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Simulating NI USB-6001 using NI MAX

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I'm taking a Udemy course on LabView currently working in a Section on NI-DAQmx Python API.  This course requires using a USB-6001 data acquisition module to test their suggested code. 

 

I've watched several other YouTube videos on creating and configuring "Simulated Devices" with NI MAX.  However, their examples simulate the NI cDAQ-9174, NI 9205, and NI 9375 which worked fine for their example.  However, I tried to create a new Simulated Device for the NI USB-6001 device and it would not allow me to Configure Simulated cDAQ device.  It only showed me a Configure Hardware Device which I don't have any hardware.

 

So, is there a way to simulate and configure a NI USB-6001 device or is there a cDAQ device close to functionality, configuration, etc. that can be used to simulate a NI USB-6001 device?  Are there instructions on how to achieve this device simulation?

 

Thanks, JT

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So, is there a way to simulate and configure a NI USB-6001 device or is there a cDAQ device close to functionality, configuration, etc. that can be used to simulate a NI USB-6001 device?  Are there instructions on how to achieve this device simulation?

 

Thanks, JT


Do you have LabVIEW and MAX?  Here is what MAX shows me ...

Simulated USB DAQ Devices in NI MAX.png

 

Bob Schor

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Bob_Schor,

Thanks but I've already tried exactly what you suggested and it did not provide me with a Simulated Configuration tab, it only provided a Hardware Configuration tab which means I would need actual USB-6001 hardware.  I clearly stated I do not have any hardware in my original post.

 

Any other ideas on how to simulate the USB-6001?

 

Thanks, John

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Bob_Schor,

Thanks but I've already tried exactly what you suggested and it did not provide me with a Simulated Configuration tab, it only provided a Hardware Configuration tab which means I would need actual USB-6001 hardware.  I clearly stated I do not have any hardware in my original post.

 

Any other ideas on how to simulate the USB-6001?

 

Thanks, John


John,  the 6001 is a straight stand-alone DAQ device and does not operate as part of a cDAQ system.  This is why you are getting your error.  Simulated a USB-6001 the way Bob Schor shows under the "New>>Simulated device " menu.


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Knight of NI,

Here are the steps I used to create a Simulated USB-6001.

1. From the NI MAX main window, I RT+CLK the selected Devices and Interfaces

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2. Create New and select Simulated NI DAQmx Device...> CLK Finish button

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3. Expand USB DAQ folder and Select USB-6001 > CLK OK button

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4. Select the newly created NI USB-6001 "Dev1" device that shows Hardware Configuration Utility tab.  

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5. Note when I select the previously created NI cDAQ-9174 "cDAQ1" device, it has a Configure Simulated cDAQ Chassis...  

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So, how exactly do I create a Simulated USB-6001 device that actually has a Configure Simulated USB-6001?

 

Thanks for your patience,

John

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