National Instruments NI 6013 User Manual

Also see for NI 6013: Note to Users

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Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring the NI 6013/6014NI 6013/6014 User Manual 2-2 ni.com3. Make sure there are no lighted LEDs on the motherboard. If any are lit,wait until they go out before continuing the installation.4. Remove the expansion slot cover on the back panel of the computer.5. Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a groundedobject. Follow the ESD protection precautions described in theUnpacking section of Chapter 1, Introduction.6. Insert the NI 6013/6014 into a PCI system slot. Gently rock the deviceto ease it into place. It may be a tight fit, but do not force the deviceinto place.7. If required, screw the mounting bracket of the device to the back panelrail of the computer.8. Visually verify the installation. Make sure the device is not touchingother devices or components and is fully inserted into the slot.9. Replace the cover.10. Plug in and power on the computer.Note For proper cooling, all covers and filler panels must be installed when operating thedevice.The NI 6013/6014 is now installed. You are now ready to configure thedevice.Configuring the HardwareBecause of the NI standard architecture for data acquisition and standardbus specifications, the NI 6013/6014 is completely software configurable.Two types of configuration are performed on the NI 6013/6014:bus-related and data acquisition-related.The NI 6013/6014 device is fully compatible with the industry-standardPCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3. This specification allows the PCIsystem to automatically perform all bus-related configurations with no userinteraction. Bus-related configuration includes setting the device basememory address and interrupt channel.Data acquisition-related configuration, which you must perform, includessuch settings as AI coupling and range, and others. You can modify thesesettings using NI-DAQ or ADE software, such as LabVIEW andMeasurement Studio. Refer to the software documentation forconfiguration instructions. Refer to Chapter 3, Hardware Overview,for more information about the various settings available for the device.