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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PXIe-5646R
6 GHz Reconfigurable RF Vector Signal Transceiver with 200 MHz
Bandwidth
Note
Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI 5646R. The NI 5646R is an
RF vector signal transceiver (VST), and ships with the following software options, which you
use to program the device.
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NI-RFmx driver software
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NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG driver software
•
NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for Vector Signal Transceivers (instrument
design libraries)
Caution
in a manner not described in the documentation.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2
Verifying the System Requirements......................................................................................... 2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3
Verifying the Kit Contents........................................................................................................ 4
Other Equipment...............................................................................................................4
Choosing and Installing the Software....................................................................................... 5
Software Options.............................................................................................................. 5
Installing the Software...................................................................................................... 7
Installing the NI 5646R.............................................................................................................8
Direct Connections to the NI 5646R...............................................................................10
Hardware Front Panel Connectors and Indicators.......................................................... 11
Configuring the Hardware in MAX........................................................................................14
Self-Calibration.......................................................................................................................15
Locating the Software and Examples..................................................................................... 16
Software Locations......................................................................................................... 16
Programming Examples Locations................................................................................. 19
NI 5646R First Measurement Options....................................................................................20
Making a Measurement with Soft Front Panels..............................................................20
Making a Measurement with a Sample Project.............................................................. 20
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
GETTING STARTED GUIDE NI PXIe-5646R 6 GHz Reconfigurable RF Vector Signal Transceiver with 200 MHz Bandwidth Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller. This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI 5646R. The NI 5646R is an RF vector signal transceiver (VST), and ships with the following software options, which you use to program the device. -
Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis. Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any other sign of damage. Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors. 2 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide... -
Page 3: Preparing The Environment
Clean the hardware with a soft, nonmetallic brush or lint free cloth. Make sure that the hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. Note Refer to the NI PXIe-5646R Specifications at ni.com/manuals for complete specifications. NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3... -
Page 4: Verifying The Kit Contents
A PXI Express embedded controller or PC with MXI controller system that meets the system requirements specified in this guide and chassis documentation. Optional Items • PXI Chassis Slot Blocker kit (NI part number 199198-01) • SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cables 4 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide... -
Page 5: Choosing And Installing The Software
Choosing and Installing the Software Software Options NI provides three software options for programming the NI 5646R—NI-RFmx, NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG instrument driver software, and the instrument design libraries. NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5... - Page 6 Related Information Refer to the NI RF Vector Signal Analyzers Help or the NI RF Signal Generators Help for more information about using the NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG instrument driver FPGA extensions. 6 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide...
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Page 7: Installing The Software
(Optional) Install NI LabVIEW Real-Time Module. (Recommended) Install the latest service pack for LabVIEW and any LabVIEW modules you are using. Insert the driver software media into your computer. The installer should open automatically. NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7... -
Page 8: Installing The Ni 5646R
Remove the black plastic covers from all the captive screws on the module front panel. Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the symbols that indicate the slot types. 8 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide... - Page 9 13. Cover all empty slots using filler panels or fill using slot blockers to maximize cooling air flow. NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9...
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Page 10: Direct Connections To The Ni 5646R
If you are using an active device, such as a preamplifier or switch routed to the NI 5646R RF IN connector, ensure that the device cannot generate signal transients greater than the RF and DC specifications of the NI 5646R RF IN connector. 10 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide... -
Page 11: Hardware Front Panel Connectors And Indicators
Reverse Power +33 dBm Ω REF OUT Ω 1.65Vp-p Ω PFI 0 LVTTL 0 dBm 0 dBm Ω Ω DIGITAL I/O LVTTL +15 dBm +15 dBm Ω Ω SENSITIVE NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11... - Page 12 Terminal that is used when running self-calibration on the device. LO OUT Output terminal for exporting the RF IN 0 LO source. LO IN Input terminal that allows the use of an external LO for RF IN 0. 12 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide...
- Page 13 LO OUT Output terminal for exporting the RF OUT 0 LO source. LO IN Input terminal that allows for the use of an external LO for RF OUT 0. NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13...
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Page 14: Configuring The Hardware In Max
LEDs. Configuring the Hardware in MAX Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your National Instruments hardware. MAX informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how they are configured. MAX is automatically installed with the instrument design libraries and NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG. -
Page 15: Self-Calibration
Functions»Instrument I/O»Instrument Drivers»NI VST Calibration palette. Related Information Refer to the NI RF Vector Signal Transceivers Help for more information about self- calibration and self-calibrating in text-based languages. NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15... -
Page 16: Locating The Software And Examples
Windows 10 (32-bit)/8.1 (32-bit)/7 (32-bit)— Program Files\National Instruments • Windows 10 (64-bit)/8.1 (64-bit)/7 (64-bit)— Program Files (x86)\National Instruments Microsoft .NET For the location of .NET class libraries, refer to the installed NI-RFmx readme. 16 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide... - Page 17 Program Files (x86)\IVI Foundation \IVI Microsoft .NET To use the .NET API, you must install the .NET class libraries. For download and installed file locations, visit ni.com/info and enter Info Code NETAPIdriversupport NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 17...
- Page 18 Available in one of the following directories: design • Windows 10 (32-bit)/8.1 (32-bit)/7 (32-bit)— libraries Program Files\National Instruments \LabVIEW 2014\instr.lib\RF-RIO • Windows 10 (64-bit)/8.1 (64-bit)/7 (64-bit)— Program Files(x86\National Instruments\LabVIEW 2014\instr.lib \RF-RIO 18 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide...
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Page 19: Programming Examples Locations
Software Option Examples Location NI-RFmx \RFmx\Demod\Examples <NIDocDir> \RFmx\SpecAn\Examples <NIDocDir> where is the Users\Public\Public Documents <NIDocDir> directory. \National Instruments NI-RFSA \NI-RFSA\examples <NIDocDir> where is the Users\Public\Public Documents <NIDocDir> directory. \National Instruments NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 19... -
Page 20: Ni 5646R First Measurement Options
Next. Specify a name and location for the project in the Create Project window and click OK. LabVIEW creates, configures, and opens a new Simple VSA and VSG project. 20 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide... - Page 21 If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware is correctly installed, and restart the system. Navigate to the Device Manager. NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 21...
- Page 22 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 NI PXIe-5646R 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 23 NI Application Engineers. Visit ni.com/services for NI Factory Installation Services, repairs, extended warranty, and other services. NI PXIe-5646R Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 23...
- Page 24 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...
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