National Instruments NI 5650, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...ost current example programs visit ni com instruments For the latest version of NI RFSG visit ni com rf Contents Conventions 2 1 Verifying System Requirements 4 2 Unpacking 4 3 Verifying Kit Contents...

Page 2: ...le Does Not Appear in MAX 36 Module Fails the Self Test 37 Thermal Shutdown Error 37 Performance Issues Using A MXI Connection 37 Where to Go for Support 38 Conventions The following conventions are u...

Page 3: ...n Interface a high speed serial interface bus designed to connect computers to PXI or to connect multiple PXI chassis In this document MXI refers to MXI 3 MXI 4 or MXI Express systems NI 5421 5441 544...

Page 4: ...environments ADEs refer to the NI RFSG Instrument Driver Readme which is available on the NI RFSG CD After you install NI RFSG you can access the NI RFSG Instrument Driver Readme at Start All Programs...

Page 5: ...r NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide this document Read Me First Safety and Radio Frequency Interference Maintain Forced Air Cooling Note to Users Either an NI 5670 5671 5672 or NI 5650 565...

Page 6: ...vary according to memory size Table 2 NI 5650 5651 5652 Required Parts Inventory and Replacement Part Numbers Hardware Component Replacement Part Number NI PXI 5650 NI PXI 5651 NI PXI 5652 779670 00...

Page 7: ...installation prompts to complete the NI RFSG installation For troubleshooting information contact NI technical support or visit ni com support Windows Vista Users may see access and security messages...

Page 8: ...for the NI 5421 5441 AWG module The NI 5421 5441 AWG module must be installed in the slot immediately to the right of the NI 5610 upconverter module to allow use of the included SMA to SMB coaxial cab...

Page 9: ...nd latch it by pulling up on the ejector handle 8 Tighten the captive screws at the top and bottom of the module front panel Performance may suffer if both screws are not tightened properly 9 Verify t...

Page 10: ...NI 5650 5651 5652 in MAX section PXI Express Modules NI PXI Express PXIe modules are sensitive instruments that should be handled carefully Do not expose the module to temperatures or humidity beyond...

Page 11: ...the NI 5610 upconverter module and one PXIe compatible slot for the NI 5442 AWG module The NI 5442 AWG module must be installed in the slot immediately to the right of the NI 5610 upconverter module t...

Page 12: ...e in an 8 slot PXI Express chassis Figure 3 NI 5672 Module in Slots 2 3 and 4 1 System Controller Expansion Slots 2 PXI Express System Controller Slot 3 PXI Peripheral Slots 4 PXI Express Hybrid Perip...

Page 13: ...mpleting all the steps continue with the procedure in section 6 Interconnecting the NI 5670 5671 5672 Modules Cooling When installing the hardware refer to the guidelines in the Maintain Forced Air Co...

Page 14: ...signal generator has been in use it may exceed safe handling temperatures and cause burns Allow the NI RF signal generator to cool before removing it from the PXI chassis Tip NI recommends that you in...

Page 15: ...n 3 Carefully tighten all SMA connectors to 100 N cm using an SMA torque wrench not included as shown in Figure 6 Tighten only until the wrench clicks Note Incorrect torque at SMA connections can degr...

Page 16: ...erators 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 M...

Page 17: ...encounter performance or initialization issues refer to your MXI documentation to ensure that the MXI interface is properly set up Software optimization might be necessary For MXI 3 optimization sele...

Page 18: ...is lost when a previously associated AWG module is renamed 13 Click OK to close the dialog box Generate a Signal Using the NI 5670 5671 5672 RF Signal Generator Test Panel To verify your device confi...

Page 19: ...guration pane double click Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed devices 3 Expand the NI DAQmx Devices folder You will see a list of installed devices that includes the NI PXI 5650 5651...

Page 20: ...enerate a Signal Using the NI 5650 5651 5652 RF Signal Generator Test Panel To verify your device configuration use the NI RFSG test panel in MAX to generate a simple signal using the NI 5650 5651 565...

Page 21: ...ee under Devices and Interfaces right click PXI System Identify As and select your controller from the list For example select External PC if you are using a MXI 3 or MXI 4 controller in an external P...

Page 22: ...F Signal Generator Hardware Software Architecture Note Refer to the NI RF Signal Generators Help for more information about NI RF signal generator hardware software architecture More information about...

Page 23: ...cluded examples Appendix A Hardware Front Panel Connectors and Indicators This appendix describes the connectors and LED indicators on the front panels of both NI RF signal generator hardware modules...

Page 24: ...C OUT 0 Output terminal for the auxiliary local oscillator signal RF OUTPUT Output terminal for the upconverted signal at the requested RF frequency Table 4 NI 5610 RF Upconverter Module Front Panel L...

Page 25: ...AWG Module Front Panel Table 5 NI 5421 5441 AWG Module Front Panel Connectors Connector Purpose CH 0 Output terminal for an IF waveform for upconversion to the desired RF frequency Connect to the IF I...

Page 26: ...dule This LED functions identically to the ACCESS LED on the NI 5610 upconverter module front panel OFF The module is not yet functional or has detected a problem with a power rail AMBER The module is...

Page 27: ...le Front Panel Connectors Connector Purpose CH 0 Output terminal for an IF waveform for upconversion to the desired RF frequency Connect to the IF INPUT connector on the NI 5610 front panel CLK IN Out...

Page 28: ...ule is not yet functional or has detected a problem with a power rail AMBER The module is being accessed GREEN The module is ready to be programmed ACTIVE Indicates the state of the NI 5442 AWG module...

Page 29: ...Panel Table 9 NI 5650 5651 5652 RF Signal Generator Module Front Panel Connectors Connector Purpose RF OUT Output terminal for the RF signal at the requested frequency and power level REF IN OUT Route...

Page 30: ...W screen appears 2 Click New choose Blank VI and click OK to create a blank VI 3 Display the block diagram by clicking it or by selecting Window Show Block Diagram 4 Activate the LabVIEW context help...

Page 31: ...the niRFSG Initialize VI and right click Select Create Control to create a front panel control where you specify the NI RF signal generator device name The resource name terminal is shown in Figure 13...

Page 32: ...erter module must be associated with an AWG module Refer to the Configuring the NI 5670 5671 5672 in MAX section for more information about associating a module You can control continuous waveform gen...

Page 33: ...oop 19 Wire the error out terminal of the niRFSG Check Generation Status VI to the Unbundle by Name primitive 20 Wire the output terminal of the status element to the Loop Condition terminal of the Wh...

Page 34: ...he error out terminal of the niRFSG Close VI and selecting Create Indicator The error out terminal is highlighted in Figure 18 Figure 18 Error Out Terminal on niRFSG Close VI 23 Verify that the VI blo...

Page 35: ...mation or the NI 5650 5651 5652 name specified in MAX 25 Click the Run icon on the VI taskbar to initiate sine wave generation 26 Click the VI front panel STOP button to stop sine wave generation You...

Page 36: ...on 7 Configuring NI RF Signal Generators in MAX or Configuring the NI 5650 5651 5652 in MAX for information on performing device resets and self tests in MAX 9 If either ACCESS LED still fails to illu...

Page 37: ...he device in MAX To re enable the NI RF signal generator after thermal shutdown complete the following steps 1 Power down the chassis that contains the device 2 Review the procedure in the Cooling sec...

Page 38: ...is system affords the user protection for electronic compatibility EMC and product safety You can obtain the DoC for your product by visiting ni com certification If your product supports calibration...

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