National Instruments 5401 Getting Started Manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI Signal Generators
This document explains how to install, configure, and test National
Instruments signal generators for generating arbitrary and standard function
waveforms. This document applies to the NI 5401, NI
NI 5406, NI 5411, NI 5412, NI 5421, NI 5422, NI 5431, NI 5441, and
NI 5442 devices.
For more information about these devices, including signal generator
features and programming, refer to the NI Signal Generators Help at
Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-FGEN»Documentation.
This online document contains hardware information, concepts, a detailed
VI/function reference for the NI-FGEN instrument driver, and information
specific to your device. For the NI signal generator specifications, refer to the
specifications document included with each device.
For free downloads of the most current versions of documentation, visit
ni.com/manuals
Contents
Conventions ...............................................................................................2
1. Verifying the System Requirements ......................................................3
2. Unpacking ..............................................................................................4
3. Verifying the Kit Contents.....................................................................4
EMI Gasket ........................................................................................5
Other Required Items.........................................................................5
4. Installing the Software ...........................................................................5
5. Installing the Hardware..........................................................................6
Cooling Considerations for PXI and PCI Devices.............................6
Installing PXI Modules ......................................................................7
Uninstalling PXI Modules .........................................................8
Installing and Uninstalling PXI Express Modules.............................9
Installing PCI Devices .......................................................................10
6. Power On Your Computer or PXI Chassis ............................................11
7. Configuring and Testing in MAX..........................................................12
8. Setting up Synchronization for NI-DAQmx Devices in MAX..............14
July 2007
373313H-01
. For the latest version of NI-FGEN, visit
5402, NI 5404,
ni.com/idnet
.