
© National Instruments Corporation 7 NI USB-9234 User Guide and Specifications
Installing the SoftwareSoftware support for the NI USB-9234 for Windows Vista/XP/2000 is
provided by NI-DAQmx. The DAQ Getting Started Guide, which you can
download at ni.com/manuals, offers NI-DAQmx users step-by-step
instructions for installing software and hardware, configuring channels and
tasks, and getting started developing an application.
Installing Other Software
If you are using other software, refer to the installation instructions that
accompany your software.
Example Programs
The NI-DAQmx CD contains example programs that you can use to get
started programming with the NI USB-9234. Refer to the NI-DAQmx for
USB Devices Getting Started Guide that shipped with your device, which
is also accessible from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»
NI-DAQ for more information.
Installing the NI USB-9234 DeviceBefore installing the device, you must install the software you plan to use
with the device. Refer to the Installing the Software section of this guide
and the documentation included with the software for more information.
Installing the NI 9234 in the NI USB-9162 Carrier
The NI 9234 module and NI USB-9162 carrier are packaged separately.
Refer to Figure 3, while completing the following assembly steps:
1. Make sure no signals are connected to the NI 9234 module and the
USB cable is not connected to the device.
2. Remove the protective cover from the 15-pin D-SUB connector.