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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PXIe-7971R
NI FlexRIO
™
FPGA Module for PXI Express
This document explains how to install your NI FlexRIO system, comprised of the
NI PXIe-7971R (NI 7971R) FlexRIO FPGA module and an NI FlexRIO adapter module.
For information about the device specifications, refer to the NI PXIe-7971R 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 .
Contents
How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set...................................................................2
Required Components...............................................................................................................3
Installing the Application Software and Driver........................................................................ 5
Installing the NI FlexRIO Devices............................................................................................6
Unpacking......................................................................................................................... 6
Preparing the Environment............................................................................................... 6
Installing the NI FlexRIO FPGA Module.........................................................................7
Confirming that Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) Recognizes the
Device......................................................................................................................... 8
Installing the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module...................................................................... 9
Installing PXI EMC Filler Panels........................................................................................... 10
NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Signals........................................................................................ 10
Compliance and Certifications................................................................................................12
Safety.............................................................................................................................. 12
Electromagnetic Compatibility....................................................................................... 12
CE Compliance .............................................................................................................. 12
Online Product Certification........................................................................................... 13
Environmental Management........................................................................................... 13
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines.............................................................................13
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 14