Solution
This error occurs when NI-VISA 4.2 or earlier is not installed on the system you are trying to use your PROFIBUS card in. The PROFIBUS for PCI/PXI drivers require that NI-VISA 4.2 or earlier is installed on your system before your card can be detected, as the drivers are built on top of NI-VISA. You will need to:
- uninstall your PROFIBUS for PCI/PXI drivers
- download and install the latest version of the NI VISA drivers compatible with your system, and
- Reinstall the PROFIBUS for PCI/PXI drivers. Please refer to the “Comsoft” DF PROFI II Installation and MAX Configuration for additional information about setting up your PROFIBUS PCI/PXI board.
Once you've completed the reinstall, you will be able to see and utilize your card in NI MAX.