National Instruments PXIe-5170, PXIe-5171 Getting Started Manual
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PXIe-5170/5171
250 MS/s, 14-Bit Reconfigur
able Oscilloscope
Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
Caution This icon denotes a caution, which advises you to consult documentation
where this symbol is marked.
Caution You can impair the protection provided by the PXIe-5170/5171 if you use
it in a manner not described in this document.
This document explains how to install, configure, test, and use the PXIe-5170/5171. The
PXIe-5170/5171 ships with the following software options, which you can use to program the
device:
•
NI-SCOPE driver software
•
NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for Reconfigurable Oscilloscopes (instrument
design libraries)
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2
Verifying the System Requirements
..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Kit Contents...................................................................................................................... 3
Other Equipment....................................................................................................................... 3
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 4
Choosing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Software Options...............................................................................................................4
Comparison of Software Features.....................................................................................5
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 6
Installing the PXIe-5170/5171.................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel Connectors.....................................................................................................9
Connecting Digital Signals......................................................................................................11
AUX I/O Connector Pinout.............................................................................................11
PXIe-5170/5171 SCB-19 Pinout.....................................................................................12
Configuring the Hardware in MAX........................................................................................ 13
Self-Calibration.......................................................................................................................13
First Measurements................................................................................................................. 14
Making a Measurement with Instrument Design Libraries............................................
14
Making a Measurement with NI-SCOPE........................................................................14
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 15
What Should I Do if the PXIe-5170/5171 Doesn't Appear in MAX?............................ 15
What Should I Do if the PXIe-5170/5171 Fails the Self-Test or Self-Calibration?........16
Where To Go Next.................................................................................................................. 16
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................17
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.
This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,
or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. T
o minimize interference with
radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.
Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National
Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with
shielded cables and accessories. The length of all I/O cables must be no longer than
3 m (10 ft
).
Caution This product may become more sensitive to electromagnetic disturbances
in the operational environment when test leads are attached or when connected to a
test object.
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the PXIe-5170/5171, your system must meet certain requirements.
For more information about minimum system requirements, recommended system
requirements, and supported ADEs, refer to the readme for your selected software support.
Readmes are available on the driver software DVD and online at ni.com/downloads.
Unpacking the Kit
Caution T
o 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.
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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.
Caution 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.
Kit Contents
Figure 1. PXIe-5170/5171 Kit Contents
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3. Driver Software DVD
4. PXIe-5170/5171 Getting Started Guide
5. Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
Other Equipment
There are several required items not included in your device kit that you need to operate the
PXIe-5170/5171. Your application may require additional items not included in your kit to
install or operate your
PXIe-5170/5171.
Required Items
• A PXI Express chassis and chassis documentation
• A PXI Express embedded controller or PC with MXI controller system that meets the
system requirements specified in this guide and chassis documentation
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Optional Items
• PXI Slot Blocker kit (NI part number 199198-01)
•
SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) coaxial cables, RG-402, 50 Ω, 1 M (NI part number 781845-01)
• SHH19-MH19-AUX shielded single-ended cable, 1 M (NI part number 784091-01)
• SCB-19 connector block (NI part number 783959-01)
Visit ni.com for more information about these additional items.
Preparing the Environment
Ensure the environment in which you are using the PXIe-5170/5171 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.)
Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient
temperature)
Pollution Degree 2
Indoor use only.
Caution You can impair the protection provided by the PXIe-5170/5171 if you use
it in a manner not described in this document.
Note For complete specifications, refer to the specifications document for your
device at ni.com/manuals.
Choosing the Software
Software Options
NI provides multiple software options for interacting with the PXIe-5170/5171: NI-SCOPE
soft front panel (SFP),
NI-SCOPE instrument driver software, and the instrument design
libraries.
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Table 1. PXIe-5170/5171 Software Options
Use Case Software Option
Acquire and analyze data without programming. NI-SCOPE SFP
Create custom measurements and automation
applications.
NI-SCOPE instrument driver
Customize the behavior of the device FPGA to create
application-specific instrument designs.
Instrument design libraries with the
LabVIEW FPGA Module
Note You can use a combination of these software options for your application.
However
, when using the NI-SCOPE driver and the instrument design libraries in a
single application, only one option can access the device at a time.
Related Information
Installing the Software on page
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Visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code IDLintro for more information about instrument
design libraries and how to use them.
Comparison of Software Features
NI-SCOPE instrument driver software and the instrument design libraries vary in the features
they support.
Table 2. Comparison of Softw
are Features
Feature NI-SCOPE Instrument Design Libraries
Customization of
onboard FPGA
Supported using
the instrument
driver FPGA
extensions
Supported using the LabVIEW FPGA Module
Source availability Closed source Open source
LabVIEW support Yes Yes
C/C++/C# support Yes Using the NI LabVIEW Application Builder, you
can compile LabVIEW code into custom DLLs for
use with other application development
environments (ADEs).
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Table 2. Comparison of Softw
are Features (Continued)
Feature NI-SCOPE Instrument Design Libraries
NI-SCOPE SFP
support
Yes No
LabVIEW examples
or sample projects
Yes Includes LabVIEW sample projects, with
additional examples available at
ni.com/software-designed-instruments.
Related Information
Refer to ni.com/labview/fpga to learn more about the benefits of using LabVIEW FPGA
Module to customize your device.
Installing the Softw
are
Close all programs before installing the software. NI recommends installing your software
before installing the PXIe-5170/5171 hardware.
Install your software in the following order:
1.
Install the latest service packs for your operating system.
2. Install NI LabVIEW.
Refer to the LabVIEW Installation Guide for installation instructions for LabVIEW and
system requirements for LabVIEW software. Refer to the LabVIEW Upgrade Notes for
additional information about upgrading to the most recent version of LabVIEW for
Windows.
3. (Optional) Install NI 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.
Note Installation of the LabVIEW FPGA Module is required to customize the
behavior of the device FPGA if you are using the instrument design libraries.
4. (Recommended) Install the latest service pack for LabVIEW and any LabVIEW modules
you are using.
5. Insert the driver software DVD into the DVD drive.
The driver software installer should open automatically
. If the installation window does
not appear, navigate to the DVD drive, double-click the drive, and double-click
autorun.exe.
Note You can also download the software from ni.com/downloads
.
6. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts to install the default installation.
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