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GETTING ST AR TED GUIDE NI RF Signal Generators This guide explains how to install, configure, test, and begin using NI RF signal generators. For more information, such as NI RF signal g enerator features and programming, refer to the NI RF Signal Generators Help , accessible at Start»All Programs» National Instruments»NI-RFSG»Documentation .
NI RF Signal Gener ators Getting Started Guide 2 ni.com Generate a Signal Using the NI 5670/5671/5672 RF Signal Generator Test Panel ............... .............. .............. .............. .....18 Configuring the NI 5650/5651/5652 in MAX .... ...
© National Instruments Corporation 3 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide A WG Arbitrary W aveform Generator—refers to the NI -RFSG-supported arbitrary wav eform generator hardware module u sed in the NI 5670/5671/5672 devices.
NI RF Signal Gener ators Getting Started Guide 4 ni.com PXI/PXIe Refers to a PXI or PXI Ex press module. PXI Express compatible module A PXI module compatible wi th existing PXI slots and PXI hybrid slots. PXI Express compatible modul es maintain hardware and software compatibility , with the e xception of local bus functionality .
© National Instruments Corporation 5 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide appears damaged in any w ay . Do not install a damaged module into the system.
NI RF Signal Gener ators Getting Started Guide 6 ni.com NI PXI-1042 chassis with controller (for NI 5670/5671 only , not included) 778636-01 NI PXIe-1062Q chassis with cont roller (for NI 5672 onl y ,.
© National Instruments Corporation 7 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide 4. Installing the Software This section descr ibes the software installat ion process for NI RF signal generators.
NI RF Signal Gener ators Getting Started Guide 8 ni.com 5. Installing the Hardware This section describes how to install hardware for PX I platforms. PXI Modules NI PXI modules are sensitive instrument s that should be handled careful ly. Do not expose the module to temperatures or hu midity beyond the rated maximums.
© National Instruments Corporation 9 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide 4. Remov e the black plastic connectors from all the captiv e screws in the module front panel . 5. Make sure that the ejector handle is in the unlatched (do wnward) position.
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 10 ni.com Installing the NI 5610 Upconverter Module Install the NI 5610 RF upconverter modul e by completing steps 1 through 11 under the Install ing PXI Modules section. After completing all the steps, contin ue with the procedure in the Installing the NI 5421/5441 AWG Module section.
© National Instruments Corporation 11 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide Figure 2 shows the correct installatio n of a PXI Express module into a compatible chassis slot.
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 12 ni.com Figure 3 and Fi gure 4 show the two possible slot configurations fo r the NI 5672 module in an 8-slot PXI Express chassis.
© National Instruments Corporation 13 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide Figure 4. NI 5672 Module in Slots 3, 4, and 5 Note The NI PX I-5610 module blocks the PXI Express Syst em T iming Slot in the configuration shown in Figure 4.
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 14 ni.com Caution Inadequate air circulation could cause the temperature inside the chassis to rise abov e the optimal operating tem perature for the NI RF signal generator, potentially causing thermal shutdown, shorter lifespans, or improper performan ce.
© National Instruments Corporation 15 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide Figure 5. Proper NI 5670/5671/5672 Front Panel Inter connection 3. Carefully tighten all SMA connectors to 100 N-cm using an SMA torque wrench (not included ), as shown in Figure 6.
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 16 ni.com Figure 6. T orque All SMA Connectors to 100 N-cm 4. Power up the PXI chassis and controller system. 5. V erify that the ACCESS LEDs on both modules are illuminated. If the LEDs are not illuminated , refer to Appendix C: Troubleshooting .
© National Instruments Corporation 17 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide transparent operation of both modules as a single instrument (t he NI 5670/5671/5672) using NI-RFSG. T o use MAX to configure, self-test, as sociate, and generate signals with the NI 5670/5671/5672, complete th e following steps: 1.
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 18 ni.com 9. Click OK . 10. V erify that the new names for both modules are displayed. Associate the Upconverte r with the A WG Module You must create a.
© National Instruments Corporation 19 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide 3. The test panel allows you to verify that the device is operating properly . Click Start to begin signal generation. During signal generation the A CTIVE LEDs on bo th NI 5670/5671/5672 hardware modules are acti vated.
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 20 ni.com Rename the NI 5650/5651/5652 MAX allows you to rename the NI 5650/5651/56 52 hardware module. The MAX name is used in software to operate the NI 5650/5651/5652 hardware resources. You do not have t o change the module nam e from the default but doing so can make programming easier.
© National Instruments Corporation 21 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide 4. Click Stop to stop wav eform generation. 5. Click Close to return to MAX. 6. Exit MAX. Y ou have completed setup, configuration, and testing of the NI 5650/5651/5652 RF Signal Generator .
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 22 ni.com NI-RFSG Instrument Driver The NI-RFSG dri ver conf i gures and op erates the NI RF signal generator hardware, performs wa veform programming and generation , and performs basic modulation tasks using LabVIEW VIs or LabWindows/CVI functions.
© National Instruments Corporation 23 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide Refer to the Installing Toolkits or Ad d-On Software section and the NI-RFSG Instrument Driver Readme for more information about installing the Modulati on T oolkit and included examples.
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 24 ni.com Table 3. NI 5610 RF Upconverter Modul e Front Panel Connectors Connector Purpos e TO A WG CL K I N Output terminals for replications of the upconverter 10 MHz frequency reference signal, which is useful for driving other devices.
© National Instruments Corporation 25 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide NI 5421/5441 A WG Module The front panel of the NI 54 21/5441A WG module co ntains fi ve connectors and two multicolor LEDs, as shown in Figure 9. Figure 9. NI 5421/5441 A WG Module Front Panel Table 5.
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 26 ni.com PFI 0 Bidirectional SMB connectors. As an input, the PFI terminals can accept a trigger from an external source to st art or step t hrough signal generation.
© National Instruments Corporation 27 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide NI 5442 A WG Module The front panel of the NI 5442 AWG m odule contains four connectors an d two multicolor LEDs, as shown in Figure 10 . Figure 10. NI 5442 AWG Mo dule Front Panel Table 7.
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 28 ni.com Table 8. NI 5442 A WG Module Front Panel LEDs LED Indications A CCESS Indicates the basic hardware status of the NI 5442 A WG module. This LED functions identically to the A CCESS LED on the NI 5610 upcon verter module front panel.
© National Instruments Corporation 29 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide NI 5650/5651/5652 RF Si gnal Generator Module The NI 5650/5651/5652 RF sign al generator module front panel contains two connectors and two multicolor LEDs, as shown in Figure 11.
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 30 ni.com Appendix B: Building a Basic NI-RFSG Application NI-RFSG includes several example a ppli cations for both LabVIEW an d LabWindows/CVI. These examples are intended to serve as interactive tools, programming models, and as building blocks in you r own applications.
© National Instruments Corporation 31 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide 6. Navigate to the NI-RFSG VIs on the Functions»Meas urement I/O» NI-RFSG palette. 7. Create the block diagram shown in Figure 12 by wiring the fiv e V Is on the block diagram in the order in which they appear in the top row of the NI-RFSG palette.
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 32 ni.com Figure 15. Frequency and Power Level C ontrols on the Block Diagram 11. Display the VI front panel by clicking it or by selecting Window» Show Front Panel . Controls are displayed in which yo u can specify a frequency and po wer lev el.
© National Instruments Corporation 33 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide Figure 16. Enclose niRFSG Check Generati on Status VI in the While Loop 17. Right-click the Whil e Loop tunn els and select Replace wi th Shift Register . 18. Select the Unbundle b y Name p rimitiv e on the Functions » Programming » Cluster & Variant palette.
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 34 ni.com 22. Create an error indicator by right-clicking the error out ter minal of the niRFSG Close VI and selecting Creat e » Indicator . The error o ut terminal is highlighted in Figure 18. Figure 18.
© National Instruments Corporation 35 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide 24. V erify that the VI front panel looks like the example in Figure 20.
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 36 ni.com Note The LEDs may not light until the device has been configured in MAX. Before proceeding, verify that the NI RF si gnal generator module(s) appear in MAX . T roublesh oot this issu e by completing the following steps: 1.
© National Instruments Corporation 37 NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide • If using a MXI controller , right-click PCI-to-PCI Bridge and select Properties from the shortcut men u to verify that the bridge is enabled.
NI RF Signal Ge nerators Gettin g Started Guide 38 ni.com For MXI-3 optimization, select Start»All Pro grams»National Instruments MXI-3» MXI-3 Optimi zation .
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