National Instruments USB Digitizers NI USB-5132, Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI USB-5132/5133
Bus-Powered USB Oscilloscope
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI USB-5132/5133
(NI 5132/5133). The NI 5132/5133 is a bus-powered USB oscilloscope.
To access NI 5132/5133 documentation, navigate to Start » All Programs »
National Instruments » NI-SCOPE » Documentation . In Windows 8, click NI Launcher and
select NI-SCOPE in the window that appears.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3
USB Modules....................................................................................................................3
Kit Contents.............................................................................................................................. 3
Other Equipment............................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the Hardware.............................................................................................................4
Providing USB Cable Strain Relief.................................................................................. 5
Mounting the USB Device................................................................................................6
Configuring the NI 5132/5133 in MAX................................................................................... 8
Programming the NI 5132/5133............................................................................................... 9
NI-SCOPE Examples......................................................................................................10
Programming Flow..........................................................................................................11
Making a Measurement...........................................................................................................12
Making a Measurement with NI-SCOPE SFP................................................................12
Making a Measurement with LabVIEW.........................................................................12
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 12
What Should I Do if the NI 5132/5133 Doesn't Appear in MAX?.................................12
What Should I Do if the Device Fails the Self-Test?...................................................... 13
What Should I Do if the Back Panel LED Remains Off When the NI 5132/5133 is
Plugged In?............................................................................................................... 13
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 13
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 14