National Instruments NI PCI-5153 Getting Started Manual
National Instruments NI PCI-5153 Getting Started Manual

National Instruments NI PCI-5153 Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PXI/PCI-5153
2 GS/s Oscilloscope
Note
Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXI/PCI-5153. The
PXI/PCI-5153 high-speed oscilloscope features 500 MHz analog bandwidth and up to 2 GS/s
real-time sample rate (20 GS/s equivalent-time sample rate for repetitive signals).
To access PXI/PCI-5153 documentation, navigate to Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-SCOPE»Documentation.
Caution
in a manner not described in this document.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines............................................................................... 2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Kit Contents...................................................................................................................... 3
Other Equipment....................................................................................................................... 3
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 4
PXI Modules..................................................................................................................... 4
PCI Modules..................................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the PXI-5153............................................................................................................. 5
Installing the PCI-5153............................................................................................................. 6
PXI/PCI-5153 Front Panel Connectors and Indicators............................................................. 8
Configuring the PXI/PCI-5153 in MAX...................................................................................9
Programming the PXI/PCI-5153.............................................................................................10
NI-SCOPE Examples...................................................................................................... 11
Making a Measurement...........................................................................................................12
Making a Measurement with NI-SCOPE SFP................................................................ 12
Making a Measurement with LabVIEW......................................................................... 12
Setting Up PXI/PCI-5153 for Synchronization...................................................................... 12
PXI Modules................................................................................................................... 13
PCI Modules................................................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 13
Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On?...............................................13
You can impair the protection provided by the PXI/PCI-5153 if you use it

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED GUIDE PXI/PCI-5153 2 GS/s Oscilloscope Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller. This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXI/PCI-5153. The PXI/PCI-5153 high-speed oscilloscope features 500 MHz analog bandwidth and up to 2 GS/s real-time sample rate (20 GS/s equivalent-time sample rate for repetitive signals).
  • Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

    What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?.............14 Thermal Shutdown Error....................14 Where to Go Next........................15 Worldwide Support and Services.................... 16 Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications.
  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    RTSI cable to connect the PCI devices. For more information, refer to NI High-Speed Digitizers Help»Programming»Reference»NI-TClk Synchronization Help. Optional Items • PXI Chassis Slot Blocker kit (NI part number 199198-01) • SMB (m)-to-SMB (m) cables PXI/PCI-5153 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3...
  • Page 4: Preparing The Environment

    Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the PXI/PCI-5153 meets the following specifications. PXI Modules Operating Environment Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.) Relative humidity range 10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.) Maximum altitude...
  • Page 5: Installing The Pxi-5153

    Ensure that the ejector handle is in the downward (unlatched) position. Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis. Slide the module into the slot until it is fully inserted. PXI/PCI-5153 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5...
  • Page 6: Installing The Pci-5153

    Figure 3. Module Installation 1. Chassis 2. Hardware Module 3. Ejector Handle in Downward (Unlatched) Position Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle. 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...
  • Page 7 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. PXI/PCI-5153 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7...
  • Page 8: Pxi/Pci-5153 Front Panel Connectors And Indicators

    PXI/PCI-5153 Front Panel Connectors and Indicators Refer to the following figure and table for information about front panel signal connections and indicators for the PXI/PCI-5153. Figure 5. PXI/PCI-5153 Front Panels ACCESS ACTIVE CH 0 TRIG TRIG CH 1 PFI 0 PFI 1 PFI0 PFI1...
  • Page 9: Configuring The Pxi/Pci-5153 In Max

    Run the test panels on the device to verify the signal. To access the test panels, right-click the device and select Test Panels. The NI-SCOPE Soft Front Panel (SFP) launches automatically. PXI/PCI-5153 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9...
  • Page 10: Programming The Pxi/Pci-5153

    Do one of the following to connect a signal to the device: • Connect an external signal by clicking Auto or by selecting the appropriate device parameters for the signal, or • Connect a cable from PFI 1 to an input channel and select Utility»Probe Compensation from the SFP menu.
  • Page 11: Ni-Scope Examples

    You can see descriptions and compatible hardware models for each example, or see all the examples compatible with one particular hardware model. To locate examples, refer to the following table: PXI/PCI-5153 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11...
  • Page 12: Making A Measurement

    Examples, and navigate to Hardware Input and Output» Modular Instruments. ANSI C or Visual Basic Locate examples in the file directory Users\Public \Public Documents\National Instruments\NI– SCOPE\examples Making a Measurement You can make a measurement interactively using the NI-SCOPE SFP or programmatically using LabVIEW.
  • Page 13: Pxi Modules

    Remove the module from the chassis and inspect it for damage. Do not reinstall a damaged module. Install the module in a different chassis slot from which you removed it. PXI/PCI-5153 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13...
  • Page 14: What Should I Do If The Pxi/Pci-5153 Doesn't Appear In Max

    Windows 7 Select Start»Control Panel»Device Manager. If you are using a PXI or PXI Express controller, verify that a National Instruments entry appears in the System Devices list. Reinstall NI-SCOPE and the module if error conditions appear in the list. If you are using an MXI controller, right-click PCI-to-PCI Bridge, and select Properties from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled.
  • Page 15: Where To Go Next

    NI-SCOPE Examples NI High-Speed Getting Started with Digitizers Help LabWindows/CVI NI High-Speed Digitizers Help DISCOVER more about your products through ni.com. NI Oscilloscopes Support Services NI Community ni.com/oscilloscope ni.com/support ni.com/services ni.com/community PXI/PCI-5153 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15...
  • Page 16: Worldwide Support And Services

    NI trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering NI products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at . You can find patents.txt ni.com/patents...

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