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NI SIgnal Generators Getting Started Guide
EMI Gasket
The NI signal generator kit may also include an EMI gasket and the
Retrofitting Your PXI Module Note to Users
that describes under what
conditions you should install the gasket. Refer to the
section for more information about when you should install the gasket.
Other Required Items
In addition to the items contained in the kit, you need the following items to
install your signal generator:
❑
1/8 in. flathead screwdriver
❑
Cables appropriate for use with your device
♦
For PXI devices
•
A PXI chassis, a PXI/SCXI combination chassis,
or a PXI/CompactPCI chassis and chassis documentation
•
A PXI controller or MXI bridge
♦
For PXI Express devices
•
A PXI Express chassis and chassis documentation
•
A PXI Express controller or a MXI-Express bridge
♦
For PCI devices
•
A desktop computer with its documentation
Note
If your application uses NI-TClk synchronization, you must
use a RTSI cable to connect the devices (PCI DAQmx devices
only).
4. Installing the Software
The NI-FGEN CDs, included with your device, install the instrument driver
for all NI signal generators. NI-FGEN CDs also include the FGEN Soft Front
Panel (SFP), which is an easy, interactive tool that helps you quickly begin
working with the NI signal generator.
To install NI-FGEN, complete the following steps:
1. (Optional) If you are developing an application for the NI signal
generator, install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows
™
/CVI
™
.
2. Insert the first CD of the NI-FGEN CD set. The NI-FGEN installer
should open automatically.
Note
If the installation window does not appear, navigate to the
CD drive, double-click the drive, and double-click
setup.exe
.
