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Appendix B Common Questions
NI 6115/6120 User Manual B-2 ni.com
What type of 5 V protection does the NI 6115/6120 have?
The NI 6115/6120 has 5 V lines equipped with a self-resetting 1 A fuse.
How do I use the NI 6115/6120 with the NI-DAQ C API?
The NI-DAQ User Manual for PC Compatibles describes the general
programming flow when using the NI-DAQ C API as well as contains
example code. For a list of functions that support the NI 6115/6120, you
can refer to the NI-DAQ Function Reference Help. You can access this help
file by clicking Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»
NI-DAQ Help.
Installing and Configuring the Device
How do you set the base address for the NI 6115/6120?
The base address of the NI 6115/6120 is assigned automatically through the
PCI bus protocol. This assignment is completely transparent to you.
What jumpers should I be aware of when configuring the
NI 6115/6120?
The NI 6115/6120 is jumperless and switchless.
Which NI document should I read first to get started using DAQ
software?
The DAQ Quick Start Guide and the NI-DAQ or application software
release notes documentation are good places to start.
What is the best way to test the NI 6115/6120 without programming the
device?
Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX) has a Test Panel option
that is available by selecting Devices and Interfaces and then selecting the
device. The test panels are excellent tools for performing simple functional
tests of the device, such as AI, DIO and counter/timer tests.