National Instruments PXIE-5774 User Manual
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PXIe-5774
12-Bit, 6.4 GS/s, DC-Coupled, 2-Channel PXI FlexRIO Digitizer
This document explains how to install, configure, test, and use the PXIe-5774. You can
program the PXIe-5774 with the following software options.
• FlexRIO driver software
• NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for FlexRIO (instrument design libraries)
Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
Note Adapter modules are not installable or interchangeable on PXIe-5774
devices.
Contents
FlexRIO Documentation and Resources...................................................................................2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 3
PXIe-5774 Kit Contents............................................................................................................3
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Software and Driver............................................................................................ 4
Installing the PXIe-5774........................................................................................................... 5
Installing the Ferrite on the DIO Cable.....................................................................................6
PXIe-5774 Front Panel and Pinout........................................................................................... 7
Configuring the PXIe-5774 in MAX...................................................................................... 10
FlexRIO Examples..................................................................................................................10
Accessing FlexRIO Examples.........................................................................................11
Block Diagram........................................................................................................................ 11
Component-Level Intellectual Property (CLIP)..................................................................... 12
Making a Measurement...........................................................................................................13
Making a Measurement with LabVIEW.........................................................................13
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 13
What Should I Do if the PXIe-5774 Doesn't Appear in MAX?......................................13
What Should I Do if the PXIe-5774 Fails the Self-Test?................................................13
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 14
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 14
FlexRIO Documentation and Resources
Table 1. FlexRIO Documentation and Resources
Document/Resource Location Description
PXIe-5774 Getting
Started Guide (this
document)
PXIe-5774
Specifications
PXIe-5774 Safety,
Environmental, and
Regulatory Information
LabVIEW FPGA Module
Help
FlexRIO Help Available at ni.com/
LabVIEW Examples Available in NI Example
IPNet Located at ni.com/ipnet. Contains LabVIEW FPGA functions
Available at ni.com/
manuals.
Available at ni.com/
manuals.
Available at ni.com/
manuals.
Embedded in LabVIEW
Help and at ni.com/
manuals.
manuals.
Finder. In LabVIEW,
click Help»Find
Examples»Hardware
Input and Output»
FlexRIO.
Contains installation instructions and
basic programming instructions for
your PXIe-5774.
Contains specifications for your
PXIe-5774.
Contains important safety,
environmental, and regulatory
information for your PXIe-5774.
Contains information about the basic
functionality of the LabVIEW FPGA
Module.
Contains information about the FPGA
module front panel connectors and
I/O, programming instructions, and
I/O component-level IP (CLIP).
Contains examples of how to run
FPGA VIs and Host VIs on your
device.
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 PXIe-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.
PXIe-5774 Kit Contents
The following items are included in the device kit:
• PXIe-5774
• Documentation:
– Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
– PXIe-5774 Getting Started Guide (this document)
– PXIe-5774 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information
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Preparing the Environment
Ensure the environment in which you are using the PXIe-5774 meets the following
specifications.
Operating environment
Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 55 °C1 (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 2 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.
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.
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The PXIe-5774 requires a chassis with slot cooling capacity ≥58 W. Not all chassis with slot
cooling capacity ≥58 W can achieve this ambient temperature range. Refer to the PXI Chassis
Manual for specifications to determine the ambient temperature ranges your chassis can achieve.
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Refer to the LabVIEW Real-Time Module Release and Upgrade Notes for system
NI PXIe-1062Q
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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 PXIe-5774
Notice To prevent damage to the PXIe-5774 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
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-5774 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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