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3.

Expand your 

Chassis

 tree item. MAX lists all devices installed in the chassis. Your

default device names may vary.

Note

 

If you do not see your hardware listed, press <F5> to refresh the list of

installed devices. If the device is still not listed, power off the system, ensure
the device is correctly installed, and restart.

4.

Record the device identifier MAX assigns to the hardware. Use this identifier when
programming the NI 5695.

5.

The MAX self-test performs a basic verification of hardware resources. To self-test a
module in MAX, right click the module and select 

Self-Test

.

Programming the Device

You can use the NI-5690 instrument driver to program the NI 5695 in the supported ADE of
your choice.

NI-5690 Instrument Driver Examples

Examples demonstrate the functionality of the device and serve as programming models and
building blocks for your own applications. The NI Example Finder is a utility available for
some ADEs that organizes examples into categories and allows you to easily browse and
search installed examples. You can see descriptions and compatible hardware models for each
example, or see all the examples compatible with one particular hardware model.

To locate examples, refer to the following table.

Table 3.

 Locating NI-5690 Examples

Application Development

Environment (ADE)

Locating Examples

 

 

LabVIEW or
LabWindows/CVI

Locate examples with the NI Example Finder. Within
LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI, select 

Help

»

Find

Examples

, and navigate to 

Hardware Input and Output

»

Modular Instruments

»

NI-5690 (RF Preamplifier)

.

LabVIEW, LabWindows/
CVI, or C

Locate examples

2

 from the Start menu by navigating to

Start

»

All Programs

»

National Instruments

»

NI-5690

»

Examples

.

Making Your First Measurement

To begin making measurements with the NI 5695, complete the following steps:
1.

Launch your ADE.

2.

Navigate to 

Start

»

All Programs

»

National Instruments

»

NI-5690

»

Examples 

and open

one of the examples.

2

You can modify an NI-5690 C example to create an application with Microsoft Visual C/C++, and
all required include and library files are automatically added to the project.

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NI PXI-5695 Getting Started Guide

Summary of Contents for PXI-5695

Page 1: ...Contents Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines 2 Unpacking the Kit 2 Preparing the Environment 3 Verifying the System Requirements 3 Verifying the Kit Contents 3 Other Equipment 4 Installing the S...

Page 2: ...product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance operate this product o...

Page 3: ...o the product if the product is damaged in any way If the product is damaged return it to National Instruments for repair Verifying the System Requirements To use the NI 5690 instrument driver your sy...

Page 4: ...ow does not appear navigate to the drive double click it and double click autorun exe 3 Follow the instructions in the installation prompts Note Windows users may see access and security messages duri...

Page 5: ...s System Timing Slot 5 PXI Express Peripheral Slot NI 5695 modules can be placed only in PXI peripheral slots 6 Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity 7 Ensure that the ej...

Page 6: ...antennas connected to the NI 5695 IN connectors If you are using noninsulated devices such as a noninsulated RF antenna ensure the devices are maintained in a static free environment If you are using...

Page 7: ...S ACTIVE CH 0 IN 33 dBm MAX 50 IN 27 dBm MAX 50 CH 1 50 MHz 8 GHz OUT 50 33 dBm MAX Power Reverse OUT 50 26 dBm MAX Power Reverse 1 100 N cm SMA Torque Wrench 2 Apply Force Here Until Wrench Clicks NI...

Page 8: ...Access Function CH 0 IN Input CH 0 IN and CH 0 OUT each function as a fixed attenuator with switchable main and direct paths The main path offers fixed attenuation with high input power capability Th...

Page 9: ...to the Devices book in the NI RF Signal Conditioning Devices Help for more information about using channels and paths Configuring the NI 5695 in MAX Use Measurement Automation Explorer MAX to configu...

Page 10: ...categories and allows you to easily browse and search installed examples You can see descriptions and compatible hardware models for each example or see all the examples compatible with one particular...

Page 11: ...lect Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Device Manager Windows XP Select Start Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager 5 If you are using a PXI controller verify that a National Instrumen...

Page 12: ...e onboard sensor using the ni5690 Get Temperature VI or the ni5690_getTemperature function Performance Issues Using an MXI Connection When you use an MXI 3 connection to control the PXI chassis you mu...

Page 13: ...m manuals Located using the NI Example Finder EXPLORE LEARN CREATE DISCOVER Support ni com support RF Solutions ni com rf Updates ni com updates Services ni com services RF Preamplifier NI PXI 5690 Ti...

Page 14: ...information support phone numbers email addresses and current events Refer to the NI Trademarks and Logo Guidelines at ni com trademarks for information on National Instruments trademarks Other produ...

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