Configuring and Renaming RT Series DAQ Devices

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Configuring and Renaming RT Series DAQ Devices

To configure an RT Series DAQ device, complete the following steps:

  1. Expand Devices and Interfaces in the configuration tree.
  2. Right-click the device you want to configure. Select Properties.

    –or–

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

  3. Select the appropriate tab to set the configuration options.

    General

    Click the General tab. Click NI-DAQ Configuration to configure API-specific settings.

    Settings

    Click the Settings tab. In the System Number selection box, select a new ID number for the board.

  4. Click OK when you are finished.

To rename a device, complete the following steps:

  1. Expand Devices and Interfaces in the configuration tree.
  2. Right-click the device you want to rename. Select Rename.
  3. Type the new device name. Use only alphanumeric characters for the name. Do not use punctuation or spaces. Press <Enter> or click anywhere on the screen when finished.