National Instruments PXI-6682 Series User manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
NI PXI-6682 Series
This guide contains instructions for installing your NI PXI-6682 or
NI PXI-6682H module and NI-Sync software.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use the NI PXI-6682 Series, you need the following items:
❑NI PXI-6682 Series Timing and Triggering Module
❑NI PXI-6682 Series User Manual
❑NI-VISA
❑NI-Sync CD
❑One of the following software packages and documentation:
–LabVIEW
– LabWindows™/CVI™
– Microsoft Visual C++ (MSVC)
❑PXI or PXI Express (PXIe) chassis
❑PXI or PXIe embedded controller or a desktop computer connected to
the chassis using MXI hardware
If you are using the NI PXI-6682 Series in a system to synchronize
NI PXI-4472, NI PXI-5112, NI PXI-5411, NI PXI-6115, or E Series DAQ
modules, you can refer to the NI-Sync User Manual, which you can find on
the NI-Sync CD or download from ni.com/manuals.

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Installing the Software
Refer to the readme.htm file that accompanies the NI-Sync CD for
software installation directions.
Note Be sure to install the driver software before installing the NI PXI-6682 Series
module.
Installing the Hardware
The following are general installation instructions. Consult the chassis
user manual or technical reference manual for specific instructions and
warnings about installing new modules.
1. Power off and unplug the chassis.
Caution Do not install the NI PXI-6682 Series module in the system controller slot (slot 1)
of a chassis.
2. Choose an available slot in the chassis.
NI PXI-6682: Install the NI PXI-6682 in an available PXI slot.
The NI PXI-6682 is a star trigger controller for PXI. It can replace
PXI_CLK10 and control the PXI_STAR triggers. This functionality is
only available when the NI PXI-6682 is installed in Slot 2 of a PXI
chassis. The PXI triggers are accessible from any PXI slot.
NI PXI-6682H: Install the NI PXI-6682H in an available PXI slot. If you
are using a PXI Express (PXIe) system, install the NI PXI-6682H in an
available PXI or PXIe/hybrid slot.
The PXI-6682H is a special version of the PXI-6682, designed to also
fit in hybrid slots on PXIe chassis. It does not have the ability to replace
PXI_CLK10 or drive the PXI_STAR triggers.
3. Remove the filler panel for the PXI or PXIe hybrid slot you chose in
step 2.
4. Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object. Follow the ESD protection precautions described in the
Unpacking section of Chapter 1, Introduction, of the NI PXI-6682
Series User Manual.
5. Remove any packing material from the front panel screws and
backplane connectors.
6. Insert the NI PXI-6682 Series module into the PXI/PXIe hybrid slot.
Use the injector/ejector handle to fully insert the module into the
chassis.

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7. Screw the front panel of the module to the front panel mounting rail of
the chassis.
8. Visually verify the installation. Make sure the module is not touching
other modules or components and is fully inserted into the slot.
9. Plug in and power on the chassis.
The NI PXI-6682 Series module is now installed.
Verifying the Installation
During the first boot following the software and hardware installation
of the NI PXI-6682 Series module, Windows detects the device and
associates it with the NI-Sync driver software.

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