
USB-9201/9221 User Guide and Specifications 4 ni.com
SoftwareSoftware support for the USB-9201/9221 is provided by NI-DAQmx.
The NI-DAQmx CD contains example programs that you can use toget
started programming with the USB-9201/9221. Refer to the NI-DAQmx for
USB Devices Getting Started Guide that shipped with your device, and is
also accessible from Start»All Programs»NationalInstruments»
NI-DAQ, for more information.
Installing the USB-9201/9221Installing the Software
Before installing the device, you must install the software you plan to use
with the device. Refer to the Software section of this guide and the
NI-DAQmx for USB Devices Getting Started Guide that shipped with your
device, and is also accessible from Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-DAQ, for more information.
Installing the NI 9201/9221 in the USB-9162 Carrier
The NI 9201/9221 module and the USB-9162 carrier are packaged
separately. Refer to Figure 2, while completing the following assembly
steps:
1. Make sure that no signals are connected to the NI 9201/9221 module
and that the USB cable is not connected to the device.
2. Remove the protective cover from the 15-pin DSUB connector.
3. Align the I/O module with the carrier, as shown in Figure4.