Renaming NI USB-6525

[T._P_Titherington]

Hi, 

I need help renaming a NI USB-6525 without using NI Max. If this isn't possible, is there a way to identify one NI USB-6525 from another without configuring it in NI Max? 

I have multiple NI USB-6525 which I am going to deploy on multiple machines to data collect. The software I developed relied on identifying a machine based upon the name of the DAQ that I set in NI Max. The trouble is I need to distribute this software out to multiple machines that don't usually run LabVIEW. I don't want to have to setup Max and have to go to multiple DAQ's with every laptop and setup the names. 

I notice in LabVIEW there are property nodes for Serial Numbers under the DAQmx Device. I was previously using the DAQmx System DevNames to get the device name when it was plugged into the PC. However, when I try the DAQmx Device Accessory.SerialNums I get an error -200220 Device Identifier is invalid. 

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can identify a NI USB 6525 without having to set everything up in MAX?

Thank you.  

[Frozen]

So I googled it for you and came up with this link "How can I check the Serial Number of a Device using LabVIEW?"

You are on the right track of getting the SN of the DAQs. Keep in mind that you still need a method to associate the correct DAQ to the Correct function.

The other cmd you will be needing is listing the attached NI daqs (ask your friend, google)

Good luck.

[T._P_Titherington]

I appreciate this but I really should thank google shouldn't I. 😛