Measurement & Automation Explorer doesn't identify my racks

[Jim P]

I'm using Measurement & Automation Explorer V4.0.3.3003.  When I install the software some of my devices are not automatically identified. 

The devices are:

1.) PXI 8176

2.) PXI-1045 (chassis 1)

3.) PXI-1045 (chassis 2)

After I manually identify these devices, then my configuration tree looks correct.

Any ideas why these devices aren't automatically identified?

[Song_M]

Hey Jim!

The auto identify feature wasn't introduced until a later version of MAX.  If you get a chance.  Please update your drivers!.  You can download our updated drivers at http://joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/fn/p/lang/en.  Thank you Jim!

[Jim P]

Thank you.  I wondered if this was the problem, but I couldn't find any evidence to confirm.

[Jim P]

Which drivers would need to be updated?  Drives for the PXI 8176 and PXI 1045 specifically?

[Song_M]

Hey Jim!
Most of our latest drivers should contain MAX as a dependency.  Basically if you download the latest NI-VISA, NI-DAQMX, or NI 488.2, you will be guaranteed the latest version of MAX.  Tell me if this helps!  Thanks!