National Instruments PXI-6561/6562 User Manual
National Instruments Generators
January 2005
373308E-01
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI Digital Waveform
Generator/Analyzer
This document explains how to install, configure, test, and set up a National
Instruments digital waveform generator/analyzer. This document applies
specifically to the following devices:
•
NI PXI/PCI-6541/6542 (NI 654X)
•
NI PXI/PCI-6551/6552 (NI 655X)
•
NI PXI-6561/6562 (NI 656X)
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.
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
Minimum System Requirements .......................................................4
Recommended System.......................................................................4
Choose and Install Your ADE ...........................................................6
Install NI-HSDIO...............................................................................7
(Optional) Install the NI Digital Waveform Editor ...........................7
Document Outline
- NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Getting Started Guide
- Contents
- Conventions
- 1. Verifying the System Components
- 2. Unpacking
- 3. Verifying the Kit Contents
- 4. Installing the Software
- 5. Installing the Hardware
- 6. Configuring and Testing in MAX
- 7. Connecting Signals
- 8. Programming the Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer
- Appendix A: Device Front Panels
- Appendix B: Troubleshooting
- Technical Support Resources