I am trying to use both DaqMx and DaqMxBase on the same (Windows) PC

[pheest]

Context: I am seeking to build and test the EPICS driver for "National Instruments - Various DAQ cards" - see http://www.aps.anl.gov/epics/modules/manufacturer.php for Windows.

This depends on NiDaqMxBase because it is built for Linux.

Consequently, I have installed DaqMxBase 3.7 on my (Window 7 /x64) PC, which already held DaqMx 9.7.5.

I cannot get DaqMxBase to recognise my pci-6601 counter/timer card.

It it recognised by DaqMx.

Should this card be recognised by DaqMxBase on Windows?

Is it OK to have both driver versions installed on the same PC?

[Justin.]

Hey pheest,
I'm afraid the answer is no, the PCI-6601 just isn't compatible with Daqmxbase.

Reference. http://www.ni.com/white-paper/6910/en

[pheest]

Hi Justin,

If I understand the document correctly, the card is supported on Linux by DaqMx, is that correct?

More generally, as far as I can see, there aren't any devices that are DaqMxBase-supported on Linux, that are not also DaqMx-supported.

So the only reason to stick with DaqMxBase would be for OS X support of some devices.

[Justin.]

Hey pheest,
You are correct! Just to clarify though;

In regards to PCI 6601 compatibility,

Windows 7: 9.5.1mx 
Linux: 8.0.2mx 
OS X: Not supported

As you suggested, in general, the only reason left to use DaqmxBase is if you are using OS X.

[pheest]

Hi Justin,

Can I ask about USB-6008 (which doesn't show up in the document, presumably because it's newer)?

Thanks,

Peter.

[Justin.]

Hey Peter,

The USB-6008/9 has it's own article on this that I will link rather than typing it, it shows which operating systems support which drivers. Base and mx are both supported in some instances.

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/2B1BB86D649297FB86256F96007AC55E

Interestingly, in this case, Linux seems to only be supported by the Base driver.

[pheest]

Thank you, Justin.

Perhaps I will need to provide some kind of dual solution.

That would be a bit irritating.

Cheers,

Peter.