Preparing the Environment
Ensure the environment in which you are using the PXIe-5785 meets the following
specifications.
Operating environment
Ambient temperature range
0 °C to 55 °C
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(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2. Meets
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 low temperature
limit and MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 high
temperature limit.)
Relative humidity range
10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in
accordance with IEC 60068-2-56.)
Maximum altitude
2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient
temperature)
Pollution Degree
2
Indoor use only.
Note
For complete specifications, refer to the specifications document for your
.
Installing the Software and Driver
Before installing your hardware, you must install the application software and instrument
driver. Visit
NI FlexRIO Driver Supported Versions for FlexRIO Adapters and Modules
determine which minimum software versions you need for your device. Install the software in
the following order:
1.
Install LabVIEW.
Refer to the
LabVIEW Installation Guide
for installation instructions for LabVIEW and
system requirements for the LabVIEW software. Refer to the
LabVIEW Upgrade Notes
for additional information about upgrading to the most recent version of LabVIEW for
Windows. Documentation for LabVIEW is available at
.
2.
Install the LabVIEW FPGA Module.
Refer to the
LabVIEW FPGA Module Release and Upgrade Notes
for installation
instructions and information about getting started with the LabVIEW FPGA Module.
Documentation for the LabVIEW FPGA Module is available at
.
3.
(Optional) Install the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
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The PXIe-5785 requires a chassis with slot cooling capacity ≥58 W. Not all chassis with slot
cooling capacity ≥58 W can achieve this ambient temperature range. Refer to the
for specifications to determine the ambient temperature ranges your chassis can achieve.
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