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1.

Disconnect any signals from the module front panels.

2.

Power off the chassis.

3.

Remove the module from the chassis and inspect it for damage. Do not reinstall a
damaged module.

4.

Install the module in a different chassis slot from which you removed it.

5.

Power on the chassis.

Note

 

If you are using a MXI controller, power on the chassis before powering

on the computer.

6.

Verify that the module appears in MAX.

7.

Reset the module in MAX and perform a self-test.

If the ACCESS LED still fails to light and failures continue, contact NI technical support or
visit 

ni.com/support

.

Related Information

Installing the PXI-5124

 on page 4

Installing the PCI-5124

 on page 6

What Should I Do if the PXI/PCI-5124 Doesn't Appear
in MAX?

1.

In the MAX configuration tree, expand 

Devices and Interfaces

.

2.

Expand the 

Chassis

 tree to see the list of installed hardware, and press <F5> to refresh

the list.

3.

If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware is correctly
installed, and restart the system.

4.

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

.

5.

If you are using a PXI or PXI Express controller, verify that a 

National Instruments

entry appears in the 

System Devices

 list. Reinstall NI-SCOPE and the module if error

conditions appear in the list. If you are using an MXI controller, right-click 

PCI-to-PCI

Bridge

, and select 

Properties

 from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled.

What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?

1.

Restart the system.

2.

Launch MAX, and perform the self-test again.

3.

Power off the chassis.

4.

Reinstall the failed module in a different slot.

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NI PXI/PCI-5124 Getting Started Guide

Summary of Contents for NI PXI-5124

Page 1: ...erutilized and idle equipment along with credit for buybacks and trade ins Custom engineering so your equipment works exactly as you specify Critical and expedited services Leasing Rentals Demos In st...

Page 2: ...he System Requirements 2 Unpacking the Kit 2 Kit Contents 3 Preparing the Environment 3 PXI Modules 3 PCI Modules 4 Installing the Software 4 Installing the PXI 5124 4 Installing the PCI 5124 6 Front...

Page 3: ...essly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules Verifying the System Requirements To use the PXI PCI 5124 your system must meet certain...

Page 4: ...ich you are using the PXI PCI 5124 meets the following specifications PXI Modules Operating Environment Ambient temperature range 0 C to 55 C Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2...

Page 5: ...ws CVI 2 Insert the driver software media into your computer The installer should open automatically If the installation window does not appear navigate to the drive double click it and double click a...

Page 6: ...rid Peripheral Slot 4 PXI Express System Timing Slot 5 PXI Express Peripheral Slot PXI 5124 modules can be placed in PXI peripheral slots or PXI Express Hybrid peripheral slots 6 Touch any metal part...

Page 7: ...o Users included in your kit Related Information Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On on page 13 Installing the PCI 5124 1 Power off and unplug the computer 2 Access the computer system ex...

Page 8: ...acceptable and must be removed Use the screw provided in the kit to screw down the device Otherwise you must use a different computer chassis 8 Replace any access panels on the computer case 9 Power o...

Page 9: ...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 Reference clock input SMB jack CLK OUT Sa...

Page 10: ...MAX is automatically installed with NI SCOPE 1 Launch MAX 2 In the configuration tree expand Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed NI hardware Installed modules appear under the name of...

Page 11: ...select Utility Probe Compensation from the SFP menu Click Auto to display a 1 kHz square wave Note The PXI PCI 5124 has self calibration capabilities which you can access programmatically with NI SCOP...

Page 12: ...Microsoft Visual C C Use examples located in the file directory Users Public Documents National Instruments NI SCOPE examples You can modify an NI SCOPE C example to create an application with Microso...

Page 13: ...with NI SCOPE SFP 1 Connect CH 0 to an input signal 2 Launch the NI SCOPE SFP from the Start menu 3 In the Select Device dialog box select the device name assigned to the device in MAX 4 Click Auto to...

Page 14: ...clocks 2 Launch MAX 3 In the MAX configuration pane right click Devices and Interfaces and select Create New 4 In the dialog box that opens select NI RTSI Cable 5 Click Finish 6 In the MAX configurat...

Page 15: ...the Chassis tree to see the list of installed hardware and press F5 to refresh the list 3 If the module is still not listed power off the system ensure that all hardware is correctly installed and re...

Page 16: ...ssary adjustments to make sure that the device is effectively cooled 3 Power on the computer or chassis Note The thermal shutdown error is reported until the device has cooled to an acceptable operati...

Page 17: ...lete 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 Applicati...

Page 18: ...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 branc...

Page 19: ...arty legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the NI global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relev...

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