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National Instruments NI PCI-6542 Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI Digital Waveform
Generator/Analyzer
This document explains how to install, configure, test, and set up a National
Instruments digital waveform generator/analyzer. This document applies
specifically to the following devices:
•
NI PXI/PCI-6541/6542 (NI 654X)
•
NI PXI/PCI-6551/6552 (NI 655X)
•
NI PXI-6561/6562 (NI 656X)
For more information about features and programming, refer to the
NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Help at Start»Programs»
National Instruments»NI-HSDIO»Documentation»
NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Help.
Refer to the specifications document that ships with your device for detailed
specifications.
For free downloads of the most current versions of product documentation
and example programs, visit
Contents
Conventions ...............................................................................................2
1. Verifying the System Components ........................................................4
Minimum System Requirements .......................................................4
Recommended System.......................................................................4
2. Unpacking ..............................................................................................5
3. Verifying the Kit Contents.....................................................................6
Documentation...................................................................................6
EMI Gasket (NI PXI-655X Only) ......................................................6
4. Installing the Software ...........................................................................6
Choose and Install Your ADE ...........................................................6
Install NI-HSDIO...............................................................................7
January 2005
373308E-01
ni.com/instruments
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    NI PXI-6561/6562 (NI 656X) For more information about features and programming, refer to the NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Help at Start»Programs» National Instruments»NI-HSDIO»Documentation» NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Help. Refer to the specifications document that ships with your device for detailed specifications.

  • Page 2: Conventions

    5. Installing the Hardware...8 Installing a PXI Module...8 Installing a PCI Device ...10 6. Configuring and Testing in MAX...11 Using the Test Panel to Generate and Acquire Data ...12 7. Connecting Signals ...14 Connecting Cables and Accessories ...14 Wiring for Common Measurements ...16 8.

  • Page 3: Verifying The System Components

    • 64 MB RAM • A PXI chassis and controller or desktop computer © National Instruments Corporation CompactPCI refers to the core specification defined by the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG). Italic text denotes variables, emphasis, or a cross reference.

  • Page 4: Recommended System

    • 1/8 in. flathead screwdriver • Number 1 Phillips screwdriver • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later • Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) 3.1 or later • A screen resolution of 800 × 600 with 256 colors (required for the NI Script Editor) •...

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    CDs, which include the NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Help – NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Getting Started Guide ❑ NI digital waveform generator/analyzer ❑ Mounting screw (PCI devices only) © National Instruments Corporation ™ /CVI 6.0 or later NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Guide...

  • Page 6: Documentation

    Other documentation included with the digital waveform generator/analyzer and driver software. Refer to the Documentation section for a list of the documentation you may have. Documentation The NI digital waveform generator/analyzer kit may also include the following documents: • NI digital waveform generator/analyzer specifications—This printed document provides specifications for your device.

  • Page 7: Install Ni-Hsdio

    If the device temperature rises above the optimal operating temperature range, the device disables itself, and MAX or NI-HSDIO notifies you with an error message. For more © National Instruments Corporation is the letter of the CD drive. ni.com/support/install .

  • Page 8: Installing A Pxi Module

    information on re-enabling your device, refer to the Shutdown Error section in Installing a PXI Module To install the module, refer to Figure 1 and complete the following steps: 1 PXI Chassis 2 Ejector Handle 1. Power down the chassis before installing the module. 2.
  • Page 9 Be careful when removing the module from the chassis or when moving it to a different peripheral slot. When removing the module, hold it by the ejector handle and front panel only. © National Instruments Corporation NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Guide...

  • Page 10: Installing A Pci Device

    Installing a PCI Device To install your PCI device, complete the following steps: 1. Power off and unplug the PC. 2. If the PC has multiple fan speed settings, ensure that the fans are set to the highest setting. 3. Remove the PC cover. 4.

  • Page 11: Configuring And Testing In Max

    The self-test ensures that the device is installed correctly and can communicate with NI-HSDIO. To perform a self-test, complete the following steps: a. Right-click the device you want to test and select Self-Test, shown in Figure 3. © National Instruments Corporation NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Guide...

  • Page 12: Using The Test Panel To Generate And Acquire Data

    Figure 3. Configuration Tree Shortcut Menu b. When the self-test finishes, a message window appears to indicate if an error occurred. If an error occurred, refer to for troubleshooting information. If you need to reset the device with a hard reset, you can do so by right-clicking the device and selecting Reset Device from the shortcut menu shown in Figure 3.
  • Page 13 2. Click Play. The device acquires the digital data that you generated in the previous steps, and the data is displayed on the graph. 3. Click Close when you are finished. © National Instruments Corporation NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Guide...

  • Page 14: Connecting Signals

    (NI 654X/655X). For more information about using the NI CB-2162, refer to the NI CB-2162 User Guide. NI also offers the NI SMB-2163 breakout box for National Instruments single-ended digital waveform generator/analyzers. The NI SMB-2163 offers coaxial SMB connectors for each channel on the DDC connector, providing an easy way to connect to other devices for testing and debugging.
  • Page 15 Figure 4. Connecting the NI CB-2162 Accessory NI PXI-6551 50 MHz Digital I/O ACCESS 1 PXI Chassis with NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Figure 5. Connecting the NI SMB-2163 Accessory © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-1042 NI PXI-6551 50 MHz Digital I/O ACCESS ACTIVE PFI 0...

  • Page 16: Wiring For Common Measurements

    If you are creating your own accessory to use with your Note device, you can purchase the mating connector for the VHDCI cable from NI (part number 778914-01). Whether you use NI cables and accessories or design your own, you should properly terminate cables to avoid improper measurements due to signal reflections, overshoot, and undershoot.
  • Page 17 NI 654X NI 655X NI 656X NI 656X cables use 100 impedance. Refer to the NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Help for more information about signal termination. © National Instruments Corporation Cable NI CB-2162 Supported Input Impedance Ω 10 k Ω...

  • Page 18: Programming The Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer

    8. Programming the Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer You can generate or acquire digital data with the NI digital waveform generator/analyzer using NI-HSDIO. You also can run the NI-HSDIO examples to demonstrate the functionality of your device. NI-HSDIO Instrument Driver The NI-HSDIO API features a set of operations and attributes that exercise all the functionality of the device, including configuration, control, and other device-specific functions.
  • Page 19 DIO 7 PFI 1 DIO 5 DIO 3 PFI 3 DIO 1 DDC CLK OUT Figure 8. NI 654X Front Panel Connectors © National Instruments Corporation DIO 30 DIO 28 DIO 26 DIO 24 DIO 22 DIO 20 DIO 18...
  • Page 20 Table 4. NI 654X DDC Connector Pins Signal Pins Name DDC CLK STROBE DIO <0..31> Data 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65 26, 30, 64...
  • Page 21 DIO 9 DIO 7 PFI 1 DIO 5 DIO 3 PFI 3 DIO 1 DDC CLK OUT Figure 9. NI 655X Front Panel Connectors © National Instruments Corporation RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED DIO 18 DIO 16 DIO 14...
  • Page 22 Table 5. NI 655X DDC Connector Pins Signal Pins Name DDC CLK STROBE 13, 15, 17, 19, DIO <0..19> Data 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65 26, 30, 64 PFI <1..3> 2, 4, 6, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32,...
  • Page 23 DIO 12* DIO 13* DIO 14* DIO 15* STROBE* DDC CLK OUT LVDS* RESERVED(NC) DDC CLK OUT LVPECL* Figure 10. NI 656X Front Panel Connectors © National Instruments Corporation PFI_1 PFI_2 PFI_3 RESERVED(NC) 12 11 15 14 DIO 0 DIO 1...
  • Page 24 If you are designing a custom cabling solution with Note connector (779157-01) and cable (192744-01), the NI665X pinout is reversed at the end connector. For example, the signal shown on pin 1 shown in the previous figure would map to pin 73 at the end connector.
  • Page 25 Device armed and awaiting Start trigger. If performing a dynamic acquisition operation, the device may be acquiring pretrigger samples. Green Device received Start trigger. Error condition. © National Instruments Corporation Signal Type Ground Ground reference for signals. These terminals are reserved for future use.

  • Page 26: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    Color Device not ready. Amber Device being accessed by software. Green Device ready to be programmed. Running the niHSDIO Self Test VI or calling niHSDIO_self_test Appendix B: Troubleshooting Device Front Panel ACCESS LED on PXI Module is Off When PXI Chassis is On If the ACCESS LED is not lit after you power on the PXI chassis, a problem may exist with the PXI power rails, a hardware device, or the LED.
  • Page 27 MAX, refer to step The thermal shutdown error continues to be reported until the device has been successfully reset. © National Instruments Corporation 5. Installing the Hardware (NI-HSDIO Reset Device VI) or perform 6. Configuring and Testing in NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Guide ni.com/...

  • Page 28: Technical Support Resources

    NI Technical Support at ni.com/support Technical Support Resources NI Web Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support. At you have access to everything from ni.com/support troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers.
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  • Page 32 National Instruments, NI, ni.com, and LabVIEW are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Refer to the Terms of Use section on ni.com/legal for more information about National Instruments trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your CD, or ni.com/patents .

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