©NationalInstruments Corporation v 6527User Manual
ContentsAbout This Manual
HowT oUse the Manual Set ..........................................................................................vii
Conventions...................................................................................................................viii
RelatedD ocumentation..................................................................................................viii
Chapter 1
Getting Started with Your 6527
Aboutthe 6527Device ..................................................................................................1-1
UsingP XIwith CompactPCI .........................................................................................1-2
WhatYou Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-2
Software Programming Choices ....................................................................................1-3
NationalI nstruments Application Software....................................................1-3
NI-DAQ Driver Software................................................................................1-3
OptionalEquipment .......................................................................................................1-4
CustomCabling .............................................................................................................1-5
SafetyInformation .........................................................................................................1-5
Unpacking......................................................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2
Installing and Configuring the 6527
InstallingSoftware .........................................................................................................2-1
Installingthe 6527.........................................................................................................2-1
Configuringthe 6527.....................................................................................................2-3
Chapter 3
Making Signal Connections
I/O Connector................................................................................................................3-1
CableAssembly Connectors ............................................................................3-3
I/O ConnectorSignal Descriptions ..................................................................3-5
PowerConnections ........................................................................................................3-6
IsolationVoltages ..........................................................................................................3-7
OpticallyIsolated Inputs ................................................................................................3-7
InputChannels .................................................................................................3-7
SensingDC Voltages .......................................................................................3-8
SignalConnection Example............................................................................3-8
Reducingthe Forward Current for High Voltages ..........................................3-9
Solid-State Relay Outputs..............................................................................................3-10