NI PXIe-1486, Getting Started Manual

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• Engine control unit (for Serializer or SerDes modules)
• PXI Express embedded controller or PC with MXI controller system
Optional System Components
• Power source (for Deserializer or SerDes modules)
• Power sink (for Serializer or SerDes modules)
• Copper power connector wire
• FAKRA Female Code Z to FAKRA Female Code Z Cable(s)
Note See the PXIe-1486 Specifications for detailed information on compatible
serial devices, chassis, copper connector wire, and other system components.
Prerequisites
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the FlexRIO instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.
Refer to the product readme, which is available online on the driver software download page
or at
ni.com/manuals , for more information about minimum system requirements,
recommended system, and supported application development environments (ADEs).
Installing the Software
Download the following software from ni.com/downloads .
Note NI software includes NI Package Manager to handle the installation. Refer to
the NI Package Manager Manual at ni.com/r/nipmmanual for more information
about installing, removing, and upgrading NI software using NI Package Manager.
• LabVIEW
• LabVIEW FPGA Module
• FlexRIO
Installing the PXIe-1486
For instructions on how to install your PXIe-1486 into the chassis, refer to your chassis
documentation, available at
ni.com/manuals .
Cabling the PXIe-1486
Complete the following steps to connect your PXIe-1486 to other system components.
1.
Connect your chassis to a power source as described in the chassis Getting Started Guide.
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