Computer Accessories User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Getting Started with Your PXI-8461 or PXI-8460 and the NI-CAN™ Software for Windows NT
- Support
- Important Information
- Compliance
- Contents
- About This Manual
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
- Chapter 3 Verify the Installation
- Chapter 4 Begin to Use the NI-CAN Software
- Appendix A Uninstalling the Hardware and Software
- Appendix B Cabling Requirements for PXI-8461 High-Speed CAN
- Appendix C Cabling Requirements for PXI-8460 Low-Speed CAN
- Appendix D Troubleshooting and Common Questions
- Appendix E Specifications
- Appendix F Technical Support Resources
- Glossary
- Figures
- Figure 2-1. Add/Remove Programs Properties Dialog Box
- Figure 2-2. Installing the PXI Hardware
- Figure 2-3. PXI-8461 That Is Working Properly
- Figure 2-4. NI-CAN Hardware Settings Dialog Box
- Figure 3-1. NI CAN Diagnostic Utility after Testing
- Figure A-1. Add/Remove Programs Properties Dialog Box
- Figure B-1. Pinout for 9-Pin D-Sub Connector
- Figure B-2. Pinout for 5-Pin Combicon-Style Pluggable Screw Terminal
- Figure B-3. PXI-8461 Part Locator Diagram
- Figure B-4. Power Source Jumpers
- Figure B-5. Termination Resistor Placement
- Figure B-6. Cabling Example
- Figure C-1. Pinout for 9-Pin D-Sub Connector
- Figure C-2. PXI-8460 Parts Locator Diagram
- Figure C-3. Power Source Jumpers
- Figure C-4. Termination Resistor Placement for Low-Speed CAN
- Figure C-5. Location of Termination Resistors on a PXI-8460
- Figure C-6. Preparing Lead Wires of Replacement Resistors
- Figure C-7. Cabling Example
- Tables
- Table B-1. Power Requirements for the CAN Physical Layer for Bus-Powered Versions
- Table B-2. ISO 11898 Specifications for Characteristics of a CAN_H and CAN_L Pair of Wires
- Table B-3. DeviceNet Cable Length Specifications
- Table C-1. Power Requirements for the Low-Speed CAN Physical Layer for Bus-Powered Versions
- Table C-2. ISO 11519-2 Specifications for Characteristics of a CAN_H and CAN_L Pair of Wires
Appendix D Troubleshooting and Common Questions
© National Instruments Corporation D-3 PXI-8461 or PXI-8460 and NI-CAN for Windows NT
How do I connect a CAN cable to my CAN port?
You will need to use an appropriate cable. For information about cabling
requirements for National Instruments CAN hardware, refer to
Appendix B, Cabling Requirements for PXI-8461 High-Speed CAN or
Appendix C, Cabling Requirements for PXI-8460 Low-Speed CAN.
Are interrupts required for the PXI-8461 and PXI-8460?
Yes, one interrupt per board is required.
What do I do if the NI-CAN Diagnostic utility fails with an error?
Refer to the Diagnostic Utility Failures section in this appendix for specific
information about what might cause the NI-CAN Diagnostic utility to fail.
If you have already completed the troubleshooting steps, contact National
Instruments.
How do I use an NI-CAN language interface?
For information about using NI-CAN language interfaces, refer to
Chapter 3, Developing Your Application
,
in the NI-CAN User Manual.
How do I use NI-CAN from within LabVIEW or BridgeVIEW?
For information about using NI-CAN from within LabVIEW or
BridgeVIEW, refer to Chapter 3, Developing Your Application
,
in the
NI-CAN User Manual.
Why does the uninstall program leave some components installed?
The uninstall program removes only items that the installation program
installed. If you add anything to a directory that was created by the
installation program, the uninstall program does not delete that directory
because the directory is not empty after the uninstallation. You must
remove any remaining components yourself.