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NI Switches Getting Started Guide
7. Configuring the PXI Hardware in MAX
In Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), configure each
PXI switch module you installed. Configuring the switch modules in
MAX establishes the settings for the switch module. All PXI switches
can be configured under
NI-DAQmx Devices
.
1.
Power on the chassis.
2.
Double-click the
Measurement & Automation
icon on the desktop to
open MAX.
3.
Expand
Devices and Interfaces
. If you are using a remote system
running LabVIEW Real-Time, expand
Remote Systems
, find and
expand your target, and then expand
Devices and Interfaces
.
4.
Check that your PXI switch module appears under
Devices and
Interfaces
.
If your device does not automatically appear, press
<F5>
to refresh
the view in MAX. If the device is still not recognized, refer to
ni.com/support/install
for troubleshooting information.
5.
Under
NI-DAQmx Devices
, right-click the switch name and select
Properties
.
Figure 11.
Configuring Switch Modules Under NI-DAQmx Devices in MAX
6.
The
Terminal Block/Topology
tab is selected by default. Select the
terminal block connected to the switch module from the
Terminal
Block/Topology
list box.
