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Kit Contents

Figure 1. PXI/PCI-5154 Kit Contents

1. Hardware Module
2. Driver Software DVD
3. Screw Kit, part number 191306A-01 (ships only

with PCI kit)

4. Getting Started Guide (this document)
5. Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
6. Export Compliance Note to Users

Other Equipment

There are several required items not included in your device kit that you need to operate the
PXI/PCI-5154. Your application may require additional items not included in your kit to install
or operate your device.
•

(PXI Devices) A PXI chassis, a PXI/SCXI combination chassis, or a PXI/CompactPCI
chassis with a controller and the chassis documentation

•

(PCI Devices) A desktop computer and its documentation

Note

If your application uses NI-TClk synchronization for PCI devices, you must

use a RTSI cable to connect the PCI devices. For more information, refer to

High-Speed Digitizers Help

Programming

Reference

NI-TClk

Synchronization Help

Optional Items

•

PXI Chassis Slot Blocker kit (NI part number 199198-01)

•

SMB (m)-to-SMB (m) cables

PXI/PCI-5154 Getting Started Guide

Summary of Contents for PXI-5154

Page 1: ... manner not described in this document Contents Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines 2 Verifying the System Requirements 2 Unpacking the Kit 2 Kit Contents 3 Other Equipment 3 Preparing the Environment 4 PXI Modules 4 PCI Modules 4 Installing the Software 4 Installing the PXI 5154 5 Installing the PCI 5154 6 PXI PCI 5154 Front Panel Connectors and Indicators 8 Configuring the PXI PCI 5154 in M...

Page 2: ...tion Furthermore any changes or modifications to the product not expressly 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 5154 your system must meet certain requirements For more information about minimum system requirements recommended system and supported application development envir...

Page 3: ...al items not included in your kit to install or operate your device PXI Devices A PXI chassis a PXI SCXI combination chassis or a PXI CompactPCI chassis with a controller and the chassis documentation PCI Devices A desktop computer and its documentation Note If your application uses NI TClk synchronization for PCI devices you must use a RTSI cable to connect the PCI devices For more information re...

Page 4: ...0068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2 Relative humidity range 10 to 90 noncondensing Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 56 Maximum altitude 2 000 m at 25 C ambient temperature Pollution Degree 2 Indoor use only Caution Clean the hardware with a soft nonmetallic brush Make sure that the hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service For complete specifications refer to...

Page 5: ... slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to installation Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged 4 Remove the black plastic covers from all the captive screws on the module front panel 5 Identify a supported slot in the chassis The following figure shows the symbols that indicate the slot types Figure 2 Chassis Compatibility Symbols NI PXIe 1062Q 1 2 3 4 5 1 PX...

Page 6: ...ximize cooling air flow depending on your application 12 Power on the chassis Note For more information about maximizing cooling air flow refer to the Maintain Forced Air Cooling Note to Users included in your kit Related Information Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On on page 13 Installing the PCI 5154 1 Power off and unplug the computer 2 Access the computer system expansion slots T...

Page 7: ...manufacturers use a securing lever made of plastic to secure PCI devices such a lever is unacceptable 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 on your computer 10 Verify that spread spectrum clocking is enabled in the PC BIOS For information about how t...

Page 8: ... CH 0 CH 1 TRIG PFI 1 PFI 0 ACCESS ACTIVE CH0 CH1 TRIG PFI0 PFI1 Table 1 PXI PCI 5154 Front Panel Signal Connections Connector Description Function CH 0 CH 1 Standard BNC female connector Analog input connection digitizes data and triggers acquisitions TRIG Standard BNC female connector External analog trigger connection signals on the TRIG connector cannot be digitized 8 ni com PXI PCI 5154 Getti...

Page 9: ...OPE 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 their associated chassis 3 Expand your Chassis tree item MAX lists all modules installed in the chassis Your default names may vary Note If you do not see your module listed press F5 to refresh the list of installed modules If the module is ...

Page 10: ...alibration capabilities which you can access programmatically with NI SCOPE and your ADE or interactively with NI SCOPE SFP or MAX Related Information Making a Measurement on page 12 What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self Test on page 14 What Should I Do if the PXI PCI 5154 Doesn t Appear in MAX on page 14 Programming the PXI PCI 5154 You can acquire data interactively using the NI SCOPE SF...

Page 11: ...e 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 Microsoft Visual C C Copy an NI SCOPE example to copy required project settings for include paths and library files Alternatively refer to the Creating an Application with Microsoft Visual C and C topic of...

Page 12: ...the acquisition display 5 If the SFP is not already running click Run Making a Measurement with LabVIEW 1 Launch 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 Tip If you are not sure which example to run use the Quick Start VI which is found under Hardware Input and Output Mod...

Page 13: ... 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 Programming Reference NI TClk Synchronization Help Troubleshooting Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On The LEDs may not light until the device has been configured in MAX Before proceeding verify that the PXI 5154 appears in MAX If the ACCESS ...

Page 14: ...he 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 control...

Page 15: ...6 Where to Go Next NI PXIe 4112 EXPLORE LEARN CREATE DISCOVER Located online at ni com manuals the application development environment ADE for your application about hardware features or review device specifications custom applications with an application programming interface API NI PXI PCI 5154 Specifications NI High Speed Digitizers Help NI SCOPE Soft Front Panel NI SCOPE Instrument Driver NI H...

Page 16: ...phone 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 Information is subject to change without notice Refer to the NI Trademarks and Logo Guidelines at ni com trademarks for information on NI trademarks Other product and...

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