Computer Accessories User Manual
Table Of Contents
- NI-DAQmx Base 3.x Getting Started Guide
- Contents
- Conventions
- Related Documentation
- Overview
- Operating System, Application Software, Programming Language, and Device Support in NI-DAQmx Base 3.x
- Install Application Software
- Step 1. Install the NI-DAQmx Base Software
- Step 2. For Devices Using the LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile Only-Run the PDA Setup Utility
- Step 3. Unpack the Devices, Accessories, and Cables
- Step 4. Install the Devices, Accessories, and Cables
- Step 5. Confirm That Your Device Is Recognized
- Step 6. Create and Configure Tasks
- Documentation
- Getting Started Developing an Application
- Where to Go for Support
NI-DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide 16 ni.com
The following figure illustrates a typical NI-DAQmx Base application in
LabVIEW. The pictured task uses a preconfigured task to acquire and
display a finite number of points for multiple channels.
Devices on LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows
Mobile
Refer to Getting Started with the LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows
Mobile for more information about how to create a PDA application.
Obtaining Information about Measurement Applications and Devices
Each application software package and driver includes information about
writing applications for taking measurements and controlling measurement
devices. The following references assume you have NI-DAQmx Base and,
where applicable, LabVIEW installed on your computer.
LabVIEW
If you are a new user, complete Getting Started with LabVIEW to
get acquainted with LabVIEW. Select Start»Programs»National
Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals and open
LV_Getting_Started.pdf.
The LabVIEW NI-DAQmx Base Help describes the LabVIEW VIs and
properties. In LabVIEW, select Help»Search the LabVIEW Help and the
VI reference help section for NI-DAQmx Base.
ANSI C
The NI-DAQmx Base C Function Reference Help contains an API
overview. Select Start»Programs»National Instruments»
NI-DAQmx Base C Function Reference Help.