NI PXIe-6363 User Manual

National Instruments PXIe-6349 Manual
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NI PXIe-6363 Specifications

General

Brand	NI
Model	PXIe-6363
Category	I/O Systems
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Safety Guidelines

Covers essential safety precautions and warnings for operating NI X Series devices.

Installation

Getting Started with X Series USB Devices

Chapter 3: Connector and LED Information

I/O Connector Signal Descriptions

Describes signals found on the I/O connectors, including analog and digital signals.

Chapter 4: Analog Input

Analog Input on MIO X Series Devices

Details the analog input circuitry and blocks for MIO X Series devices.

Analog Input Range

Explains input ranges, resolution, and how they affect analog input accuracy.

Analog Input Ground-Reference Settings

Explains differential, referenced single-ended, and non-referenced single-ended modes.

Configuring AI Ground-Reference Settings in Software

Multichannel Scanning Considerations

Discusses issues affecting accuracy in multichannel scanning, like settling time.

Analog Input Data Acquisition Methods

Covers software-timed vs. hardware-timed acquisitions and buffered operations.

Analog Input Triggering

Details start, reference, and pause trigger actions for analog input.

Connecting Analog Input Signals

Summarizes recommended input configurations for various signal sources.

Connecting Floating Signal Sources

Explains how to connect floating signal sources using DIFF and NRSE modes.

Connecting Ground-Referenced Signal Sources

Describes methods for connecting ground-referenced sources to minimize errors.

Field Wiring Considerations

Analog Input Timing Signals

Overview of analog input timing signals, including sample and convert clocks.

Chapter 5: Analog Output

AO Reference Selection

Explains how to set the analog output range and voltage reference.

Analog Output Data Generation Methods

Covers software-timed vs. hardware-timed generations and buffered operations.

Analog Output Triggering

Details start and pause trigger actions for analog output.

Connecting Analog Output Signals

Analog Output Timing Signals

Overview of analog output timing signals for waveform generation.

AO Start Trigger Signal

Explains how to use the AO Start Trigger for waveform generation.

AO Pause Trigger Signal

AO Sample Clock Signal

Chapter 6: Digital I/O

Digital Input Data Acquisition Methods

Covers software-timed vs. hardware-timed acquisitions for digital input.

Hardware-Timed Acquisitions

Details hardware-timed acquisitions using a digital sample clock.

Digital Input Triggering

Details start, reference, and pause trigger actions for digital input.

Digital Waveform Acquisition

Explains digital waveform acquisition using the DI waveform acquisition FIFO.

DI Sample Clock Signal

DI Change Detection

Details configuring DAQ to detect changes on digital input lines.

Digital Filtering

Watchdog Timer

Describes the software-configurable watchdog timer for safe states.

Connecting Digital I/O Signals

Digital Output Data Generation Methods

Covers software-timed vs. hardware-timed generations for digital output.

Digital Waveform Generation

Explains generating digital waveforms using the DO waveform generation FIFO.

DO Sample Clock Signal

Chapter 7: Counters

Counter Timing Engine

Details counter timing engine capabilities and clock source options.

Counter Input Applications

Lists various counter input applications like edge counting and pulse measurements.

Counting Edges

Pulse-Width Measurement

Describes pulse-width measurements, including high/low pulse width and accuracy.

Pulse Measurement

Details pulse measurements, including high/low time and data return methods.

Semi-Period Measurement

Frequency Measurement

Covers various methods for measuring frequency with counters.

Choosing a Method for Measuring Frequency

Guides on selecting the best frequency measurement method based on criteria.

Position Measurement

Details position measurements using quadrature and two-pulse encoders.

Measurements Using Quadrature Encoders

Two-Signal Edge-Separation Measurement

Describes measuring time between edges on two signals using Aux and Gate inputs.

Counter Output Applications

Lists counter output applications like pulse generation and frequency generation.

Simple Pulse Generation

Pulse Train Generation

Details options for generating pulse trains, including finite and continuous modes.

Frequency Generation

Describes generating frequencies using counters or the frequency generator circuit.

Counter Timing Signals

Counter n A, Counter n B, and Counter n Z Signals

Counter n HW Arm Signal

Counter n Sample Clock Signal

Details the Counter n Sample Clock signal for clocked acquisitions and generations.

Default Counter/Timer Pins

Lists default NI-DAQmx counter/timer input/output assignments to PFI pins.

Chapter 8: PFI

Using PFI Terminals as Timing Input Signals

Details routing external timing signals to various X Series functions via PFI terminals.

Exporting Timing Output Signals Using PFI Terminals

Describes routing timing signals to PFI terminals configured as outputs.

Using PFI Terminals as Static Digital I/Os

Explains configuring PFI terminals for static digital input or output.

Using PFI Terminals to Digital Detection Events

PFI Filters

I/O Protection

Details protection against overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, and ESD events.

Chapter 9: Digital Routing and Clock Generation

Clock Routing

External Reference Clock

Synchronizing Multiple Devices

Information on synchronizing multiple X Series devices.

Real-Time System Integration (RTSI)

RTSI Connector Pinout

Using RTSI Terminals as Timing Input Signals

Explains routing external timing signals to X Series functions via RTSI terminals.

PXI and PXI Express Clock and Trigger Signals

PXI_STAR Trigger

PXIe_DSTAR<A..C>

Chapter 10: Bus Interface

PCI Express/PXI Express Device Data Transfer Methods

Explains DMA and Programmed I/O for PCI Express/PXI Express data transfer.

USB Device Data Transfer Methods

Describes USB Signal Stream and Programmed I/O for USB data transfer.

PXI Express Considerations

PXIe DAQ Bandwidth Considerations

USB DAQ Bandwidth Considerations

Data Throughput

Covers data throughput and preventing buffer overflow errors.

Chapter 11: Triggering

Triggering with a Digital Source

Explains generating triggers using digital signals like PFI, RTSI, PXI_STAR.

Triggering with an Analog Source

Details generating triggers using analog signals, including MIO and Simultaneous MIO devices.

Analog Input Channels

Analog Trigger Actions

Analog Trigger Types

Details analog edge triggering, hysteresis, and window triggering modes.

Analog Trigger Accuracy

Appendix A: Device-Specific Information

NI 6320 Pinout

NI 6321/6341 Pinouts

NI 6323/6343 Pinouts

NI 6345/6355 Pinouts

NI 6351/6361 Pinout

NI 6356/6366/6376/6386/6396 Pinouts

NI 6358/6368/6378 Pinout

NI 6365 Pinout

Appendix C: Troubleshooting

Analog Input

Troubleshooting common analog input issues like crosstalk and drift.

Analog Output