Connect Instruments Ethernet/LAN

Etherenet / LAN Configuration:

This specific area taking walks through the actions for configuring your current Ethernet-based musical instrument using NI-VISA with a Windows-based laptop or computer. At this time, NI-VISA ought to previously end up being installed on your hard drive.

1. Tests the bond for your Ethernet Unit

Your current musical instrument needs to be associated with your current network. It's also wise to manage to “ping” your current product. Accomplish this by following these types of actions:

Wide open some sort of demand quick (Start/Windows 7 icon) then variety “cmd” inside the empty field. Click on the “cmd” system that seems to be offered to demand quick.

Within the Order Fast eye-port, sort “ping xxx. xxx. xxx. xxx: yyyy” and also press “Enter” (where xxx. xxx. xxx. xxx could be the IP target of this instrument and also yyyy could be the port). Will possibly not have to include a slot amount.

In case you receive a response like this shown with Determine a couple of above (with replies returning back), you'll be able to converse to that Ethernet gadget from a PC and also you will be ready start off configuring the product with NATIONAL INSURANCE Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).


Configuring your ethernet drvice in MAX:

Now NI-MAX should be start with the The Program shrub expanded. Next, broaden Devices and Interfaces and right-click upon System Devices. You will learn any Generate Brand new VISA TCP/IP Reference... switch provides made an appearance. Left-click this kind of switch to keep creating the brand new NI-VISA reference to your musical instrument.

After this you should select either VXI-11 LAN Musical instrument or perhaps Fresh Outlet. Fresh Outlet helps you communicate with a great Ethernet gadget on the distinct interface range. VI-11 LAN Musical instrument is employed pertaining to devices in which conform to the VXI-11 LAN Musical instrument specs.
If you work with some sort of VXI-11 LAN Musical instrument, a person have the option to help:
Lookup your own circle for that gadget (First radial option: Auto-detect) or perhaps
Include that by simply IP target (Second radial option: Information entry)
In case you select Fresh Outlet, you've the decision involving stepping into a great IP target and also interface range (third radial button).