Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
NI 5102 User Manual 2-4 ni.com
Hardware Configuration
The NI 5102 is a fully software-configurable, Plug and Play device.
Hardware configuration information and resource requirements are stored
in nonvolatile memory. The Plug and Play services query the device, read
the information, and arbitrate resource allocation for items such as base
address, interruptlevel, andDMA channel.After assigningthese resources,
the operating system enables the device for operation.
Table 2-1. NI 5102 (USB) LED Patterns
LED NI 5102 (USB) State Description
On Configured State Your NI 5102 (USB) is
configured.
Off Offorinthe
low-power,
suspend mode
YourNI 5102 (USB)is turned off
or in the low-power, suspend
mode.
2 Blinks Addressed state This pattern is displayed if the
host computer detects your
NI 5102 (USB) but cannot
configure it because NI-DAQ is
not installed properly or because
there are no system resources
available. If the NI 5102 (USB)
remains in this state, check your
software installation.
4 Blinks General error state If this pattern is displayed,
contact NI.
