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Table 1.

 NI 5695 Front Panel Connectors (Continued)

Connector Access

Function

 

 

 

CH 1 IN

Input

CH 1 IN and CH 1 OUT each function as a programmable attenuator.
These channels offer attenuation that is adjustable in 0.5 dB nominal
steps.

1

 CH 1 IN and CH 1 OUT are AC-coupled.

CH 1 OUT Output

Table 2.

 NI 5695 Front Panel LED Indicators

LED

Indications

 

 

ACCESS Indicates the basic hardware status of the NI RF signal conditioning module.

OFF—The module is not yet functional, or has detected a problem with a PXI
power rail.

AMBER—The module is being accessed.

GREEN—The module is ready to be programmed.

ACTIVE Indicates the operational status of the NI RF signal conditioning module.

OFF—The module is in an uninitialized state.

GREEN—The module is in a ready state or in use.

Related Information

Refer 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 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 NI-5690 instrument driver.
1.

Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).

MAX should automatically detect the device you installed.

2.

In the Configuration pane, double-click 

Devices and Interfaces

 to see the list of installed

devices. Installed devices appear under the name of their associated chassis.

Note

 

If you are using the NI 5695 with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module,

expand 

Remote Systems

. Find your target IP address or name, expand it, and

then expand 

Devices and Interfaces

.

1

Refer to the 

NI PXI-5695 Specifications 

for detailed attenuation specifications.

NI PXI-5695 Getting Started Guide

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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...

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