Table 1. Probe Options for the PXIe-5160/5162 (Continued)
Model
NI Part Number
Description
CC3050X
785561-01
30 A RMS, 50 MHz current probe
CC30100X
785562-01
30 A RMS, 100 MHz current probe
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Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment in which you are using the PXIe-5160/5162 meets the following
specifications.
Temperature
Operating
0 °C to 45 °C
Storage
-40 °C to 71 °C
Humidity
Operating
10% to 90%, noncondensing
Storage
5% to 95%, noncondensing
Pollution Degree
2
Maximum altitude
2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient temperature)
Indoor use only.
Installing the Software
You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.
1.
Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows
™
/CVI
™
.
2.
Visit
ni.com/downloads/drivers
and search for
NI-SCOPE
.
3.
Download the latest version of NI-SCOPE, extract the downloaded files, and run the
executable (
.exe
) file.
Driver support for the PXIe-5160/5162 was first available in NI-SCOPE 4.1.
4.
Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.
Note
Windows users may see access and security messages during
installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.
5.
When the installer completes, select
Restart
in the dialog box that prompts you to restart,
shut down, or restart later.
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