Chapter2 Installationand Configuration
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Installing the NI 5102
There are two main steps involved in installation:
1. Install the NI-SCOPE driversoftware. You use this driver to write
programsto control your NI 5102 in different application development
environments(ADEs). Installing N I-SCOPE also allowsy ou to
interactivelycontrol your NI 5102 with the Scope Soft Front Panel.
2. Install your NI 5102. For step-by-step instructions for installing
NI-SCOPEand the NI 5102, see Where to Start with Your NI Di gitizer.
♦NI5 102 (PCI, ISA)
Forbest noise performance, leave as much room as possible between your
NI5102 ando ther hardware.
♦NI5 102 (PXI)
The NI5102 (PXI) has connections to several reserved lines on the
CompactPCI J2 connector.Before installing a NI 5102 (P XI) in a
CompactPCIsystem thatuses J2connector lines for purposes other than
PXI, see the Using PXI with CompactPCI section of Chapter 1,
Introduction, of this manual.
♦NI5102 (PCMCIA)
For Windows 3.x, you must have Card and Socket Services 2.0 orl ater
installed.
♦NI5 102 (USB)
Withyour PC running, power on your installed NI 5102 (USB). The PC
automatically detects the deviceand the LED on the NI 5102 (USB) front
panel will light.
Ift he LED remains lit after the NI 5102 (USB) is powered on and
connected to the host, it is functioning properly.If the LED is blinking or
off,there may be a problem. Refer to Table 2-1 for the LED pattern
descriptions.The LED blinks on and off for one second each as many times
asnecessary, then waits three seconds before repeating the cycle.