Installati​on of third party PXI Card supplied by Chroma

The problem is that I get the initialization error while I install the PXI-52911
The installation process done during installation is as follows.
1 I have installed LAB View 6.1 in the PXI Controller without the PXI 52911card
The NI Daq version is NI DAQ � 6.9.2f4,
The NI VISA 2.6.0
IVI Engine 1.83 version.
2 After installing the Lab view software I have installed the Latest driver software downloaded from FTP site.
3 Then I have installed the PXI Card and it got detected in the system.
4. When I checked in the NI VISA the details were as shown below.
5. After checking this I tried in the software Given by the supplier . I get an error as displayed below.
In this regard pl
ease let me know what as to how this problem can be solved.
With Regards,
Suresh
Application Engineer,
Captronic Systems,
Bangalore

Hi Suresh,
Thank you for contacting National Instruments. It sounds to me like there are three possible problems.
First, it is possible that there is a configuration problem with VISA. According to Chroma's webpage, this device does use NI-VISA. If this is true, the device should be listed in Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX) under PXI System when it is properly installed and configured. If this device is not listed in MAX, then we need to make sure VISA is configured to recognize your device. In MAX, select the Tools menu, and select NI-VISA, VISA Options. Select VISA Passports, and make sure there is a checkmark next to "nivipxi.dll - VISA library passport for PXI." Now, select VISA settings and make sure the option to "Show all PXI/PCI Devices
accessible to VISA" is enabled.
Second, it is possible that NI-VISA or the software for your PXI card is corrupt. I suggest you uninstall your PXI device, NI-VISA, and the software for your PXI device. Once your system is clean, I recommend you reinstall NI-VISA, NI-IVI, and the instrument drivers for your PXI device. Once all of the software is installed, then you can reinstall the hardware.
I hope that helps. If that does not solve your problem, I will try to help you as much as I can, but it may be necessary to contact Chroma.
Regards,
David Shatila
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

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    I specifically chose the Lenovo P-series because I have no doubt that they are the best on the market. Dell don't offer the same storage options and customisation options. HP are not up there either. Fujitsu Siemens make great machines with straightforward hinged doors and drive bays behind them, but they have a **bleep** distribution model i.e. via specialised resellers only, making it near-impossible for a regular mortal to buy - at least in the UK. So the sad thing here is that I will most likely just wait and you'll still get my money - but if the official channels keep treating me like an idiot, I am very tempted to take my $4k somewhere else.

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