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NI 9795 Getting Started Guide

1. Close all other applications.

2. Install NI LabVIEW.

3. Install NI LabVIEW Real-Time Module.

4. Install the NI-RIO driver software.

5. Install the NI LabVIEW WSN Module (optional).

6. Install the NI-WSN driver software.

Step 3. Install NI-WSN Software on
NI CompactRIO Controller

Complete the following steps to install NI-WSN software on the
NI CompactRIO controller for NI 9795 WSN C Series gateway:

1. Launch MAX.

2. Expand

Remote Systems

and click on the NI CompactRIO

controller with the NI 9795 installed.

3. Expand the NI CompactRIO controller and click

Software

4. Click

Add/Remove Software

5. In the Software Selection dialog box, select the recommended

NI-RIO software for NI LabVIEW Real-Time. Click

Next

Summary of Contents for NI 9795

Page 1: ... 9795 WSN C Series Gateway This guide describes how to install configure and verify the National Instruments 9795 Wireless Sensor Network WSN C Series gateway NI WSN nodes and NI software Figure 1 NI 9795 WSN C Series Gateway ...

Page 2: ...running Windows and NI software a NI WSN gateway NI WSN 32xx node s a NI CompactRIO chassis as shown in Figure 2 and an Ethernet network 1 NI WSN 32xx Nodes Running Application Software 2 NI CompactRIO Controller and Chassis 3 NI 9795 WSN C Series Gateway 4 PC or NI Real Time Hardware 5 Ethernet Network not pictured 2 3 1 1 4 ...

Page 3: ...W Wireless Sensor Network Module Optional Includes NI WSN driver software NI RIO driver software NI WSN driver software which contains NI Measurement Automation Explorer MAX NI CompactRIO controller and chassis or an integrated NI CompactRIO controller and chassis NI 9795 WSN C Series gateway Note The NI 9795 WSN C Series gateway can only be used in a NI CompactRIO chassis that supports the RIO Sc...

Page 4: ...ated to NI WSN refer to ni com info and enter rdwsnrd In addition to this guide the following documents may be useful when configuring your NI WSN system Documentation for your NI CompactRIO controller located at Start All Programs National Instruments NI RIO CompactRIO NI 9795 WSN C Series Gateway User Guide and Specifications NI WSN 32xx User Guide and Specifications MAX Help for WSN Devices ava...

Page 5: ...ation to ensure compliance with safety EMC and environmental regulations Step 1 Unpack and Install the Device Remove the device from the packaging and inspect it Contact NI if the device appears damaged Do not install a damaged device Before setting up NI WSN nodes remove and save the serial number sticker located on the back of NI WSN node for future use when configuring your device in software C...

Page 6: ... in the NI CompactRIO chassis Figure 3 Inserting the NI 9795 into the C Series Chassis Step 2 Install NI WSN Software on the Host PC For information about which software version supports your device go to ni com info and enter wsnsoftware You must be an Administrator to install NI software and devices on your computer To install the NI WSN software complete the following steps ...

Page 7: ...Install NI WSN Software on NI CompactRIO Controller Complete the following steps to install NI WSN software on the NI CompactRIO controller for NI 9795 WSN C Series gateway 1 Launch MAX 2 Expand Remote Systems and click on the NI CompactRIO controller with the NI 9795 installed 3 Expand the NI CompactRIO controller and click Software 4 Click Add Remove Software 5 In the Software Selection dialog b...

Page 8: ...es d Click Next 7 Click Next on the Review Selections dialog box The software then installs to the target and the target reboots Step 4 Configuring the NI WSN System You must configure the NI WSN devices in MAX or in a Web browser before using NI LabVIEW to take measurements Adding a Node to the NI WSN Gateway 1 Launch MAX 2 Expand Remote Systems and click the NI CompactRIO controller with the NI ...

Page 9: ...d Node 5 In the Add Node dialog box a Select the Type b Enter the NI WSN 32xx device serial number which is listed on the sticker on the underside of the device and an ID Number number between 1 and 50 6 Click Done if you are done adding nodes If you want to add other nodes click Add Another Note Upon completion these changes are automatically applied ...

Page 10: ...10 ni com 7 After the nodes are added in MAX the nodes connect automatically when they are in range of a gateway Note If your node does not connect automatically refer to ni com info and enter exxhqv for troubleshooting information ...

Page 11: ...ce documentation Step 6 Start Using the NI WSN System To start using the NI WSN system complete the following steps 1 Open a new LabVIEW project If the NI CompactRIO controller is on the local subnet complete the following steps a Right click the project name and select New Targets and Devices In the Add Targets and Devices on My Project dialog box select Existing target or device and expand the R...

Page 12: ... gateway can only be used in a NI CompactRIO chassis that supports the RIO Scan Interface RSI For more information go to ni com info and enter rdsoftwareversion To use RSI and FPGA at the same time with a NI 9795 in the CompactRIO chassis go to ni com kb and enter 4XRBMIUV If the NI CompactRIO device is not on the local subnet complete the following steps a Right click the project name and select ...

Page 13: ...you want to use Click OK and then select Scan Interface as the Programming Mode of the NI CompactRIO chassis and click Continue Note The NI 9795 WSN C Series gateway can only be used in a NI CompactRIO chassis that supports the RIO Scan Interface RSI For more information go to ni com info and enter rdsoftwareversion To use RSI and FPGA at the same time with a NI 9795 in the CompactRIO chassis go t...

Page 14: ... 9795 Getting Started Guide 14 ni com 4 Expand the listing for the Wireless Sensor Network in the NI LabVIEW project to see the NI WSN 32xx nodes connected to it Expand each node to view the I O variables ...

Page 15: ... configuring the NI WSN system in NI LabVIEW select Help LabVIEW Help and enter WSN Programming Examples NI LabVIEW includes example programs to help you develop an application To locate NI LabVIEW examples go to ni com info and enter wsnexamples For additional examples refer to zone ni com Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support At...

Page 16: ...ce at ni com patents Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relevant HTS codes ECCNs and other import export data National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 National Instruments also has offices located around the wo...

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