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What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?.....................................................14
Thermal Shutdown Error................................................................................................ 14

Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 15
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 16

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic 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 object,
or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with
radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.

Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly 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-5154, 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.

1.

Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.

2.

Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.

Caution

 

Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.

Note

 

Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.

3.

Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.

Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.

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PXI/PCI-5154 Getting Started Guide

Summary of Contents for PCI-5154

Page 1: ...manner not described in this document Contents Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines 2 Verifying the System Requirements 2 Unpacking the Kit 2 Kit Contents 3 Other Equipment 3 Preparing the Environ...

Page 2: ...ion Furthermore any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules Verifying the Syste...

Page 3: ...l items not included in your kit to install or operate your device PXI Devices A PXI chassis a PXI SCXI combination chassis or a PXI CompactPCI chassis with a controller and the chassis documentation...

Page 4: ...068 2 1 and IEC 60068 2 2 Relative humidity range 10 to 90 noncondensing Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 56 Maximum altitude 2 000 m at 25 C ambient temperature Pollution Degree 2 Indoor use onl...

Page 5: ...slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to installation Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged 4 Remove the black plastic covers from all the captive screws on th...

Page 6: ...imize cooling air flow depending on your application 12 Power on the chassis Note For more information about maximizing cooling air flow refer to the Maintain Forced Air Cooling Note to Users included...

Page 7: ...anufacturers use a securing lever made of plastic to secure PCI devices such a lever is unacceptable and must be removed Use the screw provided in the kit to screw down the device Otherwise you must u...

Page 8: ...CH 0 CH 1 TRIG PFI 1 PFI 0 ACCESS ACTIVE CH0 CH1 TRIG PFI0 PFI1 Table 1 PXI PCI 5154 Front Panel Signal Connections Connector Description Function CH 0 CH 1 Standard BNC female connector Analog input...

Page 9: ...PE 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 their associated chassis 3 Expand your Cha...

Page 10: ...libration 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 i...

Page 11: ...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 Micros...

Page 12: ...he acquisition display 5 If the SFP is not already running click Run Making a Measurement with LabVIEW 1 Launch LabVIEW 2 Select Help Find Examples 3 Open the example VI that you want to use by select...

Page 13: ...to NI RTSI Cable and select the device you want to add For more information about connecting PCI devices refer to NI High Speed Digitizers Help Programming Reference NI TClk Synchronization Help Troub...

Page 14: ...e Device Manager Operating System Description Windows 10 8 1 Right click the Start button and select Device Manager Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel Device Manager 5 If you are using a PXI or PXI...

Page 15: ...Where to Go Next NI PXIe 4112 EXPLORE LEARN CREATE DISCOVER Located online at ni com manuals the application development environment ADE for your application about hardware features or review device...

Page 16: ...hone 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 information support phone numbers em...

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