This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-5163. The PXIe-5163 is a 200 MHz, 1 GS/s oscilloscope. Documentation for the PXIe-5163 is available from the Start menu by navigating to NI-SCOPE Documentation in the National Instruments folder. Contents Verifying the System Requirements..................2 Unpacking the Kit........................
Verifying the System Requirements To use the NI-SCOPE instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements. Refer to the product readme, which is available on the driver software media or online at ni.com/manuals, for more information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported application development environments (ADEs).
Table 1. Probe Options for the PXIe-5163 (Continued) Model NI Part Number Description CC5002X 786848-01 500 A RMS, 2 MHz current probe CC15010X 786849-01 150 A RMS, 10 MHz current probe CC3050X 785561-01 30 A RMS, 50 MHz current probe CC30100X 785562-01 30 A RMS, 100 MHz current probe...
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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. Tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases mechanical Note stability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis, which can...
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Table 2. Connectors Signal Connector Type Description CH 0 and CH 1 BNC female Analog input connection; digitizes data and triggers acquisitions. CLK IN Imports an external reference clock or sample clock to the oscilloscope. PFI 0 PFI line for digital trigger input/output, probe compensation.
Table 5. AUX 0 Connector Pin Assignments (Continued) Signal Signal Description AUX 0/PFI 4 Bidirectional PFI line AUX 0/PFI 5 Bidirectional PFI line AUX 0/PFI 6 Bidirectional PFI line AUX 0/PFI 7 Bidirectional PFI line +3.3 V +3.3 V power (200 mA maximum) Ground reference for signals PXIe-5163 SCB-19 Pinout You can use the SCB-19 connector block to connect digital signals to the AUX 0 connector on...
Table 7. Mini-HDMI Breakout Cable to 6 BNC Signal Descriptions Signal Connector Type Description CLK IN Used to import an external reference clock CLK OUT Used to export the reference clock PFI 0 Bidirectional PFI line BNC female PFI 1 Bidirectional PFI line PFI 2 Bidirectional PFI line...
If the soft front panel is not already running, click Run/Stop. Add oscilloscope measurements to the channel by selecting Add/Remove in the measurement table of the oscilloscope. For more information on the measurements available for oscilloscopes in InstrumentStudio, refer to the InstrumentStudio Manual at ni.com/manuals. Making a Measurement with LabVIEW Launch LabVIEW.
Compensated Correctly Undercompensated Overcompensated Probe Adjustment Signal Probe Adjustment Signal Probe Adjustment Signal Proper Amplitude of a Reduced Amplitude of a Increased Amplitude of a 1 MHz Test Signal 1 MHz Test Signal 1 MHz Test Signal Once compensated, the probe conveys signals to the input channel accurately, without artificially attenuating or amplifying frequency components of the signal.
Table 8. PXIe-5163 Programming Options (Continued) Application Location Description NI-SCOPE LabVIEW—Available on the LabVIEW The NI-SCOPE API Instrument Driver Functions palette at Measurement I/O» configures and operates the NI-SCOPE. device hardware and provides customizable acquisition, C or LabWindows/CVI—Available at control, analysis, and Program Files»IVI Foundation»IVI»...
If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware is correctly installed, and restart the system. Navigate to the Device Manager. Operating System Description Windows 10/8.1 Right-click the Start button, and select Device Manager. Windows 7 Select Start»Control Panel»Device Manager.
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