Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module
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Quick Start Guide
Step 3. Perform Software Installation/Configuration
Complete the following steps to install the PXI device driver software
and Soft Front Panel available from an optional CD or from the Phase
Matrix web site at:
Embedded Controller
1
Install the PXI device driver from the optional CD or
from the Phase Matrix web site. See
PXI-14XX Series Device Driver"
2
Install the Soft Front Panel from the optional CD or
from the Phase Matrix web site.
“Step 3-2. Installing the Soft Front Panel"
PXI Remote Controller
PXI systems can be controlled from a
PC or laptop computer through a
software transparent link using
National Instruments’ PXI Remote
Controllers.
- PC control
of PXI consists of a
PCI/PCI Express board in the
computer and a PXI/PXI Express
module in slot 1 of the PXI system,
connected by a copper or fiber-optic
cable.
- Laptop computer control
of
PXI consists of an
ExpressCard/PCMCIA CardBus card
in the laptop and a PXI/PXI Express
module in slot 1 of the PXI system,
connected by a copper cable.
1
If the PXI remote controller (PC or laptop computer) being used is a
Windows based operating system and was manufactured prior to
2008, install
NI MXI-Express BIOS Compatibility Software
:
NI MXI-Express BIOS Compatibility Software
2
Install the
NI PXI Platform Services Software
that accompanies the
PXI remote controller:
NI PXI Platform Services Software
3
Install the PXI device driver from the optional CD or
from the Phase Matrix web site.
“Step 3-1. Installing the PXI-14XX Series Device Driver"
4
Install the Soft Front Panel from the optional CD or
from the Phase Matrix web site.
“Step 3-2. Installing the Soft Front Panel"
5
Connect the PXI remote controller, using the manufacture’s
provided cable, to the expansion card in the PXI remote controller.
6
Reboot the PXI remote controller.
N O T E
Any application development environment (ADE) that is to be used (such as LabVIEW,
LabWindows/CVI, or a third-party program) must be installed prior to installing the
PXI device driver software or its Soft Front Panel.
