National Instruments PXI-6683 Series User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
NI PXI-6683 Series
This guide contains instructions for installing your NI PXI-6683 or NI PXI-6683H module and
NI-Sync software.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use the NI PXI-6683 Series, you need the following items:
NI PXI-6683 Series Timing and Synchronization Module
NI PXI-6683 Series User Manual
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
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-6683 Series
module.

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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-6683 Series module in the system controller slot
(slot 1) of a chassis.
2. Choose an available slot in the chassis. Refer to the following table for more information
about functionality.
NI PXI-6683: Install the NI PXI-6683 in an available PXI slot.
The NI PXI-6683 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-6683 is
installed in the system timing slot of a PXI chassis. The PXI triggers are accessible from
any PXI slot.
NI PXI-6683H: Install the NI PXI-6683H in an available PXI slot. If you are using a
PXI Express (PXIe) system, install the NI PXI-6683H in an available PXI or PXIe/hybrid
slot.
The NI PXI-6683H is a special version of the NI PXI-6683, 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/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-6683 Series User Manual.
5. Remove any packing material from the front panel screws and backplane connectors.
6. Slide the device into the PXI/PXIe hybrid slot. When you begin to feel resistance, pull up
on the injector/ejector handle to latch the device.
7. Screw the front panel of the module to the front panel mounting rail of the chassis.
Table 1. PXI/PXI Express Slot Type Compatibility
NI PXI Board
PXI System
Timing Slot
PXI Peripheral
Slot
PXI Express
Hybrid Slot
NI PXI-6683 *†—
NI PXI-6683H †††
*Compatible; PXI_CLK10, PXI_CLKIN, PXI_STAR, PXI_TRIG functionality available.
† Compatible; PXI_TRIG functionality available.
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8. Visually verify the installation.
9. Plug in and power on the chassis.
The NI PXI-6683 Series module is now installed.
Verifying the Installation
During the first boot following the software and hardware installation of the NI PXI-6683 Series
module, the OS detects the device and associates it with the NI-Sync driver software.

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