February 2007
373308G-01
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI Digital Waveform
Generator/Analyzer
This document explains how to install, configure, and test a National
Instruments digital waveform generator/analyzer and how to program it
using NI-HSDIO driver software. This document applies specifically to the
following devices:
•
NI PXI/PCI-6541/6542 (NI 654
x
)
•
NI PXI/PCI-6551/6552 (NI 655
x
)
•
NI PXI/PCI-6561/6562 (NI 656
x
)
For more information about 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.
The most recent versions of product documentation are available at
ni.com/manuals
. Visit
ni.com/idnet
for the latest version of NI-HSDIO
driver software.
Contents
Conventions ...............................................................................................2
1. Verifying the System Components ........................................................4
2. Unpacking ..............................................................................................4
3. Verifying the Kit Contents.....................................................................4
Only).......................................................5
Choose and Install Your ADE ...........................................................5
Install NI-HSDIO...............................................................................5
(Optional) Install the NI Digital Waveform Editor ...........................6