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National Instruments PXI-6289

National Instruments PXI-6289
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PXI-6289

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National Instruments PXI-6289 Specifications

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BrandNational Instruments
ModelPXI-6289
CategoryI/O Systems
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Safety Guidelines

Essential safety precautions for operating M Series devices and modules.

Installation

Steps for installing software and hardware for M Series devices.

Device Self-Calibration

Recommended procedure for self-calibrating M Series devices for accuracy.

Getting Started with M Series USB Devices

Basic information and best practices for using M Series USB devices.

Chapter 2 DAQ System Overview

DAQ Hardware

Overview of DAQ hardware components and their functions in M Series devices.

Cables and Accessories

Description of various cables and accessories for M Series DAQ devices.

Signal Conditioning

Explanation of signal conditioning requirements for sensors and transducers.

Chapter 3 Connector and LED Information

IO Connector Signal Descriptions

Detailed descriptions of signals found on the I/O connectors of M Series devices.

Chapter 4 Analog Input

Analog Input Range

Explanation of input ranges and their effect on M Series device resolution.

Analog Input Ground-Reference Settings

Details on differential, referenced single-ended, and non-referenced single-ended input modes.

Analog Input Data Acquisition Methods

Explanation of software-timed and hardware-timed acquisition methods.

Analog Input Triggering

Information on start, reference, and pause triggers for analog input.

Chapter 5 Analog Output

AO Offset and AO Reference Selection

How to set AO range and resolution using offset and reference selection.

Analog Output Data Generation Methods

Explanation of software-timed and hardware-timed analog output generation.

Chapter 6 Digital IO

Static DIO

Using M Series DIO lines for static digital input or output.

Digital Waveform Acquisition

Acquiring digital waveforms on Port 0 DIO lines.

Digital Waveform Generation

Generating digital waveforms on Port 0 DIO lines.

IO Protection

Guidelines to avoid fault conditions for DIO and PFI signals.

Chapter 7 Counters

Counter Input Applications

Listing various counter input applications available on M Series devices.

Counting Edges

How counters count edges on their Source input after being armed.

Pulse-Width Measurement

How counters measure the width of pulses on their Gate input signal.

Frequency Measurement

Methods for measuring frequency using counters.

Position Measurement

Performing position measurements with quadrature or two-pulse encoders.

Counter Output Applications

Listing various counter output applications available on M Series devices.

Chapter 8 PFI

Using PFI Terminals as Timing Input Signals

Routing external timing signals to M Series functions using PFI terminals.

IO Protection

Guidelines to avoid fault conditions for DIO and PFI signals.

Chapter 9 Digital Routing and Clock Generation

Clock Routing

Overview of the clock routing circuitry of M Series devices.

Synchronizing Multiple Devices

Information on synchronizing multiple M Series devices.

Real-Time System Integration (RTSI)

Using RTSI for common clocks and shared trigger signals between devices.

Chapter 10 Bus Interface

Data Transfer Methods

Methods for moving data between host memory and acquisition circuits.

USB Device Data Transfer Methods

How data is transferred using USB Signal Stream and programmed I/O.

Chapter 11 Triggering

Triggering with a Digital Source

Generating triggers on digital signals using PFI, RTSI, or PXI_STAR.

Triggering with an Analog Source

Generating triggers on analog signals using APFI terminals or AI channels.

Analog Trigger Types

Different analog trigger modes: edge, hysteresis, and window.

Appendix A ModuleDevice-Specific Information

NI 6220

Pinouts, specifications, and accessory choices for the NI 6220.

NI 6221 (68-Pin)

Pinouts, specifications, and accessory choices for the NI 6221 (68-pin).

PCIPXI-6220 Pinout

Detailed pinout diagram for the PCI/PXI-6220 device.

PCIPXI-6221 Pinout

Detailed pinout diagram for the PCI/PXI-6221 device.

Appendix B Timing Diagrams

Analog Input Timing Diagrams

Detailed timing information and diagrams for the analog input timing engine.

Analog Output Timing Diagrams

Detailed timing information and diagrams for the analog output unit.

Digital IO Timing Diagrams

Timing delays and requirements for digital waveform acquisitions and generations.

Appendix C Troubleshooting

Analog Input

Common questions and solutions for analog input issues like crosstalk.

Analog Output

Common questions and solutions for analog output issues like signal glitches.

Appendix D Upgrading from E Series to M Series

M Series and E Series Pinout Comparison

Comparison of pinouts between M Series and E Series multifunction I/O families.

Appendix E Where to Go from Here

Example Programs

Information on finding and using NI-DAQmx example programs for M Series.

M Series Documentation

References to essential documentation for M Series devices and NI-DAQmx.

Appendix F NI Services

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