Can't add simulated SCXI chassis in MAX

[ChuckNRC]

Hi all

I wanted to test some hardware by simulating it on my workstation.  I'm using Labview 8.2 and MAX 4.1.0

When I try and simulate the SCXI 1000 chassis, the first dialog box appears with the chassis communicator dropdown control greyed out.  The chassis address box is available.  When I try and save it keeps asking to select a communicating DAQ device but it doesn't seem to have a spot for that.  I don't know if I'm missing something or if I need an update to MAX.  Anyone had this issue?

Thanks in advance

Chuck

[Greg_J]

Hi Chuck,

I think this article should do the trick:

Simulating SCXI Chassis, Modules, and Accessories

Hope this helps!

- Greg J

[ChuckNRC]

Thank Greg.

Only one problem, the DAQ board don't show up when I try and simulate them.  I have a SCXI-1600 and a SCXI-1520 in the chasis. If I go through the process to simulate these modules they do not appear as options.  With the physical setup, I used the same version of Labview and Max, but of course I have the driver for those devices.  If you download a driver for a device does that also work for simulations?

[ChuckNRC]

Ok I did a bit more experimenting.  By installing the SCXI-1600 on my simulation system, I can simulate the chasis, as it uses the real SCXI-1600 and SCXI-1520 moduels.  I can't seem to simulate those moduels though.  Is that becuase I'm running 4.1.0.3001 and need a newer version?

[ChuckNRC]

So reading this https://knowledge.ni.com/KnowledgeArticleDetails?id=kA03q000000x0PxCAI&l=en-US, I see you can't simulate an SCXI-1600 (along with a few other select items).  Was this just in older versions of MAX? Or is there some reason an SCXI-1600 in inherently unable to be simulated?

[Greg_J]

Hi Chuck,

You're right... the SCXI 1600 cannot be simulated according to the following KnowledgeBase article:

What are NI-DAQmx Simulated Devices and How Do I Use Them?

Are you having trouble simulating any of the other modules, or just the 1600?

- Greg J