Installing And Configuring The Ni Pci-1200; Installing The Software; Installing The Hardware - National Instruments PCI-1200 User Manual

Installing and Configuring the
NI PCI-1200

Installing the Software

It is important to install NI-DAQ before installing the NI PCI-1200 to ensure that
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the NI PCI-1200 is properly detected.

Installing the Hardware

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This chapter describes how to install and configure the NI PCI-1200.
If you are using NI-DAQ or NI application software, refer to the installation
instructions in your software documentation to install and configure your
software.
Complete the following steps to install the software before installing the
NI PCI-1200.
1. Install the application development environment (ADE), such as
LabVIEW or Measurement Studio, according to the instructions on the
CD and the release notes.
2. Install NI-DAQ according to the instructions on the CD and the DAQ
Quick Start Guide included with the NI PCI-1200.
The following are general installation instructions. Consult the computer or
chassis user manual or technical reference manual for specific instructions
and warnings about new devices.
1. Power off and unplug your computer.
2. Remove the top cover or access port to the I/O channel.
3. Remove the expansion slot cover on the back panel of the computer.
4. Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object. Follow the ESD protection precautions described in the
Unpacking section of Chapter 1, Introduction.
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