Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
PCI-4451/4452/4453/4454 User Manual
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6.
Insert the PCI-445X into a 5 V PCI slot (PCI slots are normally white
in color). It should fit snugly, but do not force the device into place.
7.
Screw the mounting bracket of the PCI-445X to the back panel rail of
the computer.
8.
Check the installation to be sure the device is in the slot, and not
touching other boards or system components.
9.
Replace the cover.
10. Turn on your computer.
The PCI-445X is now installed. You are now ready to configure your
device.
Device Configuration
The PCI-445X devices are completely software-configurable, and require
two types of configuration: bus-related and data acquisition-related.
The PCI-445X devices are fully compatible with the industry standard
PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.0. The PCI system automatically
performs all bus-related configurations and requires no interaction from
you. Bus-related configuration includes setting the device base memory
address and interrupt channel.
Data acquisition related configuration includes such settings as analog
input polarity and range, analog input mode, and others. You can modify
these settings through National Instruments application level software,
such as LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, VirtualBench-DSA, and
ComponentWorks, or with driver software such as NI-DAQ.
