Operating Procedures
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Operating Procedures
Become familiar with the following basic procedures for operating your system.
Running Self-Test
Use the self-test operation in MAX to verify communication with the instruments in the Data Record System that support self-test. Refer to your product documentation for more information about each instrument's self-test support.
- Launch MAX.
- Expand in the configuration tree.
- Right-click the instrument for which you want to perform a self-test and select Self-Test from the context menu.
- Wait for the message window to indicate if the instrument passed or failed.
- Click OK to continue.
- Repeat steps 3-5 for all desired instruments.
In-Vehicle Operating Procedures
The following list is a high-level workflow of in-vehicle operation tasks before, during, and after a datalogging session:
- Turning on the system
- Starting a datalogging session
- Recording data
- Managing system status
- Troubleshooting
- Ending a datalogging session
- Turning off the system
- Removing and replacing data storage drives
Complete the tasks that are applicable to your workflow. Many of the workflow tasks may be specific to your vehicle or application. Consult your integrator for any instructions not provided in this documentation.
If you are using the Data Record AD User Interface, refer to The Visualization Toolkit for any software instructions not provided in this section.
Refer to Bringing Up the Data Record System for any hardware instructions not provided in this section.
Starting a Datalogging Session
Data Record AD launches upon Windows startup by default. If you are using a computer that is not configured with controller factory settings from NI, you can configure Windows to launch Data Record AD on startup by adding the application to your Windows startup folder. You can also launch Data Record AD manually using the application’s desktop shortcut or by navigating to the application in your program files.
You can launch the Data Record AD User Interface before or after launching Data Record AD by clicking the Data Record AD User Interface icon on your taskbar or by navigating to the application in your program files. After opening the UI, select the Operator tab at the top of the screen.
Refer to The Visualization Toolkit or your UI documentation for instructions about starting a Data Record AD recording session.
Troubleshooting Issues During a Datalogging
Session
Refer to your instrument and chassis documentation or integrator instructions for specific troubleshooting instructions.
Follow your company’s standard operating procedures to address any error codes that arise.
If you need further support or have a service agreement, refer to Contacting NI for Support for information about submitting a support request.
Ending a Datalogging Session
Refer to your UI documentation for instructions about ending a Data Record AD recording session and shutting down your software.
Changing a Data Storage Drive
- Shut down any software you are using.
- Shut down Windows.
- Power off the system.
- Remove the old data storage drive from the chassis.
- Install the new data storage drive into the chassis.
- Power on the system.
- Launch Data Record AD and your UI.
- If prompted, confirm the settings for your new data storage drive.
Removing and Storing the PXIe-8267
- Ensure that the system is powered off.
- Refer to the PXIe-8267 Getting Started Guide for specific removal and storage instructions and considerations.
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Related Information
- The Visualization Toolkit
Refer to the following topics to learn how to use the Data Record AD Visualization Toolkit.
- Bringing Up the Data Record System