NI PXIe-7975 User manual

PXIe-7975
Getting Started
2022-07-06

Contents
NI FlexRIO™ FPGA Module Installation Guide and Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Required Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the Application Soware and Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the NI FlexRIO Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparing the Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the NI FlexRIO FPGA Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Confirming that Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) Recognizes the
Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing PXI EMC Filler Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Compliance and Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Electromagnetic Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CE Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Online Product Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Environmental Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Worldwide Support and Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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NI FlexRIO™ FPGA Module Installation Guide and
Specifications
This document explains how to install your NI FlexRIO system, comprised of the
NI PXIe-7975R (NI 7975R) FlexRIO FPGA module and an NI FlexRIO adapter module.
For information about the device specifications, refer to the NI PXIe-7975R
Specifications, available at Start > All Programs > National Instruments > NI
FlexRIO, and at ni.com/manuals.
For detailed information about the features and configuration options specific to
the NI FlexRIO FPGA module, refer to the NI FlexRIO Help, available at Start > All
Programs > National Instruments > NI FlexRIO, and at ni.com/manuals.
How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set
Figure 1. How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set
LabVIEW FPGA
Module Help
NI FlexRIO
Help
LabVIEW
Examples
INSTALL Hardware
and Software
CONNECT Signals
and LearnAbout
Your AdapterModule
LEARN About
LabVIEW FPGA
Module
PROGRAM Your
NI FlexRIO System
in LabVIEW FPGA
Module
Specifications document
for your FPGA module
Specifications document
for your adapter module
Are
You New to
LabVIEW FPGA
Module?
Yes No
No
Getting Started Guide
for your adapter module
Getting Started Guide
for your FPGA module
Document Location Description
Getting started guide for
your FPGA module
Available from the Start menu
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains installation instructions for
your NI FlexRIO system.
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Document Location Description
Specifications document
for your FPGA module
Available from the Start menu
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains specifications for your
NI 7975R module.
Getting started guide for
your adapter module
Available from the Start menu
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains signal information,
examples, and CLIP details for your
adapter module.
Specifications document
for your adapter module
Available from the Start menu
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains specifications for your
adapter module.
LabVIEW FPGA Module
Help
Embedded in LabVIEW Help and
at ni.com/manuals.
Contains information about the basic
functionality of the LabVIEW FPGA
Module.
NI FlexRIO Help Available from the Start menu
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains information about the FPGA
module, adapter module, and CLIP
configuration information.
LabVIEW Examples Available in NI Example Finder.
In LabVIEW, click Help > Find
Examples > Hardware Input and
Output > FlexRIO.
Contains examples of how to run
FPGA VIs and Host VIs on your device.
IPNet ni.com/ipnet Contains LabVIEW FPGA functions
and intellectual property to share.
NI FlexRIO product page ni.com/flexrio Contains product information and
data sheets for NI FlexRIO devices.
Table 1. NI FlexRIO Documentation Locations and Descriptions
Required Components
The following items are necessary to set up and use your NI FlexRIO system:
■The NI FlexRIO hardware device, comprised of the following items:
■NI 7975R
■NI FlexRIO adapter module
Note You can use the NI FlexRIO FPGA module without an adapter module
for coprocessing or peer-to-peer streaming. The adapter module
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installation instructions in this document do not apply to these
circumstances.
The following figure shows the combined module.
Figure 2. Combining Your Adapter Module and FPGA Module
NI FlexRIO
Adapter Module + = NI FlexRIO Device
NI FlexRIO
FPGA Module
■The following soware packages:
■LabVIEW
■LabVIEW FPGA Module
■NI FlexRIO Support
Note The most recent version of NI FlexRIO Support is available at
ni.com/downloads. Search for flexrio to download the latest
version of NI FlexRIO Support.
■NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support[1]
Note The most recent version of NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
Support is available at ni.com/downloads. Search for flexrio
adapter module support to download the latest version of NI
FlexRIO Adapter Module Support. You do not need this soware if
you are not using an adapter module.
■(Optional) LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
■ A PXI Express/CompactPCI Express chassis
■One of the following controllers:
■ PXI Express/CompactPCI Express embedded controller
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■MXI kit and a PC
■One of the following operating systems:
■Windows 8
■Windows 7
■Windows Vista
■Windows XP Pro x32 Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3
■At least one cable for connecting signals to the NI FlexRIO device. Refer to
your adapter module documentation for a list of applicable cables and
accessories for your NI FlexRIO system.
1 The NI 1483 adapter module requires the NI-IMAQ instrument driver instead of NI
FlexRIO Adapter Module Support.
Installing the Application Soware and Driver
Before installing your hardware, you must install the application soware and
instrument driver. Visit ni.com/info and enter rdsowareversion as the Info Code to
determine which minimum soware versions you need for your device. Install the
soware in the following order:
1. Install LabVIEW.
Refer to the LabVIEW Installation Guide for installation instructions for
LabVIEW and system requirements for the LabVIEW soware. Refer to the
LabVIEW Upgrade Notes for additional information about upgrading to the
most recent version of LabVIEW for Windows. 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 at ni.com/manuals and by selecting Start > All Programs > National
Instruments > LabVIEW > LabVIEW Manuals.
3. (Optional) Install the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
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Refer to the LabVIEW Real-Time Module Release and Upgrade Notes for
system requirements, installation instructions, and additional information
about using the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
4. Install NI FlexRIO.
Refer to the NI FlexRIO Readme on the NI FlexRIO installation media for
system requirements and installation instructions for NI FlexRIO Support.
Documentation for NI FlexRIO Support is available at ni.com/manuals and by
selecting Start > All Programs > National Instruments > NI FlexRIO.
Note If you are not using an adapter module, skip step 5.
5. Install NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support.
Refer to the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support Readme on the NI FlexRIO
Adapter Module Support installation media for system requirements and
installation instructions. Documentation for NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
Support is available at ni.com/manuals and by selecting Start > All Programs
> National Instruments > NI FlexRIO > NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
Documentation.
Installing the NI FlexRIO Devices
Note You must install the soware before installing the hardware.
Unpacking
The NI 7975R modules ship in antistatic packages to prevent electrostatic discharge
from damaging module components. To prevent such damage when handling the
modules, ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object,
such as your computer chassis, and complete the following steps:
1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before
removing the module from the package.
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
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2. Remove each module from the package and inspect it for loose components
or any other sign of damage.
Notify NI if the modules appear damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged
module into the chassis.
Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment you are using the NI 7975R in meets the following
specifications.
Operating temperature (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2) 0 °C to 55 °C
Operating humidity (IEC 60068-2-56) 10% to 90% RH, noncondensing
Pollution Degree 2
Maximum altitude 2,000 m at 25 °C ambient temperature
Indoor use only.
Note Refer to the NI PXIe-7975R Specifications at ni.com/manuals for
complete specifications.
Installing the NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
Note You must install the soware before you install the hardware.
1. Power o and unplug the PXI Express chassis. Refer to your chassis manual to
install or configure the chassis.
2. Identify a supported PXI Express slot in the chassis. The figure below shows
the symbols that indicate the slot types in a PXI Express chassis.
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Figure 3. Symbols for PXI Express/PXI Express HybridSlots
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
Refer to the chassis documentation for specifications.
3. Remove the filler panel of an unused PXI Express slot.
4. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge any static electricity. Place
the PXI Express 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, as shown in the figure below.
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Figure 4. Installing an NI FlexRIO FPGA Module in the PXI Express Chassis
PXI-1000B
1
3
6
2
5
4
1. PXI Express Chassis
2. PXI Express System Controller
3. NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
4. Front-Panel Mounting Screws
5. Module Guides
6. Power Switch
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 PXI Express chassis.
Confirming that Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX)
Recognizes the Device
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
FlexRIO Support.
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