GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PXIe-5170/5171
250 MS/s, 14-Bit Reconfigurable Oscilloscope
Note
Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
Caution
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where this symbol is marked.
Caution
You can impair the protection provided by the PXIe-5170/5171 if you use
it in a manner not described in this document.
This document explains how to install, configure, test, and use the PXIe-5170/5171. The
PXIe-5170/5171 ships with the following software options, which you can use to program the
device:
•
NI-SCOPE driver software
•
NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for Reconfigurable Oscilloscopes (instrument
design libraries)
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Kit Contents...................................................................................................................... 3
Other Equipment....................................................................................................................... 3
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 4
Choosing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Software Options...............................................................................................................4
Comparison of Software Features.....................................................................................5
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 6
Installing the PXIe-5170/5171.................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel Connectors.....................................................................................................9
Connecting Digital Signals......................................................................................................11
AUX I/O Connector Pinout.............................................................................................11
PXIe-5170/5171 SCB-19 Pinout.....................................................................................12
Configuring the Hardware in MAX........................................................................................ 13
Self-Calibration.......................................................................................................................13
