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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI PXIe-5622

16-bit 150 MS/s Digitizer

This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI PXIe-5622 (NI 5622). The
NI 5622 is a 150 MS/s digitizer with onboard signal processing (OSP). The NI-SCOPE
instrument driver ships with the NI 5622 and programs the device.

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

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Contents

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................1
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2

Kit Contents...................................................................................................................... 3

Other Equipment....................................................................................................................... 3
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the NI 5622............................................................................................................... 4

Hardware Front Panel Connectors.................................................................................... 6

Configuring the Hardware in MAX.......................................................................................... 7
Programming the NI 5622.........................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 9

Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis is On?.................................................9
What Should I Do if the NI 5622 Doesn't Appear in MAX?............................................9
What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?.....................................................10
Thermal Shutdown Error................................................................................................ 10

Where To Go Next.................................................................................................................. 11
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 11

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.

Summary of Contents for PXIe-5622

Page 1: ...nt 3 Preparing the Environment 3 Installing the Software 4 Installing the NI 5622 4 Hardware Front Panel Connectors 6 Configuring the Hardware in MAX 7 Programming the NI 5622 8 Troubleshooting 9 Why...

Page 2: ...cables must be no longer than 30 m 100 ft Verifying the System Requirements To use the NI 5622 your system must meet certain requirements For more information about minimum system requirements recomm...

Page 3: ...n are required for installation and operation of the NI 5622 Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 5622 meets the following specifications Operating Envir...

Page 4: ...Accept the prompts to complete the installation 4 When the installer completes select Restart in the dialog box that prompts you to restart shut down or restart later Installing the NI 5622 Caution T...

Page 5: ...til it is fully inserted Figure 3 Module Installation NI PXIe 1075 2 3 1 1 Chassis 2 Hardware Module 3 Ejector Handle in Down Unlatched Position 9 Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejecto...

Page 6: ...ACTIVE PFI 1 IF IN CLK IN CLK OUT TTL 5 V MAX Table 1 NI 5622 Front Panel Signal Connections Connector Description Function IF IN SMA connector Analog input connection digitizes data and triggers acq...

Page 7: ...ices If the device is still not listed power off the system ensure the device is correctly installed and restart 4 Record the device identifier MAX assigns to the hardware Use this identifier when pro...

Page 8: ...COPE The NI SCOPE API configures and operates the device hardware and provides customizable acquisition control analysis and measurement options using LabVIEW VIs or LabWindows CVI functions C or LabW...

Page 9: ...rent chassis slot 5 Power on the chassis 6 Verify that the device appears in MAX 7 Reset the device in MAX and perform a self test Related Information Installing the NI 5622 on page 4 What Should I Do...

Page 10: ...dule in a different slot 5 Power on the chassis 6 Perform the self test again Thermal Shutdown Error If you receive an over temperature or thermal shutdown error and your device shuts down complete th...

Page 11: ...Help Worldwide Support and Services The National Instruments website is your complete resource for technical support At ni com support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and applicati...

Page 12: ...mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering National Instruments products technology refer to the appropriate location Help Patents in your softwa...

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