Components of a PXI-2567 System

The PXI-2567 is designed for use in a system that includes other hardware components, drivers, and software.

Notice A system and the surrounding environment must meet the requirements defined in the PXI-2567 Specifications.

The following list defines the minimum required hardware and software for a system that includes a PXI-2567.

Table 2. System Components
Component Description and Recommendations
PXI Chassis
1378

 A PXI chassis houses the PXI-2567 and supplies power, communication, and timing for PXI-2567 functions.
PXI Controller or PXI Remote Control Module
1378

 You can install a PXI controller or a PXI remote control (MXI) module depending on your system requirements. These components, installed in the same PXI chassis as the PXI-2567, interface with the PXI-2567 using NI device drivers.
PXI-2567
1378

 Your relay driver module.
Cables and Accessories
1378

 Cables and accessories allow connectivity to/from your instrument for measurements. Refer to Cables and Accessories for recommended cables and accessories and guidance.
NI-SWITCH Driver
1378

 Instrument driver software that provides functions to interact with the PXI-2567.
NI Applications
1378

 NI-SWITCH offers driver support for the following ADEs (application development environments):
  • LabVIEW
  • LabWindows/CVI
  • C/C++
  • Python
  • .NET

Cables and Accessories

NI recommends using the following cables and accessories with your module.

Table 3. Cables and Accessories
Accessory Description Notes Part Number
Replacement Connector and Backshell for PXI-2567 Shipped with PXI-2567 787413-01
PXI slot blockers Set of 5 199198-01
PXI EMC filler panel N/A 778700-01
Note Visit NI Switches Cable and Accessory Compatibility for more information about supported cables and accessories for your instrument.

Additional Cabling and Accessory Guidance

NI recommends the following:

  • The female 78-pin DSUB connector (p/n 761958-01) has metal posts to which you can solder bare wire. When connecting wires to the PXI-2567, use the PXI-2567 pinout to identify the correct pins and solder the appropriate connections.
  • Use the backshell enclosure to cover the connector.
  • You can install PXI slot blockers and PXI EMC filler panels in empty slots to improve chassis cooling and control EMC emissions from the chassis. For more information about installing slot blockers and filler panels, go to ni.com/r/pxiblocker.

Programming Options

You can control the PXI-2567 interactively using the NI-SWITCH Soft Front Panel (SFP), or you can use the NI-SWITCH instrument driver to program the PXI-2567 in the supported ADE of your choice.

  • NI-SWITCH SFP – provides a graphical interface for controlling and viewing the state of the PXI-2567. You can access the NI-SWITCH SFP in any of the following ways:
    • From the Windows Start menu, select National Instruments » NI-SWITCH Soft Front Panel
    • From Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), select the PXI-2567 and then click Test Panels....
    • From Hardware Configuration Utility, select the PXI-2567 and then click Soft Front Panel.
  • NI-SWITCH Instrument Driver – features a set of operations and attributes that exercise all the functionality of the PXI-2567, including configuration, control, and other device-specific functions.
    • LabVIEW—Available on the LabVIEW Functions palette at Measurement I/O » NI-SWITCH. Examples are available from the Start menu in the National Instruments folder.
    • LabWindows/CVI—Available at Program Files » IVI Foundation » IVI » Drivers » NI-SWITCH. LabWindows/CVI examples are available from the Start menu in the National Instruments folder.
    • C/C++—Available at Program Files » IVI Foundation » IVI.
    • Python—You can install Python support for NI-SWITCH by running pip install niswitch.

For information about how to use NI-SWITCH in ADEs, refer to the Creating an application with NI-SWITCH topic in NI-SWITCH.