5.
If you are using a PXI controller, verify that a
National Instruments
entry appears in the
system device list. Reinstall NI-RFSG and the device if error conditions appear in the list.
If you are using an MXI controller, right-click
PCI-to-PCI Bridge
, and select
Properties
from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled.
What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?
1.
Restart the system.
2.
Launch MAX, and perform the self-test again.
3.
Power off the chassis.
4.
Reinstall the failed module in a different slot.
5.
Power on the chassis.
6.
Perform the self-test again.
What Should I Do if the Thermal Shutdown Error
Appears?
The thermal shutdown error appears when device temperatures exceed safe limits. The
NI 5671 shuts down until temperatures fall to acceptable levels and you reset the device in
MAX.
1.
Power off the chassis that contains the device.
2.
Review the
Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
included in the NI 5671 kit and
make any necessary adjustments to ensure that the device is effectively cooled.
3.
Reset the device in MAX.
The thermal shutdown error continues to be reported until you successfully reset the
device.
What Should I Do if I Experience Performance Issues
Using an MXI Connection?
When you use an MXI-3 connection to control the PXI chassis, you must run the MXI
Optimization Application prior to using the NI 5671. By default, this application runs
automatically when Windows starts. Using an MXI connection without running this
application may result in a
time exceeded
message, an
internal software error
message, an initialization timeout, or a performance issue when using the NI 5671.
1.
Ensure the MXI software is installed. If the MXI software is not installed, refer to the
setup instructions included with the MXI kit.
After installation, you may be required to restart your computer before using the MXI
application.
2.
For MXI-3 optimization, select
Start
»
All Programs
»
National Instruments MXI-3
»
MXI-3 Optimization
.
MXI-4 optimization is performed automatically by the MXI-4 hardware.
If you continue to have initialization or performance issues, refer to the MXI documentation
included in your MXI kit, contact NI technical support, or visit
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