April 2023
This file contains installation instructions and compatibility information for TestScale Soft Front Panel 2023 Q1.
You can find more release information on ni.com.
TestScale Soft Front Panel Release Notes: Known issues, bugs fixed since the last release, and other notes about this release
Product Security and Critical Updates
Automating the Installation of NI Products
Using NI Software with Microsoft Windows 11
Using NI Software with Microsoft Windows 10
TestScale Soft Front Panel 2023 Q1 has the same requirements as InstrumentStudio 2023 Q1. Refer to the InstrumentStudio Readme for system requirements for InstrumentStudio.
TestScale Soft Front Panel 2023 Q1 supports the same operating systems as InstrumentStudio 2023 Q1. Refer to the InstrumentStudio Readme for operating systems supported by InstrumentStudio.
TestScale Soft Front Panel 2023 Q1 supports the following application software versions, including service packs.
| Application Software | Versions Supported by TestScale Soft Front Panel 2023 Q1 |
|---|---|
| InstrumentStudio | 2023 Q1 |
Download the TestScale Soft Front Panel installer from ni.com/downloads. NI software includes NI Package Manager to handle the installation. Refer to the NI Package Manager Documentation for more information about installing, removing, and upgrading NI software using Package Manager.
Visit ni.com/security to view and subscribe to receive security notifications about NI products. For information about critical updates from NI, refer to Available Critical and Security Updates for NI Software.
TestScale Soft Front Panel 2023 Q1 adds support for TestScale Analog Output Module (TS-15110) for generating sine and DC signals. TestScale Soft Front Panel 2023 Q1 resets the voltage of all analog output channels to 0 V on exit of the Soft Front Panel or InstrumentStudio. This behavior is different from the Test Panel for Analog Output devices in NI MAX.
Refer to Additional Hardware Support Information for all supported TestScale hardware models.
Visit NI Hardware and Operating System Compatibility to view driver, desktop operating system, and real-time operating system support for individual hardware devices.
To view information for your device:
Note: Some compatibility information may only be available in the archive attached to the NI Hardware and Operating System Compatibility page. For historic driver and OS support information, refer to the readme for the relevant driver version.
The following table details the hardware models supported in TestScale Soft Front Panel 2023 Q1:
| Product | Model |
|---|---|
| TestScale Backplane | TS-15000 |
| TestScale Core Module | TS-15050 |
| TestScale Analog Input Module | TS-15100 |
| TestScale Analog Output Module | TS-15110 |
| TestScale Digital I/O Module | TS-15120 |
| TestScale Digital Output Module | TS-15130 |
| TestScale Power Module | TS-15200 |
You can automate the installation of most NI products using command-line arguments to suppress some or all of the installer user interface and dialog boxes.
For more information about automating the installation of NI products, refer to Automating an Installer in the NI Package Manager documentation.
Microsoft Windows 11 is the latest version of the Windows operating system and features significant changes compared to previous versions. For more information about NI support for Windows 11, refer to NI Product Compatibility for Microsoft Windows 11.
For more information about NI support for Windows 10, refer to NI Product Compatibility for Microsoft Windows 10.