National Instruments PXIe-5160, PXIe-5162, PXIe-5163 Getting Started Manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

PXIe-5160/5162

PXIe, 500 MHz or 1.5 GHz, 2.5 GS/s or 5 GS/s, 10-Bit PXI
Oscilloscopes

Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.

This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-5160/5162. The
PXIe-5160 is a 500 MHz, 10-bit oscilloscope with a sample rate of up to 2.5 GS/s. The
PXIe-5162 is a 1.5 GHz, 10-bit oscilloscope with a sample rate of up to 5 GS/s.

Documentation for the PXIe-5160/5162 is available from the Start menu by navigating to
NI-SCOPE Documentation in the National Instruments folder.

Contents

Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2

Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2

Other Equipment....................................................................................................................... 3

Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 4

Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4

Installing the PXIe-5160/5162.................................................................................................. 5

PXIe-5160/5162 Front Panels...................................................................................................7

Configuring the PXIe-5160/5162 in MAX............................................................................... 8

PXIe-5160/5162 Self-Calibration............................................................................................. 9

Running Self-Calibration.................................................................................................. 9

First Measurements................................................................................................................. 10

Making a Measurement with InstrumentStudio..............................................................10

Making a Measurement with LabVIEW.........................................................................10

PXIe-5160/5162 Compensating Passive Probes............................................................. 11

Programming the PXIe-5160/5162......................................................................................... 13

NI-SCOPE Examples......................................................................................................15

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 16

What Should I Do if the PXIe-5160/5162 Doesn't Appear in MAX?............................ 16

What Should I Do if the PXIe-5160/5162 Fails the Self-Test?.......................................16

Thermal Shutdown Error................................................................................................ 17

Where To Go Next.................................................................................................................. 17

Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................18

Verifying the System Requirements

To use the NI-SCOPE instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.

Refer to the product readme, which is available on the driver software media or online at

ni.com/manuals, for more information about minimum system requirements, recommended

system, and supported application development environments (ADEs).

Unpacking the Kit

Refer to the following figure to identify the contents of the PXIe-5160/5162 kit.

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1. PXIe-5160 or PXIe-5162

2. PXIe-5160 or PXIe-5162 Safety, Environmental,
and Regulatory Information

3. PXIe-5160/5162 Getting Started Guide (this
document)

4. Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users

Notice To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the module,

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 module from the package and inspect it for loose components or other signs
of damage.

Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.

Note Do not install a module if it appears damaged in any way.

3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.

Store the module in the antistatic package when the module is not in use.

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Other Equipment

There are several required items not included in your device kit that you need to operate the
PXIe-5160/5162. Your application may require additional items not included in your kit to
install or operate your device.

Required Items

• A PXI Express chassis and chassis documentation

• A PXI Controller or PC with a Device for PXI Remote Control system that meets the
system requirements specified in this guide and chassis documentation

Optional Items

• PXI Slot Blocker Kit, 5 slot blockers (NI part number 199198-01)

• PXI Filler Panel Kit, 17 filler panels (NI part number 778646-01)

• BNC-to-BNC cable, 50 Ω, 1 m (NI part number 781887-01)

• Oscilloscope probe compensator, SMB (NI part number 786983-01)

• Probes—refer to the following table for several options compatible with the
PXIe-5160/5162.

Table 1. Probe Options for the PXIe-5160/5162

Model NI Part Number Description

CP400X 784254-01 400 MHz, 2 m, 10X cable divider probe

CP500X 784253-01 500 MHz, 1.2 m, 10X cable divider probe

NI 5191 781785-01 800 MHz differential active probe

SA1000X 784255-01 1 GHz single-ended active probe

SA1500X 784256-01 1.5 GHz single-ended active probe

SA2500X 784257-01 2.5 GHz single-ended active probe

SP200B 780284-01 1x or 10x passive probe, 200 MHz

SP500C 783630-01 100x passive probe, 500 MHz

SP500X 783629-01 10x passive probe, 500 MHz

CC0550X 786846-01 5 A RMS, 50 MHz current probe

CC05120X 786847-01 5 A RMS, 120 MHz current probe

CC5002X 786848-01 500 A RMS, 2 MHz current probe

CC15010X 786849-01 150 A RMS, 10 MHz current probe

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Table 1. Probe Options for the PXIe-5160/5162 (Continued)

Model NI Part Number Description

CC3050X 785561-01 30 A RMS, 50 MHz current probe

CC30100X 785562-01 30 A RMS, 100 MHz current probe

Visit ni.com for more information about these additional items.

Preparing the Environment

Ensure that the environment in which you are using the PXIe-5160/5162 meets the following
specifications.

Temperature

Operating 0 °C to 45 °C

Storage -40 °C to 71 °C

Humidity

Operating 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Storage 5% to 95%, noncondensing

Pollution Degree 2

Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient temperature)

Indoor use only.

Installing the Software

You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.

1. Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows™/CVI™.

2. Visit ni.com/downloads/drivers and search for NI-SCOPE.

3. Download the latest version of NI-SCOPE, extract the downloaded files, and run the
executable (.exe) file.

Driver support for the PXIe-5160/5162 was first available in NI-SCOPE 4.1.

4. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.

Note Windows users may see access and security messages during

installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.

5. When the installer completes, select Restart in the dialog box that prompts you to restart,
shut down, or restart later.

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Installing the PXIe-5160/5162

Notice To prevent damage to the PXIe-5160/5162 caused by ESD or

contamination, handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket.

1. Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the module.

The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the module.

2. Power off the chassis.

3. Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to
installation. Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged.

4. Remove the black plastic covers from all the captive screws on the module front panel.

5. Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the symbols that
indicate the slot types.

Figure 1. Chassis Compatibility Symbols

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1. PXI Express System Controller Slot

2. PXI Peripheral Slot

3. PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot

4. PXI Express System Timing Slot

5. PXI Express Peripheral Slot

PXIe-5160/5162 modules can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots, PXI Express
hybrid peripheral slots, or PXI Express system timing slots.

6. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.

7. Ensure that the ejector handle is in the downward (unlatched) position.

8. Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis. Slide
the module into the slot until it is fully inserted.

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Figure 2. Module Installation

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1. Chassis

2. Hardware Module

3. Ejector Handle in Downward (Unlatched) Position

9. Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle.

10. Secure the module front panel to the chassis using the front-panel mounting screws.

Note Tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases mechanical

stability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis, which can
improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performance.

11. Cover all empty slots using EMC filler panels or fill using slot blockers to maximize
cooling air flow, depending on your application.

12. Power on the chassis.

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