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 4 ni.com
NI-DAQmx Base
NI-DAQmx Base is a driver that allows you to build applications that
run using a PDA device and Windows. NI-DAQmx Base includes the
following features:
• NI-DAQmx Base is a subset of the NI-DAQmx API and is similar in
functionality to NI-DAQmx.
• NI-DAQmx Base consists of a LabVIEW VI framework, which allows
you to customize the driver, if needed, when using LabVIEW.
• NI-DAQmx Base provides a high-level interface on the
LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile,
Windows 2000/XP, and Windows Vista x86/x64.
Note If you are familiar with NI-DAQmx, refer to the NI-DAQmx Base 3.x Readme for
information about the differences between NI-DAQmx Base and NI-DAQmx.
Device Support
NI-DAQmx Base 3.x supports the following devices under the
LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile:
• NI CF-6004
• NI DAQCard-6024E
• NI DAQCard-6036E
• NI DAQCard-6062E
• NI USB-6008
• NI USB-6009
• NI USB-6501
Operating System, Application Software, Programming
Language, and Device Support in NI-DAQmx Base 3.x
Operating System Support
NI-DAQmx Base 3.x supports Windows 2000/XP and
Windows Vista x86/x64. The development environment for devices on
the LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile is supported on
Windows 2000/XP and Windows Vista x86/x64.
Note Only one version of NI-DAQmx Base (such as NI-DAQmx Base 3.0) can be
installed on the same computer at the same time.