© National Instruments Corporation v 6527 User Manual
ContentsAbout This Manual
How To Use the Manual Set..........................................................................................ix
Conventions...................................................................................................................x
Related Documentation..................................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the 6527 Device..................................................................................................1-1
Using PXI with CompactPCI.........................................................................................1-2
What You Need to Get Started......................................................................................1-2
Unpacking......................................................................................................................1-3
Software Programming Choices....................................................................................1-3
National Instruments Application Software....................................................1-3
NI-DAQ Driver Software................................................................................1-4
Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................1-5
Custom Cabling.............................................................................................................1-6
Safety Information.........................................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Software Installation......................................................................................................2-1
Hardware Installation.....................................................................................................2-1
Board Configuration......................................................................................................2-2
Chapter 3
Signal Connections
I/O Connector................................................................................................................3-1
Cable Assembly Connectors............................................................................3-3
I/O Connector Signal Descriptions..................................................................3-5
Power Connections........................................................................................................3-6
Isolation Voltages..........................................................................................................3-7
Optically Isolated Inputs................................................................................................3-7
Input Channels.................................................................................................3-7
Sensing DC Voltages.......................................................................................3-8
Signal Connection Example............................................................................3-8
Reducing the Forward Current for High Voltages..........................................3-9