Simple Example using NI 9205 with Labwindows

[barney99]

I have a very basic questions to ask.  I would like to use the NI 9205 with Labwindows, but after searching the NI site, I am not really getting a clear picture of what needs to happen.  A simple example (like hello world) would be really helpful.  Any help?  It is not clear if I need to download drivers, add includes, and what basic function calls exist for this device.

THanks,

[RobertoBozzolo]

9205 is an analog input module you can use in a CompactDAQ chassis for acquiring and measuring signals.

The basic procedure to setup a system in order to use it is the following (after purchasing the module and the chassis where to mount it on):

• Install NI-DAQmx software (be sure to add support for CVI environment while installing the software)
• Run Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX) to detect the chassis and the module. You can also use the Test Panels in MAX to check that the module works well
• Run CVI and execute Help >> Find Examples... menu function that will launch the Example Finder application
• Add 9205 in the list of hardware in bottom-left field, select it and check "Limiti results to hardware checkbox
• You will be prompted with a list of examples that you can run and study