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Getting Started with Your PCI/PXI-6810 SDA
About
This
Manual
This manual describes the features, functions, and operation of the
PCI-6810 and PXI-6810 devices.
The 6810 device serial data analyzer (SDA) generates and acquires
serial data streams for many different test applications. The 6810 device
can transmit and receive serial data up to 10 Mb/s on PCI and PXI bus
computers, and can communicate to different standard and proprietary
serial communication interfaces.
Organization of This Manual
The Getting Started with Your PCI/PXI-6810 Serial Data Analyzer
manual is organized as follows:
•
, describes the 6810 device; lists what you
need to get started; describes software programming choices,
optional equipment, and custom cables; and explains how to
unpack and set up your 6810 device.
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Configuration and Installation
, explains how to
configure and install the 6810 hardware and software, and how to
use the 6810 soft front panel.
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, presents an overview of the
hardware functions on your 6810 device and explains the operation
of each functional unit.
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, describes signal connections for the
6810 device.
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, lists the 6810 device specifications.
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, contains forms you can
use to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our
products and manuals.