AMETEK MX CTSL - Manual (Page 52)

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3.8.4 Testing the PCI Card
The CTSMXL software must be
is installed, the PC must be rebooted.
Windows™ operating system.
Note: When connecting the high
align the cable plug with
should insert easily. If undue force is needed, the
pins may be bent. Check the plug
the PACS-3-75 and the
NI E-Series DAQ Board
Once the PCI A/D card is installed
Automation” icon on the desktop.
now see the PCI card you installed
NI M-Series DAQ Board
Launch Measurement and Automation,
Select “Self-Test” and you should
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be installed first before performing a A/D card testing.
is installed, the PC must be rebooted. The new hardware should be detected automatically at boot by the
system. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish installation of the A/D card.
high density 68 pin connector to the back of the A/D
with the A/D card connector carefully so as not to bent
If undue force is needed, the plug may not be aligned
be bent. Check the plug and connector carefully before installing
the PC.
installed and the PC has been re-booted, you should
desktop. Double click on it and expand the Devices and
installed as shown in the screen below.
Automation, select NI-DAQmx Devices, NI PCI-6250: “Dev1”.
should get the pop-up message below.
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A/D card testing. After CTSMXL software
automatically at boot by the
to finish installation of the A/D card.
A/D card in the PC, make sure to
bent any pin. The connector
not be aligned properly or one or more
installing the supplied cable between
should see a “Measurement and
and Interfaces tree, you will
6250: “Dev1”.