National Instruments mmWave OTA, User Manual

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Getting Started
Refer to the topics in this section to get started using the mmWave OTA Validation Test
Reference Architecture. Complete the tasks in the following table in sequential order to ensure
your system is ready for use.
Step Task Where to Go
1 Verify external chamber and
instrument connections. External Connections on page 15
2 Connect the chamber to a client PC. Connecting the Chamber to a Client PC on
page 18
3 Configure instrument settings in
MAX. Configuring Settings in MAX on page 18
4 Verify internal chamber cable
connections, attach antennas, and
perform antenna alignment. Internal Connections on page 19
5 Calibrate the system. Performing System Calibration on page 26
6 Perform a full antenna pattern test. Getting Started with Step-by-Step Position
Sweeping
on page 30
7 Perform a fast full antenna pattern
test. Getting Started with Autonomous Position
Sweeping
on page 32
What You Need to Get Started
Depending on your application, you may require a different variation of the items listed below.
Contact the NI services personnel contracted on your project to help you determine which
variation your application requires.
Table 4. mmWave OTA Validation Test Reference Architecture Components
Component Kit Contents NI PN
mmWave OTA Validation
Anechoic Chamber
1
Laser Alignment Kit —
Dual-Polarized Measurement Antenna
Fixture —
DRH50 Dual Ridge Horn Antenna
Fixture —
1
If you have requested that your DFF chamber be converted to a CATR chamber, NI services
personnel will install the components included in your mmWave OTA Validation CATR Kit.
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