National Instruments 3.x User's Manual
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1. 0 8 587 895 00 Switzerland 41 56 2005151 Taiwan 886 02 2377 2222 Thailand 662 278 6777 Turkey 90 212 279 3031 United Kingdom 44 0 1635 523545 National Instruments Corporation 17 NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide National Instruments NI ni com and LabVIEW are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation Refer to the Terms of Use section on ni com 1legal for more information about National Instruments trademarks Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering National Instruments products refer to the appropriate location Help Patents in your software the patents txt file on your CD or ni com patents 2004 2007 National Instruments Corporation All rights reserved 371259F 01 Jun072. Rising fpo g PreTrigger Source Analog Low Ref None Mi 0 s Tip You can view context help for the Task Configuration Utility by pressing lt Ctrl H gt 6 Click Save amp Exit when you are finished configuring your tasks The task configuration is automatically saved into LabVIEW global variables You do not need to explicitly save the configuration To transfer the task configuration to other computers click Export Configuration and save the tasks to a file You then can use Import Configuration to import the task configuration Note The Import Configuration and Export Configuration options operate on the entire set of tasks shown in the Task Configuration Utility Importing a configuration replaces any existing tasks including the predefined tasks for the example programs Devices Using the LabVIEW 8 5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile When you are using devices that use the LabVIEW 8 5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile the task configuration is built into the target application You cannot retrieve the task information after it is embedded in a built application Exporting the configuration allows you to preserve the task in case of accidental deletion when using the Task Configuration Utility NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 14 ni com Using Tasks in an Application To use a preconfigured task in your application complete the following steps 1 Right click the task channels in terminal on a NI DAQmx Base VI 2
3. completing the following steps 1 Attach the Type II PC cardsleeve or expansion pack to the PDA device if necessary 2 NI PCMCIA devices have two connectors a 68 pin PCMCIA bus connector on one end and an I O connector on the other end The NI PCMCIA device is keyed so that you can only insert it one way Insert the NI PCMCIA device in the slot until the connector is firmly seated NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 8 ni com A Caution Always grasp the cable by the connector you are inserting or removing Never pull directly on the I O cable to unplug it from the PCMCIA device 3 Attach the I O cable Be careful not to put strain on the I O cable when inserting or removing the cable connector NI USB Device Installation UN Caution Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the hardware The NI USB devices support hot insertion on a PDA device which means you can install and remove the NI USB device without rebooting the PDA device You can install an NI USB device into any USB port that supports USB host controller capabilities 1 USB Cable 2 USB Adapter Cable 3 Synchronization Port 1 Connect the USB adapter cable to the synchronization port on the PDA 2 Connect the USB device to the adapter cable with the USB cable Note If you are using the USB device on a computer with Windows 2000 XP Vista and NI DAQm x 7 5 or later installed on it make sure the correct firmware
4. in an application Using the NI DAQm x Base Task Configuration Utility The following sections describe how to use the NI DAQmx Base Task Configuration Utility National Instruments Corporation 11 NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide Devices Using the LabVIEW 8 5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile Using the NI DAQmx Base Task Configuration Utility is required when using devices with the LabVIEW 8 5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile In NI DAQmx Base 3 0 task information is embedded in the built application Prior to building and downloading your VI to the PDA device you must configure and save the tasks you want to use To use the Task Configuration Utility complete the following steps 1 Open LabVIEW 2 Select Tools NI DAQm x Base Task Configuration Utility NI DAQmx Base Task Configuration Utility DAQmx Base Tasks Task Configuration Parameters ai finite dig trig Analog Input Voltage Task ai cont multi ai cont buffered Device ctr simple event dio read port NI 6062E Dev1 on Mobile Device dio write port ao single update ai finite buffered Channel List imi iggeri mene oer Create New Task Task Timing Task Triggering Advanced Scan List Delete Task o Channel Gain Polarity ChannelType 0 1 s Bipolar differential Polarit ChannelType Import Task List 0 1 Bipolar differential Polarit ChannelType Export Task List 0 1 Bipolar differential E AA Note You also can launch the Task Co
5. program all the features of your NI measurement devices The NI DAQm x Base driver software has an application programming interface API which is a library of VIs and ANSI C functions for creating applications for your device National Instruments Corporation 3 NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide NI DAQmx Base NI DAQmx Base is a driver that allows you to build applications that run using a PDA device and Windows NI DAQmx Base includes the following features NI DAQm x Base is a subset of the NI DAQmx API and is similar in functionality to NI DAQmx NI DAQm x Base consists of a LabVIEW VI framework which allows you to customize the driver if needed when using LabVIEW NI DAQmx Base provides a high level interface on the LabVIEW 8 5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile Windows 2000 XP and Windows Vista x86 x64 3 Note If you are familiar with NI DAQmx refer to the NI DAQmx Base 3 x Readme for information about the differences between NI DAQmx Base and NI DAQmx Device Support NI DAQmx Base 3 x supports the following devices under the LabVIEW 8 5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile NI CF 6004 NI DAQCard 6024E NI DAQCard 6036E NI DAQCard 6062E NI USB 6008 NI USB 6009 NI USB 6501 Operating System Application Software Programming Language and Device Support in NI DAQmx Base 3 x Operating System Support NI DAQmx Base 3 x supports Windows 2000 XP and Windows Vista x86 x64 The development environment for dev
6. E 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 3 Note For information about NI DAQmx Base for Linux and Mac OS X refer to ni com info and enter rddqld Contents CONVENTIONS iseinu nienie era N TEE EEE E REEE AE 2 Related Documentation eee eeeeeeeeseceeceeseeeeseseeeeseesaeeaseseseaeeneeeaes 3 OVELVICW ss ceseseszeszstacesseots sdhesuteiaeaece E nesses etasvenens 3 NIE DA Qmx Bas esici sessiisisedescaiastecsscdadssaacs Seda ENEE ETES 4 DEVICE Support sss sessecssees eg teviveseed a a Aes savages EAER 4 Operating System Application Software Programming Language and Device Support in NI DAQmx Base 3 x 0 eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 Operating System Support 0 eee eee ceeceseeseeeseeseeeaeeseeeseeseeeas 4 Install Application Software c eee ceeesecseceeeeseceseeseesseeseeeseeaseneeeaes 5 Step 1 Install the NI DAQmx Base Software eee eeeeseeeeeeees 5 T sert the CD saien cccseevssssusescasetevessecascss rect sessed E E 5 Install Support Piles seseris cogen nn EE 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 0 eee 7 Step 4 Install the Devices Accessories and Cables 0 0 ceeeceeseeeereees 8 NI PCMCIA De
7. Guide 2 ni com monospace italic programs subprograms subroutines device names functions operations variables filenames and extensions Italic text in this font denotes text that is a placeholder for a word or value that you must supply Related Documentation Overview The following documents contain information you might find helpful as you read this guide e Software documentation NI DAQmx Base Help NI DAQmx Base C Function Reference Help NI DAQmx Base 3 x Readme NI DAQmx Help Getting Started with the LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile available in PDF format by selecting Start Programs National Instruments LabVIEW 8 5 LabVIEW Manuals and selecting PDA_Getting_Started pdf LabVIEW Help available by selecting Help Search the LabVIEW Help LabVIEW Fundamentals available in PDF format by selecting Start Programs National Instruments LabVIEW 8 5 LabVIEW Manuals and selecting LV_Fundamentals pdf e Hardware documentation CF 6004 User Guide NI USB 6008 6009 User Guide and Specifications NI USB 6501 User Guide and Specifications E Series User Manual e Documentation for the PDA device you use National Instruments measurement devices are packaged with NI DAQmx or NI DAQmx Base driver software NI DAQmx includes an extensive library of VIs and ANSI C functions that you can call from your application software such as Lab VIEW or NI LabWindows CVI to
8. Select Create Control or Create Constant 3 Type the name of the task in the control or constant 4 To set the value as the default for the control right click the control and select Data Operations Make Current Value Default Documentation The NI DAQmx Base software kit includes online documentation for supported devices and accessories including PDF and help files describing device terminals specifications features and operation After installation the documents are accessible from Start Programs National Instruments NI DAQmx Base Documentation Note You must have Internet Explorer version 5 0 or later to use some features of the NI DAQmx Base documentation including the help system Getting Started Developing an Application Examples Each API includes a collection of programming examples to help you start developing an application You can modify example code and save it in an application You can use examples to develop a new application or add example code to an existing application NI DAQmx Base examples are accessible from Start Programs National Instruments NI DAQmx Base Examples National Instruments Corporation 15 NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide The following figure illustrates a typical NI DAQmx Base application in LabVIEW The pictured task uses a preconfigured task to acquire and display a finite number of points for multiple channels task channels in timeout Measuremen z ai fi
9. Training COULSES opiece saie iiaa 17 Where to Go for Support s sisien onise siisii iisa arias 17 gt ge bold italic monospace The following conventions are used in this guide The symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action The sequence File Page Setup Options directs you to pull down the File menu select the Page Setup item and select Options from the last dialog box This icon denotes a tip which alerts you to advisory information This icon denotes a note which alerts you to important information This icon denotes a caution which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury data loss or a system crash When this symbol is marked on the device refer to the Read Me First Safety and Radio Frequency Interference document shipped with the device for precautions to take Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software such as menu items and dialog box options Bold text also denotes parameter names Italic text denotes variables emphasis a cross reference or an introduction to a key concept Italic text also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word or value that you must supply Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the keyboard sections of code programming examples and syntax examples This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives paths directories NI DAQmx Base Getting Started
10. directly on the I O to unplug it from the NI CompactFlash device NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 10 ni com 2 Attach the I O cable Be careful not to put strain on the I O cable when inserting or removing the cable connector Accessories and PCI PXI Devices Install accessories and or terminal blocks according to the instructions in their user guides Install PCI and PXI devices according to the instructions included with your device Step 5 Confirm That Your Device Is Recognized The following section discusses how to confirm that your device is recognized Devices Using the LabVIEW 8 5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile Windows Mobile devices only indicate whether a hardware installation error occurred If there are no error messages you have successfully installed the features and the device is recognized by the NI DAQmx Base driver If you receive an Unknown Device error message you have not correctly installed NI DAQmx Base on the PDA device Refer to Step Install the NI DAQmx Base Software for more information about how to install the PDA features of the NI DAQmx Base driver Step 6 Create and Configure Tasks A task an important concept for NI DAQmx and NI DAQm x Base is a collection of one or more channels with timing triggering and other properties Conceptually a task represents a measurement or generation you want to perform You can set up and save all configuration information in a task and use the task
11. es not open automatically complete the following steps 1 Select Start Run 2 Enter x setup exe where xis the letter of the CD drive 3 Click Install NI DAQm x Base National Instruments Corporation 5 NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide Install Support Files The NI DAQm x Base installer detects the NI software installed on the operating system and automatically selects the latest versions of the driver application software and language support files from the CD The NI DAQm x Base installer displays which features will be installed on your computer as shown NI DAQmx Base 3 0 Features Select the features to install einstrumen 2 NI DAQmsx Base 3 0 NI DAQms Base 3 0 Device Driver E v LabVIEW 8 0 Windows Support E v LabVIEW 8 2 Windows Support S amp LabViEW 8 5 Windows Support E Examples H E PDA Support E amp z C Support es E NIVISA 4 2 S NI Measurement amp Automation Explorer 4 3 This feature will be installed on the local hard drive This feature and its selected subcomponents may require up to 445 MB of disk space Directory for NI DAGmsx Base 3 0 Complete the following steps to install NI DAQmx Base 1 In the Features window shown in the previous figure verify that the installer detected and selected the correct support files and the correct version number of the application software 2 Click the in front of the feature to expand
12. ices on the LabVIEW 8 5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile is supported on Windows 2000 XP and Windows Vista x86 x64 3 Note Only one version of NI DAQmx Base such as NI DAQmx Base 3 0 can be installed on the same computer at the same time NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 4 ni com Install Application Software Install the NI application software including LabVIEW NI LabWindows CVI and NI Measurement Studio PDA Module users must use LabVIEW 8 5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile with NI DAQmx Base 3 0 Refer to the Operating System Application Software Programming Language and Device Support in NI DAQmx Base 3 x section for more information Also refer to Getting Started with the LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile for more information by selecting Start Programs National Instruments LabVIEW 8 5 LabVIEW Manuals and selecting PDA_Getting_Started pdf 3 Note PDA Module users should make sure that LabVIEW 8 5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile is completely installed and configured before continuing Step 1 Install the NI DAQmx Base Software The following sections describe how to install the NI DAQmx Base software Insert the CD ay Note Install your driver software before installing new hardware devices or the operating system might not detect your device and you might see warnings asking you to install the driver Inserting the CD launches the NI DAQmx Base install window If the NI DAQm x Base install window do
13. is installed on the device Go to ni com info and enter code USBFirmware for more information Note Before connecting a USB device to a PDA for the first time you must connect the USB device to a computer with NI DAQm x Base 3 x installed on it in order to install the appropriate firmware on the USB device Go to ni com info and enter code USBFirmware for more information National Instruments Corporation 9 NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide NI CompactFlash Device Installation UN Caution Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the hardware The NI CompactFlash device supports hot insertion on a PDA device which means you can install and remove the NI CompactFlash device without rebooting the PDA device You can install an NI CompactFlash device in any available Type II CompactFlash slot To install the NI CompactFlash device refer to the following figure while completing the following steps 1 PDA with Type II CompactFlash Slot 3 I O Cable 5 I O Signals 2 NI CompactFlash Device 4 Accessory 1 NI CompactFlash devices have two connectors a 50 pin CompactFlash bus connector on one end and an I O connector on the other The NI CompactFlash device is keyed so that you can insert it only one way Insert the NI CompactFlash device in the slot until the connector is firmly seated VAN Caution Always grasp the device by the connectors you are inserting or removing Never pull
14. nfiguration Utility from Start Programs National Instruments NI DAQmx Base NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 12 ni com Create Modify and Configure a Task in NI DAQmx Base Create a new task or modify an existing task in the Task Configuration Utility task list The pre installed tasks are configured to work with the examples without modifications To modify an existing task select it in the task list To create a new task complete the following steps 1 Click Create New Task The Create New Task vi window opens amp Create New Task vi Create New DAQmx Base Task Task Name New Task Device NI 6062E Devi on Mobile Device Acquisition Type J Analog Input 2 Enter a name for the new task Select the device For devices using the LabVIEW 8 5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile select the device that matches your installed hardware 4 Select the acquisition type Click OK when finished Each acquisition type contains a set of tabbed dialog boxes for configuring the task Configure all options specific to your task National Instruments Corporation 13 NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide Analog Input Voltage Task Device NI 6062E Dev1 on Mobile Device Channel List Task Timing Task Triggering Advanced Start Trigger Reference Trigger Analog Trigger Trigger Polarity Pretrigger Scans Analog Trig Mode Rising v o None v Trigger Source Trigger Polarity Analog Hi Ref None s
15. nite buffered 7 ipen Analog 2D DBL Samples per Channel NChan NSamp msz Ea Devices on LabVIEW 8 5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile Refer to Getting Started with the LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile for more information about how to create a PDA application Obtaining Information about Measurement Applications and Devices Each application software package and driver includes information about writing applications for taking measurements and controlling measurement devices The following references assume you have NI DAQmx Base and where applicable LabVIEW installed on your computer LabVIEW If you are a new user complete Getting Started with LabVIEW to get acquainted with LabVIEW Select Start Programs National Instruments Lab VIEW LabVIEW Manuals and open LV_Getting_Started pdf The LabVIEW NI DAQmx Base Help describes the LabVIEW VIs and properties In LabVIEW select Help Search the LabVIEW Help and the VI reference help section for NI DAQmx Base ANSI C The NI DAQmx Base C Function Reference Help contains an API overview Select Start Programs National Instruments NI DAQmx Base C Function Reference Help NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 16 ni com Training Courses National Instruments offers training courses for those interested in receiving more help developing an application with NI products To enroll in a course or obtain a detailed course outline refer to ni com training Whe
16. onents on the device UN Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors To avoid such damage take the following precautions e Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object e Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing the device from the package Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any sign of damage Notify NI if the device appears damaged in any way Do not install a damaged device in the computer PDA device or PXI chassis Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use For safety and compliance information refer to the device documentation packaged with your device National Instruments Corporation 7 NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide Step 4 Install the Devices Accessories and Cables NI PCMCIA Device Installation UN Caution Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the hardware The NI PCMCIA device supports hot insertion on a PDA device which means the NI PCMCIA device can be installed and removed without rebooting the PDA device You can install an NI PCMCIA device in any available Type II PC Card slot 1 PDA with Type II PC Card Slot 4 NI PCMCIA Device 6 Accessory 2 Type Il PC Card Socket 5 I O Cable 7 W O Signals 3 PDA Expansion Pack To install the NI PCMCIA device refer to the preceding figure while
17. re 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 telephone support outside the United States contact your local branch office Australia 1800 300 800 Austria 43 662 457990 0 Belgium 32 0 2 757 0020 Brazil 55 11 3262 3599 Canada 800 433 3488 China 86 21 5050 9800 Czech Republic 420 224 235 774 Denmark 45 45 76 26 00 Finland 385 0 9 725 72511 France 01 57 66 24 24 Germany 49 89 7413130 India 91 80 41190000 Israel 972 3 6393737 Italy 39 02 413091 Japan 81 3 5472 2970 Korea 82 02 3451 3400 Lebanon 961 0 1 33 28 28 Malaysia 1800 887710 Mexico 01 800 010 0793 Netherlands 31 0 348 433 466 New Zealand 0800 553 322 Norway 47 0 66 90 76 60 Poland 48 22 3390150 Portugal 351 210 311 210 Russia 7 495 783 6851 Singapore 1800 226 5886 Slovenia 386 3 425 42 00 South Africa 27 0 11 805 8197 Spain 34 91 640 0085 Sweden 46
18. the list of feature subcomponents as shown in the previous figure You can select additional options to install the support files examples and documentation Follow the software prompts 4 Click Finish and wait for the installer to complete NI DAQmx Base might require you to reboot your computer to complete installation NI DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 6 ni com Step 2 For Devices Using the LabVIEW 8 5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile Only Run the PDA Setup Utility After running the NI DAQmx Base installation you must copy the driver files to the PDA device Complete the following steps to run the Pocket PC Driver Installation utility 1 Select Start Programs National Instruments NI DAQm x Base Utilities 2 Click Windows Mobile CE Driver Installation Clicking Windows Mobile CE Driver Installation launches the Pocket PC Add Remove Programs utility window 3 Click Yes in the Pocket PC Add Remove Programs utility window to install the device driver into the default application install directory 4 Check the PDA device screen to see if any additional steps are requested such as replacing an older driver If there are no error messages you have successfully completed the steps to install the driver files on the PDA device Step 3 Unpack the Devices Accessories and Cables Your device ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic discharge ESD damage to the device ESD can damage several comp
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