Using the VXI Resource Manager

This section contains information specific to the Windows product.

The VXI Resource Manager initializes and prepares the VXI system for use. If your system includes an E8491 IEEE-1394 PC Link to VXI interface, you can view the output of the VXI Resource Manager to determine if your system is properly configured. The VXI Resource Manager runs when any of the following conditions occurs:

  • Start Connection Expert Aapply or cycle VXI mainframe power
  • Press the E8491 Reset button
  • Reboot your PC

 

In VXI systems with multiple E8491s, individual mainframes can be turned off without affecting other mainframes in the system. When a mainframe is turned on, the VXI Resource Manager reconfigures the mainframe.

The VXI Resource Manager runs automatically whenever you configure a new VXI interface. You may also run the VXI Resource Manager from Connection Expert as follows:

  1. Select a VXI-FireWire interface from the My Instruments list.
  2. Click the icon.

All VXI instruments should be listed in the Connection Expert My Instruments list.