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Using IVI Driver to Control PXI Modular Instruments

Primary Software: Instrument Drivers/IVI>>IVI Class Driver
Primary Software Version: N/A
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: N/A
Hardware: Modular Instruments

Problem:
I can use an IVI driver to control Digital Mutimeters (DMM) such as the Aglient 34401A and Fluke 45, but I can not control my National Instruments DMM.

Solution:
To use the PXI-4070 a new driver session will need to be created in Measurement and Automation Explorer.  To create a driver session, right-click on Driver Sessions under IVI Drivers and select Create New.  Name the driver session "PXI-40XX."  On the Hardware Tab add a new Hardware Asset.  Ensure that the resource descriptor is selected as the DAQmx or Traditional DAQ descriptor (e.g. Dev1 or PXI1Slot2).  You will need to type this descriptor manually.  Ensure that the newly created hardware asset is selected. 

Select the Software Tab on the bottom of the driver session and choose NIDMM as the Software Module.

You will now need to create a new logical name.  Right-click on Logical Names and select Create New.  Rename the new Logical Name to "DMM IVI."  Select PXI-40XX as the Driver Session. 
Save the configuration by selecting Save IVI Configuration

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Attachments:
1 - Create Driver Session.png
2 - Select Software Module.png
3 - Create Logical Name.png
4 - Select Driver Session.png




Report Date: 08/07/2008
Last Updated: 05/01/2009
Document ID: 4O62OU47

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