Using NI PXI/PCI-5112 on Win 7 64 bit

[maygarg]

Hi,

We have been using NI PXI/PCI-5112 using NI Scope 2.8 on XP 32 bit.

We need to use this on Win 7 64 bit. We don't need to exploit capability of 64 bit system but just need to run it.

I checked NI Scope 3.6 and it supports all cards on Win 7 64 bit except 5112.

I have the following queries:

1. Can we install NI Scope 3.6 on Win 7 64 bit and will the 5112 just simply work as expected? This assuming that we just need to run under 64 bit.

Also, since 5112 is supported on Win 7 32 bit.

2. If not, is there a workaround at software/installation level which can make this work?

3. If we need to change the card eventually, which card we should switch to, to ensure that we don't need to change our code in C# at all.

Closest cards could be 5105 or 5114?

Regards,

Mayank

[DFGray]

The 5112 is a very old device whose driver was based on Traditional DAQ.  Traditional DAQ was not ported to Windows Vista or Windows 7, so the 5112 will not work on those platforms.  Any newer device will be based on DAQmx, so should work for you.

Your choice of a replacement will depend on what features of the 5112 you use.  Pick the device which matches your acquisition requirements (resolution, bandwidth, acquisition speed, range, special functions, etc.).  Look at your code, determine what parameters you need, and make your selection based on this.  If the new scope matches or exceeds the specifications of the 5112, you should not need to change your code.

Let us know if you need more help.