National Instruments PCIe-5774, PCIe-5785 Getting Started Manual
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PCIe-5774
12-Bit, 6.4 GS/s, DC-Coupled, 2-Channel PCI FlexRIO Digitizer
Device
This document explains how to install, configure, test, and use the PCIe-5774. You can
program the PCIe-5774 with the following software options.
• FlexRIO driver software
• NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for FlexRIO (instrument design libraries)
Note Adapter modules are not installable or interchangeable on the PCIe-5774.
Contents
FlexRIO Documentation and Resources...................................................................................2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 3
PCIe-5774 Kit Contents............................................................................................................ 3
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Software and Driver............................................................................................ 4
Installing the PCIe-5774........................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Ferrite on the DIO Cable.....................................................................................5
PCIe-5774 Front Panel and Pinout............................................................................................6
Configuring the PCIe-5774 in MAX...................................................................................... 10
FlexRIO Examples..................................................................................................................10
Accessing FlexRIO Examples........................................................................................ 10
Block Diagram........................................................................................................................ 11
Component-Level Intellectual Property (CLIP)..................................................................... 13
Making a Measurement with LabVIEW.................................................................................13
Synchronization...................................................................................................................... 14
Sharing Signals and Triggers with Another PCI Express FlexRIO Device....................15
Sharing Signals and Triggers with PCI Express Devices Using RTSI........................... 15
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 15
What Should I Do if the PCIe-5774 Doesn't Appear in MAX?......................................15
What Should I Do if the PCIe-5774 Fails the Self-Test?................................................ 16
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 16
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 17
FlexRIO Documentation and Resources
Table 1. FlexRIO Documentation and Resources
Document/Resource Location Description
PCIe-5774 Getting
Started Guide (this
document)
Available at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains installation instructions and
basic programming instructions for
your PCIe-5774.
PCIe-5774
Specifications
Available at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains specifications for your
PCIe-5774.
PCIe-5774 Safety,
Environmental, and
Regulatory Information
Available at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains important safety,
environmental, and regulatory
information for your PCIe-5774.
LabVIEW FPGA Module
Help
Embedded in LabVIEW
Help and at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains information about the basic
functionality of the LabVIEW FPGA
Module.
FlexRIO Help Available at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains information about the FPGA
module front panel connectors and
I/O, programming instructions, and
I/O component-level IP (CLIP).
LabVIEW Examples Available in NI Example
Finder. In LabVIEW,
click Help»Find
Examples»Hardware
Input and Output»
FlexRIO.
Contains examples of how to run
FPGA VIs and Host VIs on your
device.
IPNet Located at ni.com/ipnet. Contains LabVIEW FPGA functions
and intellectual property to share.
FlexRIO product page Located at ni.com/flexrio. Contains product information and
data sheets for FlexRIO devices.
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the PCIe-5774, your system must meet certain requirements. For more information
about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported application
development environments (ADEs), refer to the readme, which is available on the software
media or online at ni.com/updates.
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Unpacking the Kit
Notice To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device, ground
yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your
computer chassis.
1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.
2. Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.
Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Note Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
PCIe-5774 Kit Contents
The following items are included in the device kit:
• PCIe-5774
• Documentation:
– Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
– PCIe-5774 Getting Started Guide (this document)
– PCIe-5774 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information
Preparing the Environment
Ensure the environment in which you are using the PCIe-5774 meets the following
specifications.
Operating environment
Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 45 °C (Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2. Meets
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 low temperature
limit and MIL-PRF-28800F Class 4 high
temperature limit.)
Relative humidity range 10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in
accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)
Pollution Degree 2
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Indoor use only.
Note For complete specifications, refer to the specifications document for your
device at ni.com/manuals.
Installing the Software and Driver
Before installing your hardware, you must install the application software and instrument
driver. Visit NI FlexRIO Driver Supported Versions for FlexRIO Adapters and Modules to
determine which minimum software versions you need for your device. Install the software in
the following order:
1. Install LabVIEW.
Refer to the LabVIEW Installation Guide for installation instructions for LabVIEW and
system requirements for the LabVIEW software. Refer to the LabVIEW Upgrade Notes
for additional information about upgrading to the most recent version of LabVIEW for
Windows. Documentation for LabVIEW is available at ni.com/manuals.
2. Install the LabVIEW FPGA Module.
Refer to the LabVIEW FPGA Module Release and Upgrade Notes for installation
instructions and information about getting started with the LabVIEW FPGA Module.
Documentation for the LabVIEW FPGA Module is available at ni.com/manuals.
3. (Optional) Install the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
Refer to the LabVIEW Real-Time Module Release and Upgrade Notes for system
requirements, installation instructions, and additional information about using the
LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
4. Install FlexRIO.
Refer to the FlexRIO Readme for system requirements and installation instructions for
FlexRIO. Documentation for FlexRIO is available at ni.com/manuals.
Installing the PCIe-5774
1. Power off and unplug the computer.
2. Access the computer system expansion slots. This step might require you to remove one
or more access panels on the computer case.
3. Locate a compatible slot and remove the corresponding slot cover on the computer back
panel.
4. Touch any metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity.
5. Insert the module into the slot you selected. Gently rock the module in to place without
forcing it.
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Figure 1. Module Installation
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2
3
1. Module
2. System Expansion Slot
3. PC
6. Secure the module PCI Express mounting bracket to the computer chassis with two
bracket screws.
Note Because of the high mass of the PCIe-5774, installing the bracket
screws is recommended. Installing the bracket screws increases mechanical
stability and electrically connects the front panel to the chassis, which can
improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performance.
7. Connect the 6-pin PCI Express power connector from the power supply to the PCIe-5774.
8. Replace any access panels on the computer case.
9. Power on your computer.
Installing the Ferrite on the DIO Cable
Notice To ensure the specified EMC performance, install the snap-on ferrite bead
(National Instruments part number 781233-02) in accordance with these instructions.
1. Open the ferrite bead and place the cable inside the center of the bead. Ensure the ferrite
bead is as close to where the cable connects to the PCIe-5774 as practical.
2. Close the ferrite bead until the locking tabs engage securely.
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Figure 2. Snap-On Ferrite Bead Installation
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2
1. Molex™ Nano-Pitch I/O™ connector
2. Ferrite
PCIe-5774 Front Panel and Pinout
PCIe-5774 Front Panel
The following figure shows the PCIe-5774 front panel.
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