Preparing the System Components

Unpacking the Kit

Notice To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device, ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your computer chassis.
  1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.
  2. Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any other sign of damage.
    Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
    Note Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.
  3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.

Verifying the Kit Contents

Verify that the following items are included in the PXIe-1487 kit.

  • PXIe-1487 Module
  • Terminal blocks
  • PXIe-1487 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information

System Components

The PXIe-1487 is intended for use with the following system components.

Required System Components

  • PXIe chassis with slot cooling capacity ≥58 W
  • Camera or serial device (for Deserializer or SerDes modules)
  • Electronic control unit (for Serializer or SerDes modules)
  • PXI Express embedded controller or PC with MXI controller system

Optional System Components

  • Power source (for Deserializer or SerDes modules)
  • Power sink (for Serializer or SerDes modules)
  • Copper power connector wire
  • FAKRA Female Code Z to FAKRA Female Code Z Cable(s)
Note See the PXIe-1487 Specifications for detailed information on compatible serial devices, chassis, copper connector wire, and other system components.

Verifying the System Requirements

To use the FlexRIO instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.

Refer to the product readme, which is available online on the driver software download page or at ni.com/docs, for more information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported application development environments (ADEs).