©NationalInstruments Corporation vii PXI-846xand NI-CAN for Windows NT
Contents
About This Manual
How ToUse the Manual Set ..........................................................................................xi
Conventions...................................................................................................................xii
RelatedD ocumentation..................................................................................................xiii
Chapter 1
Introduction
WhatYou Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1
HardwareOverview .......................................................................................................1-1
NI-CAN Software Overview .........................................................................................1-2
OptionalProgramming Tools........................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Installthe NI-CANSoftware .........................................................................................2-1
Installation for Windows NT 3.51...................................................................2-1
Installingfor Windows NT 4.0........................................................................2-1
Installthe Hardware .......................................................................................................2-3
Check the Configuration of Your PXI-8460, PXI-8461 or PXI-8462............ 2-3
InstallYour PXI-8460, PXI-8461 or PXI-8462 ..............................................2-3
Connectthe Cables..........................................................................................2-4
Configure theNI-CAN Software...................................................................................2-5
Chapter 3
Verify the Installation
Chapter 4
Begin to Use the NI-CAN Software
Usingt he NI-CAN Software..........................................................................................4-1
GeneralProgramming Considerations ...........................................................................4-2
Appendix A
Uninstalling the Hardware and Software
Uninstallingthe H ardware from Windows NT..............................................................A-1
Uninstallingthe N I-CAN Software from Windows NT................................................A-1