Software Updates for Remote PXI System/DAQ-mx Self Test

[Buzz]

1) In MAX, I'm attempting to run the Labview Realtime Software Installation Wizard. When I select the software for install, I get an error "Cannot Process Install because other Dependencies are required: Labview RT 7.1.1". What should I do to correct the problem? I'm trying to update both DAQMx and Traditional DAQ from 7.2 to 7.3. The wizard actually indicates that the remote system only has 7.2, and that it sees that 7.3 is available.

2) Also in MAX in the Remote System Tree, I get an error when trying to perform a self test on my PXI-6025 card, or when I attempt to reset it. The error code is 88705. I noticed on another post that there might be the need to perform a repair of the installation. This was done for both DAQMx and Tranditional DAQ, neither of which fixed the problem.

3) In MAX I have used the Tools>>Traditional NI-DAQ Configuration>>Remote DAQ Configuration to configure my PXI-6025 DAQ channels, accessory, device #, etc. I then proceed to run a Analog Input VI on the remote system by correctly targeting it and selecting i.e. channel 0. No errors occur. However when I try and select "Browse" under the channel control, the "Select Names" window pops up empty. I would assume that this window would pop up with the DAQ channel names assigned during the channel configuration of the PX-6025??? Whats missing here?

Thanks
Pete.

[Jeff M]

Hi Pete,

I'm assuming you are using LabVIEW RT 7.1, since that is a requirement for using DAQmx. Here are my responses for your three issues:

1) You are correct in assuming you can upgrade the DAQ drivers in the manner you outlined, normally that works fine. However, as the following KnowledgeBase points out, the list of dependencies vary for different installs.
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/websearch/F5D80FBE806B4B9D86256F0F005630CF?OpenDocument

Do you have LabVIEW RT 7.1.1 installed, which appears to be the required dependency? If not, you may download this from ni.com>>Drivers and Updates
http://digital.ni.com/softlib.nsf/MainPage?ReadForm&node=132010_US

If so, but the problem persists, please post all versions of your software so I can determine where the incompatibility lies.

2) After we take care of upgrading the DAQ drivers, let's see if the 88705 error goes away, it might take care of it.

3) Again, all the steps you described are correct. It might be that all these problems are related and due to a bad install of NI-DAQ.

When a number of software issues like this arise all at once, it might be best to just re-format the controller and perform a fresh install of everything. Often times that will correct the erroneous behavior.

Regards,

Jeff M.

Applications Engineering
National Instruments

[Buzz]

I performed the Labview 7.1.1 install on the Host PC. In Max when using the Real Time Install Wizard, I still get the same 7.1.1 dependency error message when trying to upgrade software. Do I also need to perform a file transfer of the 7.1.1 onto the PXI controller and perform an install to possibly fix the problem?

Thanks
Peter.