Confirming that Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) Recognizes the Device

Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how they are configured. MAX is automatically installed with FlexRIO Support.

  1. Launch MAX by navigating to Start » All Programs » National Instruments » NI MAX or by clicking the NI MAX desktop icon.
  2. In the Configuration pane, double-click Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed devices. Installed devices appear under the name of their associated chassis.
  3. (PXI and PXI Express devices only) Expand your Chassis tree item. MAX lists all devices installed in the chassis. Your default device names may vary.
    Note If you do not see your hardware listed, press <F5> to refresh the list of installed devices. If the device is still not listed, power off the system, ensure the device is correctly installed, and restart.
  4. (Controllers for FlexRIO only) Your device appears under the Remote Devices section.