Setting Up The Fielddaq Device - National Instruments FD-11634 User Manual

1
5
1. Host Computer running Windows or NI Linux RT
2. Application Software
3. NI-DAQmx Driver
4. FieldDAQ Device
Note You can either use a shielded straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet
crossover cable to connect the FieldDAQ device directly to your computer.

Setting up the FieldDAQ Device

Complete the following steps.
1. Install the application software (if applicable), as described in the installation instructions
that accompany your software. Check your driver and application development
environment (ADE) readme files for specific version compatibility.
2. Install NI-DAQmx from ni.com/downloads/drivers. Complete the instructions.
3. Register your NI hardware online at
opens with the following options:
– Restart Later to install more NI software or documentation.
– Shut Down or Restart if you are ready to install your device.
If you have problems installing your software, go to ni.com/support/daqmx.
4. (Optional) Mount the FieldDAQ device to a panel or DIN rail, as described in Mounting.
5. Make signal connections. Refer to
information about signal connections and guidelines.
6. Align and connect one end of the Ethernet cable to Ethernet port 0 on the device, and the
other end directly to your computer or any network connection on the same subnet as
your computer.
Figure 2. FieldDAQ Installation Supply List
2
6
ni.com/register
Signal Input Connectors and Measurements
NI-DAQmx
3
7
5. 5-pin L-coded M12 Power Input Cable
6. 8-pin X-coded M12 Ethernet Cable
7. External Power Supply
8. 5-pin A-coded M12 I/O Cables and Accessories
when prompted. The last dialog box
FD-11634 User Guide | © National Instruments | 7
4
8
for