National Instruments 1191 User Manual

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Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X© National Instruments Corporation 1-11 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User ManualSelf-Test VerificationTo test the successful configuration of your system, complete the followingsteps:1. Double-click the Measurement & Automation Explorer icon onyour PC desktop.2. Verify that the chassis power is on and that the chassis is correctlyconnected to a DAQ device or computer-based instrument.3. Expand Devices and Interfaces.4. From the list of devices and interfaces that appears, locate the chassisyou want to test. Right-click on the chassis and select Test. If thecommunication test is successful, a message The chassis hasbeen verified appears.5. Click OK.Note If the communication test is unsuccessful, refer to the Troubleshooting Self-TestVerification section.Your SCXI system should now operate properly with your ADE software.If you experience problems between your SCXI system and your ADE,refer to the Troubleshooting Self-Test Verification section. Additionally,you may find it helpful to refer to your NI-SWITCH documentation,your ADE software documentation, and your chassis documentation.National Instruments documentation is available to download free atni.com/manualsTroubleshooting Self-Test VerificationIf the preceding test did not verify your chassis configuration, take thefollowing steps to successfully complete system configuration:• If you get the warning message Unable to test chassis at thistime, verify that you have designated a module as being connected toa DAQ device or computer-based instrument. Take the followingtroubleshooting actions:a. Double-click the Measurement & Automation Explorer iconon your PC desktop.b. Expand Devices and Interfaces.c. Expand your SCXI chassis to show all the SCXI modules.d. Right-click the module that is connected to your DAQ device orcomputer-based instrument and select Properties.