if my device does not respond in MAX does it mean it is damaged?

[Pauldoc]

I was using an example vi to acquire digital data, however the output LEDs on the vi front panel started to show random results.  So I closed the vi down and tried again but nothing happened at all?  So I went to check acquisition in MAX and the following error message was displayed:

The device is not responding to the first IRQ level.

Does this mean I have damaged the PCI card?  If it does,  will it cost a lot to get fixed and how long will it take to get it back in working order as I have to complete my labview project by early december.

cheers

[hannahW]

Hi there,

What is the device that you are using? What version of the driver for this card are you using?

It may simply mean that you dont have the device setup correctly, but without knowing what the card is, its very difficult to tell.

Hannah
NIUK & Ireland

[Pauldoc]

Hi Hannah

I'm using PCI-6034.  I was able to acquire data in MAX and LabView vi's for the last couple of months so I am presuming that it must have been set-up correctly, although I could be wrong.  I am also concerned by the fact that I could smell a hint of burning coming from the PC when I was performing the last acqusition before MAX could no longer acess the card. 

I am guessing that this means the card is fried?  Can it be repaired or will it have to be replaced?

cheers  

[hannahW]

I would recommend calling National Instruments to talk further about the fault on the card, and to get a quote for repair/replacement if the card does turn out to be faulty.

+44 1635 523545 (UK)

Hannah
NIUK & Ireland