Configuring The Module In Max - National Instruments PXIe-8522 User Manual

1. Chassis
2. Hardware Module
3. Ejector Handle in Downward (Unlatched) Position
9. Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle.
10. Secure the module front panel to the chassis using the front-panel mounting screws.
Note
stability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis, which can
improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performance.
11. Cover all empty slots using EMC filler panels or fill using slot blockers to maximize
cooling air flow, depending on your application.
12. Power on the chassis.

Configuring the Module in MAX

Note NI-XNET software, which includes hardware drivers, can be installed before
or after the module is installed.
Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX
informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how they are configured.
1. Launch MAX.
2. In the configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed NI
hardware.
Note
installed modules. If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure
the module is correctly installed, and restart.
3. Expand your module to see the list of ports.
4. Record the NI-XNET interface name that MAX assigns to each port of the hardware. Use
this name when programming the module.
Figure 2. Module Installation
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Tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases mechanical
If you do not see your module listed, press <F5> to refresh the list of
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