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 5105, NI 5114,
NI 5122, NI 5124, NI 5132, NI 5133, NI 5142, NI 5152, NI 5153, NI 5154, NI 5160, NI 5162,
NI 5185, NI 5186, NI 5620, NI 5621, NI 5622, NI 5900, 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. To
access these documents, select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-SCOPE»Documentation.
the window that appears.
(Windows 8) Click NI Launcher and select NI-SCOPE»Documentation in
For the most current versions of documentation, visit
of NI-SCOPE, visit ni.com/downloads.
ni.com/manuals. For the latest version
Contents
Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................................................................... 2
1. Verifying System Requirements........................................................................................... 3
Performance Issues Using MXI Connections................................................................... 32
Setting Up SMC-Based Devices for Synchronization ...................................................... 33
Appendix E: Where to Go for Support ..................................................................................... 34
Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility document for important
safety and electromagnetic compatibility information. To obtain a copy of this document online,
ni.com/manuals, and search for the document title.
visit
For additional and electromagnetic compatibility information, including any product-specific
installation or configuration requirements necessary to achieve the specified level of
electromagnetic compatibility performance, refer to the individual product specifications.
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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 media.
Note After you install NI-SCOPE, you can access the NI-SCOPE Readme at
(Windows 8) Click NI Launcher and select NI-SCOPE»Documentation in the
window that appears.
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/PXI Express 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 case, which contains the NI-SCOPE driver software media
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 media (available in selected SMC-based device
Note SMC-based devices are based on the National Instruments Synchronization
and Memory Core architecture. For more information, refer to the NI High-Speed
Digitizers Help.
Other Required Items
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 DeviceS. For more information, refer to
NI High-Speed Digitizers Help»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 media into the DVD drive. Click Install Software in the displayed window.
Note If the installation window does not appear automatically, navigate to the DVD
drive and double-click
3.Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.
Note You may see access and security messages during installation. Accept the
prompts to complete the installation.
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setup.exe.
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.
5. Installing the Hardware
This section describes how to install hardware for PXI/PXI Express, 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/PXI Express Modules
NI PXI and PXI Express 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).
You can install PXI Express modules in a PXI Express slot of the chassis. Refer to the chassis
documentation for information about the markings that denote PXI Express slots.
To install a PXI/PXI Express module, complete the following steps:
1.Power off and unplug the PXI/PXI Express chassis before installing the module.
2.If the PXI/PXI Express chassis has multiple fan speed settings, make sure that the fans are
set to high.
3.Position the PXI/PXI Express 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 of the module 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
(PXI modules) or Figure 2 (PXI Express modules), or Figure 3 (NI PXIe-5185/5186
modules). 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.
The first time you install the NI 5185/5186 in the chassis, the NI-SCOPE driver launches a
device recognition wizard. After the wizard completes, the NI 5185/5186 module goes through
an initialization procedure that lasts approximately 5 to 10 minutes. You must wait until the
initialization procedure completes before using the module.
Note The Access LED turns green when the module is ready to be configured.
The initialization procedure will occur on each subsequent use of the NI 5185/5186, although
the device recognition wizard is not repeated on each subsequent boot cycle. The module will
begin the initialization procedure after the NI-SCOPE driver has been loaded by the operating
system.
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 5.
Figure 5. PCI Installation
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1
2
1 NI PCI Device2PCI Slot3PC
Tip To maximize airflow and extend the life of the PCI device, leave any adjacent
PCI slots empty.
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.
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(SMC-Based Devices) Some computer manufacturers use a securing lever made of
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1
3
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.
5.Replace the PC cover.
6.Plug in and power on the PC.
7.
(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.
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 6.
Figure 6. USB Installation
1 Laptop Computer2 NI USB High-Speed Digitizer3USB Cable
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 7.
•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 7.
Figure 7. USB Cable Strain Relief Options
1 Groove Method
2 Zip Tie Method
3 USB Cable Strain Relief Groove (Large)
4 USB Cable Strain Relief Groove (Small)
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5USB Cable
6Zip Tie
7Zip Tie Bar
Mounting the USB-5132/5133
You can use the NI USB-5132/5133 on a desktop or mount it to a standard DIN rail or a panel.
Desktop Use
The NI USB-5132/5133 has plastic guides on the underside that allow it to be stacked on top of
other NI USB-5132/5133 devices.
For secure desktop use, you can adhere the supplied rubber non-skid feet to the underside of the
device, as shown in Figure 8.
Note Do not apply the rubber feet if you are panel mounting the
NI USB-5132/5133 or stacking it on top of another NI USB-5132/5133 device.
Figure 8. Applying Rubber Feet to the USB-513x
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2
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1 NI USB High-Speed Digitizer2 Plastic Guides3 Rubber Feet
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,
To mount the USB-513x to a board or panel, complete the following steps while referring to
Figure 9.
Figure 9. 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 ni.com/info
and enter the Info Code
rd3233 to locate the KnowledgeBase document.
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.
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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 the 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 SignalExpress opens 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
Note (NI 5185/5186) After you install the NI 5185/5186 in the chassis, the Access
LED will remain amber while the NI 5185/5186 is configuring device firmware and
initializing the device. During this time, the device is not available for user access.
When the Access LED changes to solid green, you can begin configuring the device
in MAX.
1.Launch MAX by double-clicking the Measurement & Automation icon on the desktop.
Figure 10 shows the MAX Configuration Pane.
Figure 10. MAX Configuration Pane
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.
Note Windows 8 (64-bit), Windows 7 (64-bit) and Windows Vista (64-bit) do not
support 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 identifier when
you program your device.
5.Perform a self-test on the device to verify installation.
•Right-click the device and select Self-Test.
•
(Traditional NI-DAQ [Legacy] Devices) Right-click the device, select Configure,
and click Test Resources.
A dialog box indicates whether the device has passed the test.
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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
ni.com/support.
at
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.
•Right-click the device and select Test Panels.
•
(Traditional NI-DAQ [Legacy] Devices) Click Run Test Panels in the
Configure window.
Note All NI digitizers have self-calibration capabilities. You can access this feature
programmatically with NI-SCOPE and your ADE, or you can use either the
NI-SCOPE Soft Front Panel (SFP) or MAX. Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) devices
cannot be self-calibrated using MAX.
7.Exit MAX when you have finished configuring and testing the digitizer.
7. Programming the Device
You can acquire data interactively using the NI-SCOPE Soft Front Panel 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. (Windows 8) Click NI Launcher and select NI-SCOPE»SCOPE
Soft Front Panel in the window that appears. 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. For detailed
instructions about how to acquire data in a specific ADE, refer to the Getting Started with
NI-SCOPE section of the NI High-Speed Digitizers Help located at Start»All Programs»
National Instruments»NI-SCOPE»Documentation»NI High-Speed Digitizers Help.
(Windows 8) Click NI Launcher and select NI-SCOPE»Documentation»NI High-Speed
Digitizers Help in the window that appears.
Tip You can modify an NI-SCOPE C example to create an application with
Microsoft Visual C/C++, and all required include and library files are automatically
added to the project. Refer to the Creating an Application with Microsoft Visual C and C++ topic of the NI High-Speed Digitizers Help if you prefer to manually add
all required include and library files to the project.
Examples demonstrate the functionality of the device, serving as programming models and
building blocks for your own applications. The NI Example Finder is a utility available for some
software applications that organizes examples into categories and allows you to easily browse
and search installed examples. You can see descriptions and compatible hardware models for
each example or see all the examples compatible with one particular hardware model.
To locate examples, refer to the following table.
Software ApplicationLocating Examples
LabVIEW or
LabWindows™/CVI
ANSI C or Visual BasicLocate examples in the <NIDocDir>\NI-SCOPE\examples
Locate examples with the NI Example Finder. Within LabVIEW
™
or LabWindows/CVI, select Help»Find Examples and navigate
to Hardware Input and Output»Modular Instruments.
directory, where <NIDocDir> is one of the following
directories:
• (Windows 2000/XP) Documents and Settings\
All Users\Shared Documents\National
Instruments
• (Windows Vista)Users\Public\Documents\
National Instruments
• (Windows 7/8) Users\Public\Public Documents\
National Instruments
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.
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 if
the digitizer is a Traditional NI-DAQ device. For more information about device names,
refer to any of the following resources.
•Section 6. Configuring and Testing in MAX of this document
•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.
(Windows 8) Click NI Launcher and select NI-SCOPE»
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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.
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 5160, NI 5162, NI 5185, NI 5186, NI 5622, and NI 5922.
NI 5105 Front Panels
Figure 11 shows the NI PXI-5105 and NI PCI-5105 front panels.
Table 1 describes the signal connections for the NI 5105.
TRIG
CH 0
CH 1
AUX I/O
+5 V
MAX
CLK IN
NI PCI-5114
CH 0
CH 1
CLK IN
AUX I/O
TRIG
NI PXI-5114
Table 1. NI 5105 Front Panel Signal Connections
ConnectorDescriptionFunction
CH 0 ... 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.
NI 5114 Front Panels
Figure 12 shows the NI PXI-5114 and NI PCI-5114 front panels. For the AUX connector pinout
information, refer to Figure 14.
Figure 12. NI 5114 Front Panels
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Table 2 describes the signal connections for the NI 5114.
Table 2. NI 5114 Front Panel Signal Connections
ConnectorDescriptionFunction
CH 0,
CH 1
Standard BNC female connectorAnalog input connection; digitizes data and
triggers acquisitions.
TRIGStandard BNC female connectorExternal analog trigger connection; signals on the
CLK INStandard SMB jack connectorInput for an external reference clock or sample
AUX I/O9-pin mini-circular DIN
connector
TRIG connector cannot be digitized.
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 14.
NI 5122/5124/5142/5922 Front Panels
Figure 13 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.
Table 3 describes the signal connections for the NI 5122/5124/5142/5922.
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Table 3. NI 5122/5124/5142/5922 Front Panel Signal Connections
ConnectorDescriptionFunction
CH 0,
CH 1
Standard BNC female connectorAnalog input connection; digitizes data and
triggers acquisitions.
TRIGStandard BNC female connectorExternal analog trigger connection; signals on the
TRIG connector cannot be digitized.
CLK INStandard SMB jack connector(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.
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 14.
Figure 14 shows the pin assignments for the 9-pin DIN connector.
Figure 14. 9-Pin DIN Connector Pin Assignments for NI 5114/5122/5124/5142/5922
1 +5 V (Fused)
2GND
3 Reserved
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4 Reserved
5 Reserved
6PFI 1
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
9PFI 0
NI 5132/5133 Front Panels
Figure 15 shows the NI USB-5132 and NI USB-5133 front panels.
Figure 15. NI 5132/5133 Front Panels
CH 0
NI USB-5132
CH 0
NI USB-5133
CH 1
CH 1
PFI 1
8-bit, 50 MS/s Digitizer
PFI 1
8-bit, 100 MS/s Digitizer
Figure 16 shows the NI 5132/5133 back panel.
Figure 16. NI 5132/5133 Back Panel
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1 Recessed USB port2LED3 Ground
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 female connectorAnalog input connection; digitizes data and
triggers acquisitions.
PFI 1Standard BNC female connectorMultipurpose PFI line for sample clock in, digital
Table 8 describes the signal connections for the NI 5185/5186.
Table 8. NI 5185/5186 Front Panel Signal Connections
ConnectorDescriptionFunction
REF CLKStandard SMB jack connectorImports an external reference clock to the digitizer.
CLK INSMA female connectorImports an external sample clock to the digitizer.
CH 0 50 Ω, SMA female connectorAnalog input connection; digitizes data and
triggers acquisitions.
CH 01 MΩ, BNC female connectorAnalog input connection; digitizes data and
triggers acquisitions.
CH 1 50 Ω, SMA female connectorAnalog input connection; digitizes data and
CH 11 MΩ, BNC female connectorAnalog input connection; digitizes data and
TRIG SMA female connectorExternal analog trigger connection.
triggers acquisitions.
triggers acquisitions.
Previous NI 5185/5186 Modules
Early versions of the NI 5185/5186 only support 50 Ω input impedance. If the front panel of your
NI 5185/5186 looks different from the front panels shown above, you may have an earlier
version of the device. Check the part number of your device to be sure:
•NI 5185 module part numbers 199363x-0zL and NI 5186 module part numbers
193537x-0zL (where x is any letter and z is any number) only support 50 Ω input
impedance.
•NI 5185 module part numbers 152962x-0zL and NI 5186 module part numbers
152961x-0zL (where x is any letter and z is any number) support both 50 Ω and 1 MΩ input
impedance.
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NI 5622 Front Panels
NI PXIe-5622
16-Bit IF Digitizer
ACCESSACTIVE
PFI 1
IF IN
CLK IN
CLK OUT
TTL (+5 V MAX)
Figure 21 shows the NI PXIe-5622 front panels.
Figure 21. NI 5622 Front Panel
Table 9 describes the signal connections for the NI 5622.
Table 9. NI 5622 Front Panel Signal Connections
ConnectorDescriptionFunction
IF INSMA female connectorAnalog input connection; digitizes data and triggers
acquisitions.
PFI 1SMB jack connectorDigital trigger connection. (Multipurpose PFI line for
reference clock in, sample clock in, and digital trigger
in/out.)
CLK INSMA female connectorImports an external reference clock or sample cl ock to
the digitizer.
CLK OUTSMA jack connectorExports the digitizer reference clock or sample clock.
Table 11 describes the signal connections for the NI 5900.
Table 11. 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/PXI Express chassis,
a problem may exist with the PXI/PXI Express 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
support
.
ni.com/
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.
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
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.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
ni.com/support.
Device Failed the Self-Test
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
ni.com/support.
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
–
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If the software optimization application is not installed on your system, use the MXI
software media or the National Instruments Driver media 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.
•
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,
you must identify or configure certain components in MAX.
(PXI and PXI Express Modules) You must identify the PXI/PXI Express 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.
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