• PXIe-1488 FlexRIO FPD-Link IV Deserializer • PXIe-1488 FlexRIO FPD-Link IV Serializer • PXIe-1488 FlexRIO FPD-Link IV SerDes Install and configure the PXIe-1488 to develop a hardware and driver setup that allows you to design and test your software application. Note...
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PXIe-1488 Getting Started Table 1. FlexRIO Documentation and Resources Document Contents PXIe-1488 Getting Started Guide (this • Installation instructions • Basic programming instructions document) • Operating environment requirements • IO specifications PXIe-1488 Specifications • Clocking specifications • Physical and mechanical specifications PXIe-1488 Safety, Environmental, and •...
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PXIe-1488 Getting Started Document Contents • Product information FlexRIO product page • Data sheets • Detailed tutorials that are maintained by NI PXIe-148X Programming Examples Explained in GitHub for FlexRIO automotive vision modules Related information: • NI Example Programs •...
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit. Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use. Verifying the Kit Contents Verify that the following items are included in the PXIe-1488 kit. • PXIe-1488 Module • Terminal blocks •...
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To use the FlexRIO instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements. Refer to the product readme, which is available online on the driver software download page or at ni.com/docs, for more information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported application development environments (ADEs).
Installing, Updating, Repairing, and Removing NI Software Installing the PXIe-1488 Notice To prevent damage to the PXIe-1488 caused by ESD or contamination, handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket. 1. Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the module.
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4. PXI Express System Timing Slot 5. PXI Express Peripheral Slot PXIe-1488 modules can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots, PXI Express hybrid peripheral slots, or PXI Express system timing slots. 6. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
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12. Power on the chassis. Cabling the PXIe-1488 Complete the following steps to connect your PXIe-1488 to other system components. 1. Connect your chassis to a power source as described in the chassis getting started documentation.
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AUX power connector. This allows you to supply external power. If you do not connect an external power source, devices connected to PXIe-1488 can be powered by the chassis backplane.
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3. Power Source 4. HFM Female Code Z to Serial Device Connector Cable 5. Power Connector Wire, Grounding 6. Power Connector Wire, Positively Charged Figure 4. PXIe-1488 Serializer 1. PXIe-1488 Serializer Module 2. Electronic Control Unit (ECU) 3. Power Sink 4.
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Female Code Z Cable, depending on the ECU connector type 4. Camera or Serial Device 5. Power Connector Wire, Positively Charged Note In the PXIe-1488 SerDes module configuration shown, the power connector wire allows the ECU to power the camera or serial device. Related reference: •...
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Verifying the Installation in MAX Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX informs other programs about which NI hardware products are in the system and how they are configured. MAX is automatically installed with FlexRIO.
Note 1. In LabVIEW, click Help » Find Examples. 2. In the NI Example Finder window that opens, click Hardware Input and Output » FlexRIO » Integrated IO » Getting Started. 3. Double click Getting Started with FlexRIO Integrated IO.vi.
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PXIe-1488 Getting Started In addition to the examples within the FlexRIO with Integrated IO Project Creator, NI provides several examples that apply to all FlexRIO with Integrated I/O modules to help you perform common tasks. The following examples can be found in the NI Example Finder: •...
PXIe-1488 Getting Started PXIe-1488 Front Panel and Connector Diagrams Deserializer Connectors Figure 6. Deserializer Front Panel ni.com...
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PXIe-1488 Getting Started Table 2. Deserializer Front Panel Connectors Signal Descriptions Signal Name Description FlexRIO Terminal Name SI 0 Serial input to internal deserializer SI 1 Serial input to internal deserializer SI 2 Serial input to internal deserializer SI 3...
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PXIe-1488 Getting Started Signal Pin Description Power supply for channel SI 5 Digital/chassis grounding Digital/chassis grounding Power supply for channel SI 6 Power supply for channel SI 7 Related tasks: • Cabling the PXIe-1488 ni.com...
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PXIe-1488 Getting Started Signal Name Description FlexRIO Terminal Name SO 2 Serial output from internal serializer SO 3 Serial output from internal serializer SO 4 Serial output from internal serializer SO 5 Serial output from internal serializer SO 6 Serial output from internal serializer...
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PXIe-1488 Getting Started Table 6. Front Panel Connectors Signal Descriptions Signal Name Description FlexRIO Terminal Name SO 0 Serial output from internal serializer SI 0 Serial input to internal deserializer SO 1 Serial output from internal serializer SI 1 Serial input to internal deserializer...
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