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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PXIe-1491
This document explains how to install, configure, and test an NI PXIe-1491. You can use the
NI PXIe-1491 with the following software:
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NI Picture Quality Analysis (NI PQA)
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NI Video Measurement Suite (NI VMS)
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NI AudioMASTER
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NI CEC Analyzer
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NI EDID Update Utility
Visit
ni.com/updates
for the latest versions of product documentation.
manuals
Refer to the specifications document that ships with your device for detailed operational
specifications. Refer to the
methods and examples for your device.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines .............................................................................. 2
Verifying System Requirements............................................................................................... 2
Unpacking................................................................................................................................. 2
Verifying the Kit Contents ....................................................................................................... 3
Required Items.................................................................................................................. 3
Optional Items .......................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the Device ................................................................................................................. 4
Maintaining the Hardware ................................................................................................ 6
Uninstalling the Device .................................................................................................... 6
Configuring and Testing the Device................................................................................. 6
Programming the Device .......................................................................................................... 7
Appendix A: Device Front Panel.............................................................................................. 8
Appendix B: Worldwide Support and Services........................................................................ 11
for the latest versions of these software applications. Visit
Programming the Device
section of this document for programming
ni.com/
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
GETTING STARTED GUIDE NI PXIe-1491 This document explains how to install, configure, and test an NI PXIe-1491. You can use the NI PXIe-1491 with the following software: • NI Picture Quality Analysis (NI PQA) • NI Video Measurement Suite (NI VMS) •... -
Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
Furthermore, any modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules. -
Page 3: Verifying The Kit Contents
Due to the high bandwidth considerations of high-definition video, you should use a PXI Express chassis that supports at least PCI Express x4 communications. Using multiple NI PXIe-1491 devices may require a configuration that supports higher bandwidth. -
Page 4: Installing The Software
To program your device using these software applications, refer to the Programming the Device section of this document. There is no stand-alone driver or hardware API for the NI PXIe-1491. Installing the Device You must install the software before installing the hardware. - Page 5 Table 1. Slot Identification Symbols in a PXI Express Chassis Slot Symbol Slot Use PXI Express System Controller Slot PXI Peripheral Slot PXI Express Peripheral Slot PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot PXI Express System Timing Slot NI PXIe-1491 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5...
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Page 6: Maintaining The Hardware
Expand Devices and Interfaces. Check that the PXI Express device appears under the appropriate chassis. If your chassis does not appear under Devices and Interfaces, refer to the chassis documentation to identify the chassis. 6 | ni.com | NI PXIe-1491 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 7: Programming The Device
MAX. For more information about using MAX, refer to the available help files within MAX. Programming the Device For instructions about how to operate the NI PXIe-1491 and program examples, refer to the following documents: •... -
Page 8: Appendix A: Device Front Panel
The following sections describe the connectors and LED indicators on the device front panel, as shown in Figure 2 and described in Tables 3 and 4. Figure 2. NI PXIe-1491 Front Panel NI PXIe-1491 HDMI Analyzer ACCESS ACTIVE SYNC HDMI MONITOR LAN LINK/ACT HEC LINK/ACT 8 | ni.com | NI PXIe-1491 Getting Started Guide... - Page 9 ‡ To connect the NI PXIe-1491 to an HDMI device that uses a type C or type D HDMI connector, use a type C to type A HDMI cable adapter or a type D to type A HDMI cable adapter. You must use a high-speed HDMI cable with Ethernet to reliably support all HDMI features of the NI PXIe-1491.
- Page 10 The following table includes LED and indication information for the NI PXIe-1491 front panel LEDs. Table 4. NI PXIe-1491 Front Panel LEDs Indication ACCESS Indicates the following basic hardware states: • OFF—The device is not yet initialized or has detected a problem with a power rail.
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Page 11: Appendix B: Worldwide Support And Services
National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. National Instruments also has offices located around the world. For telephone support in the United States, create your service request at or dial ni.com/support... - Page 12 NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni.com/legal/export-compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relevant HTS codes, ECCNs, and other import/export data. NI MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS.
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