NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide
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Rename the NI 5650/5651/5652
MAX allows you to rename the NI 5650/5651/5652 hardware module.
The MAX name is used in software to operate the NI 5650/5651/5652
hardware resources. You do not have to change the module name from the
default but doing so can make programming easier.
To rename the NI 5650/5651/5652 hardware modules, complete
steps 1 through 4. If you do not wish to rename the modules, proceed to the
Generate a Signal Using the NI 5650/5651/5652 RF Signal Generator Test
Panel
section.
1.
Right-click the NI 5650/5651/5652 module and select
Rename
from
the shortcut menu.
2.
Enter the new name for the NI 5650/5651/5652 module.
Note
The device name must consist only of alphanumeric and underscore characters.
3.
Click
OK
.
4.
Verify that the new name for the module is displayed.
Generate 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 5650/5651/5652 RF signal
generator hardware. Complete steps 1 through 6 to use the NI RF signal
generator test panel.
1.
Right-click the NI PXI-5650/5651/5652 RF signal generator module
and select
Test Panels
.
2.
In the Test Panels
dialog box, specify a frequency and a power level for
signal generation.
Caution
Running the test panel generates a signal from the RF OUTPUT front panel
connector. Disconnect any equipment that can be damaged by the test signal prior to
running the test panel.
3.
The test panel allows you to verify that the NI 5650/5651/5652
device
is operating properly. Click
Start
to begin signal generation. During
signal generation the ACTIVE LED on the NI 5650/5651/5652
hardware module is illuminated.
Note
If the LED does not illuminate or if the NI RF signal generator test panel generates
an error, refer to
.
