Is there an equivelent to GPIB IDN? command for DAQMX devices

[JHOYT]

I am trying to initialize a 4461, but I have no Idea if the instrument is there and working properly unless I configure it. Is there a way that I could have the 4461 reply with a message to know I can communicate to it and maybe run a self test?

[PGriese]

You may use the measurement & automation explorer to test the presence and funtion of your card in your own or in remote systems.

[JHOYT]

Is there a way to do it in Labview? Because I am using it in an automated test.

[PGriese]

There is a property node for getting all devices in Sytem. (property node class: DAQmx>>DAQmxSystem).
Then you can get device Type, ID, ... of each device with a property node (property node class: DAQmx>>DAQmxDevice).
There is a VI to reset a specific device (DAQmx>>DeviceConfiguration>>DAQmx reset).
There is no DAQmx function call to explicitly run a self-test as Measurement & Automation Explorer does. However, the DAQmx functions will return an error code if the device is not working properly.