National Instruments PXIe-5433, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ... Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines 2 Verifying the System Requirements 2 Unpacking the Kit 2 Other Equipment 3 Preparing the Environment 4 Installing the Software 4 Installing the PXIe 5433 5 PXIe 5433 Pinout and LEDs 6 PXIe 5433 SCB 19 Pinout 10 Configuring the PXIe 5433 in MAX 11 Self Calibrating the PXIe 5433 12 Generating Waveforms with the NI FGEN Soft Front Panel 12 NI FGEN Instrument...

Page 2: ... product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation 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 Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories Caution To ensure the specified...

Page 3: ...exposed pins of connectors Note Do not install a module if it appears damaged in any way 3 Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit Store the module in the antistatic package when the module is not in use Other Equipment There are several required items not included in your PXIe 5433 kit that you need to operate the PXIe 5433 Your application may require additional items not included ...

Page 4: ...t Operating relative humidity range 10 to 90 noncondensing Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 56 Indoor use only Related Information Refer to the PXIe 5433 Specifications at ni com for complete specifications 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 ...

Page 5: ...is so that inlet and outlet vents are not obstructed For more information about optimal chassis positioning refer to the chassis documentation 5 Remove the black plastic covers from all the captive screws on the module front panel 6 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...

Page 6: ...lectrically connects the front panel to the chassis which can improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performance 12 Cover all empty slots using EMC filler panels or fill using slot blockers to maximize cooling air flow depending on your application 13 Power on the chassis Related Information Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On on page 14 PXIe 5433 Pinout and LEDs Front Panel R...

Page 7: ...nalog output terminal 2 CH 1 3 PFI 0 Input Output Imports digital trigger signals and exports digital event signals Imported digital trigger signals can start or step through waveform generation and exported event signals indicate the state of the generation engine 4 PFI 1 5 AUX 0 MHDMR Routes digital trigger and event signals with eight bidirectional PFI lines and provides a 3 3 V power source Th...

Page 8: ...reset does not show an error The PXIe 5433 has powered down because the internal temperature exceeded the maximum limit The over temperature condition must be corrected and the hardware reset To reset the hardware call niFgen Reset Device or niFgen_ResetDevice 1 AUX 0 Connector Note The AUX 0 connector accepts a standard third party HDMI type C cable but the AUX 0 port is not an HDMI interface and...

Page 9: ...nce for signals 5 NC No connection 6 GND Ground reference for signals 7 GND Ground reference for signals 8 AUX 0 PFI 0 Bidirectional PFI line 9 AUX 0 PFI 1 Bidirectional PFI line 10 GND Ground reference for signals 11 AUX 0 PFI 2 Bidirectional PFI line 12 AUX 0 PFI 3 Bidirectional PFI line 13 GND Ground reference for signals 14 AUX 0 PFI 4 Bidirectional PFI line PXIe 5433 Getting Started Guide Nat...

Page 10: ...digital signals to the AUX 0 connector on the PXIe 5433 front panel Refer to the following figure and table for information about the SCB 19 signals when connected to the AUX 0 front panel connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 11 12 13 24 25 26 Table 5 SCB 19 Signal Descriptions Pin Signal Description 1 PFI 0 Bidirectional PFI line 2 PFI 1 Bidirectional PFI line 3 PFI 2 Bidi...

Page 11: ... 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 still not listed power off the system ensure the module is correctly installed and restart 4 Record the identifier MAX assigns to the...

Page 12: ...dule that is in the same chassis as the PXIe 5433 is installed uninstalled or moved When the PXIe 5433 is in an environment where the ambient temperature varies or the PXIe 5433 temperature has drifted more than 5 C from the temperature at the last self calibration Periodic adjustment for small performance drifts that occur with product aging Related Information What Should I Do if the PXIe 5433 F...

Page 13: ...Load dialog box choose a waveform from the Waveform list 4 Click OK 5 Click Run to start waveform generation To optimize the waveform select Edit Device Configuration and adjust the settings NI FGEN Instrument Driver You can control your signal generator programmatically using the supplied PXIe 5433 Interchangeable Virtual Instrument IVI driver and an ADE The NI FGEN API features a set of operatio...

Page 14: ...ED fails to light after you power on the chassis a problem may exist with the chassis power rails a hardware module or the LED Caution Apply external signals only while the PXIe 5433 is powered on Applying external signals while the module is powered off may cause damage 1 Disconnect any signals from the module front panels 2 Power off the chassis 3 Remove the module from the chassis and inspect i...

Page 15: ... Device Manager a Under an NI entry confirm that a PXIe 5433 entry appears Note If you are using a PC with a device for PXI remote control system under System Devices also confirm that no error conditions appear for the PCI to PCI Bridge b If error conditions appear reinstall NI FGEN and the PXIe 5433 What Should I Do if the PXIe 5433 Fails the Self Test or Self Calibration 1 Restart the system 2 ...

Page 16: ... 16 Bit AWG NI PXI 5413 PXIe 5433 Firmware Licensing Software is licensed pursuant to the software license agreements provided with the software or in the absence of such license agreements the National Instruments Software License Agreement available at ni com legal at the time of purchase For a copy of the software licenses applicable to the firmware for this hardware product as well as copies o...

Page 17: ...ification If your product supports calibration you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni com calibration NI corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 NI also has offices located around the world For telephone support in the United States create your service request at ni com support or dial 1 866 ASK MYNI 275 6964 For telephon...

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