go to ni com info and enter code USBFirmware for more information Note Before connecting the USB device to a Mobile device for the first time you must connect the USB device to a computer with NI DAQmx Base 3 x installed on it in order to install the appropriate firmware on the USB device Go to ni com info and enter code USBFirmware for more information National Instruments Corporation 9 NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide NI CompactFlash Device Installation UN Caution Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the hardware The NI CompactFlash device supports hot insertion on a Mobile device which means you can install and remove the NI CompactFlash device without rebooting the Mobile 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 1 Mobile Device With Type II CompactFlash Slot 3 I O Cable 5 I O Signals 2 NI CompactFlash Device 4 Accessory 1 NI CompactFlash devices have two connectors a 50 pin CompactFlash bus connector on one end and an I O connector on the other The NI CompactFlash device is keyed so that
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