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The MAX self-test performs a basic verification of hardware resources.

6.

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, or

Connect a cable from PFI 1 to an input channel and select 

Utility

»

Probe

Compensation

 from the SFP menu. Click 

Auto

 to display a 1 kHz square

wave.

Note

 

The PXI/PCI-5124 has self-calibration capabilities, which you can

access programmatically with NI-SCOPE and your ADE, or interactively with
NI-SCOPE SFP or MAX.

Related Information

Making a Measurement

 on page 12

What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?

 on page 14

What Should I Do if the PXI/PCI-5124 Doesn't Appear in MAX?

 on page 14

Programming the PXI/PCI-5124

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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NI PXI/PCI-5124 Getting Started Guide

Summary of Contents for NI PXI-5124

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Page 2: ...he System Requirements 2 Unpacking the Kit 2 Kit Contents 3 Preparing the Environment 3 PXI Modules 3 PCI Modules 4 Installing the Software 4 Installing the PXI 5124 4 Installing the PCI 5124 6 Front...

Page 3: ...essly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules Verifying the System Requirements To use the PXI PCI 5124 your system must meet certain...

Page 4: ...ich you are using the PXI PCI 5124 meets the following specifications PXI Modules Operating Environment Ambient temperature range 0 C to 55 C Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2...

Page 5: ...ws 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 a...

Page 6: ...rid Peripheral Slot 4 PXI Express System Timing Slot 5 PXI Express Peripheral Slot PXI 5124 modules can be placed in PXI peripheral slots or PXI Express Hybrid peripheral slots 6 Touch any metal part...

Page 7: ...o Users included in your kit Related Information Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On on page 13 Installing the PCI 5124 1 Power off and unplug the computer 2 Access the computer system ex...

Page 8: ...acceptable and must be removed Use the screw provided in the kit to screw down the device Otherwise you must use a different computer chassis 8 Replace any access panels on the computer case 9 Power o...

Page 9: ...Label Function Connector Type CH 0 Analog input BNC female CH 1 Analog input BNC female TRIG External analog trigger BNC female CLK IN Sample clock input and Reference clock input SMB jack CLK OUT Sa...

Page 10: ...MAX is automatically installed with NI SCOPE 1 Launch MAX 2 In the configuration tree expand Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed NI hardware Installed modules appear under the name of...

Page 11: ...select Utility Probe Compensation from the SFP menu Click Auto to display a 1 kHz square wave Note The PXI PCI 5124 has self calibration capabilities which you can access programmatically with NI SCOP...

Page 12: ...Microsoft Visual C C Use examples located in the file directory Users Public Documents National Instruments NI SCOPE examples You can modify an NI SCOPE C example to create an application with Microso...

Page 13: ...with NI SCOPE SFP 1 Connect CH 0 to an input signal 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 Click Auto to...

Page 14: ...clocks 2 Launch MAX 3 In the MAX configuration pane right click Devices and Interfaces and select Create New 4 In the dialog box that opens select NI RTSI Cable 5 Click Finish 6 In the MAX configurat...

Page 15: ...the Chassis tree to see the list of installed hardware and press F5 to refresh the list 3 If the module is still not listed power off the system ensure that all hardware is correctly installed and re...

Page 16: ...ssary adjustments to make sure that the device is effectively cooled 3 Power on the computer or chassis Note The thermal shutdown error is reported until the device has cooled to an acceptable operati...

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