Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
NI PXI-1056 User Manual 2-14 ni.com

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PXI System Configuration with MAX
Configuration of the PXI system is handled through Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX), included on the NI Driver CD-ROM
packaged with your kit. MAX creates the pxisys.ini file which defines
the layout and parameters of your PXI system. After installing the software
on the NI Driver CD-ROM, the MAX icon will be present on the desktop.
The configuration steps for single- or multiple-chassis systems are the
same.
Command Response
?<CR><LF>Commands are 2 letters in length as follows:
<CR><LF>VA - Report the 4 voltages defined as
<CR><LF>
<CR><LF>
<CR><LF>
<CR><LF>
–V1 = +3.3 VDC
–V2 = +5 VDC
–V3 = +12 VDC
–V4 = –12 VDC
<CR><LF>FA - Report the 3 Fan speeds
<CR><LF>SA - All status
<CR><LF>TA - Report the 3 temperature sensors