National Instruments USB Digitizers NI USB-5132 User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI USB-5132/5133
Bus-Powered USB Oscilloscope
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI USB-5132/5133
(NI 5132/5133). The NI 5132/5133 is a bus-powered USB oscilloscope.
To access NI 5132/5133 documentation, navigate to Start»All Programs»
National Instruments»NI-SCOPE»Documentation. In Windows 8, click NI Launcher and
select NI-SCOPE in the window that appears.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3
USB Modules....................................................................................................................3
Kit Contents.............................................................................................................................. 3
Other Equipment............................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the Hardware.............................................................................................................4
Providing USB Cable Strain Relief.................................................................................. 5
Mounting the USB Device................................................................................................6
Configuring the NI 5132/5133 in MAX................................................................................... 8
Programming the NI 5132/5133............................................................................................... 9
NI-SCOPE Examples......................................................................................................10
Programming Flow..........................................................................................................11
Making a Measurement...........................................................................................................12
Making a Measurement with NI-SCOPE SFP................................................................12
Making a Measurement with LabVIEW.........................................................................12
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 12
What Should I Do if the NI 5132/5133 Doesn't Appear in MAX?.................................12
What Should I Do if the Device Fails the Self-Test?...................................................... 13
What Should I Do if the Back Panel LED Remains Off When the NI 5132/5133 is
Plugged In?............................................................................................................... 13
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 13
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 14

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 This product may become more sensitive to electromagnetic disturbances
in the operational environment when test leads are attached or when connected to a
test object.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, the length of all I/O cables
must be no longer than 3 m (10 ft).
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the NI-SCOPE 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.
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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.
Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 5132/5133 meets the following
specifications:
USB 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.)
............................................................................Maximum altitude 2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient temperature)
............................................................................Pollution Degree 2
Indoor use only.
Kit Contents
Figure 1. NI 5132/5133 Kit Contents
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3
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1. NI USB-5132/5133 Device
2. USB cable
3. Rubber feet for secure desktop use
4. Driver Software DVD
5. NI USB-5132/5133 Getting Started Guide (this
document)
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Other Equipment
There are required items not included in your device kit that you need to install or operate the
NI 5132/5133.
• 1/8 in. flat-head screwdriver (for mounting your device to a standard DIN rail)
• A desktop or laptop computer and its documentation
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.
Note If installing from the NI Device Drivers DVD, select Modular
Instruments»NI-SCOPE for installation.
4. When the installer completes, select Restart in the dialog box that prompts you to restart,
shut down, or restart later.
5. If you are using a system running the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, download
NI-SCOPE to the target using Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX). For more
information, refer to the Max Remote Systems Help by selecting Help»Help Topics»
Remote Systems in MAX.
Installing the Hardware
To install the NI 5132/5133, connect the USB cable to the PC and the oscilloscope.
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Figure 2. USB Installation
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1
3
1. Laptop Computer
2. NI USB High-Speed Oscilloscope
3. USB Cable
Note When you first install a NI 5132/5133, Windows will recognize a new
device. Click Next on any dialog boxes that appear to complete the installation.
Providing USB Cable Strain Relief
There are two strain relief options available with your USB device.
• Groove Method: Press the USB cable into one of the two grooves on the underside of the
of the USB device. Choose the USB cable groove that matches your USB cable size.
• Zip Tie Method: Thread a zip tie through the zip tie bar on the underside of the USB
device and tighten around the USB cable.
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Figure 3. USB Cable Strain Relief Options
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3
5
5
7
6
or
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1. Groove Method
2. Zip Tie Method
3. USB Cable Strain Relief Groove (Large)
4. USB Cable Strain Relief Groove (Small)
5. USB Cable
6. Zip Tie
7. Zip Tie Bar
Mounting the USB Device
Preparing the USB Device for Desktop Use
The NI 5132/5133 has plastic guides on the underside that allow it to be stacked on top of
other NI 5132/5133 devices.
To prepare the NI 5132/5133 for secure desktop use, adhere the supplied rubber non-skid
feet to the underside of the device.
Note Do not apply the rubber feet if you are panel mounting the
NI 5132/5133 or stacking it on top of another NI 5132/5133 device.
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Figure 4. Applying Rubber Feet to the USB Device
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2
2
1
1. NI USB High-Speed Oscilloscope
2. Plastic Guides
3. Rubber Feet
Mounting the USB Device to a DIN Rail
The DIN rail mounting kit (part number 779689-01, not included in your NI 5132/5133 kit) is
an accessory you can use to mount the NI 5132/5133 to a standard DIN rail.
Note Apply strain relief before mounting the NI 5132/5133 to a DIN rail.
Mounting the USB Device to a Panel
To mount the NI 5132/5133 to a board or panel, complete the following steps.
Note Apply strain relief before mounting the NI 5132/5133 to a panel.
Note Do not apply rubber feet to the NI 5132/5133 when mounting the device to a
panel.
1. Download and print the panel mounting template PDF attached in the KnowledgeBase
document USB-4065/5132/5133/6509 Panel Mounting Template. Go to ni.com/info and
enter the Info Code rd3233 to locate the KnowledgeBase document.
2. Using the template, mark the bottom point and top point on the panel.
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The points will be 162 mm (6.375 in.) apart.
3. Remove the USB cable from the connector on the NI 5132/5133.
4. Screw a #8 or M4 screw into the bottom point on the panel.
Figure 5. Mounting the NI 5132/5133 on a Panel
5. Set the NI 5132/5133 on the screw by fitting it into the bottom screw notch on the
underside of the NI 5132/5133.
6. Screw a #8 or M4 screw through the NI 5132/5133 top screw hole into the panel.
Configuring the NI 5132/5133 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 MAX.
2. In the configuration tree, double-click Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed
devices.
Note If you do not see your device 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.
3. Record the device identifier MAX assigns to the hardware. Use this identifier when
programming the NI 5132/5133.
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4. Self-test the device by selecting the device in the configuration tree and clicking Self-Test
in the MAX toolbar.
The MAX self-test performs a basic verification of hardware resources.
5. 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 5132/5133 has self-calibration capabilities, which you can
access programmatically with NI-SCOPE and your ADE, or interactively with
NI-SCOPE SFP or MAX.
Programming the NI 5132/5133
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 1. NI 5132/5133 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
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descriptions and compatible hardware models for each example, or see all the examples
compatible with one particular hardware model.
To locate examples, refer to the following table.
Table 2. 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
Programming Flow
The following diagram shows the programming flow of applications using NI-SCOPE.
さらにデータを
フェッチ
繰り返し
データを集録
繰り返し構成
およびデータを集録
エラー
Repetitively Configure
and Acquire Data
Repetitively
Acquire Data
Fetch More
Data
Error
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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 a BNC to 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.
6. Click Run to run the example program.
Troubleshooting
What Should I Do if the NI 5132/5133 Doesn't Appear
in MAX?
1. In the MAX configuration tree, click Devices and Interfaces.
2. Press <F5> to refresh the list of installed devices.
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 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. 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.
What Should I Do if the Device Fails the Self-Test?
1. Restart the system.
2. Launch MAX, and perform the self-test again.
3. If the device still fails the self-test, uninstall and reinstall NI-SCOPE.
4. Perform the self-test again.
5. If the device still fails the self-test, contact NI Technical Support at ni.com/support.
What Should I Do if the Back Panel LED Remains Off
When the NI 5132/5133 is Plugged In?
If the back panel LED fails to light after you plug the oscilloscope into the USB port, a
problem may exist with the software installation, the hardware device, or the LED.
Note The LEDs may not light until the device has been configured in MAX.
Before proceeding, verify that the NI 5132/5133 appears in MAX.
1. Unplug the NI 5132/5133.
2. Disconnect any signals from the USB device front panel.
3. Reinstall the NI 5132/5133.
4. Verify that the device appears in MAX.
5. Reset the device in MAX and perform a self-test.
6. If the back panel LED still fails to light, contact NI Technical Support at 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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DISCOVER
Services
ni.com/services
NI Community
ni.com/community
Support
ni.com/support
NI Oscilloscopes
ni.com/oscilloscope
CREATELEARN
Getting Started with
LabVIEW
Getting Started with
LabWindows/CVI
EXPLORE
NI USB-5132
Specifications
NI USB-5133
Specifications
NI High-Speed
Digitizers Help
NI-SCOPE Examples
NI High-Speed
Digitizers Help
NI-SCOPE Soft Front Panel
NI-SCOPE Instrument Driver
custom applications within
an application programming
interface (API).
about hardware features
or review device
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for your application.
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