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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI Switches

NI SwitchBlock

This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI SwitchBlock. The carrier

ships with the NI-SWITCH instrument driver, which you can use to program the

NI SwitchBlock cards.

Note

Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.

Contents

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................1

Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2

Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2

Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3

PXI Modules..................................................................................................................... 3

Verifying the Kit Contents........................................................................................................ 3

NI SwitchBlock Carrier Required Items ..........................................................................4

NI SwitchBlock Card Required Items.............................................................................. 4

Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4

Installing the Hardware.............................................................................................................5

Installing an NI SwitchBlock Carrier................................................................................5

Installing an NI SwitchBlock Card................................................................................... 6

Configuring the NI SwitchBlock in MAX................................................................................8

Programming the NI SwitchBlock............................................................................................8

NI-SWITCH Examples............................................................................................................. 9

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 10

What Should I Do if the NI SwitchBlock Doesn't Appear in MAX?............................. 10

What Should I Do if the NI SwitchBlock Fails the Self-Test in MAX? ........................ 11

Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 11

Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 11

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for

electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements

and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is

operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.

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Getting started guide ni switches ni switchblock this document explains how to install, configure, and test the ni switchblock. The carrier ships with the ni-switch instrument driver, which you can use to program the ni switchblock cards. Note before you begin, install and configure your chassis and...
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This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object, or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with radio and televisi...
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Preparing the environment ensure that the environment in which you are using the ni switchblock meets the following specifications: pxi modules operating environment ambient temperature range 0 °c to 55 °c (tested in accordance with iec 60068-2-1 and iec 60068-2-2.) relative humidity range 10% to 90...
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Figure 2. Switchblock card kit contents 2 1 1. Ni switchblock card 2. Safety, environmental, and regulatory information in addition to the items contained in the kit, you need the following items to install or operate your device. Ni switchblock carrier required items • ni pxi chassis or ni pxi expr...
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Installing the hardware you must install the software before installing the hardware. Before you install the hardware, refer to the guidelines in the maintain forced-air cooling note to users at ni.Com/manuals to ensure that the device can cool itself effectively. Caution to prevent damage to the de...
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4. Position the chassis so that inlet and outlet vents are not obstructed. For more information about optimal chassis positioning, refer to chassis documentation. 5. Identify four adjacent empty slots in the chassis for the ni switchblock carrier to occupy. Note the second-to-leftmost slot occupied ...
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Figure 4. Installing an ni switchblock card 2 3 1 1. Screws 2. Ni switchblock card 3. Ni switchblock carrier 1. Ensure the ac power source is connected to the chassis before installing the modules. The ac power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the mod...
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10. Power on the chassis. Configuring the ni switchblock in max use measurement & automation explorer (max) to configure your ni hardware. Max informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how they are configured. Max is automatically installed with ni-switch. 1. Launch max. 2....
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Use ni-switch to program the device in the application development environment (ade) of your choice. Table 1. Ni switchblock programming options application programming interface (api) location description ni-switch sfp available from the start menu or ni launcher in windows 8. Provides a graphical ...
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Table 2. Locating ni-switch examples ade how to locate examples labview or labwindows/cvi locate examples with the ni example finder. Within labview or labwindows/cvi, select help»find examples and navigate to hardware input and output»modular instruments. Ansi c or microsoft visual c/c++ locate exa...
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What should i do if the ni switchblock fails the self- test in max? 1. Restart the system. 2. Launch max, and perform the self-test again. 3. Power off the chassis. 4. Reinstall the failed device in a different slot. 5. Power on the chassis. 6. Perform the self-test again. Note if the device fails t...
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Visit ni.Com/services for ni factory installation services, repairs, extended warranty, and other services. Visit ni.Com/register to register your ni product. Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receive important information updates from ni. A declaration of confo...