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February 2007

371133J-01

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI High-Speed Digitizers

This document explains how to install, configure, and test NI high-speed

digitizers, and how to begin programming them using the NI-SCOPE

instrument driver software. This document applies to the following

digitizers: NI 5102, NI 5105, NI 5112, NI 5114, NI 5122, NI 5124, NI 5142,

NI 5152, NI 5620, NI 5621, NI 5911, and NI 5922.

For more information on features and programming, refer to the

NI High-Speed Digitizers Help. For NI high-speed digitizer specifications,

refer to the specifications document included with your digitizer. Both

documents are available at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»

NI-SCOPE»Documentation.

For the most current versions of documentation, visit ni.com/manuals.

For the latest version of NI-SCOPE, visit ni.com/idnet.

Contents

Conventions ...............................................................................................2

1. Verifying System Requirements ............................................................3

2. Unpacking ..............................................................................................3

3. Verifying the Kit Contents.....................................................................4

Other Required Items.........................................................................5

4. Installing the Software ...........................................................................5

5. Installing the Hardware..........................................................................6

PXI Modules ......................................................................................6

PXI Express Modules ........................................................................7

PCI Devices .......................................................................................8

6. Configuring and Testing in MAX..........................................................10

7. Programming the Digitizer ....................................................................12

Acquiring Data Interactively .............................................................12

Acquiring Data Programmatically .....................................................12

NI-SCOPE Examples.........................................................................12

NI Example Finder.....................................................................12

8. Making Your First Measurement...........................................................12

NI High-Speed Digitizers Getting Started Guide 2 ni.com

Appendix A: Front Panels for SMC-Based Devices .................................13

NI 5105 Front Panels .........................................................................14

NI 5114 Front Panels .........................................................................15

NI 5122/5124/5142/5922 Front Panels..............................................16

NI 5152 Front Panels .........................................................................18

Appendix B: Front Panels for Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) Devices.....19

NI 5102 Front Panels .........................................................................19

NI 5112 Front Panels .........................................................................23

NI 5620/5621 Front Panels ................................................................24

NI 5911 Front Panel...........................................................................25

Appendix C: Troubleshooting ...................................................................26

Front Panel ACCESS LED on PXI Module is Off

When PXI Chassis is On................................................................26

Device Does Not Appear in MAX.....................................................26

Device Failed the Self-Test................................................................27

Thermal Shutdown Error ...................................................................27

Performance Issues Using MXI Connections....................................27

Setting Up SMC-Based Devices for Synchronization .......................28

NI 5112 Programming Practices........................................................28

Appendix D: Where to Go for Support......................................................29

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

»The »symbol leads you through nested menu items

and dialog box options to a final action. The

sequence File» Page Setup»Options directs you to

pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup

item, and select Options from the last dialog box.

This icon denotes a tip, which alerts you to advisory

information.

This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to

important information.

This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of

precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a

system crash.

bold Bold text denotes items that you must select or click

in the software, such as menu items and dialog box

options.

italic Italic text denotes emphasis or a cross-reference.

monospace Text in this font denotes text or characters that you

should enter from the keyboard, sections of code,

programming examples, and syntax examples. This

font is also used for disk drives, paths, directories,

filenames, and extensions.

monospace Bold text in this font denotes the messages and

bold responses that the computer automatically prints to

the screen. This font also emphasizes lines of code

that are different from the other examples.

monospace

Italic text in this font denotes text that is a

italic

placeholder for a word or value that you must

supply.

Platform Text in this font denotes a specific platform and

indicates that the text following it applies only to

that platform.

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 CD.

Note After you install NI-SCOPE, you can access the NI-SCOPE

Readme file at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»

NI-SCOPE»Documentation.

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.

NI High-Speed Digitizers Getting Started Guide 4 ni.com

Remove the digitizer from the package, remove the packing foam and rubber

screw covers (PXI/PXIe devices only), and inspect the digitizer for 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:

❑An NI high-speed digitizer, shown in the following table.

Note Legacy devices are those devices that are configurable in

Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) under Traditional

NI-DAQ (Legacy) Devices. SMC-based devices are based on the

National Instruments Synchronization and Memory Core (SMC)

architecture. SMC-based devices are configurable in MAX under

NI-DAQmx Devices. For more information, refer to the

NI High-Speed Digitizers Help.

❑NI-SCOPE instrument driver DVD-sized case, which contains the

following:

– NI-SCOPE driver software CD

– NI High-Speed Digitizers Getting Started Guide

❑Other included items:

– The specifications document for the digitizer

– Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference

–Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users

(SMC-based devices only)

– NI Spectral Measurements Toolkit CD (SMC-based devices with

memory options higher than 8 MB only)

Table 1. NI High-Speed Digitizers

Traditional NI-DAQ

(Legacy) Devices SMC-Based Devices

NI PXI/PCI-5102

NI PXI/PCI-5112

NI PXI-5620

NI PXI-5621

NI PCI-5911

NI PXI/PCI-5105

NI PXI/PCI-5114

NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122

NI PXI/PCI-5124

NI PXI/PCI-5142

NI PXI/PCI-5152

NI PXI/PCI-5922

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

Note If your application uses NI-TClk synchronization, you must

use a PXI chassis. For more information, refer to NI High-Speed

Digitizers Help»Programming»NI-TClk Synchronization Help.

–(PXI Express Devices) A PXI Express chassis with a controller and

the chassis documentation

–(PCI Devices) A desktop computer and its documentation

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 CD into the CD drive and

clicking Install Software in the displayed window.

Note If the installation window does not appear automatically,

navigate to the CD drive and double-click setup.exe.

3. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts. For troubleshooting

and operating system-specific instructions, refer to the Hardware

Installation Wizard at ni.com/support/install.

(Windows Vista) Users may see access and security messages during

installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.

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 MAX. For more information,

NI High-Speed Digitizers Getting Started Guide 6 ni.com

refer to the Measurement & Automation Explorer 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 and PCI 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 Radio Frequency Interference document.

Caution You must power off and unplug your PC or chassis before

installing the hardware.

PXI Modules

NI PXI 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).

To install a PXI module, complete the following steps:

1. Power off and unplug the PXI chassis before installing a PXI module.

2. If the PXI chassis has multiple fan speed settings, make sure that the fans

are set to high.

3. Position the PXI 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 is in the unlatched (downward)

position.

5. Holding the module by the ejector handle, slide it into an empty slot.

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.

7. Tighten the captive screws at the top and bottom of the module front

panel. Performance may suffer if both screws are not tightened properly.

8. Verify that the PXI chassis fans are operable and free of dust and other

contaminants that may restrict airflow.

9. Before operating the module, cover all empty PXI slots using PXI filler

panels or slot blockers, which you can purchase at ni.com.

10. Plug in and power on the PXI chassis.

Figure 1. PXI Module Installation

PXI Express Modules

Follow the installation instructions in the PXI Modules section and install

the module in a PXI Express slot of the chassis. Refer to the chassis

documentation for information about the markings that denote PXI Express

slots.

Figure 2. PXI Express Module Installation

1 PXI Chassis

2 Ejector Handle (Latched Position)

3 Screws

4 NI PXI Module

1 PXI Express Chassis

2 Ejector Handle

3 Screws

4 NI PXI Express Module

5 Chassis Slot Markings

NI PXI-1042

NI PXIe-1062Q

NI High-Speed Digitizers Getting Started Guide 8 ni.com

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 3.

Figure 3. PCI Installation

Tip To maximize airflow and extend the life of the PCI device,

leave any adjacent PCI slots empty.

(NI PCI-5911) When you install the NI PCI-5911, verify that the BNC

connector is centered in the metal frame of the chassis, as shown in Figure 4.

Signal degradation can occur if the outer shell of the BNC connector touches

the computer chassis. To minimize noise, do not allow the shell of the

BNC connector to touch or lie near the metal on the PC.

1 NI PCI Device 2PCISlot 3PC

Figure 4. NI PCI-5911 Installation

Multiple NI 5911 devices in the same computer can raise operating

temperatures beyond specification and produce imprecise data.

NI strongly recommends leaving an empty PCI slot between multiple

NI 5911 devices or adding a fan.

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.

(SMC-Based Devices) Some computer manufacturers use a securing

lever made of 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.

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