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4.

Click one of the following 

Mode

 buttons and complete the following associated steps to

configure your PXIe-5423 for waveform generation:

Standard Function Output

 

1.

Click one of the waveform pattern buttons to choose the type of standard
function to produce.

2.

Select a variable to set from the drop-down listbox.

3.

Set the frequency, amplitude, DC offset, phase, or duty cycle using the dial to
control the value.

Single Arbitrary Waveform Output

 

1.

Click the 

Current Waveform Pattern

 button 

 and then click 

Load

Waveform from disk

.

The Select File dialog box opens and displays waveform example files.

Note

 

You also can download a waveform by selecting 

File

»

Load

New Waveform

.

2.

Choose a waveform file and click 

OK

.

The File Load dialog box and Waveform Preview window launch. You can
close or minimize the Waveform Preview window.

3.

In the 

File Load

 dialog box, choose a waveform from the 

Waveform

 list.

4.

Click 

OK

.

5.

Click 

Run

 to start waveform generation.

To optimize the waveform, select 

Edit

»

Device Configuration

 and adjust the settings.

NI-FGEN Instrument Driver

You can control your signal generator programmatically using the supplied PXIe-5423
Interchangeable Virtual Instrument (IVI) driver and an ADE.

The NI-FGEN API features a set of operations and attributes that exercise all of the
functionality of the PXIe-5423 hardware, including configuration, control, and other model-
specific functions.

You can run the NI-FGEN examples to demonstrate basic waveform generator applications.
Examples display the functionality of the PXIe-5423 and serve as programming models and
building blocks for your own applications. LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, C, and .NET
examples are located at 

Start

»

All Programs

»

National Instruments

»

NI-FGEN

»

NI-FGEN

Examples

.

Generating Waveforms with NI-FGEN and
LabVIEW

1.

Launch LabVIEW.

2.

Select 

Help

»

Find Examples

.

PXIe-5423 Getting Started Guide

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Summary of Contents for PXIe-5423

Page 1: ...Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines 2 Verifying the System Requirements 2 Unpacking the Kit 2 Other Equipment 3 Preparing the Environment 4 Installing the Software 4 Installing the PXIe 5423 5 PX...

Page 2: ...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 a...

Page 3: ...xposed pins of connectors Note Do not install a module if it appears damaged in any way 3 Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit Store the module in the antistatic package when the modu...

Page 4: ...Operating relative humidity range 10 to 90 noncondensing Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 56 Indoor use only Related Information Refer to the PXIe 5423 Specifications at ni com for complete spec...

Page 5: ...s so that inlet and outlet vents are not obstructed For more information about optimal chassis positioning refer to the chassis documentation 5 Remove the black plastic covers from all the captive scr...

Page 6: ...ectrically connects the front panel to the chassis which can improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performance 12 Cover all empty slots using EMC filler panels or fill using slot blockers to...

Page 7: ...alog output terminal 2 CH 1 3 PFI 0 Input Output Imports digital trigger signals and exports digital event signals Imported digital trigger signals can start or step through waveform generation and ex...

Page 8: ...eset does not show an error The PXIe 5423 has powered down because the internal temperature exceeded the maximum limit The over temperature condition must be corrected and the hardware reset To reset...

Page 9: ...ce for signals 5 NC No connection 6 GND Ground reference for signals 7 GND Ground reference for signals 8 AUX 0 PFI 0 Bidirectional PFI line 9 AUX 0 PFI 1 Bidirectional PFI line 10 GND Ground referenc...

Page 10: ...igital signals to the AUX 0 connector on the PXIe 5423 front panel Refer to the following figure and table for information about the SCB 19 signals when connected to the AUX 0 front panel connector 1...

Page 11: ...appear under the name of their associated chassis 3 Expand your Chassis tree item MAX lists all modules installed in the chassis Your default names may vary Note If you do not see your module listed p...

Page 12: ...ule that is in the same chassis as the PXIe 5423 is installed uninstalled or moved When the PXIe 5423 is in an environment where the ambient temperature varies or the PXIe 5423 temperature has drifted...

Page 13: ...oad dialog box choose a waveform from the Waveform list 4 Click OK 5 Click Run to start waveform generation To optimize the waveform select Edit Device Configuration and adjust the settings NI FGEN In...

Page 14: ...D fails to light after you power on the chassis a problem may exist with the chassis power rails a hardware module or the LED Caution Apply external signals only while the PXIe 5423 is powered on Appl...

Page 15: ...Device Manager a Under an NI entry confirm that a PXIe 5423 entry appears Note If you are using a PC with a device for PXI remote control system under System Devices also confirm that no error conditi...

Page 16: ...16 Bit AWG NI PXI 5413 PXIe 5423 Firmware Licensing Software is licensed pursuant to the software license agreements provided with the software or in the absence of such license agreements the Nationa...

Page 17: ...fication If your product supports calibration you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni com calibration NI corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Aus...

Page 18: ...ents EULAs and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the NI global trade compliance policy a...

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