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© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 PXI-846x and NI-CAN for Windows NT
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Introduction
This chapter lists what you need to get started, provides an overview of the
PXI hardware and the NI-CAN software for Windows NT, and describes
optional equipment you can order.
What You Need to Get Started
Make sure you have all of the following items before you attempt to install
the hardware and software:
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Windows NT 3.51 or later installed on your computer
– PXI-8460 one port
– PXI-8460 two port
– PXI-8461 one port
– PXI-8461 two port
– PXI-8462 two port
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3.5 in., high-density (1.44 MB) disks, which are included in your kit:
– NI-CAN Software for Windows 95/98/NT
Version 1.4
(Disk x of 4)
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CAN interface cables that meet the requirements in Appendix B,
Cabling Requirements for PXI-8460 Low-Speed CAN, Appendix C,
Cabling Requirements for PXI-8461 High-Speed CAN,or
Appendix D, Cabling Requirements for PXI-8462 Dual-Speed CAN.
Hardware Overview
The PXI-8460 or PXI-8461 (one port and two port) and PXI-8462 are
software configurable and compliant with the PXI Specification and
CompactPCI Specification. With a PXI-8460, PXI-8461, or PXI-8462
board, you can make your PXI or CompactPCI chassis communicate with
and control CAN devices.