Setup Problem in Measure 2.0 with USB-6009

[dlclough]

I purchased a USB-6009 for my laptop (running XP Pro), and installed the NiDAQmx vers. 7.5 that came with the unit. I opened NI explorer, and tested the unit in there (using Test Panel). It worked nicely there, though the indicator light on the DAQ board  was blinking. I then added my copy of Measure to the computer, but when starting MS Excel, I get the error message "Measure unable to detect a valid installation of NI-DAQ. Please install NIDAQ before using Measure for Windows Data Acquisition Add-In."

Is there a step I missed? or is there something wrong with my applications?

[Laura F.]

Hello dlclough,

Measure 2.0 is a Legacy application that works only with our Traditional NI-DAQ Legacy driver, not NI-DAQmx which supports the USB-6009.  The blinking light on the USB-6009 simply indicates that the device is receiving power.  However, if you go to this section in the Readme file for NI-DAQmx 7.5, you can look at your numerous options for programming NI-DAQmx.  You can also use VI Logger Lite which is installed with the driver for simple data logging applications.

Regards,

Laura

[dlclough]

ok, silly question then, does any of the NI-DAQ Legacy drivers support the USB units?

[Laura F.]

Hi dlclough,

Traditional NI-DAQ Legacy support is available for the DAQPad-6020E which is a USB device.  There are a few firewire devices supported as well.  You can look at available driver support for USB and firewire products here.

Thanks,

Laura