Configuring and Renaming DAQ Devices

To configure a DAQ device, complete the following steps:

1. Expand Devices and Interfaces»NI-DAQmx Devices in the configuration tree.

   If you are using a remote RT target, expand Remote Systems, find and expand your target, and expand Devices and Interfaces»NI-DAQmx Devices.

2. Right-click the device you want to configure. Select Properties.

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   Select the device you want to configure. Click Properties in the MAX toolbar.

3. Select the appropriate tab to set the configuration options. The configuration options you see depend on the DAQ device. The RTSI Configuration tab appears only when configuring a DAQ device with RTSI capabilities.

   RTSI Configuration

   Click the RTSI Configuration tab. In the RTSI Bus selection box, select the RTSI cable to which the DAQ device is connected.

   For information on adding a RTSI cable, refer to Adding a RTSI Cable.

   Accessory Settings

   Click the Accessory tab. In the Accessory selection box, select the DAQ device external accessory.

   If the accessory supports software configuration, the Configure button is enabled. Click Configure to see accessory options. Refer to your accessory documentation for more information.

   For IEEE 1451.4 transducer electronic data sheet (TEDS) sensors and TEDS-compatible accessories, after you configure the device and add the accessory, click Scan for TEDS. To configure TEDS sensors cabled directly to a device, right-click the device and select Configure TEDS.

4. Click OK when you are finished.

To rename a device, complete the following steps:

1. Expand Devices and Interfaces»NI-DAQmx Devices in the configuration tree.

   If you are using a remote RT target, expand Remote Systems, find and expand your target, and expand Devices and Interfaces»NI-DAQmx Devices.

2. Right-click the device you want to rename. Select Rename.

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   Select the device you want to rename. Press <F2>.

3. Type the new device name, using the following guidelines:
   • Use any alphanumeric characters.
   • Do not use non-alphanumeric characters, such as dashes, punctuation, or spaces.
   • You can use underscores within the name of the device, but you cannot use leading underscores, such as _Dev1.
   • You must use no more than 256 characters.
4. Press <Enter> or click anywhere on the screen when finished.

To view device pinouts, complete the following steps:

1. Expand Devices and Interfaces»NI-DAQmx Devices in the configuration tree.

   If you are using a remote RT target, expand Remote Systems, find and expand your target, and expand Devices and Interfaces»NI-DAQmx Devices.

2. Right-click a device. Select Device Pinouts.

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   Select the device. Click Device Pinouts in the MAX toolbar.