National Instruments NI USB-5132 Getting Started Manual

National Instruments NI USB-5132 Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI USB-5132/5133
Bus-Powered USB Oscilloscope
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI USB-5132/5133
(NI 5132/5133). The NI 5132/5133 is a bus-powered USB oscilloscope.
To access NI 5132/5133 documentation, navigate to Start»All Programs»
National Instruments»NI-SCOPE»Documentation. In Windows 8, click NI Launcher and
select NI-SCOPE in the window that appears.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines............................................................................... 2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3
USB Modules.................................................................................................................... 3
Kit Contents.............................................................................................................................. 3
Other Equipment............................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the Hardware............................................................................................................. 4
Providing USB Cable Strain Relief.................................................................................. 5
Mounting the USB Device................................................................................................ 6
Configuring the NI 5132/5133 in MAX................................................................................... 8
Programming the NI 5132/5133............................................................................................... 9
NI-SCOPE Examples...................................................................................................... 10
Programming Flow..........................................................................................................11
Making a Measurement...........................................................................................................12
Making a Measurement with NI-SCOPE SFP................................................................ 12
Making a Measurement with LabVIEW......................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 12
What Should I Do if the Device Fails the Self-Test?...................................................... 13
Plugged In?............................................................................................................... 13
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 13
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 14

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED GUIDE NI USB-5132/5133 Bus-Powered USB Oscilloscope This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI USB-5132/5133 (NI 5132/5133). The NI 5132/5133 is a bus-powered USB oscilloscope. To access NI 5132/5133 documentation, navigate to Start»All Programs» National Instruments»NI-SCOPE»Documentation. In Windows 8, click NI Launcher and select NI-SCOPE in the window that appears.
  • Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

    Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis. 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. 2 | ni.com | NI USB-5132/5133 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 3: Preparing The Environment

    Figure 1. NI 5132/5133 Kit Contents 1. NI USB-5132/5133 Device 4. Driver Software DVD 2. USB cable 5. NI USB-5132/5133 Getting Started Guide (this document) 3. Rubber feet for secure desktop use NI USB-5132/5133 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3...
  • Page 4: Other Equipment

    Max Remote Systems Help by selecting Help»Help Topics» Remote Systems in MAX. Installing the Hardware To install the NI 5132/5133, connect the USB cable to the PC and the oscilloscope. 4 | ni.com | NI USB-5132/5133 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 5: Providing Usb Cable Strain Relief

    USB device. Choose the USB cable groove that matches your USB cable size. • 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. NI USB-5132/5133 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5...
  • Page 6: Mounting The Usb Device

    Note Do not apply the rubber feet if you are panel mounting the NI 5132/5133 or stacking it on top of another NI 5132/5133 device. 6 | ni.com | NI USB-5132/5133 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 7 USB-4065/5132/5133/6509 Panel Mounting Template. Go to ni.com/info enter the Info Code to locate the KnowledgeBase document. rd3233 Using the template, mark the bottom point and top point on the panel. NI USB-5132/5133 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7...
  • Page 8: Configuring The Ni 5132/5133 In Max

    Screw a #8 or M4 screw through the NI 5132/5133 top screw hole into the panel. Configuring the NI 5132/5133 in MAX Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your National Instruments hardware. MAX informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how they are configured.
  • Page 9: Programming The Ni 5132/5133

    Programming the NI 5132/5133 You can acquire data interactively using the NI-SCOPE SFP, or you can use the NI-SCOPE instrument driver to program your device in the supported ADE of your choice. NI USB-5132/5133 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9...
  • Page 10: Ni-Scope Examples

    The NI Example Finder is a utility available for some ADEs that organizes examples into categories and allows you to easily browse and search installed examples. You can see 10 | ni.com | NI USB-5132/5133 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 11: Programming Flow

    The following diagram shows the programming flow of applications using NI-SCOPE. Error エラー Repetitively Configure Repetitively Fetch More and Acquire Data Acquire Data Data 繰り返し構成 繰り返し さらにデータを およびデータを集録 データを集録 フェッチ NI USB-5132/5133 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11...
  • Page 12: Making A Measurement

    Press <F5> to refresh the list of installed devices. If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware is correctly installed, and restart the system. Navigate to the Device Manager. 12 | ni.com | NI USB-5132/5133 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 13: What Should I Do If The Device Fails The Self-Test

    Windows XP Select Start»Control Panel»System»Hardware»Device Manager. Verify that a National Instruments entry appears in the system device list. Reinstall NI- SCOPE and the device if error conditions appear in the list. What Should I Do if the Device Fails the Self-Test? Restart the system.
  • Page 14: Worldwide Support And Services

    Located online at ni.com/manuals Located using the NI Example Finder Worldwide Support and Services The National Instruments website is your complete resource for technical support. At ni.com/ support, you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers.
  • Page 15 Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/niglobal to access the branch office websites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. NI USB-5132/5133 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15...
  • Page 16 Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at .

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