
Sharing Signals and Triggers with Another PCI
Express FlexRIO Device
1.
Install the PCIe-5774 and another PCI Express FlexRIO device in one PCI Express
backplane.
2.
Insert one end of the compact synchronization cable for PCIe into the synchronization
connector on each PCI Express FlexRIO device. Ensure the contacts on the cable are
facing the FlexRIO device.
Sharing Signals and Triggers with PCI Express
Devices Using RTSI
1.
Mount the RTSI adapter on the top of the PCIe-5774 using the attached mounting screws.
2.
Install the PCIe-5774 and up to five additional PCI Express devices in one PCI Express
backplane.
3.
Insert one end of the compact synchronization cable for PCIe into the synchronization
connector on the PCIe-5774. Ensure the contacts on the cable are facing the PCIe-5774.
4.
Insert the other end of the compact synchronization cable for PCIe into the closest
synchronization connector on the RTSI adapter.
5.
Connect one RTSI female connector on the RTSI cable to the RTSI male connector on the
adapter on the PCIe-5774. Connect the remaining RTSI female connectors on the RTSI
cable to the male RTSI connectors on the other PCI Express devices.
Troubleshooting
If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure, contact NI technical
support or visit
ni.com/support
.
What Should I Do if the PCIe-5774 Doesn't Appear in
MAX?
1.
In the MAX configuration tree, expand
Devices and Interfaces
.
2.
Press <F5> to refresh the list.
3.
If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware is correctly
installed, and restart the system.
4.
Navigate to the Device Manager.
Operating System
Description
Windows 10/8.1
Right-click the Start button, and select
Device Manager
.
Windows 7
Select
Start
»
Control Panel
»
Device Manager
.
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