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PCI-5122
2024-01-23

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  • Page 1 PXI/PXIe/ PCI-5122 2024-01-23...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Making a Measurement............14 Making a Measurement with NI-SCOPE SFP....... 14 Making a Measurement with LabVIEW.
  • Page 3: Oscilloscopes Gsg Purpose

    Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller. This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122. To access PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 documentation, including the NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 Getting Started Guide, go to Start » All Programs » National Instruments » NI- SCOPE » Documentation. Caution...
  • Page 4: Verifying The System Requirements

    To use the PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122, your system must meet certain requirements. For more information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported application development environments (ADEs), refer to the readme, which is available on the software media or online at ni.com/updates. Unpacking the Kit Caution...
  • Page 5: Preparing The Environment

    PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 1. NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 2. Driver Software DVD 3. NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 Getting Started Guide 4. Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 meets the following specifications. PXI Modules...
  • Page 6: Pci Modules

    For complete specifications, refer to specifications document for your device at ni.com/manuals. Installing the Software You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer. 1. Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows™/CVI™. 2. Insert the driver software media into your computer. The installer should open automatically.
  • Page 7: Installing The Pxi/Pxie-5122

    5. Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the symbols that indicate the slot types. Figure 1. Chassis Compatibility Symbols NI PXIe-1062Q a. PXI Express System Controller Slot b. PXI Peripheral Slot © National Instruments...
  • Page 8: Installing The Pci-5122

    Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On? ■ Installing the PCI-5122 1. Power off and unplug the computer. 2. Access the computer system expansion slots. This step might require you to remove one or more access panels on the computer case. ni.com...
  • Page 9 PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 3. Locate a compatible slot and remove the corresponding slot cover on the computer back panel. PCI-5122 modules can only be inserted into PCI slots. To maximize airflow and extend the life of the PCI device, leave any adjacent PCI slots empty. 4.
  • Page 10: Front Panel Connectors And Indicators

    Front Panel Connectors and Indicators Figure 3. PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 Front Panels ACCESS ACTIVE CH 0 CH 0 CH 1 CH 1 TRIG TRIG CLK IN CLK OUT CLK IN AUX I/O +5 V AUX I/O CLK OUT ni.com...
  • Page 11 PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 Table 1. PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 Front Panel Connectors Label Function Connector Type CH 0 Analog input BNC female CH 1 Analog input BNC female TRIG External analog trigger BNC female CLK IN Sample clock input and SMB jack Reference clock input CLK OUT Sample clock output and SMB jack...
  • Page 12: Configuring The Pxi/Pxie/Pci-5122 In Max

    9. PFI 0 Configuring the PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 in MAX Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI 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 13 PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 Programming the PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 You can acquire data interactively using the NI-SCOPE SFP, or you can use the NI-SCOPE instrument driver to program your device in the supported ADE of your choice. Table 3. PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 Programming Options Application Programming Location...
  • Page 14: Ni-Scope Examples

    Examples demonstrate the functionality of the device and serve as programming models and building blocks for your own applications. The NI Example Finder is a utility available for some ADEs that organizes examples into categories and allows you to easily browse and search installed examples. You can see descriptions and compatible hardware models for each example, or see all the examples compatible with one particular hardware model.
  • Page 15: Making A Measurement With Labview

    2. Select Help » Find Examples. 3. Open the example VI that you want to use by selecting Hardware Input and Output » Modular Instruments » NI-SCOPE (High-Speed Digitizers). If you are not sure which example to run, use the Quick Start VI, which is found under Hardware Input and Output »...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    4. In the dialog box that opens, select NI-RTSI Cable. 5. Click Finish. 6. In the MAX configuration pane, right-click the NI-RTSI cable, select Add Device to NI-RTSI Cable, and select the device you want to add. For more information about connecting PCI devices, refer to NI High-Speed Digitizers Help »...
  • Page 17: What Should I Do If The Pxi/Pxie/Pci-5122 Doesn't Appear In Max

    PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 If the ACCESS LED still fails to light and failures continue, contact NI technical support or visit ni.com/support. Related tasks: Installing the PXI/PXIe-5122 ■ Installing the PCI-5122 ■ What Should I Do if the PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 Doesn't Appear in MAX? 1.
  • Page 18: Thermal Shutdown Error

    For more information about cooling the device, refer to the Maintain Forced- Air Cooling Note to Users included in your kit. Related tasks: Installing the PXI/PXIe-5122 ■ Installing the PCI-5122 ■ Where to Go Next ni.com...
  • Page 19: Worldwide Support And Services

    Located using the NI Example Finder Worldwide Support and Services The NI 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.
  • Page 20 PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 support in the United States, create your service request at ni.com/support or dial 1 866 ASK MYNI (275 6964). For telephone support outside the United States, visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/niglobal to access the branch office websites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events.

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