National Instruments NI PXI-562X User Manual
National Instruments NI PXI-562X User Manual

National Instruments NI PXI-562X User Manual

Computer-based instruments high-speed frequency-domain digitizer

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NI PXI-562x User Manual
High-Speed Frequency-Domain Digitizer
NI PXI-562x User Manual
July 2002 Edition
Part Number 322949C-01

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  • Page 1 Computer-Based Instruments NI PXI-562x User Manual High-Speed Frequency-Domain Digitizer NI PXI-562x User Manual July 2002 Edition Part Number 322949C-01...
  • Page 2 Switzerland 056 200 51 51, Taiwan 02 2528 7227, United Kingdom 01635 523545 For further support information, see the Technical Support and Professional Services appendix. To comment on the documentation, send email to techpubs@ni.com. © 2001–2002 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 The reader should consult National Instruments if errors are suspected. In no event shall National Instruments be liable for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained in it.
  • Page 4 Classification requirements are the same for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Department of Communications (DOC). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Compliance to EU Directives Readers in the European Union (EU) must refer to the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for information** pertaining to the CE Mark compliance scheme.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Incorporating the DDC ..................2-4 Storing Data in Memory..................2-4 Block Diagram ......................2-5 Other Features........................2-6 Multiple-Record Acquisitions .................2-6 Triggering ......................2-7 Calibration ........................2-7 Synchronizing Multiple PXI Devices ................2-8 Appendix A Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 7: About This Manual

    This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories, programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations, variables, filenames and extensions, and code excerpts. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 8: Related Documentation

    Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you might find helpful as you read this manual: • NI PXI-5620 Specifications • NI PXI-5621 Specifications • NI-SCOPE User Manual • Spectral Measurements Toolset User Guide NI PXI-562x User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 9: Taking Measurements With The Ni Pxi-562X

    You must install all of the included software before installing your hardware. Note Install NI-SCOPE. The included NI-SCOPE CD contains the software you need to configure, test, and program operation of the NI 562x. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 10: Configuring And Testing The Digitizer

    Figure 1-1. PXI Installation Configuring and Testing the Digitizer To configure and test your NI 562x, complete the following steps: Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer. Double-click Devices and Interfaces to open a list of recognized devices. NI PXI-562x User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 11: Acquiring Data Programmatically

    Examples for Visual Basic programmers using Windows 2000/NT are located at vxipnp\winnt\niScope\Examples\VisualBasic • LabWindows/CVI examples are located at cvi\NI-SCOPE Support\samples\niScope\cvi Note If you installed the examples in a different location, your file paths differ from the default locations above. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 12: Safety Information

    Misuse of the product can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is damaged, return it to National Instruments for repair. Do not substitute parts or modify the product except as described in this document.
  • Page 13 MAINS is defined as the electricity supply system to which the equipment concerned is designed to be connected either for powering the equipment or for measurement purposes. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Taking Measurements with the NI PXI-562x Below is a diagram of a sample installation. NI PXI-562x User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 15: Hardware Overview

    Storing Data in Memory section for additional information. The data is transferred to the host computer via the PXI backplane. Analog Input Filtering/ Onboard Conditioning (Optional) Memory Figure 2-1. Basic Signal Flow © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 16: Connecting Signals

    10 MHz, AC-coupled reference input. The SMB connector, PFI1, is for external digital triggers. 562x 64 MS/s Digitizer INPUT +20 dBm MAX REF CLK IN +16 dBm MAX PFI 1 Figure 2-2. NI 562x Front Panel NI PXI-562x User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 17: Conditioning The Signal-Impedance, Dither, Gain, And Ac Coupling

    64 MS/s. If you request a rate less than 64 MS/s, the timing engine of the NI 562x stores only one sample in a group of n samples, effectively reducing the sample rate to 64/n MS/s. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 18: Incorporating The Ddc

    NI 562x continues to acquire posttrigger samples if you have specified a posttrigger sample count. The acquired samples are placed into onboard memory. The number of posttrigger or pretrigger samples is limited only by the amount of onboard memory. NI PXI-562x User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 19: Block Diagram

    The PLL uses a phase detector to synchronize the acquisition clock to either a 10 MHz reference clock supplied through REF CLK IN or to the CLK 10 signal from the PXI backplane. You can also leave the acquisition clock in © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 20: Other Features

    If, however, the record length is less than 80 µs, the dead time is 80 µs. During this time, the memory controller sets up for the next record. Also, additional dead time may exist while the minimum number of pretrigger samples are being acquired. NI PXI-562x User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 21: Triggering

    Although the NI 562x is factory calibrated, it needs periodic calibration to verify that it is still within the specified accuracy. For more information on calibration, contact NI or visit the NI Web site at ni.com/support/calibrat © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 22: Synchronizing Multiple Pxi Devices

    NI 562x to phase lock to the system reference clock. • SMA connector (REF CLK IN)—A 10 MHz reference input that you can use to connect an external frequency source for synchronization. NI PXI-562x User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 23: Technical Support And Professional Services

    Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at for technical support and professional services: ni.com • Support—Online technical support resources include the following: – Self-Help Resources—For immediate answers and solutions, visit our extensive library of technical support resources available in English, Japanese, and Spanish at .
  • Page 24: Glossary

    µ- micro- milli- –3 kilo- mega- giga- Symbols percent positive of, or plus – negative of, or minus ° degree ± plus or minus Ω < less than amperes analog-to-digital alternating current © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 25 Typically, a bus is the expansion vehicle to which I/O or other devices are connected. An example of the PC bus is the PCI bus. Celsius CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor—a process used in making chips. NI PXI-562x User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 26 DMA is the fastest method of transferring data to/from computer memory. double insulated a device that contains the necessary insulating structures to provide electric shock protection without the requirement of a safety ground connection © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 27 NI PXI-562x User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 28 MXI Interface to Everything—a custom ASIC designed by NI that implements the PCI bus interface. The MITE supports bus mastering for high-speed data transfers over the PCI bus. multiple-record multiple, distinct chunks (or records) of data acquisition © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 29 PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation—PXI is an open specification that builds on the CompactPCI specification by adding instrumentation-specific features NI PXI-562x User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 30 4-wire resistance the sense measures the voltage across the resistor being excited by the excitation current settling time the amount of time required for a voltage to reach its final value within specified limits © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 31 NI PXI-562x User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 32 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 33 (figure), 2-1 multi-record acquisitions, 1-3, 2-6 block diagram, 2-5 programmatically, 1-3 calibration, 2-7 data, storing in memory, 2-4 conditioning signals DDC (digital downconverter) coupling, 2-3 incorporating, 2-4 dither, 2-3 overview, 2-4 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...
  • Page 34 2-5 technical, A-1 front panel (figure), 2-2 synchronizing multiple PXI devices, 2-8 installing software and hardware, 1-1 system integration services, A-1 safety information, 1-4 System Reference Clock, PXI, 2-8 NI-SCOPE driver, 1-1 NI PXI-562x User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 35 TIO (timing engine), 2-6 training customer, A-1 trigger and clock routing area, 2-6 professional services, A-1 triggering technical support, A-1 digital trigger sources (figure), 2-7 worldwide technical support, A-1 overview, 2-7 troubleshooting resources, A-1 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-562x User Manual...

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