National Instruments 4-Channel, User's Manual
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1. INSTRUMENTS 0 0 Hi speed USB Carrier 140 66 mm 120 68 mm ooo 5 538 in 4 751 in 138 30 mm 118 26 mm 5 445 in 4 656 in 7 y gt Y Daaa f ESIL IC TTT i Eo IE Neen eT VE eee TT ite Le Lel bel 88 12 mm 25 34 mm 3 469 in 0 998 in Figure 3 NI USB 9215 BNC in Millimeters Inches NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications 2 ni com Safety Guidelines Operate the NI USB 9215 Series only as described in these operating instructions 3 Note Although the NI 9215 module may have more stringent certification standards than the NI USB 9215 Series when used with the NI USB 9161 9162 carrier the combined system may be limited Refer to the Specifications section of this document for more details Hot Surface This icon denotes that the component may be hot Touching this component may result in bodily injury Caution Do not disconnect I O side wires or connectors unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous gt e e Caution Do not remove modules unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous Caution The NI USB 9215 Series is not certified for use in hazardous locations gt Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Voltages If hazardous voltages are connected to the module take the following precautions A hazardous voltage is a voltage greater than2. NET Languages without NI Application Software With the Microsoft INET Framework version 1 1 or later you can use NI DAQmx to create applications using Visual C and Visual Basic NET without Measurement Studio You need Microsoft Visual Studio NET 2003 or Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 for the API documentation to be installed The installed documentation contains the NI DAQmx API overview measurement tasks and concepts and function reference This help is fully integrated into the Visual Studio NET documentation To view the NI DAQmx NET documentation go to Start Programs National Instruments NI DAQ NI DAQmx NET Reference Help Expand NI Measurement Studio Help NI Measurement Studio NET Class Library Reference to view the function reference Expand NI Measurement Studio Help NI Measurement Studio NET Class Library Using the Measurement Studio NET Class Libraries to view conceptual topics for using NI DAQmx with Visual C and Visual Basic NET To get to the same help topics from within Visual Studio go to Help Contents Select Measurement Studio from the Filtered By drop down list and follow the previous instructions NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications 6 ni com Device Documentation and Specifications NI DAQmx includes the Device Document Browser which contains online documentation for supported DAQ and SCXI devices such as documents describing device pinouts features and operation You can fin
3. USER GUIDE AND SPECIFICATIONS NI USB 9215 Series 4 Channel 10 VDC 16 Bit Simultaneous Sampling Analog Input Devices COKXAAYD KOBARBARITDLYTIZ ni com manuals ABRLT lt fE SL For a Japanese language version go toni com manuals This user guide describes how to use the National Instruments USB 9215 Series and lists the specifications In this document the NI USB 9215 9215A with screw terminal or backshell and NI USB 9215A with BNC are referred to inclusively as the NI USB 9215 Series Introduction The NI USB 9215 Series data acquisition devices provide a USB interface for four channels of 16 bit simultaneous sampling analog inputs with integrated signal conditioning The NI USB 9215 Series consists of two components an NI 9215 module and an NI USB 9161 9162 USB carrier as shown in Figure 1 NI USB 9215 Series Figure 1 NI USB 9215 Series Components lt 7 NATIONAL p INSTRUMENTS Dimensions Figures 2 and 3 show the NI USB 9215 Series device dimensions eee o 4 A A A NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS rd o Hi Speed USB Carrier NI USB 9162 140 23 mm 120 68 mm m 5 521 in 4 751 in z 137 82 mm 118 26 mm 5 426 in 4 656 in 88 12 mm 3 469 in 25 34 mm 0 998 in E E EE Figure 2 NI USB 9215 Screw Terminal in Millimeters Inches
4. high voltage screw terminal backshell accessory works with the NI USB 9215 Series and is available from ni com For more information about installing the backshell refer to the Assembling the High Voltage Screw Terminal Backshell section National Instruments Corporation 11 NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications Each channel of the NI USB 9215 Series has a terminal or center pin to which you can connect the positive voltage signal AI and a terminal or shield to which you can connect the negative voltage signal AI The NI USB 9215 with screw terminal also has a common terminal COM that is internally connected to the isolated ground reference of the module Refer to Table 3 for the terminal assignments of the NI USB 9215 with screw terminal Refer to Figure 7 for the pin assignments of the NI USB 9215A with BNC Table 3 Terminal Assignments Module Terminal Signal 0 AI0 1 AI0 2 All ONLI i IS 3 AIl PEIS 4 AI2 AES 5 A12 HSIN EIS 6 AI3 JiS 7 AI3 IS 8 No Connection 9 Common COM NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications 12 ni com AlO L A Q Ali tj All H A 2 A 2 OOO Al3 Al3 6 Figure 7 BNC Connector Assignments Connecting Differential Voltage
5. Safety Voltages NI USB 9215 with Screw Terminal Safety Voltages Connect only voltages that are within these limits Channel to COM s es 30 V max Isolation Channel to channel ccccce No isolation between channels Channel to earth ground Withstand cceeeeseeeeeseeeeees 2 300 Vins 5 seconds max Continuous osseete 250 Vms Measurement Category II Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system This category refers to local level electrical distribution such as that provided by a standard wall outlet for example 115 V for U S or 230 V for Europe Do not use this module with Measurement Category III or IV voltages NI USB 9215A with BNC Safety Voltages Connect only voltages that are within these limits AIT4 t0 ATm oo cccccsecescesssssesssssceseeenees 30 V max Isolation Channel to channel 0 00 cccc0 No isolation between channels Channel to earth ground Withstand enini ainissen ie 1 500 Vms 5 seconds max COntinuous ceeceecceeessseeeeeees 60 VDC Measurement Category I Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS voltage MAINS is a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits Such voltage measurements i
6. Signals to the NI USB 9215 Series For grounded differential signals connect the positive voltage signal to AlI and the negative signal to AI For the NI USB 9215 with screw terminal connect the signal reference to the COM terminal Voltage Source NI USB 9215 with Screw Terminal Figure 8 Connecting a Grounded Differential Voltage Signal to the NI USB 9215 NI USB 9215 with Screw Terminal Shown For floating differential signals the voltage source may go outside of the common mode signal range of the NI USB 9215 with screw terminal If the voltage source is outside of the common mode range data read by the NI USB 9215 is not accurate To keep the voltage source within the common mode range connect the negative lead of the signal to COM through a 1 MQ resistor as shown in Figure 9 The NI USB 9215A with National Instruments Corporation 13 NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications BNC has internal circuitry that keeps the voltage source within the common mode range Voltage F i Source _ i NI USB 9215 Resistor Figure 9 Connecting a Floating Differential Voltage Signal NI USB 9215 with Screw Terminal Shown Connecting Single Ended Voltage Signals to the NI USB 9215 Series Connect the positive voltage signal to AI Connect the ground signal to AL For the NI USB 9215 with screw terminal you must also connect the ground signal to the COM termin
7. amplifiers that allow you to sample all four channels simultaneously Alt o_ Overvoltage Protection Ae Overvoltage ADC j Protection i COM DA NI USB 9215 with Screw Terminal Figure 13 Input Circuitry for One Channel on the NI USB 9215 with Screw Terminal The NI USB 9215A with BNC has a resistor that ensures the input voltage does not drift outside of the common mode range NI USB 9215A with BNC Al a i Overvoltage i Protection i Isolated i Overvoltage ADC i Protection i AL i 100k Q Instrumentation i Amplifier i Figure 14 Input Circuitry for One Channel on the NI USB 9215A with BNC NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications 16 ni com Specifications The following specifications are typical for the range 0 to 60 C unless otherwise noted All voltages are relative to COM unless otherwise noted Input Characteristics Number of channels ceeseeeeeeeees 4 analog input channels ADC resolution ceeeeeeceesteeeseeeneeeenees 16 bits Type of ADC iiniaintadiiieeienia Successive approximation register SAR Max sampling rate NI USB 9215 Highest Channel Number In Task Maximum Sample Rate 0 20 kS sec 1 10 kS sec 2 6 67 kS sec 3 5 kS sec NI USB 9215A2 cceeccccsseseeseteeees 100 kS s per channel NI USB 9215A with BNC 100 kS s pe
8. an NI DAQmx measurement in LabVIEW using the DAQ Assistant e VI and Function Reference Measurement I O VIs and Functions Describes the LabVIEW NI DAQmx VIs and properties e Taking Measurements Contains the conceptual and how to information you need to acquire and analyze measurement data in LabVIEW including common measurements measurement fundamentals NI DAQm x key concepts and device considerations LabWindows CVI The Data Acquisition book of the LabWindows CVI Help contains measurement concepts for NI DAQmx This book also contains Taking an NI DAQmx Measurement in LabWindows CVI which includes step by step instructions about creating a measurement task using the DAQ Assistant In LabWindows CVI select Help Contents then select Using LabWindows CVI Data Acquisition The NI DAQmx Library book of the LabWindows CVI Help contains API overviews and function reference for NI DAQmx Select Library Reference NI DAQm x Library in the LabWindows CVI Help Measurement Studio If you program your NI DAQmx supported device in Measurement Studio using Visual C Visual C or Visual Basic NET you can interactively create channels and tasks by launching the DAQ Assistant from MAX or from within Visual Studio NET You can generate the configuration code based on your task or channel in Measurement Studio Refer to the DAQ Assistant Help for additional information about generating code You also can create channels and ta
9. 42 4 V pk or 60 VDC to earth ground Caution Ensure that hazardous voltage wiring is performed only by qualified personnel adhering to local electrical standards Caution Do not mix hazardous voltage circuits and human accessible circuits on the same module Caution Make sure that devices and circuits connected to the module are properly insulated from human contact gt bP PP Caution When module terminals are live with hazardous voltages make sure the terminals are not accessible by using the high voltage screw terminal backshell Refer to the Assembling the High Voltage Screw Terminal Backshell section for more information National Instruments Corporation 3 NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications Related Documentation Each application software package and driver includes information about writing applications for taking measurements and controlling measurement devices The following references to documents assume you have NI DAQmx 8 7 or later NI DAQmx Base version 3 x and where applicable version 7 1 or later of the NI application software NI DAQmx for Windows The DAQ Getting Started Guide describes how to install your NI DAQmx for Windows software how to install your NI DAQmx supported DAQ device and how to confirm that your device is operating properly Select Start All Programs National Instruments NI DAQ DAQ Getting Started Guide The NI DAQ Readme lists which devices are supported by this versi
10. al to keep the common mode voltage in the specified range For more information about the common mode voltage range refer to the Specifications section A ee a ae a 1 Voltage Source NI USB 9215 with Screw Terminal Figure 10 Connecting a Single Ended Voltage Signal to the NI USB 9215 NI USB 9215 with Screw Terminal Shown NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications 14 ni com Assembling the High Voltage Screw Terminal Backshell The high voltage screw terminal backshell must be installed when using hazardous voltages gt 42 4 V 60 VDC Refer to Figure 11 while completing the following steps to assemble the backshell 1 Connect the leads to the screw terminal and secure with the strain relief 2 Finish by snapping the backshell around the connector 1 Strain Relief Figure 11 High Voltage Screw Terminal Backshell Figure 12 Assembled High Voltage Screw Terminal Backshell National Instruments Corporation 15 NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications NI USB 9215 Series Circuitry The NI USB 9215 Series channels share a common ground The NI USB 9215 protects each channel from overvoltages For more information about overvoltage protection refer to the Specifications section The signal is buffered and conditioned by the instrumentation amplifier and is then sampled by a 16 bit ADC The channels have independent track and hold
11. cument Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE EU Customers At the end of their life cycle all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center For more information about WEFE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives visit ni com environment weee htm ATSB mS Risa SEE ChE ROHS OD RAA National Instruments A p E t T fi a m t he Fy EEA ROHS XF National Instruments t El ROHS AMHER E WK ni com environment rohs_china For information about China RoHS compliance go to ni com environment rohs_china Calibration You can obtain the calibration certificate for the NI USB 9215 Series at ni com calibration Calibration interval oo eee eeeeeeeee 1 year NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications 22 ni com Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support At ni com support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 National Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your support needs For telephone support in the United States create your service request at ni com support and follow the calling instructions or dial 512 795 8248 For teleph
12. d view and or print the documents for each device using the Device Document Browser at any time by inserting the CD After installing the Device Document Browser device documents are accessible from Start All Programs National Instruments NI DAQ Browse Device Documentation 3 Note You can download these documents at ni com manuals NI DAQmx Base Linux Mac OS X LabVIEW PDA 8 x The NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide describes how to install your NI DAQmx Base software your NI DAQmx Base supported DAQ device and how to confirm that your device is operating properly In Windows select Start All Programs National Instruments NI DA Qmx Base Documentation Getting Started Guide Getting Started with NI DAQmx Base for Linux and Mac Users describes how to install your NI DAQmx Base software your NI DAQmx Base supported DAQ device and how to confirm that your device is operating properly on your Mac Linux machine The NI DAQmx Base Readme lists which devices are supported by this version of NI DAQm x Base In Windows select Start All Programs National Instruments NI DAQmx Base DAQm x Base Readme The NI DAQmx Base VI Reference Help contains VI reference and general information about measurement concepts In LabVIEW select Help NI DAQmx Base VI Reference Help The NI DAQmx Base C Reference Help contains C reference and general information about measurement concepts In Windows select Start All Programs National In
13. dule and NI USB 9161 9162 carrier are packaged separately Refer to Figures 4 and 5 while completing the following assembly steps 1 Make sure that no signals are connected to the NI 9215 module 2 Remove the protective cover from the 15 pin D SUB connector 3 Align the I O module with the carrier as shown in Figure 4 1 High Voltage Screw Terminal Backshell Figure 4 Module Installation 4 Squeeze the latches and insert the NI 9215 module into the carrier Press firmly on the connector side of the NI 9215 module until the latches lock the module into place National Instruments Corporation 9 NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications Figure 5 Locking Module into Place Mounting the NI USB 9215 Series to a Panel Thread inserts are located in the NI USB 9215 Series for mounting it to a panel Refer to Figure 6 for dimensions 85 7 mm 3 37 in i i 72 2 mm i 0 84 in 14 Threaded Insert M3 x 0 5 8 5 mm 0 34 in Max Depth 76 1 mm 3 00 in Figure 6 NI USB 9215 Series Dimensions in Millimeters Inches Connecting the NI USB 9215 Series to a Computer Plug one end of the USB cable into the NI USB 9215 Series and the other end into an available USB port on the computer NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications 10 ni com LED Indicator The NI USB 9215 Series device has a green LED next to the USB connect
14. nclude signal levels special equipment limited energy parts of equipment circuits powered by regulated low voltage sources and electronics Do not use this module with Measurement Category II II or IV voltages NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications 20 ni com Safety Standards This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use e IEC 61010 1 EN 61010 1 e UL61010 1 CSA 61010 1 ay Note For UL and other safety certifications refer to the product label or visit ni com certification search by model number or product line and click the appropriate link in the Certification column Hazardous Locations The NI USB 9215 is not certified for use in hazardous locations Environmental The NI USB 9215 Series is intended for indoor use only Operating temperature IEC 60068 2 1 IEC 60068 2 2 0 to 60 C Storage temperature IEC 60068 2 1 IEC 60068 2 2 40 to 85 C Operating humidity TEC 60068 2 56 eeecceeeseessteeeesteeeees 10 to 90 RH noncondensing Storage humidity TEC 60068 2 56 eecceeeeseeesteeeeteeeeeee 5 to 95 RH noncondensing Maximum altitude ccceceeeeeeeeeneee 2 000 m Pollution Degree IEC 60664 0 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility The NI USB 9215 Series is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of EMC for elect
15. on of NI DAQ Select Start All Programs National Instruments NI DAQ NI DAQ Readme The NI DAQmx Help contains general information about measurement concepts key NI DAQmx concepts and common applications that are applicable to all programming environments Select Start All Programs National Instruments NI DAQ NI DAQm x Help AJA Note For information about non Windows operating system support refer to ni com info and enter BaseGSGML LabVIEW If you are a new user use the Getting Started with LabVIEW manual to familiarize yourself with the LabVIEW graphical programming environment and the basic LabVIEW features you use to build data acquisition and instrument control applications Open the Getting Started with LabVIEW manual by selecting Start All Programs National Instruments LabVIEW LabVIEW Manuals or by navigating to the labview manuals directory and opening LV_Getting_Started pdf NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications 4 ni com Use the LabVIEW Help available by selecting Help Search the LabVIEW Help in LabVIEW to access information about LabVIEW programming concepts step by step instructions for using LabVIEW and reference information about LabVIEW VIs functions palettes menus and tools Refer to the following locations on the Contents tab of the LabVIEW Help for information about NI DAQmx e Getting Started Getting Started with DAQ Includes overview information and a tutorial to learn how to take
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17. or The LED indicator indicates device status as listed in Table 2 When the device is connected to a USB port the LED blinks steadily to indicate that the device is initialized and is receiving power from the connection If the LED is not blinking it may mean that the device is not initialized or the computer is in standby mode In order for the device to be recognized the device must be connected to a computer that has NI DAQmx or NI DAQmx Base installed on it If your device is not blinking make sure your computer has the latest version of NI DAQmx or NI DAQmx Base installed on it and the computer is not in standby mode Table 2 LED State Device Status LED State Device Status Not lit Device not connected or in suspend On not blinking Device connected but no module installed Single blink Operating normally Double blink NI USB 9215A only Connected to USB Full Speed port Device performance might be affected Refer to the Specifications section for more information Quadruple blink Device error Refer to ni com support Wiring the NI USB 9215 Series Device The NI USB 9215 Series provides connections for four differential analog input channels The NI USB 9215A with BNC has four BNC connectors UN Caution A high voltage screw terminal backshell must be installed when using hazardous voltages gt 42 4 V 60 VDC with the NI USB 9215 Series aye Note The NI 9932 10 terminal detachable
18. r channel Operating voltage range AI to AI Dy plecal ivcoccess sctics nanoa 10 V not software selectable Maximum working voltage signal common mode With screw terminal 0 ccc0 Each channel must remain within 10 2 V of common With BNC Ss icc ctacsaensiseiens All inputs must remain within 10 2 V of the average AI inputs Overvoltage protection eee 30 V Might be system dependent 2 Full performance requires the use of a USB 2 0 Hi Speed host controller and USB 2 0 hubs National Instruments Corporation 17 NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications Conversion time Channel 0 only eee eee 4 4 us Channels 0 and 1 oo 6 us Channels 0 1 and 2 8 us Channels 0 1 2 and 3 0 10 us Accuracy Percent of Percent of Reading Range Offset Error Gain Error Error Calibrated max 0 to 60 C 0 2 0 082 Calibrated typ 25 C 5 C 0 02 0 014 Uncalibrated max 0 to 60 C 1 05 0 82 Uncalibrated typ 25 C 5 C 0 6 0 38 Range equals 10 4 V Stability Offs tdiift eeens ae e 60 uV C Gain drift ieser 10 ppm C CMRR at 60 HZ ossee 73 dB min Input bandwidth 3 dB ee eeeeeeeeee 420 kHz min Input impedance Resistance With screw terminal 1 GQ With BNC between any two AI terminals 200 kQ Capacitantei ss sisirin 25 pF Input bias current seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeereeeee 10 nA Input noi
19. re configuring channels and tasks and getting started developing an application 3 Note For information about non Windows operating system support refer to ni com info and enter BaseGSGML ay Note If your device uses NI DAQmx Base refer to ni com to download the software 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 9215 Series Refer to the NI DAQmx for USB Devices Getting Started Guide that shipped with your NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications 8 ni com device and is also accessible from Start All Programs National Instruments NI DAQ for more information The NI DAQmx Base software ships with example programs you can use to get started programming with the NI USB 9215 Series Refer to the NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide that shipped with your device and is also accessible from Start All Programs National Instruments NI DAQm x Base Documentation for more information Installing the NI USB 9215 Series Device Before installing the device you must install the software you plan to use with the device Refer to the Related Documentation section of this guide and the documentation included with the software for more information Installing the NI 9215 in the NI USB 9161 9162 Carrier The NI 9215 mo
20. rical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use e EN 61326 EMC requirements Minimum Immunity e EN 55011 Emissions Group 1 Class A e CE C Tick ICES and FCC Part 15 Emissions Class A 3 Note For EMC compliance operate this device with double shielded cables National Instruments Corporation 21 NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications CE Compliance ai This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as amended for CE marking as follows e 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive safety e 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity DoC for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information To obtain the DoC for this product visit ni com certification search by model number or product line and click the appropriate link in the Certification column Environmental Management Dx National Instruments is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial not only to the environment but also to NI customers For additional environmental information refer to the NMI and the Environment Web page at ni com environment This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies as well as other environmental information not included in this do
21. se RMS eeinetan 1 2 LSB ms Peak to peak scnicissiiisiisssi 7 LSB Crosstalk ennienni aisa 80 dB ni com NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications 18 Settling time to 2 LSBs With screw terminal LOM Step iistsistivtinskaycuieon 10 us 20 V StEp is innin 15 us With BNC 10 V steps cess asana 25 us NDE E E R 35 us No missing codes 0 eee eeeeeeeeeeeee 15 bits guaranteed DNE Se seeehdosarsvtesastreserecs eeens ceavsttemaeeesdees d 1 9 to 2 LSB max IN D nerra e t AeA 6 LSB max Power Requirements Power consumption from USB 500 mA max Suspend mode eects 2 5 mA max Bus Interface USB specifications NDEUSB 9215 ainnean USB 2 0 Full Speed NI USB 9215A wooo A USB 2 0 Hi Speed NI USB 9215A BNC ee USB 2 0 Hi Speed Physical Characteristics Dimensions With COMDICON ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 14 0 cm x 8 8 cm x 2 5 cm 5 52 in x 3 47 in x 1 00 in WIN BNC rrietan anea 14 2 cm x 8 8 cm x 2 5 cm 5 54 in x 3 47 in x 1 00 in Screw terminal Wiring ee 12 to 24 AWG copper conductor wire with 10 mm 0 39 in of insulation stripped from the end Torque for screw terminals 000 0 5 0 6 N m 4 4 5 3 Ib in Weight With screw terminal e eee Approx 250 g 8 8 0z Wath BNG yscnc nin nals Approx 275 g 9 6 0z National Instruments Corporation 19 NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications Safety If you need to clean the module wipe it with a dry towel
22. sks and write your own applications in your ADE using the NI DAQmx API For help with NI DAQmx methods and properties refer to the NI DAQmx NET Class Library or the NI DAQmx Visual C Class Library included in the NI Measurement Studio Help For general help with programming in Measurement Studio refer to the NJ Measurement Studio Help which is fully integrated with the Microsoft Visual Studio NET help To view National Instruments Corporation 5 NI USB 9215 Series User Guide and Specifications this help file in Visual Studio NET select Measurement Studio NI Measurement Studio Help To create an application in Visual C Visual C or Visual Basic NET follow these general steps 1 In Visual Studio NET select File gt New Project to launch the New Project dialog box 2 Find the Measurement Studio folder for the language you want to create a program in 3 Choose a project type You add DAQ tasks as a part of this step ANSI C without NI Application Software The NI DAQm x Help contains API overviews and general information about measurement concepts Select Start All Programs National Instruments NI DAQ NI DAQm x Help The NI DAQmx C Reference Help describes the NI DAQmx Library functions which you can use with National Instruments data acquisition devices to develop instrumentation acquisition and control applications Select Start All Programs National Instruments NI DAQ NI DAQmx C Reference Help
23. struments NI DA QmxBase Documentation C Function Reference Help Note All NI DAQmx Base documentation for Linux is installed at usr local natinst nidaqmxbase documentation Note All NI DAQmx Base documentation for Mac OS X is installed at Applications National Instruments NI DAQmx Base documentation gi National Instruments Corporation 7 NI USB 9215 Series 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 9215 Series for Windows Vista XP 2000 is provided by NI DAQmx or NI DAQmx Base depending on the software you are using Software support for your hardware depends on the carrier being used Refer to Table 1 for a list of software support Table 1 Devices and Corresponding Components Devices Carrier Software Support NI USB 9215 NI 9161 NI DAQmx Base 2 2 and previous NI USB 9215A NI 9162 NI DAQmx or NI DAQmx Base 3 0 or later NI USB 9215A BNC NI 9162 NI DAQmx or NI DAQmx Base 3 0 or later 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 hardwa
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