Setting up PXIe-8360

[mach5matt]

Hi, my group has started to build a DAQ system in our lab containing a PXIe-8360 controller, a PXI-6225 module, a PXI-6221 module, and a GPIB housed in a PXIe-1071 chassis. I'm a complete novice when it comes to this stuff, so I've been relying on documents on other setups, as well as questions asked on this forum that might be relevant, so I've downloaded the NI Package Manager, as well as some other basic software in order to get the computer to talk to the NI hardware, but I've been unable to get the Link LED to turn on when trying to test the system. Does anyone have any advice on what to try next? I'm kind of running out of ideas on my end.

[Robert__R]

Hi mach5matt,

Have you checked the DIP switches on the PCIe card to make sure they are all at default (off)?

If it's not that then it's likely bad hardware. There's not really any software involved in linking, so it should happen regardless of installed software. Inspect the boards and cables for bent pins or damage.

- Robert

[mach5matt]

Thanks for getting back to me! Assuming the PCIe card is the thing in the computer and not the chassis, how would I check that they were in the correct position, and how would I fix that if they were in the wrong position? I apologize if this is a silly question, computers and electronics are not my strong suit.

[mach5matt]

Update: Our IT guy stopped by and read your reply. After showing me the DIP switches, (they were off) we saw that when the faceplate of the was put back on, the imperfect fit of the PCIe port causes the card to pop back out when the plate is reattached. With the plate off, we turned on the computer, the link light came on, and the computer recognized our devices. We will have to come back to the issues with the plate, but that's a problem best addressed after the weekend.