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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5105
12-Bit 60 MS/s Oscilloscope
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5105
(NI 5105). The NI 5105 is an 8-channel, 60 MHz oscilloscope. The NI 5105 ships with the
NI-SCOPE instrument driver, which you use to program the device.
Note
Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
To access NI 5105 documentation, navigate to Start»All Programs»National Instruments»
NI-SCOPE»Documentation.
Contents
Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility............................................................................... 2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3
PXI Express Modules........................................................................................................3
PXI Modules..................................................................................................................... 3
PCI Modules..................................................................................................................... 3
Kit Contents.............................................................................................................................. 4
Other Equipment............................................................................................................... 5
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 5
Installing the Hardware............................................................................................................. 5
Installing the NI PXI/PXIe-5105...................................................................................... 5
Installing the NI PCI-5105................................................................................................ 7
Hardware Front Panel Connectors.................................................................................... 8
Configuring the Hardware in MAX.......................................................................................... 9
Programming the NI 5105.........................................................................................................9
NI-SCOPE Examples...................................................................................................... 10
Making a Measurement...........................................................................................................11
Making a Measurement with NI-SCOPE SFP................................................................ 11
Making a Measurement with LabVIEW......................................................................... 11
Setting Up SMC-Based Devices for Synchronization............................................................ 12
PXI Modules................................................................................................................... 12
PXI Express Modules......................................................................................................12
PCI Devices.....................................................................................................................12
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
(NI 5105). The NI 5105 is an 8-channel, 60 MHz oscilloscope. The NI 5105 ships with the NI-SCOPE instrument driver, which you use to program the device. Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller. To access NI 5105 documentation, navigate to Start»All Programs»National Instruments» NI-SCOPE»Documentation. Contents Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility................2 Verifying the System Requirements..................2... -
Page 2: Safety And Electromagnetic Compatibility
Troubleshooting........................13 NI 5105 Does Not Appear in MAX................13 What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?.............13 Thermal Shutdown Error....................13 Where To Go Next........................14 Worldwide Support and Services.................... 15 Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility Caution Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility document for important safety and electromagnetic compatibility information. -
Page 3: Preparing The Environment
..............Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 45 °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.) NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5105 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3... -
Page 4: Kit Contents
1. NI PCI-5105 Device 5. Driver Software DVD 2. NI PXI-5105 Device 6. NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5105 Getting Started Guide (this document) 3. NI PXIe-5105 Device 7. Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic 4. Screw Kit, part number 191306A-01 (ships only Compatibility with PCI kit) 8. -
Page 5: Other Equipment
Power off the chassis. Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to installation. Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged. NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5105 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5... - Page 6 Remove the black plastic connectors from all the captive screws on the module front panel. Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the symbols that indicate the slot types. Figure 2. Chassis Compatibility Symbols NI PXIe-1062Q 1.
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Page 7: Installing The Ni Pci-5105
Improperly secured devices may affect the accuracy of device specifications. Replace any access panels on the computer case. Plug in and power on your computer. NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5105 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7... -
Page 8: Hardware Front Panel Connectors
Hardware Front Panel Connectors Refer to the following figure and table for the NI 5105 front panels and signal connections. Figure 5. NI 5105 Front Panels 60MHz Oscilloscope 60MHz Oscilloscope CH 0 CH 0 CH 0 CH 1 CH 1 CH 1 CH 2 CH 2... -
Page 9: Configuring The Hardware In Max
Configuring the Hardware 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. MAX is automatically installed with NI-SCOPE . -
Page 10: Ni-Scope Examples
Table 2. NI 5105 Programming Options Application Location Description Programming Interface (API) NI-SCOPE SFP Available from the start menu at The NI-SCOPE SFP acquires, Start»All Programs»National controls, analyzes, and presents Instruments»NI-SCOPE»NI- data, similar to stand-alone SCOPE Soft Front Panel oscilloscopes. The NI-SCOPE SFP operates on the PC, so you can view and control waveforms directly from your computer. -
Page 11: Making A Measurement
SCOPE (High-Speed Digitizers)»Demos»niScope EX Quick Start.vi. Follow any setup instructions in the VI. In the Resource Name drop-down menu, select the device name assigned to the device in MAX. NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5105 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11... -
Page 12: Setting Up Smc-Based Devices For Synchronization
Click Run to run the example program. Setting Up SMC-Based Devices for Synchronization The following steps are required for any type of synchronization involving an SMC-based device, including NI-TClk synchronization. Note If you plan to share triggers and/or clocks for the purpose of synchronizing SMC-based devices, you must identify or configure certain components in MAX. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Windows XP Select Start»Control Panel»System»Hardware»Device Manager. If you are using a PXI controller, 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. If you are using a MXI controller, right-click PCI-to-PCI Bridge, and select Properties from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled. -
Page 14: Where To Go Next
Power on the computer or chassis. Note The thermal shutdown error is reported until the device has cooled to an acceptable operating temperature and has been successfully reset. For more information about cooling the device, refer to the Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users included in your kit. -
Page 15: Worldwide Support And Services
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. Visit ni.com/services... - 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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