User's Manual

Troubleshooting and

Common Questions

This appendix describes how to troubleshoot common problems that occur

while getting started with Fieldbus.

Error Messages

Utility could not access or locate the registry.

• If using Windows 2000/NT/XP, make sure you are logged in to

Windows with Administrator privileges.

• Your registry entries for NI-FBUS may have been deleted or corrupted.

Uninstall the NI-FBUS software, then reinstall the software as

described in the Installing the Software section of Chapter 2,

Installation and Configuration.

The HSE linking device cannot be found.

• Verify the HSE Linking device settings as described in the Setting

the HSE Linking Device section of Chapter 2, Installation and

Configuration.

• Select Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-FBUS»

Interface Configuration Utility. Make sure your HSE linking

device appears under the list of interfaces.

• Make sure your HSE linking device is online.

NIFB Problems

When using the HSE Linking device with Windows 2000/NT/XP,

Nifb returns an error message stating that the linking device cannot

be found.

• Verify the HSE Linking device settings as described in the Setting

the HSE Linking Device section of Chapter 2, Installation and

Configuration.