Installing the Software

Before using the TestScale backplane assembly, install the following application software and device drivers on the host computer.

Note Application software must be installed before required drivers.

Application Software

  • LabVIEW 2022 or later

Required Drivers

  • NI-DAQmx 21.8 or later

You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.

  1. Install an application development environment (ADE), such as LabVIEW (if applicable).
  2. To install the latest NI-DAQmx driver, open NI Package Manager.
    Note Ensure that you have installed the latest version of NI Package Manager. To access the download page for NI Package Manager, go to ni.com/r/nipmdownload.
  3. In NI Package Manager, search for NI-DAQmx.

    The NI-DAQmx driver appears in the results.

  4. Select NI-DAQmx and click INSTALL.
    Driver support for the TS-15000/15010 was first available in NI-DAQmx 21.8.
  5. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.
    Note Windows users may see access and security messages during installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.