This document contains English and Japanese language instructions.
This document explains how to install, configure, and test NI high-speed digitizers and accessories,
and how to begin programming them using the NI-SCOPE instrument driver software. This document
applies to the following digitizers and accessories: NI 5102, NI 5105, NI 5112, NI 5114, NI 5122,
NI 5124, NI 5132, NI 5133, NI 5142, NI 5152, NI 5153, NI 5154, NI 5620, NI 5621, NI 5622, NI 5900,
NI 5911, and NI 5922.
For more information on features and programming, refer to the NI High-Speed Digitizers Help.
For device specifications, refer to the specifications document included with your device. Both
documents are available at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-SCOPE»Documentation.
Contents
For the most current versions of documentation, visit
NI-SCOPE, visit
Performance Issues Using MXI Connections.............................................................................. 30
Setting Up SMC-Based Devices for Synchronization ................................................................. 30
NI 5112 Programming Practices.................................................................................................. 31
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1. Verifying System Requirements
Your system must meet certain requirements to use NI high-speed digitizers with NI-SCOPE. For more
information on minimum system, recommended system, and supported application development
environments (ADEs), refer to the NI-SCOPE Readme, which is available on the NI-SCOPE CD.
Note After you install NI-SCOPE, you can access the NI-SCOPE Readme at Start»All Programs»
National Instruments»NI-SCOPE»Documentation.
2. Unpacking
NI high-speed digitizers are shipped in an antistatic bag to protect them from electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Prior to removing the digitizer from the bag, touch the antistatic bag to a metal part of the chassis
to remove any built up static charge.
Caution When handling the digitizer, make sure that you are grounded with a grounding strap or you
are touching a grounded metal object. Handle the digitizer carefully to avoid touching any exposed
pins or electronic circuitry.
Remove the digitizer from the package, remove the packing foam and rubber screw covers (PXI/PXIe
devices only), and inspect the digitizerfor loose components or signs of damage. Notify NI if the
digitizer appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged digitizer into your computer or chassis.
Store the digitizer in the antistatic bag when not in use.
3. Verifying the Kit Contents
The following items are included in the NI high-speed digitizer kit:
❑ The NI high-speed digitizer or accessory you ordered
❑ NI-SCOPE instrument driver DVD-size case, which contains the NI-SCOPE driver software CD
❑ Other included items:
The specifications document for the device
–Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
–NI High-Speed Digitizers Getting Started Guide (this document)
–Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users (SMC-based devices only)
–NI Spectral Measurements Toolkit CD (SMC-based devices with memory options higher than
8 MB only)
–USB cable (USB devices only)
–NI LabVIEW SignalExpress CD (USB devices only)
Note SMC-based devices are based on the National Instruments Synchronization and Memory Core
architecture. These include the NI 5105, NI 5114, NI 5122, NI 5124, NI 5142, NI 5152, NI 5153,
NI 5154, NI 5622, and NI 5922. For more information, refer to the NI High-Speed Digitizers Help.
In addition to the items contained in the kit, you need the following items:
❑ 1/8 in. flat-head screwdriver
❑ One of the following configurations:
–(PXI Devices) A PXI chassis, a PXI/SCXI combination chassis, or a PXI/CompactPCI chassis
with a controller and the chassis documentation
–
(PXI Express Devices) A PXI Express chassis with a controller and the chassis documentation
–(USB Devices) A desktop or laptop computer and its documentation
–
(PCI Devices) A desktop computer and its documentation
Note If your application uses NI-TClk synchronization for PCI Devices, you must use a RTSI cable
to connect the PCI Device
Programming»Reference»NI-TClk Synchronization Help.
4. Installing the Software
Caution Make sure you install the software before you install the hardware.
To install the software, complete the following steps:
1.(Optional) If you are using an application development environment (ADE) such as LabVIEW or
if you are using a third-party tool, install it now. You must install the ADE before installing the
NI-SCOPE instrument driver.
2.Install NI-SCOPE by inserting the NI-SCOPE CD into the CD drive. Click Install Software in the
displayed window.
Note If the installation window does not appear automatically, navigate to the CD drive and
double-click setup.exe.
S. For more information, refer to NI High-Speed Digitizers Help»
3.Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.
(Windows Vista) You may see access and security messages during installation. Accept the prompts
to complete the installation.
4.When the installer completes, a dialog box prompts you to Restart, Shut Down, or Restart Later.
Select Restart.
5.If you are using a system running the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, download NI-SCOPE to the
target using Measurement &Automation Explorer (MAX). For more information, refer to the
MAX Remote Systems Help by selecting Help»Help Topics»Remote Systems in MAX.
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5. Installing the Hardware
This section describes how to install hardware for PXI/PXIe, PCI, and USB platforms.
Note You must install the software before you install the hardware.
To prevent damage to the device caused by ESD or contamination, handle the device using the edges or
the metal bracket. For more information, refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility document.
Caution Unless you are using a USB device, you must power off and unplug your PC or chassis
before installing the hardware.
PXI Modules
NI PXI modules are sensitive instruments that should be handled carefully. Do not expose the module
to temperatures or humidity beyond the rated maximums. Keep the module free of dust by cleaning with
compressed air only. Do not clean the device with any solvents or liquids.
You can install PXI modules in any PXI slot marked with a peripheral slot compatibility glyph (a circle
containing the slot number).
To install a PXI module, complete the following steps:
1.Power off and unplug the PXI chassis before installing a PXI module.
2.If the PXI chassis has multiple fan speed settings, make sure that the fans are set to high.
3.Position the PXI chassis so that inlet and outlet vents are not obstructed. For more information,
refer to the chassis documentation.
4.Make sure that the ejector handle is in the unlatched (downward) position.
5.Holding the module by the ejector handle, slide it into an empty slot as shown in Figure 1.
Make sure that the base engages with the guides in the chassis.
6.Slide the module completely into the chassis and latch it by pulling up on the ejector handle.
7.Tighten the captive screws at the top and bottom of the module front panel. Performance may suffer
if both screws are not tightened properly.
8.Verify that the PXI chassis fans are operable and free of dust and other contaminants that may
restrict airflow.
9.Before operating the module, cover all empty PXI slots using PXI filler panels or slot blockers,
which you can purchase at
1 PXI Chassis
2 Ejector Handle in Downward Position
PXI Express Modules
Follow the installation instructions in the PXI Modules section and install the module in a PXI Express
slot of the chassis. Refer to the chassis documentation for information about the markings that denote
PXI Express slots.
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3
2
NI PXI-1042
Figure 1. PXI Module Installation
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NI PXIe-1062Q
4
3
5
2
3 Screws
4 NI PXI Module
1 PXI Express Chassis
2 Ejector Handle
3 Screws
4 NI PXI Express Module
5 Chassis Slot Markings
Figure 2. PXI Express Module Installation
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PCI Devices
To install a PCI device, complete the following steps:
1.Power off and unplug the PC.
2.Remove the PC cover.
3.Insert the device into an open PCI slot as shown in Figure 3.
1 NI PCI Device2PCI Slot3PC
3
1
2
Figure 3. PCI Installation
Tip To maximize airflow and extend the life of the PCI device, leave any adjacent PCI slots empty.
(NI PCI-5911) When you install the NI PCI-5911, verify that the BNC connector is centered in the
metal frame of the chassis, as shown in Figure 4. Signal degradation can occur if the outer shell of
the BNC connector touches the computer chassis. To minimize noise, do not allow the shell of the
BNC connector to touch or lie near the metal on the PC.
Figure 4. NI PCI-5911 Installation
Multiple NI 5911 devices in the same computer can raise operating temperatures beyond
specification and produce imprecise data. NI strongly recommends leaving an empty PCI slot
between multiple NI 5911 devices or adding a fan.
4.Secure the device to the PCI chassis with a screw.
Caution It is important to completely screw the device front panel into the PCI slot, both for
mechanical stability and to create a solid ground connection. Improperly secured devices may affect
the accuracy of the device.
5.Replace the PC cover.
6.Plug in and power on the PC.
7.
Note For SMC-based devices, spread-spectrum clocking varies the clock signal to spread the timing
clock signal over a small frequency range. Disabling spread-spectrum clocking may affect the
accuracy of device specifications.
USB Devices
To install a USB device, connect the USB cable to the PC and the digitizer, as shown in Figure 5.
(SMC-Based Devices) Some computer manufacturers use a securing lever made of plastic to secure
PCI devices; such a lever is unacceptable and must be removed. Use the screw provided in the kit
to screw down the digitizer. Otherwise, you must use a different computer chassis.
(SMC-Based Devices) Verify that spread-spectrum clocking is enabled in the PC BIOS.
For information about how to verify this setting, refer to the PC user documentation.
1
2
3
1 Laptop Computer2 NI USB High-Speed Digitizer3USB Cable
Figure 5. USB Installation
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USB Cable Strain Relief
The two strain relief options for your USB cable are as follows:
•Groove Method—Press the USB cable into one of the two grooves on the underside of the USB
device. Choose the USB cable groove that matches your USB cable size, as shown in Figure 6.
•Zip Tie Method—Thread a zip tie through the zip tie bar on the underside of the USB device and
tighten around the USB cable, as shown in Figure 6.
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5
4
6
3
1
1 Groove Method
2 Zip Tie Method
3 USB Cable Strain Relief Groove (Large)
4 USB Cable Strain Relief Groove (Small)
You can use the USB-513x on a desktop or mount it to a standard DIN rail or a panel.
Desktop Use
The USB-513x has plastic guides on the underside that allow it to be stacked on top of other USB-513x
devices.
For secure desktop use, you can adhere the supplied rubber non-skid feet to the underside of the device,
as shown in Figure 7.
Note Do not apply the rubber feet if you are panel mounting the USB-513x or stacking it on top of
another USB-513x device.
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2
1
2
1 NI USB High-Speed Digitizer2 Plastic Guides3 Rubber Feet
Figure 7. Applying Rubber Feet to the USB-513x
DIN Rail Mounting
The DIN rail mounting kit (part number 779689-01, not included in your USB-513x kit) is an accessory
you can use to mount the USB-513x family of products to a standard DIN rail.
Note Apply strain relief, as described in the USB Cable Strain Relief section, before mounting the
USB-513x to a DIN rail.
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Panel Mounting
To mount the USB-513x to a board or panel, complete the following steps while referring to Figure 8.
Figure 8. Mounting the USB-513x on a Panel
Note Do not apply the rubber feet to the USB-513x when panel mounting the device.
Note Apply strain relief, as described in the USB Cable Strain Relief section, before panel mounting
the USB-513x.
1.Download and print the panel mounting template PDF attached in the KnowledgeBase document,
USB-4065/5132/5133/6509 Panel Mounting Template. Go to
rd3233 to locate the KnowledgeBase document.
code
ni.com/info and enter the info
2.Using the template, mark the bottom point and top point on the panel. The points will be 162 mm
(6.375 in.) apart.
3.Remove the USB cable from the connector on the USB-513x.
4.Screw a #8 or M4 screw into the bottom point on the panel.
5.Set the USB-513x on the screw by fitting it into the bottom screw notch on the underside of the
USB-513x.
6.Screw a #8 or M4 screw through the USB-513x top screw hole into the panel.
Windows Device Recognition
Windows recognizes any newly installed device the first time the computer reboots after hardware is
installed. On some Windows systems, the Found New Hardware wizard opens with a dialog box for
every NI device installed. Install the software automatically (Recommended) is selected by default.
Click Next or Yes to install the software for each device.
Note (USB devices) When you first install an NI USB-5132/5133, Windows will recognize a new
device. Click Next on any dialog boxes that appear to complete the installation.
After Windows recognizes newly installed device, a dialog box prompts you to select from the following
options, which may vary depending on the devices and software installed on your system:
•Begin a Measurement with This Device Using NI LabVIEW SignalExpress opens LabVIEW
SignalExpress.
•Use This Device Interactively launches the NI-SCOPE Soft Front Panel (SFP).
•Begin an Application with This Device launches LabVIEW.
•Configure and Test This Device opens MAX to your device so you can configure settings.
•Take No Action leaves your device in the system but does not launch an application.
6. Configuring and Testing in MAX
1.Launch MAX by double-clicking the Measurement & Automation icon on the desktop.
Note When you configure your device in MAX, remember that all SMC-based devices and USB
devices are configured under NI-DAQmx, and are referred to in MAX as NI-DAQmx Devices.
Legacy devices are configured in MAX under Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) Devices. However,
after you configure these devices in MAX, you use NI-SCOPE to program them.
Figure 9 shows the MAX Configuration Tree, which lists both NI-DAQmx Devices and Traditional
NI-DAQ (Legacy) Devices.
Figure 9. MAX Configuration Tree
2.Expand Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed devices. If you are using a digitizer with
the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, expand Remote Systems. Find your target IP address or name,
expand it, and then expand Devices and Interfaces.
3.If your device is not listed, press <F5> to refresh. If the device is still not listed, repeat the steps in
section 5. Installing the Hardware. For more information about using MAX, refer to the help files
available within MAX.
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Note Windows Vista does not support some Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) devices. Refer to the
NI-SCOPE Readme to determine which operating system is compatible with your digitizer.
4.Record the device number or device name assigned by MAX. You need this number when you
program your device.
(Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) Devices) Select the device to see its properties in the configuration
•
view. The device number appears in the Value column. By default, the resource name for the
DAQ::
n
device is
, where n is the device number MAX assigned to your device. NI-SCOPE
devices that are configurable under Traditional NI-DAQ are not supported by the LabVIEW
Real-Time Module.
•(NI-DAQmx Devices) The assigned device name is appended to the device in its configuration
tree label. For example, after you install the digitizer, the device configuration tree label may
appear as
NI PXIe-5122: "
dev1
", where
dev1
is the device name. When you develop
your application, the resource name is the device name assigned by MAX. Only the
NI-SCOPE devices that appear under NI-DAQmx Devices are supported by the
LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
Note To avoid modifying existing applications that use a Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) device
number, change the assigned NI-DAQmx device name by right-clicking on the device, selecting
Rename, and entering the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) device number used in your application.
For more information about device naming conventions, refer to the
niScope_init function or the
niScope Initialize VI at NI High-Speed Digitizers Help»Programming»Reference.
5.Perform a self-test on the device to verify installation.
•
(Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) Devices) Right-click the device, select Properties, and click
Test Resources.
•(NI-DAQmx) Right-click the device and select Self-Test.
A dialog box indicates whether the device has passed the test.
Note If the device does not pass the self-test, repeat the instructions in section 5. Installing the
Hardware. If the device still does not pass, visit NI Technical Support at
ni.com/support.
6.Run the test panels on the device to verify the signal.
a.Connect a signal to the digitizer and select the appropriate device parameters for this signal
such as range, input limits, sample rate, and sample mode.
b.Access the test panel.
•
(Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) Devices) Click Run Test Panels in the Properties window.
•
(NI-DAQmx) Right-click the device and select Test Panels.
Note For both types of devices, you can enable triggering by clicking the Advanced button on the
test panel.
All NI digitizers have self-calibration capabilities. You can access this feature for all NI digitizers
programmatically with NI-SCOPE and your ADE, or you can use the NI-SCOPE Soft Front Panel
(SFP). However, only NI-DAQmx devices can be self-calibrated using MAX.
7.Exit MAX when you have finished configuring and testing the digitizer.
You can acquire data interactively using the NI-SCOPE SFP or programmatically using the NI-SCOPE
instrument driver in your application. You can also run the NI-SCOPE examples to demonstrate the
functionality of the digitizer.
Acquiring Data Interactively
Launch the NI-SCOPE SFP from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-SCOPE»SCOPE
Soft Front Panel. The NI-SCOPE SFP provides context-sensitive help for its controls.
Acquiring Data Programmatically
You can use NI-SCOPE to begin programming the digitizer in your ADE. Refer to the Programming
section of the NI High-Speed Digitizers Help at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-SCOPE»Documentation.
NI-SCOPE Examples
Programming examples for using NI-SCOPE with LabVIEW, LabWindows™/CVI™, and C are included
on the NI-SCOPE CD. For a complete list of examples and their installed locations, refer to the
NI-SCOPE Readme at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-SCOPE»Documentation.
NI Example Finder
LabVIEW 7.1 or later and CVI 7.1 or later users can use the NI Example Finder to search or browse
examples. NI-SCOPE examples are classified by keyword, so you can search for a particular device or
measurement function.
To browse for NI-SCOPE examples available in LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI, launch the
application, select Help»Find Examples, then navigate to Hardware Input and Output»Modular Instruments»NI-SCOPE (High-Speed Digitizers).
8. Making Your First Measurement
To begin making measurements with an NI high-speed digitizer, complete the following steps:
1.Launch your ADE.
2.Navigate to Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-SCOPE»Examples and open one of
the examples. If you are not sure which example to run, begin with the Getting Started example.
3.Enter the correct string into the resource name control or parameter. This string varies depending
on whether the digitizer is a Traditional NI-DAQ device or an NI-DAQmx device. For more
information about device names, refer to any of the following resources.
•NI High-Speed Digitizers Help»Programming»Reference»NI-SCOPE Function
Reference Help»Functions»niScope_init
4.Adjust the parameters, if necessary, to capture the input signal that you want to acquire.
5.Connect the signal that you want to acquire to one of the input channels of the digitizer. For
information about the appropriate connections, refer to Appendix A: Front Panels for SMC-Based
Devices and USB Devices or to Appendix B: Front Panels for Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy)
Devices.
6.Run the example program.
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Appendix A: Front Panels for SMC-Based Devices and USB Devices
This appendix describes digitizer front panels and signal connections for SMC-based devices and USB
devices: NI 5105, NI 5114, NI 5122, NI 5124, NI 5132, NI 5133, NI 5142, NI 5152, NI 5153, NI 5154,
NI 5622, and NI 5922.
NI 5105 Front Panels
Figure 10 shows the NI PXI-5105 and NI PCI-5105 front panels.
NI PXI-5105
12-Bit 60 MS/s Digitizer
CH 0
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
CH 5
CH 6
CH 7
PFI 1
Figure 10. NI 5105 Front Panels
Table 1 describes the signal connections for the NI 5105.
NI PCI-5105
CH 0
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
CH 5
CH 6
CH 7
PFI 1
Table 1. NI 5105 Front Panel Signal Connections
ConnectorDescriptionFunction
CH 0 to CH 7Standard SMB jack connectorAnalog input connection; digitizes data and triggers
acquisitions.
PFI 1Standard SMB jack connector Multipurpose PFI line for digital trigger in/out,
external clock in, reference clock in/out, and
timebase out.
Figure 11 shows the NI PXI-5114 and NI PCI-5114 front panels. For the AUX connector pinout
information, refer to Figure 13.
NI PXI-5114
CH 0
CH 1
TRIG
CLK IN
AUX I/O
CH 0
CH 1
TRIG
CLK IN
AUX I/O
NI PCI-5114
+5 V
MAX
Figure 11. NI 5114 Front Panels
Table 2 describes the signal connections for the NI 5114.
Table 2. NI 5114 Front Panel Signal Connections
ConnectorDescriptionFunction
CH 0,
CH 1
TRIGStandard BNC female
CLK INStandard SMB jack
AUX I/O9-pin mini-circular DIN
Standard BNC female
connector
connector
connector
connector
Analog input connection; digitizes data and triggers
acquisitions.
External analog trigger connection; signals on the TRIG
connector cannot be digitized.
Input for an external reference clock or sample clock to the
digitizer.
Provides access to the multipurpose digital timing and
triggering lines, PFI 0, and PFI 1 (with optional cable).
For pinout information, refer to Figure 13.
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NI 5122/5124/5142/5922 Front Panels
Figure 12 shows the NI PXI-5122/5124/5142/5922 and NI PCI-5122/5124/5142/5922 front panels.
The NI PXI-5122 and the NI PXIe-5122 front panels are identical.
Figure 12. NI 5122/5124/5142/5922 Front Panels
Table 3 describes the signal connections for the NI 5122/5124/5142/5922.
Table 3. NI 5122/5124/5142/5922 Front Panel Signal Connections
Analog input connection; digitizes data and triggers
acquisitions.
External analog trigger connection; signals on the TRIG
connector cannot be digitized.
NI 5122/5124/5142: Input for an external reference clock or
sample clock to the digitizer.
NI 5922: Input for an external reference clock to the digitizer.
Table 3. NI 5122/5124/5142/5922 Front Panel Signal Connections (Continued)
ConnectorDescriptionFunction
CLK OUT Standard SMB jack
connector
NI 5122/5124/5142: Output for the reference clock or sample
clock.
NI 5922: Output for the reference clock.
AUX I/O9-pin mini-circular DIN
connector
Provides access to the multipurpose digital timing and
triggering lines, PFI 0, and PFI 1 (with optional cable).
For pinout information, refer to Figure 13.
Figure 13 shows the pin assignments for the 9-pin DIN connector.
3
7
1
4
8
5
2
6
9
1 +5 V (Fused)
2GND
3 Reserved
Figure 13. 9-Pin DIN Connector Pin Assignments for NI 5114/5122/5124/5142/5922
4 Reserved
5 Reserved
6PFI 1
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
9PFI 0
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NI 5132/5133 Front Panels
Figure 14 shows the NI USB-5132 and NI USB-5133 front panels.
CH 0
NI USB-5132
CH 0
NI USB-5133
CH 1
CH 1
Figure 14. NI 5132/5133 Front Panels
Figure 15 shows the NI 5132/5133 back panel.
3
PFI 1
8-bit, 50 MS/s Digitizer
PFI 1
8-bit, 100 MS/s Digitizer
1
2
1 Recessed USB port2LED3 Ground
Figure 15. NI 5132/5133 Back Panel
Table 4 describes the signal connections for the NI 5132/5133.
Table 4. NI 5132/5133 Front Panel Signal Connections
ConnectorDescriptionFunction
CH 0,
CH 1
Standard BNC connectorAnalog input connection; digitizes data and triggers
acquisitions.
PFI 1Standard BNC connectorMultipurpose PFI line for sample clock in, digital
Appendix B: Front Panels for Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) Devices
This appendix describes digitizer front panels and signal connections for the following Traditional
NI-DAQ (Legacy) devices: NI 5102, NI 5112, NI 5620/5621, and NI 5911.
NI 5102 Front Panels
The NI 5102 is available for PXI and PCI platforms. This section describes the front panels and signal
connections for both types of NI 5102 digitizers.
(NI PXI-5102) Figure 18 shows the NI PXI-5102 front panel. For the AUX connector pinout information,
refer to Figure 19.
NI 5102
PFI 1
AUX
C
H
0
C
H
1
T
R
I
G
Figure 18. NI PXI-5102 Front Panel
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Table 7 describes the signal connections for the NI PXI-5102.
Table 7. NI PXI-5102 Front Panel Signal Connections
ConnectorDescriptionFunction
CH 0,
CH 1
TRIGStandard BNC female
PFI 1Standard SMB jack
Standard BNC female
connector
connector
Analog input connection; digitizes data and triggers
acquisitions.
External analog trigger connection; signals on the TRIG
connector cannot be digitized.
Multipurpose digital timing and triggering signal.
connector
AUX9-pin mini-circular DIN
connector
Access to PFI 2 (with optional cable). For pinout information,
refer to Figure 19.
Figure 19 shows the pin assignments for the 9-pin DIN connector on the NI PXI-5102.
9
6
8
5
2
1
4
7
3
1 +5 V (Fused)
2GND
3 Reserved
4 Reserved
5 Reserved
6PFI 2
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
9 Reserved
Figure 19. 9-Pin DIN Connector for NI PXI-5102, NI PXI/PCI-5112, and NI PCI-5911
Note The +5 V signal is fused at 1.1 A. However, NI recommends limiting the current from this pin
Analog input connection; digitizes data and triggers
acquisitions.
Access to PFI 2 (with optional cable). For pinout
information, refer to Figure 19.
Appendix C: Accessory Front Panels
This appendix describes the front panel and signal connections for the digitizer accessory.
NI 5900 Front Panel
Figure 24 shows the NI PXI-5900 differential amplifier front panel and the connections to the NI 5922.
NI PXI-5900
CH 0 +
CH 0 -
OUT 0
CH 1 +
CH 1 -
OUT 1
NI PXI-5922
Figure 24. NI 5900 Front Panel
Table 12 describes the signal connections for the NI 5900.
Table 12. NI 5900 Front Panel Signal Connections
ConnectorDescriptionFunction
CH 0+Standard BNC female connectorDifferential analog input signal for channel 0
CH 0–Standard BNC female connectorDifferential analog input signal for channel 0
CH 0 OUTStandard SMB jack connectorSingle-ended analog output for channel 0;
approximately ((CH0+) – (CH0–)) / 4
CH 1+Standard BNC female connectorDifferential analog input signal for channel 1
CH 1–Standard BNC female connectorDifferential analog input signal for channel 1
CH 1 OUTStandard SMB jack connectorSingle-ended analog output for channel 0;
approximately ((CH1+) – (CH1–)) / 4
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Appendix D: Troubleshooting
Front Panel ACCESS LED on PXI/PXI Express Module is Off when PXI/PXI Express
Chassis is On
If the ACCESS LED on the digitizer is not lit after you power on the PXI/PXIe chassis, a problem may
exist with the PXI/PXIe power rails, a hardware device, or the LED.
Note The LEDs may not light until the device has been configured in MAX. Before troubleshooting
this issue, verify that the device appears in MAX.
Complete the following steps to troubleshoot this issue:
1.Power off your PXI chassis.
2.Disconnect any signals from the PXI module front panel.
3.Remove the PXI module and inspect for signs of damage. Do not reinstall a damaged device.
4.Reinstall the PXI module as described in section 5. Installing the Hardware.
5.Power on the PXI chassis.
6.Verify that the device appears in MAX.
7.Reset the device in MAX and perform a self-test. For information about performing device resets
and self-tests in MAX, refer to section 6. Configuring and Testing in MAX.
8.If the ACCESS LED still fails to light, contact NI Technical Support at
Back Panel LED on USB Module is Off when Device is Plugged In
If the LED on the digitizer is not lit after it has been plugged into the USB port, a problem may exist
with the software installation, the hardware device, or the LED.
Note The LEDs may not light until the device has been configured in MAX. Before troubleshooting
this issue, verify that the device appears in MAX.
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Complete the following steps to troubleshoot this issue:
1.Unplug the USB digitizer.
2.Disconnect any signals from the USB digitizer front panel.
3.Reinstall the USB device as described in section 5. Installing the Hardware.
4.Verify that the device appears in MAX.
5.Reset the device in MAX and perform a self-test. For information about performing device resets
and self-tests in MAX, refer to section 6. Configuring and Testing in MAX.
6.If the back panel LED still fails to light, contact NI Technical Support at
ni.com/support.
Device Does Not Appear in MAX
Complete the following steps if the device does not appear in MAX:
1.In the MAX Configuration pane, click Devices and Interfaces to expand the category.
2.Click Traditional NI-DAQ Devices or NI-DAQmx Devices and press <F5> to refresh the list of
installed devices.
3.If the device is still not listed, power off the system, verify that the device is correctly installed, and
restart.
4.If the device still does not appear under Devices and Interfaces, contact NI Technical Support at
The MAX self-test performs a brief test of device resources. If the device does not pass the self-test,
complete the following steps:
1.Restart your system.
2.Launch MAX and perform the self-test again. If the device still fails the self-test, proceed to step 3.
3.Uninstall and reinstall NI-SCOPE.
4.If the device still fails the self-test, contact NI Technical Support at
Thermal Shutdown Error
If you receive an over temperature (or thermal shutdown) error and your device shuts down, complete
the following steps to re-enable your device:
1.Power off the computer or chassis that contains the device.
2.Review the procedure in section 5. Installing the Hardware and make any necessary adjustments
to make sure that your device is effectively cooled.
3.Power on the computer or chassis.
Note The thermal shutdown error is reported until the device has cooled to an acceptable operating
temperature and has been successfully reset.
Performance Issues Using MXI Connections
If you are using a MXI interface to control a PXI chassis and you encounter performance or initialization
issues, refer to the MXI documentation to verify that the MXI interface is properly set up. Software
optimization might be necessary.
•(MXI-3) For optimization, select Start»All Programs»National Instruments MXI-3»MXI-3 Optimization. Using a MXI-3 connection without running this application may result in an error
message such as the following:
–maximum amount of time exceeded
–
internal software error
If the software optimization application is not installed on your system, use the MXI software CD
or the National Instruments Driver CD included with your kit to install the software. After
installation, you may need to restart your computer before running the MXI Optimization
Application.
•(MXI-4 and MXI-Express) Optimization is performed automatically by the hardware.
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If you continue to have initialization or performance issues, refer to the MXI documentation at Start»
All Programs»National Instruments MXI, or visit NI Technical Support at
ni.com/support.
Setting Up SMC-Based Devices for Synchronization
Note The following step is required for any type of synchronization involving an SMC-based
device, including NI-TClk synchronization. For information about NI-TClk synchronization, refer to
NI High-Speed Digitizers Help»Programming»Reference»NI-TClk Synchronization Help.
If you plan to share triggers and/or clocks for the purpose of synchronizing SMC-based devices
(NI 5105/5114/5122/5124/5142/5152/5153/5154/5622/5922), you must identify or configure certain
components in MAX.
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(PXI and PXIe Modules) You must identify the PXI/PXIe system controller by completing the following
steps:
1.In the MAX configuration tree,
a.Right-click PXI System»Identify As.
b.Select your controller from the list. For example, select External PC if you are using a MXI
controller in an external PC.
2.Expand the PXI System tree and right-click the name of the chassis you are using.
(PCI Devices) You must configure the RTSI cable by completing the following steps:
1.Connect a RTSI cable between the PCI devices to physically share triggers and/or clocks.
2.In the MAX configuration tree,
a.Right-click NI-DAQmx Devices.
b.Select Create New NI-DAQmx Device»RTSI Cable.
c.Right-click the RTSI cable, then select the device to add to the RTSI cable.
NI 5112 Programming Practices
NI 5112 digitizers contain electromechanical relays that may require special programming practices to
prevent excessive wear. For more information, refer to the NI High-Speed Digitizers Help»Devices» NI 5112 Overview»Electromechanical Relays.
Appendix E: Where to Go for Support
The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support. At ni.com/
support
resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers.
you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self-help
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