NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PXIe-5110, 5111, 5113 Oscilloscope Datasheet

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PXIe-5110, 5111, 5113 Oscilloscope

Product Information

The PXIe-5110/5111/5113 is an 8-bit oscilloscope with respective bandwidth and maximum sample rates of 100 MHz, 1 GS/s; 350 MHz, 3 GS/s; and 500 MHz, 3 GS/s. It is a PXIe instrument that requires installation, configuration, and testing. The kit includes the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 module, safety, environmental, and regulatory information, and the Getting Started Guide.

Additional items may be required to operate the PXIe-5110/5111/5113, depending on your application. These items are not included in the kit and need to be obtained separately. Documentation for the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 is available from the Start menu by navigating to NI-SCOPE Documentation in the National Instruments folder.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
2. To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the module, ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your computer chassis. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis. Remove the module from the package and inspect it for loose components or other signs of damage. Do not install a module if it appears damaged in any way.
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit. Store the module in the antistatic package when the module is not in use.
4. Refer to the product readme, available on the driver software media or online at ni.com/manuals, to ensure that your system meets the system requirements for using the NI-SCOPE instrument driver.
5. If additional probe options are required, refer to Table 1 for the recommended probe based on module bandwidth. The NI part numbers for the recommended probes are PXIe-5110: SP200B, PXIe-5111: SP500X, and PXIe-5113: 780284-01.
6. For more information about additional items required for operation, visit ni.com.

PXIe-5110/5111/5113
PXIe; 100 MHz, 350 MHz, or 500 MHz; 1 GS/s or 3 GS/s; 8-bit PXI Oscilloscope

Note
Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.

This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-5110/5111/5113. The PXIe-5110, PXIe-5111, and PXIe-5113 are 8-bit oscilloscopes with respective bandwidth and maximum sample rates of 100 MHz, 1 GS/s; 350 MHz, 3 GS/s; and 500 MHz, 3 GS/s.

Documentation for the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 is available from the Start menu by navigating to NI-SCOPE Documentation in the National Instruments folder.

Caution
You can impair the protection provided by the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 if you use it in a manner not described in this document.

Verifying the System Requirements

To use the NI-SCOPE instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements. Refer to the product readme, which is available on the driver software media or online at ni.com/manuals, for more information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported application development environments (ADEs).

Unpacking the Kit

Refer to the following figure to identify the contents of the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 kit.

Figure 1. PXIe-5110/5111/5113 Kit Contents

1. PXIe-5110, PXIe-5111, or PXIe-5113
2. PXIe-5110, PXIe-5111, or PXIe-5113 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information
3. PXIe-5110/5111/5113 Getting Started Guide (this document)
4. Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users

Notice
To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the module, ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your computer chassis.

1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.

2. Remove the module from the package and inspect it for loose components or other signs of damage.
   Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
   Note Do not install a module if it appears damaged in any way.

3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.

Store the module in the antistatic package when the module is not in use.

Other Equipment

There are several required items not included in your PXIe-5110/5111/5113 kit that you need to operate the PXIe-5110/5111/5113. Your application may require additional items not included in your kit to install or operate your PXIe-5110/5111/5113.

Required Items

• A PXI Express chassis and chassis documentation
• A PXI Controller or PC with a Device for PXI Remote Control system that meets the system requirements specified in this guide and chassis documentation

Optional Items

• PXI Slot Blocker Kit, 5 slot blockers (NI part number 199198-01)
• PXI Filler Panel Kit, 17 filler panels (NI part number 778646-01)
• HD-BNC (m)-to-BNC (m) cable, 1 m, 50 Ω impedance (NI part number 784996-01)
• Probes: refer to the following table for single-ended passive probes recommended for the PXIe-5110/5111/5113.

Table 1. Probe Options for the PXIe-5110/5111/5113

attenuation

PXIe-5111

PXIe-5113

| SP500X| 783629-01| 500 MHz, ±300 V, 10x attenuation

Visit ni.com for more information about these additional items.

Preparing the Environment

Ensure that the environment in which you are using the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 meets the following specifications.

• Temperature
  • Operating 0 °C to 55 °C
  • Storage -40 °C to 71 °C
• Humidity
  • Operating 10 % to 90%, non-condensing
  • Storage 5 % to 95%, non-condensing
• Pollution Degree 2
• Maximum altitude 4,600 m (at 25 °C ambient temperature)

Indoor use only.

Installing the Software

1. Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows™/CVI™.

2. Visit ni.com/downloads/drivers and search for NI-SCOPE.

3. Download the latest version of NI-SCOPE by clicking Download and then running the executable (.exe) file. Driver support for the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 was first available in NI-SCOPE 18.6.

4. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.
   Note Windows users may see access and security messages during installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.

5. When the installer completes, select Restart in the dialog box that prompts you to restart, shut down, or restart later.

Installing the PXIe-5110/5111/5113

Notice
To prevent damage to the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 caused by ESD or contamination, handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket.

1. Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the module. The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module.

2. Power off the chassis.

3. Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to installation. Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged.

4. Remove the black plastic covers from all the captive screws on the module front panel.

5. Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the symbols that indicate the slot types.
   Figure 2. Chassis Compatibility Symbols

6. PXI Express System Controller Slot

7. PXI Peripheral Slot

8. PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot

9. PXI Express System Timing Slot

10. PXI Express Peripheral Slot
    PXIe-5110/5111/5113 modules can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots, PXI Express hybrid peripheral slots, or PXI Express system timing slots.

11. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.

12. Ensure that the ejector handle is in the downward (unlatched) position.

13. Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis. Slide the module into the slot until it is fully inserted.
    Figure 3. Module Installation

14. Chassis

15. Hardware Module

16. Ejector Handle in Downward (Unlatched) Position

17. Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle.

18. Secure the module front panel to the chassis using the front-panel mounting screws.
    Note Tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases mechanical stability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis, which can improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performance.

19. Cover all empty slots using EMC filler panels or fill using slot blockers to maximize cooling air flow, depending on your application.

20. Power on the chassis.

PXIe-5110/5111/5113 Front Panel

Table 2. Signal Descriptions

BNC female

| Analog input connection; digitizes data and triggers acquisitions.
2| CH 1
3| PFI 0|

HD-BNC female

|

PFI line for digital trigger input/output.

---|---|---|---
4| PFI 1
5| PFI 2
6| PFI 3
7| 5 V square wave| Probe compensation terminal| Generates a 5 V square wave for passive probe compensation.
8| Ground| Probe compensation terminal| Ground reference for passive probe compensation.

Configuring the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 in MAX

Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX informs other programs about which NI hardware products are in the system and how they are configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI-SCOPE.

1. Launch MAX.

2. In the configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed NI hardware. Installed modules appear under the name of their associated chassis.

3. Expand your Chassis tree item. MAX lists all modules installed in the chassis. Your default names may vary.
   Note If you do not see your module listed, press to refresh the list of installed modules. If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure the module is correctly installed, and restart.

4. Record the identifier MAX assigns to the hardware. Use this identifier when programming the PXIe-5110/5111/5113.

5. Self-test the hardware by selecting the item in the configuration tree and clicking Self-Test in the MAX toolbar. The MAX self-test performs a basic verification of hardware resources.

PXIe-5110/5111/5113 Self-Calibration

You can self-calibrate the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 to mitigate measurement error.

Self-calibrating the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 corrects for the following:

• Gain errors
• Offset errors
• Interleaving spurs
• Intermodule synchronization errors

Self-Calibrating the PXIe-5110/5111/5113
Running self-calibration enables the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 to yield full performance over its operating temperature range and two-year external calibration cycle. Before running self-calibration, warm up the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 for 15 minutes.

Note
Warm-up begins after the chassis and controller or PC is powered.

PXIe-5110/5111/5113 modules are externally calibrated at the factory, but for optimal performance, use self-calibration in any of the following situations:

• When the module is placed in a new system
• When any module in the chassis is installed, uninstalled, or moved
• When the controller or PC wakes from sleep or hibernate, is reset, or is power cycled
• To periodically adjust for small performance drifts that occur with product aging
• When the system temperature changes more than ±5 °C from the temperature of the previous self-calibration
• Once 90 days have elapsed since the previous self-calibration

Tip
You can use the nodes on the NI-SCOPE External Calibration palette to programmatically return the date and module temperature of the previous self- calibration. You can also view this information by selecting the device in MAX.

Self-calibrate the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 programmatically in NI-SCOPE or on demand in MAX.

Option/Description

• NI-SCOPE Use the Self Calibrate node to self-calibrate the module.
• MAX Select the device in the Devices and Interfaces menu and click the Self-Calibrate button.

When the two-year external calibration interval expires, an external calibration is required to ensure performance within specifications over the subsequent two years.

First Measurements

Making a Measurement with InstrumentStudio

1. Connect CH 0 to an input signal.
2. Launch InstrumentStudio at Start»National Instruments.
3. In the instrument header menu in the upper-right corner of the panel ( ), add the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 to the large panel with Add/Remove Devices.
4. Click Auto to automatically configure device settings for the detected signal.
5. If the soft front panel is not already running, click Run/Stop.
6. Add oscilloscope measurements to the channel by selecting Add/Remove in the measurement table of the oscilloscope.

For more information on the measurements available for oscilloscopes in InstrumentStudio, refer to the InstrumentStudio Manual at ni.com/manuals.

Making a Measurement with LabVIEW

1. Launch LabVIEW.

2. Select Help»Find Examples.

3. Open the example VI that you want to use by selecting Hardware Input and Output» Modular Instruments»NI-SCOPE (High-Speed Digitizers).
   Tip If you are not sure which example to run, use the Quick Start VI, which is found under Hardware Input and Output»Modular Instruments»NI-SCOPE (High-Speed Digitizers)»Demos»niScope EX Quick Start.vi.

4. Follow any setup instructions in the VI and specify any desired settings.

5. Click Run to run the example program.

Compensating Passive Probes
Compensating passive probes increases the accuracy of your measurements by matching the capacitance of your probe to the capacitance of a particular oscilloscope input channel.

Note
For more information on using InstrumentStudio, refer to the InstrumentStudio Manual at ni.com/manuals. The PXIe-5110/5111/5113 can output a 1 kHz square wave that you can use to compensate passive probes.

To compensate a passive probe, complete the following steps:

1. Connect the BNC end of the probe to an input channel of your oscilloscope.

2. Connect the ground clip of the probe to the ground terminal on the front of the oscilloscope.

3. Contact the tip of the probe to the 5 V square wave terminal on the front of the oscilloscope.
   Note The probe compensation signal at this terminal is activated by default on the PXIe-5110/5111/5113. You can disable and re-enable the signal in InstrumentStudio with the Probe Compensation options in the instrument
   header menu ( ) in the upper-right corner of the panel or programmatically in NI-SCOPE with Probe Compensation Signal Stop and Probe Compensation Signal Start.

4. In InstrumentStudio, configure the settings of the input channel to which you connected the probe.

   • Set the channel to On to display the signal.
   • Set the Input impedance of the channel to 1 MΩ.
   • Set the Vertical offset to 2.5 V.
   • Match the Probe attenuation setting to the setting on your probe.

5. Adjust the vertical range on the input channel until the signal starts to clip and then increase the vertical range by one step so that it no longer clips. This process ensures you are using the maximum dynamic range of the ADC.

6. Examine the digitized signal and adjust the tunable capacitor on the probe.

The probe is correctly compensated when the waveform appears as square as possible:

Once compensated, the probe conveys signals to the input channel accurately, without artificially attenuating or amplifying frequency components of the signal.

Tip For the most accurate measurements:

• Compensate probes for each channel of the oscilloscope;
• Use a compensated probe only with the channel you used to compensate it; and
• Compensate your probes frequently.

Programming the PXIe-5110/5111/5113

You can acquire data interactively using InstrumentStudio, or you can use the NI-SCOPE instrument driver to program your device in the supported ADE of your choice.

Table 3. PXIe-5110/5111/5113 Programming Options

locations:

•          From the Windows start menu at Start » All Programs » National Instruments »

NI-SCOPE » NI-SCOPE Soft

Front Panel.

•          From the Windows start menu at Start » All Programs » National Instruments » InstrumentStudio [year].

| When you install NI-SCOPE on a 64-bit system, you can monitor, control, and record measurements from supported devices using InstrumentStudio.

InstrumentStudio is a software- based front panel application that allows you to perform interactive measurements on several different device types, including oscilloscopes, in a single program.

 | •          From Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) by selecting a device and clicking Test Panels….|
NI-SCOPE

Instrument Driver

| LabVIEW—Available on the LabVIEW Functions palette at Measurement I/O » NI-SCOPE.| The NI-SCOPE API configures and operates the device hardware and provides customizable acquisition, control, analysis, and measurement options using LabVIEW VIs or LabWindows/CVI functions.
C or LabWindows/CVI—Available at Program Files » IVI Foundation » IVI » Drivers » niScope.
 | Microsoft Visual C/C++—Use examples located in the file directory Users\Public

\Documents\National Instruments\NI–SCOPE

\examples.

| You can modify an NI-SCOPE C example to create an application with Microsoft Visual C/C++.

Copy an NI-SCOPE example to copy required project settings for include paths and library files.

Alternatively, refer to the Creating an Application with Microsoft Visual C and C++ topic of the NI High-Speed Digitizers Help to manually add all required include and library files to your project.

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 PXIe-5110/5111/5113 Doesn’t Appear in MAX?

1. In the MAX configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces.

2. Expand the Chassis tree to see the list of installed hardware, and press 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 R ight-click the Start button, and select Device Manager.
   • Windows 7 Select Start»Control Panel»Device Manager.

5. Verify the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 appears in the Device Manager.

   • Under an NI entry, confirm that a PXIe-5110/5111/5113 entry appears.
     Note If you are using a PC with a device for PXI remote control system, under System Devices, also confirm that no error conditions appear for the PCI-to-PCI Bridge.

6. If error conditions appear, reinstall NI-SCOPE and the PXIe-5110/5111/5113.

What Should I Do if the PXIe-5110/5111/5113 Fails the Self-Test?

1. Restart the system.
2. Launch MAX, and perform the self-test again.
3. Power off the chassis.
4. Reinstall the failed module in a different slot.
5. Power on the chassis.
6. Perform the self-test again.

Where To Go Next

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