Why Does My USB DAQ Module Get the "Unable to Locate a Driver" Error?Primary Software: Driver Software>>NI-DAQmxPrimary Software Version: 7.0 Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A Secondary Software: Driver Software>>NI-DAQmx Base Hardware: Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>Portable>>USB-9211, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>Portable>>USB-9215A, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>Portable>>USB-9215, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>Portable>>USB-9162, CompactRIO>>Chassis (Backplanes)>>USB-9161, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>Portable>>USB-9211A
Problem: I just purchased a USB DAQ module (NI 9211 or NI 9215) and installed NI-DAQmx on my Windows computer. When I plug in my new USB module I get an error Windows was unable to locate a driver for this device. What do I do? Solution: Most C Series modules work with NI-DAQmx running on Windows. The two exceptions are the NI USB-9211 and the NI USB-9215, which originally used the USB carrier, USB-9161. These model numbers are used when the modules are used in a USB-9161. When used in this configuration, DAQmx Base is required, as DAQmx will not recognize the units. The difference between the USB-9161 and USB-9162 is that the USB-9161 works only with NI-DAQmx Base 2.2 or older (See KnowledgeBase 49U8ARB9, also in Related Links, below.) and will not be recognized by DAQmx. If you install DAQmx Base on your Windows machine, the NI USB-9211 and NI USB-9215 will be detected. If you are a Windows user and you want to program your device in DAQmx, be sure to purchase the NI USB-9211A or the NI USB-9215A. Those devices include the Hi-Speed USB carrier USB-9162 and can be used with DAQmx. The NI 9211 and NI 9215 can be upgraded to NI 9211A and NI 9215A, respectively, by simply changing the carrier to the USB-9162. (See ProductManual: NI-DAQmx Upgrade for USB-9211 and USB-9215 Devices Installation Guide, also in Related Links, below.) Related Links: Product Manual: NI-DAQmx Upgrade for USB-9211 and USB-9215 Devices Installation Guide (371649A-01, July 2005) Attachments:
Report Date: 01/30/2007 Last Updated: 12/16/2008 Document ID: 45TBCLL6 |
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