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Error 200170 Occurs When I Connect USB-6008 or USB-6009 to My Computer.

Primary Software: Driver Software>>NI-DAQmx
Primary Software Version: 7.5
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: Driver Software>>NI-DAQmx Base
Hardware: Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>Portable>>USB-6009, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>Portable>>USB-6009, Multifunction DAQ (MIO)>>Portable>>USB-6008

Problem:

When I plug in a USB-6008, USB-6009, or USB-6501 into my computer and try to run Test Panels for the device in Measurement & Automation Explorer, I get the following error:

Error -200170 occurred at an unidentified location

Possible reason(s):

Measurements: Physical channel specified does not exist on this device.

Refer to the documentation for channels available on this device.



Solution:

Error -200170 occurs when the correct firmware is not installed on your USB device.  The KnowledgeBase in the Related Links section explains how to switch the firmware on your device.



Related Links:

KnowledgeBase 3NE7GJMY: Using a USB-6008 / 6009 / 6501 in MAX, and Switching Firmware Between NI-DAQmx and NI-DAQmx Base



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Report Date: 10/11/2006
Last Updated: 07/27/2007
Document ID: 42ADF19U

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