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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI 5742

32-Channel Signal Generator

Note

 

Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.

The NI 5742 is a 32-channel, 1 MS/s analog output adapter module designed to work in
conjunction with your NI FlexRIO

 FPGA module.

The NI 5742 features 16-bit analog output channels that can be configured to drive either
unipolar or bipolar output.

This document explains how to install and connect signals for the NI 5742R, which is
composed of a FlexRIO FPGA module and the NI 5742.

Caution

 

The protection provided by the NI 5742 can be impaired if it is used in a

manner not described in this document.

The following figure shows an example of a properly connected FlexRIO device.

Figure 1.

 FlexRIO Device

NI FlexRIO 

Adapter Module

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NI FlexRIO Device

NI FlexRIO 

FPGA Module

Contents

Installing the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module.............................................................................. 2

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................3

How to Use Your FlexRIO Documentation.............................................................................. 4

FlexRIO Documentation Locations.................................................................................. 5

Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................6

Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 6

Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 7

Summary of Contents for NI-5742

Page 1: ...NI 5742...

Page 2: ...signals for the NI 5742R which is composed of a FlexRIO FPGA module and the NI 5742 Caution The protection provided by the NI 5742 can be impaired if it is used in a manner not described in this docu...

Page 3: ...ck Diagrams 13 Appendix B Interfacing with the NI 5742 14 Component Level Intellectual Property CLIP 14 Clocking 17 Where to Go Next 17 Worldwide Support and Services 18 Installing the NI FlexRIO Adap...

Page 4: ...the product specifications These requirements and limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in the intended operational electromagn...

Page 5: ...ur FlexRIO Documentation LabVIEW FPGA Module Help NI FlexRIO Help LabVIEW Examples INSTALL Hardware and Software CONNECT Signals and LearnAbout Your AdapterModule LEARN About LabVIEW FPGA Module PROGR...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...er 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...

Page 8: ...are 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 sele...

Page 9: ...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 inst...

Page 10: ...7 01 included in the NI 5742 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 11: ...ion 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 pa...

Page 12: ...anel connectors Figure 5 NI 5742 Front Panel Connectors AO 0 31 PFI 0 AUX I O 1 MS s 16 Bit Analog Output Caution To avoid permanent damage to the NI 5742 disconnect all signals connected to the NI 57...

Page 13: ...9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 AO 31 GND AO 29 GND AO 27 GND AO 25 RESERVED AO 23 GND AO 21 GND AO 19 GND AO 17 GND AO 15 GND AO 13 GND AO 11 GND AO 9 GN...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 5742 and La...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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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