The PXIe-6571 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 PXIe-6571 Specifications.

The following list defines the minimum required hardware and software for a system that includes a PXIe-6571.

Table 2. System Components
Component Description and Recommendations
PXI Chassis

 A PXI chassis houses the PXIe-6571 and supplies power, communication, and timing for PXIe-6571 functions.
Notice The 32-channel PXIe-6571 requires an 82 W power and cooling–capable chassis; the 8-channel PXIe-6571 requires a ≥58 W power and cooling–capable chassis. Using the PXIe-6571 in a chassis with lower power or cooling capabilities than required will result in an error.
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-6571, interface with the instrument using NI instrument drivers.
Digital Pattern Instrument

 Your digital pattern instrument.
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-Digital Pattern Driver

 Instrument driver software that provides functions to interact with the PXIe-6571 and execute measurements using the PXIe-6571.
Note NI recommends that you always use the most current version of NI-Digital Pattern Driver with the PXIe-6571.
Additional NI Drivers
  • NI-DCPower—The NI-DCPower driver is required to use NI-DCPower modules within the Digital Pattern Editor.
  • NI-Sync—The NI-Sync driver is required to support operations using the PXIe-6674T timing and synchronization module, such as combining comparison results across digital pattern instruments.
    • For more information about using NI-DCPower modules with the Digital Pattern Editor and using the PXIe-6674T with digital pattern instruments, refer to the Digital Pattern User Manual.
    NI Applications

    		 NI-Digital Pattern Driver offers driver support for the following applications:
    • InstrumentStudio
    • LabVIEW
    • TestStand
    • TestStand Semiconductor Module™
    • C/C++
    • .NET
    • Python