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February 2007
371133J-01
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI High-Speed Digitizers
This document explains how to install, configure, and test NI high-speed
digitizers, and how to begin programming them using the NI-SCOPE
instrument driver software. This document applies to the following
digitizers: NI 5102, NI 5105, NI 5112, NI 5114, NI 5122, NI 5124, NI 5142,
NI 5152, NI 5620, NI 5621, NI 5911, and NI 5922.
For more information on features and programming, refer to the
NI High-Speed Digitizers Help. For NI high-speed digitizer specifications,
refer to the specifications document included with your digitizer. Both
documents are available at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»
NI-SCOPE»Documentation.
For the most current versions of documentation, visit ni.com/manuals.
For the latest version of NI-SCOPE, visit ni.com/idnet.
Contents
Conventions ...............................................................................................2
1. Verifying System Requirements ............................................................3
2. Unpacking ..............................................................................................3
3. Verifying the Kit Contents.....................................................................4
Other Required Items.........................................................................5
4. Installing the Software ...........................................................................5
5. Installing the Hardware..........................................................................6
PXI Modules ......................................................................................6
PXI Express Modules ........................................................................7
PCI Devices .......................................................................................8
6. Configuring and Testing in MAX..........................................................10
7. Programming the Digitizer ....................................................................12
Acquiring Data Interactively .............................................................12
Acquiring Data Programmatically .....................................................12
NI-SCOPE Examples.........................................................................12
NI Example Finder.....................................................................12
8. Making Your First Measurement...........................................................12

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Appendix A: Front Panels for SMC-Based Devices .................................13
NI 5105 Front Panels .........................................................................14
NI 5114 Front Panels .........................................................................15
NI 5122/5124/5142/5922 Front Panels..............................................16
NI 5152 Front Panels .........................................................................18
Appendix B: Front Panels for Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) Devices.....19
NI 5102 Front Panels .........................................................................19
NI 5112 Front Panels .........................................................................23
NI 5620/5621 Front Panels ................................................................24
NI 5911 Front Panel...........................................................................25
Appendix C: Troubleshooting ...................................................................26
Front Panel ACCESS LED on PXI Module is Off
When PXI Chassis is On................................................................26
Device Does Not Appear in MAX.....................................................26
Device Failed the Self-Test................................................................27
Thermal Shutdown Error ...................................................................27
Performance Issues Using MXI Connections....................................27
Setting Up SMC-Based Devices for Synchronization .......................28
NI 5112 Programming Practices........................................................28
Appendix D: Where to Go for Support......................................................29
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
»The »symbol leads you through nested menu items
and dialog box options to a final action. The
sequence File» Page Setup»Options directs you to
pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup
item, and select Options from the last dialog box.
This icon denotes a tip, which alerts you to advisory
information.
This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to
important information.
This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of
precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a
system crash.
bold Bold text denotes items that you must select or click
in the software, such as menu items and dialog box
options.
italic Italic text denotes emphasis or a cross-reference.

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monospace Text in this font denotes text or characters that you
should enter from the keyboard, sections of code,
programming examples, and syntax examples. This
font is also used for disk drives, paths, directories,
filenames, and extensions.
monospace Bold text in this font denotes the messages and
bold responses that the computer automatically prints to
the screen. This font also emphasizes lines of code
that are different from the other examples.
monospace Italic text in this font denotes text that is a
italic placeholder for a word or value that you must
supply.
Platform Text in this font denotes a specific platform and
indicates that the text following it applies only to
that platform.
1. Verifying System Requirements
Your system must meet certain requirements to use NI high-speed digitizers
with NI-SCOPE. For more information on minimum system, recommended
system, and supported application development environments (ADEs), refer
to the NI-SCOPE Readme, which is available on the NI-SCOPE CD.
Note After you install NI-SCOPE, you can access the NI-SCOPE
Readme file at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»
NI-SCOPE»Documentation.
2. Unpacking
NI high-speed digitizers are shipped in an antistatic bag to protect them from
electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to removing the digitizer from the bag,
touch the antistatic bag to a metal part of the chassis to remove any built up
static charge.
Caution When handling the digitizer, make sure that you are
grounded with a grounding strap or you are touching a grounded
metal object. Handle the digitizer carefully to avoid touching any
exposed pins or electronic circuitry.

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Remove the digitizer from the package, remove the packing foam and rubber
screw covers (PXI/PXIe devices only), and inspect the digitizer for loose
components or signs of damage. Notify NI if the digitizer appears damaged
in any way. Do not install a damaged digitizer into your computer or chassis.
Store the digitizer in the antistatic bag when not in use.
3. Verifying the Kit Contents
The following items are included in the NI high-speed digitizer kit:
❑An NI high-speed digitizer, shown in the following table.
Note Legacy devices are those devices that are configurable in
Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) under Traditional
NI-DAQ (Legacy) Devices. SMC-based devices are based on the
National Instruments Synchronization and Memory Core (SMC)
architecture. SMC-based devices are configurable in MAX under
NI-DAQmx Devices. For more information, refer to the
NI High-Speed Digitizers Help.
❑NI-SCOPE instrument driver DVD-sized case, which contains the
following:
– NI-SCOPE driver software CD
– NI High-Speed Digitizers Getting Started Guide
❑Other included items:
– The specifications document for the digitizer
– Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference
–Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
(SMC-based devices only)
– NI Spectral Measurements Toolkit CD (SMC-based devices with
memory options higher than 8 MB only)
Table 1. NI High-Speed Digitizers
Traditional NI-DAQ
(Legacy) Devices SMC-Based Devices
NI PXI/PCI-5102
NI PXI/PCI-5112
NI PXI-5620
NI PXI-5621
NI PCI-5911
NI PXI/PCI-5105
NI PXI/PCI-5114
NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122
NI PXI/PCI-5124
NI PXI/PCI-5142
NI PXI/PCI-5152
NI PXI/PCI-5922

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Other Required Items
In addition to the items contained in the kit, you need the following items:
❑1/8 in. flat-head screwdriver
❑One of the following configurations:
–(PXI Devices) A PXI chassis, a PXI/SCXI combination chassis,
or a PXI/CompactPCI chassis with a controller and the chassis
documentation
Note If your application uses NI-TClk synchronization, you must
use a PXI chassis. For more information, refer to NI High-Speed
Digitizers Help»Programming»NI-TClk Synchronization Help.
–(PXI Express Devices) A PXI Express chassis with a controller and
the chassis documentation
–(PCI Devices) A desktop computer and its documentation
4. Installing the Software
Caution Make sure you install the software before you install the
hardware.
To install the software, complete the following steps:
1. (Optional) If you are using an application development environment
(ADE) such as LabVIEW or if you are using a third-party tool, install it
now. You must install the ADE before installing the NI-SCOPE
instrument driver.
2. Install NI-SCOPE by inserting the NI-SCOPE CD into the CD drive and
clicking Install Software in the displayed window.
Note If the installation window does not appear automatically,
navigate to the CD drive and double-click setup.exe.
3. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts. For troubleshooting
and operating system-specific instructions, refer to the Hardware
Installation Wizard at ni.com/support/install.
(Windows Vista) Users may see access and security messages during
installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.
4. When the installer completes, a dialog box prompts you to Restart,
Shut Down, or Restart Later. Select Restart.
5. If you are using a system running the LabVIEW Real-Time Module,
download NI-SCOPE to the target using MAX. For more information,

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refer to the Measurement & Automation Explorer Remote Systems Help
by selecting Help»Help Topics»Remote Systems in MAX.
5. Installing the Hardware
This section describes how to install hardware for PXI and PCI platforms.
Note You must install the software before you install the
hardware.
To prevent damage to the device caused by ESD or contamination, handle the
device using the edges or the metal bracket. For more information, refer to
the Read Me First: Safety and Radio Frequency Interference document.
Caution You must power off and unplug your PC or chassis before
installing the hardware.
PXI Modules
NI PXI modules are sensitive instruments that should be handled carefully.
Do not expose the module to temperatures or humidity beyond the rated
maximums. Keep the module free of dust by cleaning with compressed
air only. Do not clean the device with any solvents or liquids.
You can install PXI modules in any PXI slot marked with a peripheral slot
compatibility glyph (a circle containing the slot number).
To install a PXI module, complete the following steps:
1. Power off and unplug the PXI chassis before installing a PXI module.
2. If the PXI chassis has multiple fan speed settings, make sure that the fans
are set to high.
3. Position the PXI chassis so that inlet and outlet vents are not obstructed.
For more information, refer to the chassis documentation.
4. Make sure that the ejector handle is in the unlatched (downward)
position.
5. Holding the module by the ejector handle, slide it into an empty slot.
Make sure that the base engages with the guides in the chassis.
6. Slide the module completely into the chassis and latch it by pulling up on
the ejector handle.
7. Tighten the captive screws at the top and bottom of the module front
panel. Performance may suffer if both screws are not tightened properly.
8. Verify that the PXI chassis fans are operable and free of dust and other
contaminants that may restrict airflow.

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9. Before operating the module, cover all empty PXI slots using PXI filler
panels or slot blockers, which you can purchase at ni.com.
10. Plug in and power on the PXI chassis.
Figure 1. PXI Module Installation
PXI Express Modules
Follow the installation instructions in the PXI Modules section and install
the module in a PXI Express slot of the chassis. Refer to the chassis
documentation for information about the markings that denote PXI Express
slots.
Figure 2. PXI Express Module Installation
1 PXI Chassis
2 Ejector Handle (Latched Position)
3 Screws
4 NI PXI Module
1 PXI Express Chassis
2 Ejector Handle
3 Screws
4 NI PXI Express Module
5 Chassis Slot Markings
3
2
4
NI PXI-1042
1
34
2
1
NI PXIe-1062Q
5

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PCI Devices
To install a PCI device, complete the following steps:
1. Power off and unplug the PC.
2. Remove the PC cover.
3. Insert the device into an open PCI slot as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. PCI Installation
Tip To maximize airflow and extend the life of the PCI device,
leave any adjacent PCI slots empty.
(NI PCI-5911) When you install the NI PCI-5911, verify that the BNC
connector is centered in the metal frame of the chassis, as shown in Figure 4.
Signal degradation can occur if the outer shell of the BNC connector touches
the computer chassis. To minimize noise, do not allow the shell of the
BNC connector to touch or lie near the metal on the PC.
1 NI PCI Device 2PCISlot 3PC
1
2
3

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Figure 4. NI PCI-5911 Installation
Multiple NI 5911 devices in the same computer can raise operating
temperatures beyond specification and produce imprecise data.
NI strongly recommends leaving an empty PCI slot between multiple
NI 5911 devices or adding a fan.
4. Secure the device to the PCI chassis with a screw.
Caution It is important to completely screw the device front panel
into the PCI slot, both for mechanical stability and to create a solid
ground connection. Improperly secured devices may affect the
accuracy of the device.
(SMC-Based Devices) Some computer manufacturers use a securing
lever made of plastic to secure PCI devices; such a lever is unacceptable
and must be removed. Use the screw provided in the kit to screw down
the digitizer. Otherwise, you must use a different computer chassis.
5. Replace the PC cover.
6. Plug in and power on the PC.
7. (SMC-Based Devices) Verify that spread-spectrum clocking is enabled in
the PC BIOS. For information about how to verify this setting, refer to
the PC user documentation.
Note For SMC-based devices, spread-spectrum clocking varies the
clock signal to spread the timing clock signal over a small
frequency range. Disabling spread-spectrum clocking may affect
the accuracy of device specifications.