Chapter1 TakingMeasurements with the NI 5620
NI5620 User Manual 1-2 ni.com
Acquiring Data with Your NI 5620
Youcan acquire data programmatically either by writing an application for
your NI 5620 or using one of the examples that ships with NI-SCOPE.

Programmatically Controlling Your NI 5620

To help you get started programming your NI 5620, the software comes
withexamples thatyou can use or modify.
Fortime-domain examples, go to the foll owingdefault locations:
•LabVIEW—Open the Functions palette, and go to Instrument I/O»
Instrument Drivers»NISCOPE»IF Digitizers.
•C and VisualBasic—Go to vxipnp\winXX\Niscope\Examples.
•LabWindows/CVI—Goto cvi\samples\Niscope.
Forfrequency-domain LabVIEW examples, go to LabVIEW 6\examples\
SpectralMeasurements Toolset. For LabWindows/CVI examples,
go to cvi\samples\smt.
Formore detailed function reference help, see the NI-SCOPE VI Reference
Help, located at Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-SCOPE.
Safety Information
The following paragraphs contain important safety information that must
be followed during installation and use of the device.
Caution Do not operate the devicein amanner not specifiedin the user m anual. Misuse
ofthe d evicemay result in a hazard. The safety protection built into the device may be
compromisedif it is damaged in any way. If the device is damaged, return it to NI for repair.
Caution Ifthe deviceis rated for use with hazardous voltages ( >30 Vrms, 42.4 Vpp, or
60 VDC), you must connect a safety earth ground wire. See Appendix A, Specifications,
for maximum voltage ratings.
Caution Do not substitute parts or modify the device.U seth edevice only with chassis,
modules,accessories, and cables specified in the installation instructions. All covers and
fillerpanels must be installed d uring operation of the device.