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Chapter 1 Taking Measurements with the NI 5620
NI 5620 User Manual 1-2 ni.com
Acquiring Data with Your NI 5620
You can 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
with examples that you can use or modify.
For time-domain examples, go to the following default locations:
• LabVIEW—Open the Functions palette, and go to Instrument I/O»
Instrument Drivers»NI SCOPE»IF Digitizers.
• C and Visual Basic—Go to
vxipnp\winXX\Niscope\Examples
.
• LabWindows/CVI—Go to
cvi\samples\Niscope
.
For frequency-domain LabVIEW examples, go to
LabVIEW 6\examples\
Spectral Measurements Toolset
. For LabWindows/CVI examples,
go to
cvi\samples\smt
.
For more 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 device in a manner not specified in the user manual. Misuse
of the device may result in a hazard. The safety protection built into the device may be
compromised if it is damaged in any way. If the device is damaged,return it to NI for repair.
Caution
If the device is 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. Use the device only with chassis,
modules, accessories, and cables specified in the installation instructions. All covers and
filler panels must be installed during operation of the device.