National Instruments PXIe-7902 User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PXIe-7902
High-Speed Serial Module
This document explains how to install and begin using your PXIe-7902 high-speed serial
module.
For more information about features and programming, refer to the NI High-Speed Serial
Instruments User Manual. For device specifications, refer to the PXIe-7902 Specifications.
For the most current versions of documentation, visit ni.com/manuals.
Caution The protection provided by this product may be impaired if it is used in a
manner not described in this document.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................1
Using Your Documentation Set.................................................................................................2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................3
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 3
PXIe-7902 Kit Contents............................................................................................................3
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the PXIe-7902 Module..............................................................................................5
Configuring the PXIe-7902 in MAX........................................................................................ 5
Accessing Sample Projects....................................................................................................... 6
PXIe-7902 Front Panels............................................................................................................ 6
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 7
What Should I Do if the PXIe-7902 Doesn't Appear in MAX?........................................7
What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?.......................................................8
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 8
Where to Go Next..................................................................................................................... 8
Worldwide Support and Services.............................................................................................. 9
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.

This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,
or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with
radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this 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 EMC performance, the length of all I/O cables
must be no longer than 3 m (10 ft).
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, you must install PXI EMC
Filler Panels, National Instruments part number 778700-01, in all open chassis slots.
A kit of six single slot EMC Filler Panels can be ordered directly from NI by visiting
ni.com/info and entering partnumber.
Using Your Documentation Set
Refer to the following table to learn how to use your documentation set.
Table 1. PXIe-7902 Documentation Locations and Descriptions
Document Location Description
PXIe-7902 Getting Started
Guide (this document)
Available from the Start
menu and at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains installation instructions
for your PXIe-7902 device and
driver software.
NI High Speed Serial
Instruments User Manual
Available from the Start
menu and at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains information about
developing applications for the
PXIe-7902.
NI High Speed Serial
Instruments Help
Available from the Start
menu and at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains hardware and
programming support for
NI LabVIEW Instrument Design
Libraries for High Speed Serial
Instruments and the PXIe-7902.
PXIe-7902 Specifications Available from the Start
menu and at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains specifications for your
PXIe-7902 module.
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Verifying the System Requirements
To use the NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments
instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.
Refer to the product readme, which is available on the driver software media or online at
ni.com/manuals, for more information about minimum system requirements, recommended
system, and supported application development environments (ADEs).
Unpacking the Kit
Caution To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device,
ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as
your computer chassis.
1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.
2. Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Note Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
PXIe-7902 Kit Contents
The following items are included in the device kit:
• The PXIe-7902
• The NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments driver
software media
• Documentation:
–Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
–Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
–PXIe-7902 Getting Started Guide (this document)
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Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment you are using the PXIe-7902 in meets the following
specifications.
Caution Do not use the PXIe-7902 in a manner not specified in this document.
Product misuse can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection
built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is
damaged, return it to NI for repair.
Operating ambient temperature
(IEC-60068-2-1, IEC-60068-2-2)
0 °C to 40 °C
Operating relative humidity
(IEC-60068-2-56)
10% to 90%, noncondensing
Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar)
(at 25 °C ambient temperature)
Pollution degree 2
Indoor use only.
Note Refer to the PXIe-7902 Specifications at ni.com/manuals for complete
specifications.
Installing the Software
You must install the NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial
Instruments driver software before installing the PXIe-7902.
1. Install LabVIEW. Refer to the LabVIEW Installation Guide for installation instructions
and system requirements. Refer to the LabVIEW Upgrade Notes for additional
information about upgrading to the most recent version of LabVIEW.
Documentation for LabVIEW is available at ni.com/manuals and by selecting Start»All
Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
2. Install the LabVIEW FPGA Module. Refer to the LabVIEW FPGA Module Release and
Upgrade Notes for installation instructions and information about getting started with the
LabVIEW FPGA Module.
Documentation for the LabVIEW FPGA Module is available is available at ni.com/
manuals and by selecting Start»All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»
LabVIEW Manuals.
3. Install the NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments
Help driver. Refer to the NI High Speed Serial Instruments Readme on the NI LabVIEW
Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments installation media for
system requirements and installation instructions for the NI LabVIEW Instrument Design
Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments driver.
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For the latest version of the NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed
Serial Instruments driver, visit ni.com/downloads
Documentation for the NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial
Instruments driver is available at ni.com/manuals and by selecting Start»All Programs»
National Instruments»High Speed Serial Instruments»High Speed Serial
Instruments Documentation.
Installing the PXIe-7902 Module
Note You must install the software before you install the hardware.
1. Power off and unplug the chassis. Refer to your chassis manual to install or configure the
chassis.
2. Identify a supported module slot in the chassis. The figure below shows the symbols that
indicate the slot types in the chassis.
Figure 1. Symbols for Module Slots
NI PXIe-1062Q
12 3 45
1. PXI Express System Controller Slot
2. PXI Peripheral Slot
3. PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot
4. PXI Express System Timing Slot
5. PXI Express Peripheral Slot
PXI Express devices can be placed only in PXI Express slots and PXIe Express Hybrid
slots. Refer to the chassis documentation for details.
3. Remove the filler panel of an unused module slot.
4. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge any static electricity. Place the module
edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis, and slide the module
into the chassis until the module is fully inserted.
5. Secure the device front panel to the chassis front panel mounting rail using the front panel
mounting screws.
6. Plug in and power on the chassis.
Configuring the PXIe-7902 in MAX
Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your National Instruments
hardware. MAX informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how
they are configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI LabVIEW Instrument Design
Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments.
1. Launch MAX by navigating to Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI MAX or
by clicking the NI MAX desktop icon.
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2. In the Configuration pane, expand Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed
devices. Installed devices appear under the name of their associated chassis.
3. Expand your Chassis tree item. MAX lists all devices installed in the chassis. Your
default device 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 device identifier MAX assigns to the hardware. Use this identifier when
programming the PXIe-7902.
5. The MAX self-test performs a basic verification of hardware resources. To self-test a
module in MAX, right click the module and select Self-Test.
If any module fails the self-test, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this document.
Accessing Sample Projects
NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments includes sample
projects to help you get started designing for the PXIe-7902.
1. Launch LabVIEW.
2. Select Create Project.
3. In the Create Project dialog box, select High-Speed Serial and select a sample project
for your device.
4. Click Next.
5. Configure the Project Name, Project Root, and File Name Prefix (Optional) fields.
6. Click Finish.
PXIe-7902 Front Panels
The following figure shows the available signals on the PXIe-7902.
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Figure 2. NI 7902 Front Panel and Connector Pinouts
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
3
PORT
0
PORT
1
RESERVED
RESERVED
GND
Rx+ 1
Rx– 1
GND
Rx+ 3
Rx– 3
GND
SCL
SDA
GND
Tx+ 1
Tx– 1
GND
Tx+ 3
Tx– 3
GND
Optical 3.3 V
GPIO
GND
Rx+ 0
Rx– 0
GND
Rx+ 2
Rx– 2
GND
Optical 3.3 V
EEPROM 3.3 V
GND
Tx+ 0
Tx– 0
GND
Tx+ 2
Tx– 2
GND
x6 (1 per Port)
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D9
Troubleshooting
What Should I Do if the PXIe-7902 Doesn't Appear in
MAX?
1. In the MAX configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces.
2. Expand the Chassis tree to see the list of installed hardware, and press <F5> to refresh
the list.
3. If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware is correctly
installed, and restart the system.
4. Navigate to the Device Manager.
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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 LabVIEW Instrument Design
Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments and the module if error conditions appear in
the list. If you are using an MXI controller, right-click PCI-to-PCI Bridge, and select
Properties from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled.
What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?
1. Restart the system.
2. Launch MAX, and perform the self-test again.
3. Power off the chassis.
4. Reinstall the failed module in a different slot.
5. Power on the chassis.
6. Perform the self-test again.
Troubleshooting
If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure, contact NI technical
support or visit ni.com/support.
Where to Go Next
Refer to the following figure for information about other product tasks and associated
resources for those tasks.
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NI High Speed Serial
Instruments User Manual*
NI High Speed Serial
Instruments Help*
PXIe-7902
Specifications*
*This item is also installed with the driver software.
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