Installing the Software
You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.
1.
Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows
™
/CVI
™
.
2.
Insert the driver software DVD into your computer. The installer should open
automatically.
If the installation window does not appear, navigate to the drive, double-click it, and
double-click
autorun.exe
.
3.
Follow the instructions in the installation prompts to install the NI-RFSG driver software.
Note
Windows users may see access and security messages during
installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.
4.
When the installer completes, restart your system.
Installing the NI 5672
Caution
To prevent damage to the device caused by ESD or contamination, handle
the device using the edges or the metal bracket.
You must install NI-RFSG before installing the hardware.
Before you install the hardware, refer to the guidelines in the
Maintain Forced-Air Cooling
Note to Users
included with the module to ensure that the chassis can cool the device
effectively.
To use the included cables, you must install the NI 5442 AWG module in the slot immediately
to the right of the NI 5610 RF upconverter module.
1.
Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the modules.
The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the modules.
2.
Power off the chassis.
3.
Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to
installation. Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged.
4.
Remove the black plastic connectors from all the captive screws on the module front
panel.
5.
Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the symbols that
indicate the slot types.
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