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© National Instruments Corporation 7 NI USB-9421 User Guide and Specifications
Training Courses
If you need more help getting started developing an application with NI
products, NI offers training courses. To enroll in a course or obtain a
detailed course outline, refer to
ni.com/training.
Technical Support on the Web
For additional support, refer to ni.com/support or zone.ni.com.
Installing the Software
Software support for the NI USB-9421 for Windows Vista/XP/2000 is
provided by NI-DAQmx. The DAQ Getting Started Guide, which you can
download at
ni.com/manuals, offers NI-DAQmx users step-by-step
instructions for installing software and hardware, configuring channels and
tasks, and getting started developing an application.
Installing Other Software
If you are using other software, refer to the installation instructions that
accompany your software.
Example Programs
The NI-DAQmx CD contains example programs that you can use to get
started programming with the NI USB-9421. Refer to the NI-DAQmx for
USB Devices Getting Started Guide that shipped with your device, and
is also accessible from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»
NI-DAQ, for more information.
Installing the NI USB-9421 Device
Before installing the device, you must install the software you plan to use
with the device. Refer to the Installing the Software section of this guide
and the documentation included with the software for more information.
Installing the NI 9421 in the NI USB-9162 Carrier
The NI 9421 module and NI USB-9162 carrier are packaged separately.
Refer to Figure 4, while completing the following assembly steps:
1. Make sure that no signals are connected to the NI 9421 module.
2. Remove the protective cover from the 15-pin D-SUB connector.