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National Instruments PXIe-5841 Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PXIe-5841
6 GHz, 1 GHz Bandwidth, RF PXI Vector Signal Transceiver
Note
Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-5841. The PXIe-5841 is
an RF vector signal transceiver (VST) and ships with the following software options, which
you use to program the device.
•
RFmx software
•
NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG driver software
Notice
The protection provided by this equipment may be impaired if it is used in
a manner not described in the documentation.
Contents
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 2
Verifying the Kit Contents........................................................................................................ 3
Other Equipment............................................................................................................... 4
Choosing and Installing the Software....................................................................................... 5
Software Options...............................................................................................................5
Installing the Software...................................................................................................... 5
Installing the PXIe-5841........................................................................................................... 6
Direct Connections to the PXIe-5841............................................................................... 8
Hardware Front Panel Connectors and Indicators............................................................ 9
Configuring the Hardware in MAX........................................................................................ 11
Self-Calibration....................................................................................................................... 12
Locating the Software and Examples......................................................................................13
Software Locations......................................................................................................... 13
Programming Examples Locations................................................................................. 15
Making a First Measurement.................................................................................................. 16
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 17
What Should I Do if the PXIe-5841 Doesn't Appear in MAX?......................................17
Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On?...............................................17
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 18
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 18

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller. This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-5841. The PXIe-5841 is an RF vector signal transceiver (VST) and ships with the following software options, which you use to program the device.

  • Page 2: Verifying The System Requirements

    Verifying the System Requirements To use the PXIe-5841, your system must meet certain requirements. For more information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported application development environments (ADEs), refer to the readme, which is installed or available at ni.com/manuals.

  • Page 3: Verifying The Kit Contents

    4. PXIe-5841 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information 2. Screwdriver, Part Number 772006-01 5. Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users 3. SMA Driver Bit, Part Number 780895-01 6. PXIe-5841 Getting Started Guide (This Document) PXIe-5841 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3...

  • Page 4: Other Equipment

    Other Equipment There are several required items not included in your device kit that you need to operate the PXIe-5841. Your application may require additional items not included in your kit to install or operate your PXIe-5841. Required Items •...

  • Page 5: Choosing And Installing The Software

    Choosing and Installing the Software Software Options NI provides three software options for programming the PXIe-5841—RFmx, NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG instrument driver software. Table 1. PXIe-5841 Software Options Software Description Use Case Option RFmx Provides a single-handle instrument Use RFmx SpecAn to perform spectral driver with built-in measurements.

  • Page 6: Installing The Pxie-5841

    Note to Users included with the module to ensure that the device can cool itself effectively. This document is also available at ni.com/manuals. The PXIe-5841 is a two-slot module with two backplane connectors. The module must be installed into two adjacent chassis slots.
  • Page 7 5. PXI Express Peripheral Slot 3. PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot The PXIe-5841 can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots, PXI Express Hybrid peripheral slots, or PXI Express system timing slots. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.

  • Page 8: Direct Connections To The Pxie-5841

    14. Power on the chassis. Direct Connections to the PXIe-5841 The PXIe-5841 is a precision RF instrument that is sensitive to ESD and transients. Ensure you take the following precautions when making direct connections to the PXIe-5841 to avoid damaging the device.

  • Page 9: Hardware Front Panel Connectors And Indicators

    RF IN +33 dBm MAX 50 Ω SENSITIVE Notice Apply external signals only while the PXIe-5841 is powered on. Applying external signals while the device is powered off may cause damage. PXIe-5841 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9...
  • Page 10 Notice The DIO connector is not an OCuLink interface. Do not connect the DIO connector on the PXIe-5841 to the OCuLink interface of another device. NI is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal connections. Table 4. RF Connector Descriptions...

  • Page 11: Configuring The Hardware In Max

    Reference Trigger in NI-RFSA, the LED is dim amber. Related Information Refer to the PXIe-5841 Specifications for more information about front panel connectors. Configuring the Hardware in MAX Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how they are configured.

  • Page 12: Self-Calibration

    MAX lists all devices installed in the chassis. PXIe-5841 devices appear as NI-RIO devices in the list. Your default device names may vary. Note If you do not see your hardware listed, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this document.

  • Page 13: Locating The Software And Examples

    64-bit installation— \Shared <NIDir> \ExternalCompilerSupport\C \lib64\msvc where is the following location: <NIDir> Program Files (x86)\National Instruments Microsoft .NET For the location of .NET class libraries, refer to the installed RFmx readme. PXIe-5841 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13...
  • Page 14 Table 6. Location of PXIe-5841 Software Options (Continued) Software Location Option NI-RFSA LabVIEW Available on the LabVIEW Functions palette at Measurement I/O»NI-RFSA. LabWindows/CVI Available in the \Drivers\niRFSA <IVIROOTDIR32> directory, where is the following <IVIROOTDIR32> directory: Program Files (x86)\IVI Foundation\IVI Microsoft Visual C/C++ Use the header files located in the <IVIROOTDIR32>...

  • Page 15: Programming Examples Locations

    NI Example Finder to locate programming examples. Launch LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI. Select Help»Find Examples to open the NI Example Finder. Navigate to Hardware Input and Output»Modular Instruments. Open the example that best matches your application requirements. PXIe-5841 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15...

  • Page 16: Making A First Measurement

    Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-RFSG»NI-RFSG Soft Front Panel to launch the NI-RFSG Soft Front Panel. Select the device identifier assigned to the PXIe-5841 in MAX in the Device drop-down menu. Click the RF On/Off button to generate a 1 GHz continuous wave (CW) tone RF signal at the RF output terminal of your device.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Windows 7 Select Start»Control Panel»Device Manager. If you are using a PXI controller, verify that a National Instruments entry appears in the system device list. If error conditions appear in the list, right-click the PXIe-5841 and NI- RIO FPGA Device nodes and select Update Driver. If you are using an MXI controller, right-click PCI-to-PCI Bridge, and select Properties from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled.

  • Page 18: Where To Go Next

    The NI website is your complete resource for technical support. At ni.com/support, you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers. Visit ni.com/services for information about the services NI offers. 18 | ni.com | PXIe-5841 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 19 1 866 ASK MYNI (275 6964). For support outside the United States, visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/niglobal access the branch office websites, which provide up-to-date contact information. PXIe-5841 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 19...
  • Page 20 NI trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering NI products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at . You can find patents.txt ni.com/patents...

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