Components of a PXIe-6570 System
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Components of a PXIe-6570 System
The PXIe-6570 is designed for use in a system that includes other hardware components, drivers, and software.
The following list defines the minimum required hardware and software for a system that includes a PXIe-6570.
| Component | Description and Recommendations |
|---|---|
PXI Chassis |
A PXI chassis houses the PXIe-6570 and supplies power, communication, and timing for PXIe-6570 functions. |
PXI Controller or PXI Remote Control Module |
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 PXIe-6570, interface with the instrument using NI device drivers. |
Digital Pattern Instrument |
Your digital pattern instrument. |
Cables and Accessories |
Cables and accessories allow connectivity to/from your instrument for measurements. Refer to Cables and Accessories for recommended cables and accessories and guidance. |
NI-Digital Pattern Driver |
Instrument driver software that provides functions to interact with
the PXIe-6570 and execute measurements
using the PXIe-6570. Note NI recommends that
you always use the most current version of NI-Digital Pattern Driver with the PXIe-6570. You can find the NI-Digital Pattern Driver requirements in the
NI-Digital Pattern Driver
Readme. |
NI-DCPower Driver |
The NI-DCPower driver is required to use NI-DCPower modules within the Digital Pattern Editor. For more information about using NI-DCPower modules within the Digital Pattern Editor, refer to the Digital Pattern User Manual. |
NI-Sync Driver |
The NI-Sync driver is required to support operations using the PXIe-6674T timing and synchronization module, such as combining comparison results across digital pattern instruments. For more information about using the PXIe-6674T with digital pattern instruments, refer to the Digital Pattern User Manual. |
NI Applications |
NI-Digital Pattern Driver offers driver support for the
following applications:
|
PXIe-6570 Cables and Accessories
NI recommends using the following cables and accessories with your module.
| Accessory Description | Notes | NI Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| NI CB-2162 Connector Block and Prototyping Board | — | 778592-01 |
| NI SCB-68 HSDIO Shielded Connector Block for R Series and HSDIO Devices | — | 782914-01 |
| NI SMB-2163 SMB Breakout Box for High-Speed Digital Devices | — | 778747-01 |
| NI SHC68-C68-D4 Shielded Single-Ended Cable for High-Speed Digital Devices | 0.55 m length | 781013-01 |
| 1 m length | 196275-01 | |
| 1 m length, low leakage | 152870-01 | |
| 2 m length | 781293-01 | |
| NI SHC68-H1X38 High-Speed Digital Flying-Lead Cable, 1.5 m | — | 192681-1R5 |
| Single Stack Right Angle Through Hole Mount 68-pin VHDCI Connector/ Double Stack Right Angle Through Hole Mount 68-pin VHDCI Connector/ Vertical Through Hole Mount 68-pin VHDCI Connector |
— | 785633-01/ 785634-01/ 785753-01 |
| PXI slot blockers | — | 199198-01 |
Additional Cabling and Accessory Guidance
NI recommends the following:
- You can install PXI slot blockers (NI part number 199198-01) to fill empty instrument slots in a PXI chassis. For more information about installing slot blockers and filler panels, refer to PXI slot blocker documentation.
Programming Options
You can use Digital Pattern Editor to operate your digital pattern instrument or you can use the NI-Digital Pattern Driver to program your instrument in the supported ADE of your choice.
The Digital Pattern Editor is automatically installed when you install NI-Digital Pattern Driver. You can access the Digital Pattern Editor by selecting from the Windows start menu.
- LabVIEW—Available on the LabVIEW Functions palette at or at .
Examples are available from the Start menu in the National Instruments folder.
The NI-Digital Pattern Driver LabVIEW API is installed by default when you run the installer.
- C—You can use the NI-Digital Pattern C dynamically linked library by adding a reference to C:\Program Files (x86)\IVI Foundation\IVI\Bin\niDigital_32.dll for 32-bit development or to C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\IVI\Bin\niDigital_64.dll for 64-bit development. The NI-Digital Pattern Driver API is installed by default when you run the installer.
- .NET—Use the NI-Digital Pattern .NET class library by adding a reference to
NationalInstruments.ModularInstruments.NIDigital.Fx40 or
NationalInstruments.ModularInstruments.NIDigital.Fx45 and any
dependent class libraries from within the Solution Explorer in Microsoft Visual
Studio.
You can optionally install and use the NI-Digital Pattern Driver .NET API to configure and control the digital pattern instrument.
The Microsoft .NET examples are available from the Start menu in the folder or from the <Public Documents>\National Instruments\NI-Digital\Examples\DotNET 4.x directory.
- Python—For more information about installing and using Python, refer to NI-Digital Pattern Driver Python API Documentation.
Chassis Guidelines
Digital pattern instruments are designed to operate in a PXI Express chassis with a well-designed cooling system at specified environmental conditions.
Instrument performance and reliability might be limited at temperatures outside of the specified operating range, and operating under high humidity or dusty conditions can cause leakages among circuit components to increase and might result in additional measurement errors.
To guarantee that the instrument meets its listed specifications, ensure that the ambient temperature is within the temperature range listed in the instrument specifications and that the temperature is stable at Tcal ±5 °C. Tcal is the internal instrument temperature recorded by the digital pattern instrument at the completion of the last self-calibration.
Chassis Cooling Guidelines
Use the following guidelines to optimize cooling and ensure high-quality performance and reliability:
- Fill all empty slots with PXI slot blockers.
- Cover all empty slots in the chassis with an EMC slot filler panel.
- Remove and clean the inlet filters often to prevent buildup of dust and other foreign material that might restrict airflow.
- Position the chassis such that the fan inlets and outlet vents are not obstructed. Keep other objects and equipment a minimum of 3 inches away from the fan inlets. If using an 82 W power and cooling capable chassis, keep other objects and equipment a minimum of 4 inches away from the fan inlets.
For more information about cooling considerations, refer to your chassis documentation.
Digital Pattern Instrument Placement in
Chassis
Digital pattern instruments are high-precision modules and might be sensitive to interference from other electronic devices. To optimize the accuracy and performance of the digital pattern instrument, position the instrument in a slot away from third-party instruments that may include noisy circuitry, such as power supplies. The digital pattern instrument might also be sensitive to excess heat generated by high-power products in neighboring slots.