GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122
14-Bit, 100 MS/s PXI Oscilloscope
Note
Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122.
To access PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 documentation, including the
NI PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 Getting
Started Guide
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Caution
You can impair the protection provided by the PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 if you
use it in a manner not described in this document.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2
Verifying the System Requirements......................................................................................... 2
Unpacking the Kit.....................................................................................................................2
Kit Contents...................................................................................................................... 3
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3
PXI Modules..................................................................................................................... 3
PXI Express Modules....................................................................................................... 4
PCI Modules..................................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the PXI/PXIe-5122................................................................................................... 5
Installing the PCI-5122.............................................................................................................6
Front Panel Connectors and Indicators.....................................................................................8
Configuring the PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 in MAX......................................................................... 9
Programming the PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122................................................................................... 10
NI-SCOPE Examples......................................................................................................11
Making a Measurement...........................................................................................................11
Making a Measurement with NI-SCOPE SFP................................................................11
Making a Measurement with LabVIEW.........................................................................11
Setting Up SMC-Based Devices for Synchronization............................................................12
PXI and PXI Express Modules....................................................................................... 12
PCI Modules................................................................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 12
Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On?.............................................. 12
What Should I Do if the PXI/PXIe/PCI-5122 Doesn't Appear in MAX?...................... 13
