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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI PXI-5690

3 GHz RF Preamplifier

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Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.

This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI PXI-5690 (NI 5690). The
NI 5690 is an RF preamplifier that provides fixed gain and configurable gain in a single-slot
3U PXI module. The NI 5690 signal conditioning device ships with the NI-5690 instrument
driver, which you can use to program the device.

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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 Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the NI 5690............................................................................................................... 4
Connecting Signals................................................................................................................... 6

Direct Connections to the NI 5690................................................................................... 6
Torquing SMA Connections............................................................................................. 6
Hardware Front Panel Connectors and Indicators............................................................ 8

Configuring the NI 5690 in MAX............................................................................................ 9
Programming the Device........................................................................................................ 10

NI-5690 Instrument Driver Examples............................................................................ 10
Making Your First Measurement.................................................................................... 11

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 11

NI 5690 Does Not Appear in MAX................................................................................ 11
Module Fails the Self-Test.............................................................................................. 11
Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis is On?...............................................12
Device Is Too Hot........................................................................................................... 12
Performance Issues Using an MXI Connection..............................................................12

Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 13
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................13

Summary of Contents for NI PXI-5690

Page 1: ...ntents 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 Software 4 Installing the NI 5690 4 Connecting Signals 6 Direct Connections to the NI 5690 6 Torquing SMA Connections 6 Hardware Front Panel Connectors and Indicators 8 Configuring the NI 5690 in MAX 9 Pr...

Page 2: ...e 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 only with shielded cables and accessories Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance the length of all I O cables except for that connected to the GPS antenna input must be no longer than 3 m 10 ...

Page 3: ...to 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 system must meet certain requirements For more information about minimum system requirements recommended system and supported application development environments ADEs refer to the product readme which...

Page 4: ...dow 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 during installation Accept the prompts to complete the installation 4 When the installer completes select Restart in the dialog box that prompts you to restart shut down or restart later Installing the N...

Page 5: ...ss System Timing Slot 5 PXI Express Peripheral Slot NI 5690 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 ejector handle is in the unlatched downward position 8 Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis Slide the device into the slot until it is fully inserted Figur...

Page 6: ... antennas connected to the NI 5690 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 an active device such as a preamplifier or switch routed to the NI 5690 IN connectors ensure that there are no signal transients greater than the RF and DC specifications for the device that are bein...

Page 7: ... 2 1 ACCESS ACTIVE CH 0 IN 10 dBm MAX 50 Ω IN 20 dBm MAX 50 Ω CH 1 100 KHz 3 0 GHz OUT 50 Ω 20 dBm MAX OUT 50 Ω 20 dBm MAX 1 100 N cm SMA Torque Wrench 2 Apply Force Here Until Wrench Clicks NI PXI 5690 Getting Started Guide National Instruments 7 ...

Page 8: ...AX With ATTN 50 Ω CH 1 OUT 100 kHz 3 0 GHz ACCESS ACTIVE Table 1 NI 5690 Front Panel Connectors Connector Access Function CH 0 IN Input CH 0 IN and CH 0 OUT each function as a fixed gain amplifier These channels offer a low noise figure and a flat frequency response CH 0 IN and CH 0 OUT are AC coupled CH 0 OUT Output 8 ni com NI PXI 5690 Getting Started Guide ...

Page 9: ...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 pa...

Page 10: ...e 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 ha...

Page 11: ...to the Device Manager Option Description Windows 8 Right click the Start screen and select All apps Control Panel Hardware and Sound Device Manager Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel Device Manager Windows Vista Select 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 Na...

Page 12: ...erature of 30 C 5 C depending on the module and what other devices are installed in the chassis Access the 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 must run the MXI Optimization Application prior to using the NI 5690 By default this application ...

Page 13: ...om manuals Located using the NI Example Finder EXPLORE LEARN CREATE DISCOVER RF Preamplifier NI PXI 5690 Support ni com support RF Solutions ni com rf Updates ni com updates Services ni com services Tip The NI RF Signal Conditioning Devices Help is an HTML version of a traditional user manual that includes detailed information about RF fundamentals device features and programming with the NI 5690 ...

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 product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering National Instruments products technology refer to the appropriate location Help P...

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