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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI-DAQ mx Base 3.x
This guide describes how to install and configure the NI-DAQmx Base 3.x
software and a data acquisition (DAQ) device. This guide also describes
how to verify that the device is operating properly.
Note For information about NI-DAQmx Base for Linux and Mac OS X, refer to
ni.com/info and enter rddqld.
Contents
Conventions ............................................................................................2
Related Documentation...........................................................................3
Overview.................................................................................................3
NI-DAQmx Base .............................................................................4
Device Support ................................................................................4
Operating System, Application Software, Programming Language,
and Device Support in NI-DAQmx Base 3.x.......................................4
Operating System Support...............................................................4
Install Application Software ...................................................................5
Step 1. Install the NI-DAQmx Base Software........................................5
Insert the CD....................................................................................5
Install Support Files.........................................................................6
Step 2. For Devices Using the LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for
Windows Mobile Only—Run the PDA Setup Utility..........................7
Step 3. Unpack the Devices, Accessories, and Cables............................7
Step 4. Install the Devices, Accessories, and Cables..............................8
NI PCMCIA Device Installation......................................................8
NI USB Device Installation.............................................................9
NI CompactFlash Device Installation..............................................10
Accessories and PCI/PXI Devices...................................................11
Step 5. Confirm That Your Device Is Recognized .................................11
Devices Using the LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for
Windows Mobile...........................................................................11
Step 6. Create and Configure Tasks........................................................11
Using the NI-DAQmx Base Task Configuration Utility .................11
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