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Table 1.

 FlexRIO Documentation Locations and Descriptions (Continued)

Document

Location

Description

 

 

 

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.

NI FlexRIO Adapter
Module Development
Kit User Manual

Available from the Start menu at

Start

»

All Programs

»

National

Instruments

»

NI FlexRIO

»

NI

FlexRIO Adapter Module
Development Kit

»

Documentation

.

Contains information about
how to create custom adapter
modules for use with FlexRIO
FPGA modules.

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

Located at 

ni.com/ipnet

.

Contains LabVIEW FPGA
functions and intellectual
property to share.

NI FlexRIO product
page

Located at 

ni.com/flexrio

.

Contains product information
and data sheets for FlexRIO
devices.

Verifying the System Requirements

To use the NI 5741, your system must meet certain requirements. For more information about
minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported application development
environments (ADEs), refer to the readme, which is available on the software media or online
at 

ni.com/updates

.

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.

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NI 5741 Getting Started Guide

Summary of Contents for 5741

Page 1: ...gnals for the NI 5741R which is composed of a FlexRIO FPGA module and the NI 5741 Caution The protection provided by the NI 5741 can be impaired if it is used in a manner not described in this documen...

Page 2: ...omagnetic 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...

Page 3: ...n Locations Table 1 FlexRIO Documentation Locations and Descriptions Document Location Description Getting started guide for your FPGA module Available from the Start menu and at ni com manuals Contai...

Page 4: ...able 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 Located at ni com ipnet Conta...

Page 5: ...s for complete specifications Installing the Application Software and Driver Before installing your hardware you must install the application software and instrument driver Visit ni com info and enter...

Page 6: ...n 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 re...

Page 7: ...7 01 included in the NI 5741 packaging 3 Launch LabVIEW to begin configuring your NI FlexRIO system Connecting Cables Use any shielded50 SMA cable to connect signals to the connectors on the front pan...

Page 8: ...tion If the module has been in use it may exceed safe handling temperatures and cause burns Allow the module to cool before removing it from the chassis 1 Disconnect any cables from the module front p...

Page 9: ...al descriptions for the NI 5741 Figure 4 NI 5741 Front Panel Connectors AO 0 15 PFI 0 AUX I O 1 MS s 16 Bit Analog Output Caution To avoid permanent damage to the NI 5741 disconnect all signals connec...

Page 10: ...2 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 No Connect GND No Connect GND No Connect GND No Connect RESERVED No Connect GND No Connect GND No Connect GND No Connect GND AO 15 GND AO 13 GND AO 11 GND AO 9 GN...

Page 11: ...Port 1 2 Bidirectional SE DIO data channel 11 GND Ground reference for signals 12 DIO Port 1 3 Bidirectional SE DIO data channel 13 PFI 0 Bidirectional SE DIO data channel 14 NC No connect 15 PFI 1 B...

Page 12: ...allows you to insert HDL IP into an FPGA target enabling VHDL code to communicate directly with an FPGA VI Socketed CLIP provides the same IP integration of the user defined CLIP but it also allows th...

Page 13: ...IP User Defined CLIP Fixed I O DRAM 0 CLIP Socket Socketed CLIP DRAM 1 CLIP Socket Socketed CLIP Fixed I O Fixed I O DRAM 0 DRAM 1 If you are using an NI FlexRIO FPGA module with a Kintex 7 FPGA refer...

Page 14: ...ixteen 16 bit analog output channels eight bidirectional DIO channels four bidirectional PFI channels and one bidirectional trigger line The following figure shows the relationship between the NI 5741...

Page 15: ...ation programming interface API about hardware features or review device specifications more about your products through ni com the application development environment ADE for your application This it...

Page 16: ...1 866 ASK MYNI 275 6964 For telephone support outside the United States visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni com niglobal to access the branch office websites which provide up to date contact inf...

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