National Instruments USB-568 RF Series Getting Started Manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI RF Power Meters
This document explains how to install, configure, and set up the NI USB-5680/5681 RF power meters.
NI RF power meters make true RMS power measurements. The NI RF power meters ship with the
NI-568x instrument driver, which you can use to program the device.
For more information about the NI 5680/5681, refer to the NI RF Power Meters Help, which is located
at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-568x»Documentation. Refer to the specifications
document that ships with the device for detailed specifications.
For the most current versions of specifications and other documentation, visit
For the latest version of NI-568x, visit
Contents
Conventions ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Verifying the System Requirements ................................................................................................ 2
2. Unpacking........................................................................................................................................ 2
3. Verifying the Kit Contents............................................................................................................... 2
Other Required Items................................................................................................................... 3
4. Installing the Software ..................................................................................................................... 3
5. Installing the Hardware.................................................................................................................... 3
6. Windows Device Recognition ......................................................................................................... 4
7. Connecting Signals .......................................................................................................................... 4
Connector Care and Handling...................................................................................................... 5
8. Programming the NI RF Power Meter............................................................................................. 6
NI-568x SFP ................................................................................................................................ 6
NI-568x Instrument Driver .......................................................................................................... 7
NI-568x Examples ....................................................................................................................... 7
Appendix A: Front and Back Panel ..................................................................................................... 7
Appendix B: Where to Go for Support ................................................................................................ 8

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this guide:
» The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action.
The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to pull down the File menu, select the
Page Setup item, and select Options from the last dialog box.
This icon denotes a tip, which alerts you to advisory information.
This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.
This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss,
or a system crash. When this symbol is marked on a product, refer to the Read Me First: Safety
and Electromagnetic Compatibility for information about precautions to take.
June 2010
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