National Instruments PXI-8461 Network Card User Manual


 
© National Instruments Corporation v PXI-8461 or PXI-8460 and NI-CAN for Windows 98/95
Contents
About This Manual
How To Use the Manual Set..........................................................................................ix
Conventions ...................................................................................................................x
Related Documentation..................................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Introduction
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1
Hardware Overview.......................................................................................................1-1
NI-CAN Software Overview .........................................................................................1-2
Optional Programming Tools ........................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Install the NI-CAN Software.........................................................................................2-1
Install the Hardware.......................................................................................................2-2
Check the Configuration of Your PXI-8461 or PXI-8460..............................2-2
Install Your PXI-8461 or PXI-8460................................................................2-2
Connect the Cables..........................................................................................2-4
Configure the NI-CAN Software...................................................................................2-4
Chapter 3
Verify the Installation
Chapter 4
Begin to Use the NI-CAN Software
Using the NI-CAN Software..........................................................................................4-1
General Programming Considerations...........................................................................4-2
Appendix A
Uninstalling the Hardware and Software
Uninstalling the Hardware from Windows 98/95..........................................................A-1
Uninstalling the NI-CAN Software from Windows 98/95............................................A-3