
July 2004
373308D-01
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI Digital Waveform
Generator/Analyzer
For NI PXI/PCI-655
X
/654
X
Devices
This document explains how to install, configure, test, and set up a National
Instruments digital waveform generator/analyzer. This document applies
specifically to the NI PXI/PCI-6551/6552 (NI 655
X
) and the
NI PXI/PCI-6541/6542 (NI 654
X)
. For more information on the
NI 655
X
/654
X
,
such as features and programming, refer to the
NI Digital
Waveform Generator/Analyzer Help
at
Start»Programs»
National Instruments»NI-HSDIO»Documentation»NI Digital
Waveform Generator/Analyzer Help
.
Refer to the specifications
document that ships with your device for detailed
specifications.
For free downloads of the most current versions of product documentation
and example programs, visit
ni.com/instruments
.
Contents
Conventions ...............................................................................................2
1. Verifying the System Components ........................................................4
2. Unpacking ..............................................................................................5
3. Verifying the Kit Contents.....................................................................6
Only)......................................................6
Choose and Install Your ADE ...........................................................6
Install NI-HSDIO...............................................................................7
NI Script Editor..........................................................................7
(Optional) Install the NI Digital Waveform Editor ...........................7