PXI Chassis recognition issues

[Azazel]

Hello all,

I am using LV 8.2, XP, PXI chassis 1024Q, PXI-5122 digitizers, PCI-6259

I had a complete system error (very nasty virus) and needed to wipe the computer and re-install all labview drivers.  Previously I had been using my system for about 1 year with no problems.  Upon re-installing everything I am having trouble recognizing my DAQ cards and PXI Chassis Digitizers.  I have attached a .jpg of what my DAQ card hierarchy looks like in MAX.  Before the re-install my PCI card was in the NI-DAQmx devices as Dev 1, and my digitizer cards where in the PXI System section, as Dev2, slot 2, slot 3 etc.  Now MAX tells me that my PXI system is undefined and also includes my PCI card in the PXI section.  I can not communicate with any of my devices even though MAX tells me all devices are working properly.  Does anyone have any ideas on how I can fix this problem?  Does the device installation sequence matter?

Thanks,

Azazal

[BillMe]

You have only one 6259, right? The 6259's entries are indicative of having moved the card into a different slot from the last time MAX looked at the configuration. Assuming you have one 6259, delete the one with the X through it.

And I always give my cards an alias instead of leaving the default "DEV 1", etc.

Message Edited by Bill@NGC on 07-16-2007 06:56 PM

[Elizabeth W]

Hi Azazal,

When you reinstall your PXI system, you need to identify the chassis and controller.  To do this, right-click on PXI system and select Identify As, then select either your embedded controller or External PC if you are using MXI.  In the same way, you will also need to identify your chassis.

I hope this helps!

[Azazel]

Once every thing was identified properly I could access all of my devices. Thanks for the help!

Azazal