National Instruments NI PXIe-5105 User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5105
12-Bit 60 MS/s Oscilloscope
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5105
(NI 5105). The NI 5105 is an 8-channel, 60 MHz oscilloscope. The NI 5105 ships with the
NI-SCOPE instrument driver, which you use to program the device.
Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
To access NI 5105 documentation, navigate to Start»All Programs»National Instruments»
NI-SCOPE»Documentation.
Contents
Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility............................................................................... 2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3
PXI Express Modules........................................................................................................3
PXI Modules..................................................................................................................... 3
PCI Modules..................................................................................................................... 3
Kit Contents.............................................................................................................................. 4
Other Equipment............................................................................................................... 5
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 5
Installing the Hardware.............................................................................................................5
Installing the NI PXI/PXIe-5105...................................................................................... 5
Installing the NI PCI-5105................................................................................................7
Hardware Front Panel Connectors.................................................................................... 8
Configuring the Hardware in MAX.......................................................................................... 9
Programming the NI 5105.........................................................................................................9
NI-SCOPE Examples......................................................................................................10
Making a Measurement...........................................................................................................11
Making a Measurement with NI-SCOPE SFP................................................................ 11
Making a Measurement with LabVIEW......................................................................... 11
Setting Up SMC-Based Devices for Synchronization............................................................ 12
PXI Modules................................................................................................................... 12
PXI Express Modules......................................................................................................12
PCI Devices.....................................................................................................................12

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 13
NI 5105 Does Not Appear in MAX................................................................................ 13
What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?.....................................................13
Thermal Shutdown Error................................................................................................ 13
Where To Go Next.................................................................................................................. 14
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 15
Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
Caution Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
document for important safety and electromagnetic compatibility information. To
obtain a copy of this document online, visit ni.com/manuals and search for the
document title.
For additional electromagnetic compatibility information, including any product-specific
installation or configuration requirements necessary to achieve the specified level of
electromagnetic compatibility performance, refer to the individual product specifications.
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the NI 5105, your system must meet certain requirements.
For more information about minimum system requirements, recommended system
requirements, and supported ADEs, refer to the readme for your selected software support.
Readmes are available on the driver software DVD and online at ni.com/updates.
Unpacking the Kit
Caution To prevent electrostatic discharge 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.
Notify NI if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device.
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
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Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 5105 meets the following
specifications:
PXI Express Modules
Operating Environment
....................................................................Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2. Meets
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 low temperature
limit and MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 high
temperature limit.)
....................................................................Relative humidity range 10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in
accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.)
............................................................................Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient
temperature)
............................................................................Pollution Degree 2
Indoor use only.
PXI Modules
Operating Environment
....................................................................Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.)
....................................................................Relative humidity range 10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in
accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.)
............................................................................Maximum altitude 2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient temperature)
............................................................................Pollution Degree 2
Indoor use only.
PCI Modules
Operating Environment
....................................................................Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 45 °C (Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.)
....................................................................Relative humidity range 10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in
accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.)
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............................................................................Maximum altitude 2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient temperature)
............................................................................Pollution Degree 2
Indoor use only.
Caution Clean the hardware with a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the
hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to
service.
For complete specifications, refer to specifications document for your device at ni.com/
manuals.
Kit Contents
Figure 1. NI 5105 Kit Contents
123
5 6 7 84
1. NI PCI-5105 Device
2. NI PXI-5105 Device
3. NI PXIe-5105 Device
4. Screw Kit, part number 191306A-01 (ships only
with PCI kit)
5. Driver Software DVD
6. NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5105 Getting Started Guide (this
document)
7. Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic
Compatibility
8. Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
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Other Equipment
There are several required items not included in your device kit that you need to install or
operate the NI 5105.
•(PXI Express Devices) A PXI Express chassis with a controller and the chassis
documentation
•(PXI Devices) A PXI chassis, a PXI/SCXI combination chassis, or a PXI/CompactPCI
chassis with a controller and the chassis documentation
•(PCI Devices) A desktop computer and its documentation
Note If your application uses NI-TClk synchronization for PCI devices, you must
use a RTSI cable to connect the PCI devices. For more information, refer to NI
High-Speed Digitizers Help»Programming»Reference»NI-TClk
Synchronization Help.
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. Insert the driver software media into your computer. The installer should open
automatically.
If the installation window does not appear, navigate to the drive, double-click it, and
double-click autorun.exe.
3. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.
Note Windows users may see access and security messages during
installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.
4. When the installer completes, select Restart in the dialog box that prompts you to restart,
shut down, or restart later.
Installing the Hardware
Installing the NI PXI/PXIe-5105
Caution To prevent damage to the device caused by ESD or contamination, handle
the device using the edges or the metal bracket.
1. Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the modules.
The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the modules.
2. Power off the chassis.
3. Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to
installation. Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged.
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4. Remove the black plastic connectors from all the captive screws on the module front
panel.
5. 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
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 modules can be placed in PXI peripheral slots or PXI Express Hybrid peripheral
slots. PXI Express modules can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots, PXI Express
Hybrid peripheral slots, or PXI Express System Timing slots.
6. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
7. Ensure that the ejector handle is in the unlatched (downward) position.
8. Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis. Slide
the device into the slot until it is fully inserted.
Figure 3. Module Installation
2
3
NI PXIe-1075
1
1. Chassis
2. Hardware Module
3. Ejector Handle in Down (Unlatched Position)
9. Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle.
10. Secure the device front panel to the chassis using the front-panel mounting screws.
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11. Cover all empty slots using filler panels or slot blockers to maximize cooling air flow.
12. Power on the chassis.
Note For more information about maximizing cooling air flow, refer to the
Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users included in your kit.
Installing the NI PCI-5105
1. Power off and unplug the computer.
2. Access the computer system expansion slots. This step might require you to remove one
or more access panels on the computer case.
3. Locate a compatible slot and remove the corresponding slot cover on the computer back
panel. NI 5105 modules can be inserted only into PCI slots.
4. Touch any metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity.
5. Insert the module into the slot you selected. Gently rock the module in to place without
forcing it.
Figure 4. Module Installation
1
2
3
1. Module
2. System Expansion Slot
3. PC
6. Secure the module mounting bracket to the computer back panel rail.
Caution It is important to completely screw the device into the slot, both for
mechanical stability and for creating a solid ground connection, which reduces
signal noise. Improperly secured devices may affect the accuracy of device
specifications.
7. Replace any access panels on the computer case.
8. Plug in and power on your computer.
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Hardware Front Panel Connectors
Refer to the following figure and table for the NI 5105 front panels and signal connections.
Figure 5. NI 5105 Front Panels
PFI 1
CH 0
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
CH 5
CH 6
CH 7
60MHz Oscilloscope
CH 0
CH 5
CH 4
CH 3
CH 2
CH 1
PFI 1
CH 7
CH 6
60MHz Oscilloscope
PFI 1
CH 0
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
CH 5
CH 6
CH 7
Table 1. NI 5105 Front Panel Signal Connections
Connector Description Function
CH 0—CH 7 SMB jack Analog input connection; digitizes data and triggers
acquisitions
PFI 1 SMB jack Multipurpose PFI line for digital trigger in/out, and timebase
out.
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Configuring the Hardware 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-SCOPE .
1. Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).
MAX should automatically detect the device you installed.
2. In the Configuration pane, double-click 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 hardware listed, press <F5> to refresh the list of
installed devices. If the device is still not listed, power off the system, ensure
the device is correctly installed, and restart.
4. Record the device identifier MAX assigns to the hardware. Use this identifier when
programming the NI 5105.
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.
6. Run the test panels on the device to verify the signal.
a) To access the test panels, right-click the device and select Test Panels. The
NI-SCOPE Soft Front Panel (SFP) launches automatically.
b) Do one of the following to connect a signal to the device:
• Connect an external signal by clicking Auto or by selecting the appropriate
device parameters for the signal.
• Connect a cable from PFI 1 to an input channel and select Utility»Probe
Compensation from the SFP menu.
Note The NI 5105 has self-calibration capabilities, which you can access
programmatically with NI-SCOPE and your ADE, or interactively with
NI-SCOPE SFP or MAX.
Related Information
Making a Measurement on page 11
Programming the NI 5105
You can acquire data interactively using the NI-SCOPE SFP, or you can use the NI-SCOPE
instrument driver to program your device in the supported ADE of your choice.
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Table 2. NI 5105 Programming Options
Application
Programming
Interface (API)
Location Description
NI-SCOPE SFP Available from the start menu at
Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-SCOPE»NI-
SCOPE Soft Front Panel
The NI-SCOPE SFP acquires,
controls, analyzes, and presents
data, similar to stand-alone
oscilloscopes. The NI-SCOPE SFP
operates on the PC, so you can view
and control waveforms directly
from your computer. You can also
run multiple sessions of the
NI-SCOPE SFP simultaneously.
NI-SCOPE
Instrument Driver
LabVIEW—Available on the
LabVIEW Functions palette at
Measurement I/O»NI-SCOPE.
NI-SCOPE configures and operates
the device hardware and performs
basic waveform acquisition and
measurement options using
LabVIEW VIs or LabWindows/CVI
functions.
C or LabWindows/CVI—
Available at Program Files»IVI
Foundation»IVI»Drivers»
niScope.
Microsoft Visual C/C++—Use
examples located in the
<NIDocDir>\NI–SCOPE
\examples directory, where
<NIDocDir> is one of the
following directories:
• Windows 8/7/Vista—Users
\Public\Documents
\National
Instruments
• Windows XP—Documents
and Settings\All
Users\Shared
Documents\National
Instruments
You can modify an NI-SCOPE C
example to create an application
with Microsoft Visual C/C++. Copy
an NI-SCOPE example to copy
required project settings for include
paths and library files.
Alternatively, refer to the Creating
an Application with Microsoft
Visual C and C++ topic of the NI
High-Speed Digitizers Help to
manually add all required include
and library files to your project.
NI-SCOPE Examples
Examples demonstrate the functionality of the device and serve as programming models and
building blocks for your own applications. The NI Example Finder is a utility available for
some ADEs that organizes examples into categories and allows you to easily browse and
search installed examples. You can see descriptions and compatible hardware models for each
example, or see all the examples compatible with one particular hardware model.
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To locate examples, refer to the following table.
Table 3. Locating NI-SCOPE Examples
Application
Development
Environment (ADE)
Locating Examples
LabVIEW or
LabWindows/CVI
Locate examples with the NI Example Finder. Within LabVIEW
or LabWindows/CVI, select Help»Find Examples, and navigate
to Hardware Input and Output»Modular Instruments.
ANSI C or Visual Basic Locate examples in the <NIDocDir>\NI–SCOPE\examples
directory, where <NIDocDir> is one of the following directories:
• Windows 8/7/Vista—Users\Public\Public
Documents\National Instruments
• Windows XP—Documents and Settings\All Users
\Shared Documents\National Instruments
Making a Measurement
You can make a measurement interactively using the NI-SCOPE SFP or programmatically
using LabVIEW.
Making a Measurement with NI-SCOPE SFP
1. Connect CH 0 to input signal PFI 1 using an SMB cable.
2. Launch the NI-SCOPE SFP from the Start menu.
3. In the Select Device dialog box, select the device name assigned to the device in MAX.
4. To enable signal output on PFI 1, activate the probe compensation by selecting Utility»
Probe Compensation.
5. Click Auto to display the data as a square wave.
6. If the SFP is not already running, click Run.
Making a Measurement with LabVIEW
1. Launch LabVIEW.
2. Select Help»Find Examples.
3. Open the example VI that you want to use by selecting Hardware Input and Output»
Modular Instruments»NI-SCOPE (High-Speed Digitizers).
Tip If you are not sure which example to run, use the Quick Start VI, which is
found under Hardware Input and Output»Modular Instruments»NI-
SCOPE (High-Speed Digitizers)»Demos»niScope EX Quick Start.vi.
4. Follow any setup instructions in the VI.
5. In the Resource Name drop-down menu, select the device name assigned to the device in
MAX.
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6. Click Run to run the example program.
Setting Up SMC-Based Devices for
Synchronization
The following steps are required for any type of synchronization involving an SMC-based
device, including NI-TClk synchronization.
Note If you plan to share triggers and/or clocks for the purpose of synchronizing
SMC-based devices, you must identify or configure certain components in MAX.
PXI Modules
You must identify the PXI system controller by completing the following steps:
1. Launch MAX.
2. In the MAX configuration pane, expand the chassis tree.
3. Right-click the name of the chassis you are using, and select Identify As.
4. Select your controller from the list. For example, select External PC if you are using an
MXI controller in an external PC.
PXI Express Modules
Your device should automatically be configured for synchronization. If your device is not
automatically configured, contact NI Technical Support at ni.com/support.
PCI Devices
You must configure the RTSI cable by completing the following steps:
1. Connect an RTSI cable between the PCI devices to physically share triggers and/or
clocks.
2. Launch MAX.
3. In the MAX configuration pane, right-click Devices and Interfaces, and select Create
New.
4. In the dialog box that opens, select NI-RTSI Cable.
5. Click Finish.
6. In the MAX configuration pane, right-click the NI-RTSI cable, select Add Device to NI-
RTSI Cable, and select the device you want to add.
For more information about connecting PCI devices, refer to NI High-Speed Digitizers Help»
Programming»Reference»NI-TClk Synchronization Help.
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Troubleshooting
NI 5105 Does Not Appear in MAX
1. In the MAX Configuration pane, click Devices and Interfaces.
2. Expand the Chassis tree to see the list of installed devices, 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.
Option Description
Windows 8 Right-click the Start screen, and select All apps»Control Panel»
Hardware and Sound»Device Manager.
Windows 7 Select Start»Control Panel»Device Manager.
Windows Vista Select Start»Control Panel»System and Maintenance»Device
Manager.
Windows XP Select Start»Control Panel»System»Hardware»Device Manager.
5. If you are using a PXI controller, verify that a National Instruments entry appears in the
system device list. Reinstall NI-SCOPE and the device if error conditions appear in the
list. If you are using a 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.
Thermal Shutdown Error
If you receive an over-temperature or thermal shutdown error and your device shuts down,
complete the following steps to re-enable your device:
1. Power off the computer or chassis that contains the device.
2. Reinstall the device and make any necessary adjustments to make sure that the device is
effectively cooled.
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3. Power on the computer or chassis.
Note The thermal shutdown error is reported until the device has cooled to an
acceptable operating temperature and has been successfully reset.
For more information about cooling the device, refer to the Maintain Forced-Air Cooling
Note to Users included in your kit.
Related Information
Installing the NI PXI/PXIe-5105 on page 5
Where To Go Next
Refer to the following figure for information about other product tasks and associated
resources for those tasks.
custom applications within an
application programming
interface (API).
NI-SCOPE Examples
NI High-Speed
Digitizers Help
NI-SCOPE Soft Front Panel
NI-SCOPE Instrument Driver
about the capabilities of
your hardware with device
specifications.
more about your products through ni.com.
NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5105
Specifications
NI High-Speed
Digitizers Help
the application development
environment (ADE)
appropriate for your application.
Getting Started with
LabVIEW
Getting Started with
LabWindows/CVI
2 3
Services
ni.com/services
Updates
ni.com/updates
Support
ni.com/support
1
NI High-Speed Digitizers
ni.com/digitizers
EXPLORE LEARN CREATE
DISCOVER
Located online at ni.com/manuals Located using the NI Example Finder
Tip The NI Digitizers Help is an HTML version of a traditional user manual that
includes detailed information about oscilloscope fundamentals, device features, and
programming with NI-SCOPE.
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