Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
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software on the NI Driver CD, the MAX icon is present on the desktop.
The configuration steps for single- or multiple-chassis systems are the
same, and these instructions are valid for either embedded controller-based
systems or systems controlled through interface with an external PC.
Figure 2-5.
Multichassis Configuration in MAX
Basic PXI System Configuration
1.
Launch MAX.
2.
In the
Configuration
tree, click the
Devices and Interfaces
branch to
expand it.
3.
If the PXI system controller is not configured, it is labeled
PXI System (Unidentified)
. Right-click this entry to display the
context menu and select the appropriate chassis model from the
Identify As
submenu.
Note
If your chassis model is not listed, select
Other
from the list, and then select the
appropriate
chassis.ini
file from the
NI PXI Resource CD
included in your kit.
