The PXIe-2527 is designed for use in a system that includes other hardware components, drivers, and software.

Notice A system and the surrounding environment must meet the requirements defined in the PXIe-2527 Specifications .

The following list defines the minimum required hardware and software for a system that includes a PXIe-2527.

Table 2. System Components
Component Description and Recommendations
PXI Chassis

 A PXI chassis houses the PXIe-2527 and supplies power, communication, and timing for PXIe-2527 functions.
PXI Controller or PXI Remote Control Module

 You can install a PXI controller or a PXI remote control (MXI) module depending on your system requirements. These components, installed in the same PXI chassis as the PXIe-2527, interface with the PXIe-2527 using NI device drivers.
PXIe-2527

Your multiplexer switch module.
Cables and Accessories

 Cables and accessories allow connectivity to/from your instrument for measurements. Refer to Cables and Accessories for recommended cables and accessories and guidance.
NI-SWITCH Driver

 Instrument driver software that provides functions to interact with the PXIe-2527 and execute measurements using the PXIe-2527.
NI Applications

 NI-SWITCH offers driver support for the following ADEs (application development environments):
  • LabVIEW
  • LabWindows/CVI
  • C/C++
  • Python
  • .NET

Cables and Accessories

NI recommends using the following cables and accessories with your module.

Table 3. Cables and Accessories
Accessory Description Notes Part Number
PXI Slot Blockers Set of 5 199198-01
PXI EMC Filler Panel N/A 778700-01
100-Pin HDI Right-Angle Mating Connector N/A 779311-01
TB-2627, Screw Terminal Block for PXI Module Multiplexer Provides necessary routing to configure the PXIe-2527 as a single or dual 1-, 2-, or 4-wire multiplexer. 779358-01
Note Visit NI Switches Cable and Accessory Compatibility for more information about supported cables and accessories for your instrument.

Additional Cabling and Accessory Guidance

NI recommends the following:

  • You can install PXI slot blockers and PXI EMC filler panels in empty slots to improve chassis cooling and control EMC emissions from the chassis. For more information about installing slot blockers and filler panels, go to ni.com/r/pxiblocker.

Programming Options

You can control the PXIe-2527 interactively using the NI-SWITCH Soft Front Panel (SFP), or you can use the NI-SWITCH instrument driver to program the PXIe-2527 in the supported ADE of your choice.

  • NI-SWITCH SFP – provides a graphical interface for controlling and viewing the state of the PXIe-2527. You can access the NI-SWITCH SFP in any of the following ways:
    • From the Windows Start menu, select National Instruments » NI-SWITCH Soft Front Panel
    • From Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), select the PXIe-2527 and then click Test Panels....
    • From Hardware Configuration Utility, select the PXIe-2527 and then click Soft Front Panel.
  • NI-SWITCH Instrument Driver – features a set of operations and attributes that exercise all the functionality of the PXIe-2527, including configuration, control, and other device-specific functions.
    • LabVIEW—Available on the LabVIEW Functions palette at Measurement I/O » NI-SWITCH. Examples are available from the Start menu in the National Instruments folder.
    • LabWindows/CVI—Available at Program Files » IVI Foundation » IVI » Drivers » NI-SWITCH. LabWindows/CVI examples are available from the Start menu in the National Instruments folder.
    • C/C++—Available at Program Files » IVI Foundation » IVI.
    • Python—You can install Python support for NI-SWITCH by running pip install niswitch.

For information about how to use NI-SWITCH in ADEs, refer to the Creating an application with NI-SWITCH topic in NI-SWITCH.