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

© National Instruments Corporation v PXI-8461 or PXI-8460 and NI-CAN for Windows NT
Contents
About This Manual
How To Use the Manual Set..........................................................................................ix
Conventions ...................................................................................................................x
Related Documentation..................................................................................................xi
Chapter 1
Introduction
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1
Hardware Overview.......................................................................................................1-1
NI-CAN Software Overview .........................................................................................1-2
Optional Programming Tools ........................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Install the NI-CAN Software.........................................................................................2-1
Installation for Windows NT 3.51...................................................................2-1
Installing for Windows NT 4.0........................................................................2-1
Install the Hardware.......................................................................................................2-3
Check the Configuration of Your PXI-8461 or PXI-8460..............................2-3
Install Your PXI-8461 or PXI-8460................................................................2-3
Connect the Cables..........................................................................................2-4
Configure the NI-CAN Software...................................................................................2-5
Chapter 3
Verify the Installation
Chapter 4
Begin to Use the NI-CAN Software
Using the NI-CAN Software..........................................................................................4-1
General Programming Considerations...........................................................................4-2
Appendix A
Uninstalling the Hardware and Software
Uninstalling the Hardware from Windows NT..............................................................A-1
Uninstalling the NI-CAN Software from Windows NT................................................A-1