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National Instruments PXIe-5170 Getting Started Manual

Manual is about: 250 MS/s, 14-Bit Reconfigurable Oscilloscope

Summary of PXIe-5170

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    Getting started guide pxie-5170/5171 250 ms/s, 14-bit reconfigurable oscilloscope note before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller. Caution this icon denotes a caution, which advises you to consult documentation where this symbol is marked. Caution you can impair the protecti...

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    First measurements................................................................................................................. 14 making a measurement with instrument design libraries............................................ 14 making a measurement with ni-scope.................................

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    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. Caution never touch the exposed pins of connectors. Note do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way. 3...

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    Optional items • pxi slot blocker kit (ni part number 199198-01) • sma (m)-to-sma (m) coaxial cables, rg-402, 50 Ω, 1 m (ni part number 781845-01) • shh19-mh19-aux shielded single-ended cable, 1 m (ni part number 784091-01) • scb-19 connector block (ni part number 783959-01) visit ni.Com for more in...

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    Table 1. Pxie-5170/5171 software options use case software option acquire and analyze data without programming. Ni-scope sfp create custom measurements and automation applications. Ni-scope instrument driver customize the behavior of the device fpga to create application-specific instrument designs....

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    Table 2. Comparison of software features (continued) feature ni-scope instrument design libraries ni-scope sfp support yes no labview examples or sample projects yes includes labview sample projects, with additional examples available at ni.Com/software-designed-instruments . Related information ref...

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    Windows users may see access and security messages during installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation. Note for troubleshooting information, contact ni technical support or visit ni.Com/support . 7. When the installer completes, restart your system. Installing the pxie-5170/5171 ca...

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    Figure 2. Chassis compatibility symbols ni pxie-1062q 1 2 3 4 5 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 the pxie-5170/5171 can be placed in pxi express hybrid peripheral slots,...

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    10. Secure the module front panel to the chassis using the front-panel mounting screws. Note tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases mechanical stability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis, which can improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performanc...

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    Table 3. Pxie-5170/5171 front panel connectors label connector type function ch 0 to ch 3 sma connector analog input terminal ch 4 to ch 7 sma connector additional analog input terminals on the pxie-5170 (8 ch) and pxie-5171 aux i/o mhdmr connector sample clock or reference clock input, reference cl...

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    Connecting digital signals you can use the aux i/o front panel connector to import and export digital signals to the device. Aux i/o connector pinout table 4. Aux i/o connector pin assignments aux i/o connector pin signal signal description 16 14 12 18 19 17 15 13 10 11 8 6 4 2 1 3 5 7 9 1 gnd groun...

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    Ni cable type shh19-mh19-aux for all aux i/o connections. Do not connect the aux i/o port on the pxie-5170/5171 to the hdmi port of another device. Ni is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal connections. Pxie-5170/5171 scb-19 pinout ni recommends using the scb-19 accessory to connect...

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    Table 5. Sbc-19 pin assignments (continued) pin signal signal description 13 +3.3 v +3.3 v power (200 ma maximum) 14 to 26 gnd ground reference for signals. Configuring the hardware in max use measurement & automation explorer (max) to configure your national instruments hardware. Max informs other ...

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    • after first installing the pxie-5170/5171 into your chassis • after any module in the chassis is installed, uninstalled, or moved • when the system is in an environment where the ambient temperature varies or the module temperature has drifted more than ±5 °c from the temperature at the last self-...

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    4. Click auto to adjust the acquisition display. 5. If the sfp is not already running, click run . Making a measurement with labview 1. Launch labview. 2. Select help » find examples . 3. Open the example vi that you want to use by selecting hardware input and output » modular instruments » ni-scope...

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    What should i do if the pxie-5170/5171 fails the self- test or self-calibration? 1. Restart the system. 2. Launch max, and perform the self-test or self-calibration again. 3. Power off the chassis. 4. Reinstall the failed module in a different slot. 5. Power on the chassis. 6. Perform the self-test ...

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    Ni.Com/labview/fpga visit this web page for information about labview fpga module. The benefits of templates and sample projects visit ni.Com/info and enter the info code exqazs for resources on labview sample projects. Ni.Com/software- designed-instruments visit this web page for resources on desig...

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    Can obtain the doc for your product by visiting ni.Com/certification . If your product supports calibration, you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni.Com/calibration . Ni corporate headquarters is located at 11500 north mopac expressway, austin, texas, 78759-3504. Ni also ha...