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Table 5.

 NI 5646R-G Programming Options

Application

Programming

Interface (API)

Location

Description

 

 

 

NI-RFSG SFP

Available from the Start
menu at 

Start

»

All

Programs

»

National

Instruments

»

NI-RFSG

»

NI-

RFSG Soft Front Panel

.

The NI-RFSG SFP controls, generates,
and presents data similar to stand-alone
RF vector signal generators. The
NI-RFSG SFP operates on the PC, so it
provides additional processing, storage,
and display capabilities.

NI-RFSG
Instrument Driver

LabVIEW—Available on the
LabVIEW Functions palette
at 

Measurement I/O

»

NI-

RFSG

.

NI-RFSG configures and operates the
device hardware, performs waveform
programming and generation, and
performs basic modulation tasks using
LabVIEW VIs or LabWindows/CVI
functions.

LabWindows/CVI—
Available at 

Program Files

»

IVI Foundation

»

IVI

»

Drivers

»

niRFSG

.

Microsoft Visual C/C++

Add all required include and library
files to your project to create an
NI-RFSG application in Microsoft
Visual C/C++.

Related Information

For detailed instructions about how to generate signals in a specific ADE, refer to the Getting
Started section of the NI RF Signal Generators Help.
Refer to the Creating an Application with Microsoft Visual C and C++ topic of the NI RF
Signal Generators Help to manually add all required include and library files to your project.

NI-RFSG 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 hardware models for each
example or see all the examples compatible with one particular hardware model.

You can locate LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI examples with the NI Example Finder. Within
LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI, select 

Help

»

Find Examples

 and navigate to 

Hardware

Input and Output

»

Modular Instruments

.

NI PXIe-5646R-G Getting Started Guide

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Summary of Contents for NI PXIe-5646R-G

Page 1: ...mpaired if it is used in a manner not described in this document Contents Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines 2 Verifying the System Requirements 2 Unpacking the Kit 2 Verifying the Kit Contents...

Page 2: ...Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance operate this product only with cables le...

Page 3: ...ument Other Equipment There are several required items not included in your device kit that you need to install or operate the NI 5646R G Required Items A PXI Express chassis and chassis documentation...

Page 4: ...ator to install NI software on your computer 1 Install an ADE such as LabVIEW or LabWindows CVI 2 Insert the driver software media into your computer The installer should open automatically If the ins...

Page 5: ...chassis to rise above the optimal operating temperature for the device potentially causing thermal shutdown shorter lifespans or improper performance 5 Position the chassis so that inlet and outlet ve...

Page 6: ...ting screws increases mechanical stability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis which can improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performance 13 Cover all empty slots u...

Page 7: ...r switch routed to the NI 5646R G ensure no signal transients are sourced to the NI 5646R G Hardware Front Panel Connectors and Indicators Figure 4 NI 5646R G Front Panel DIGITAL I O LVTTL REF OUT 1 6...

Page 8: ...erence Clock REF OUT Output terminal that can export a 10 MHz Reference Clock or the 250 MHz Sample Clock PFI 0 Programmable function digital I O DIO connector for use with triggers or events DIGITAL...

Page 9: ...more information about front panel connectors and LEDs Configuring the NI 5646R G in MAX Use Measurement Automation Explorer MAX to configure your National Instruments hardware MAX informs other prog...

Page 10: ...temperature has drifted more than 5 C from the temperature at the last self calibration To periodically adjust for small performance drifts that occur with product aging NI recommends you perform the...

Page 11: ...cation in Microsoft Visual C C Related Information For detailed instructions about how to generate signals in a specific ADE refer to the Getting Started section of the NI RF Signal Generators Help Re...

Page 12: ...ED on the NI 5646R G hardware module illuminates 5 Click RF On Off to stop signal generation Troubleshooting If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure contact NI technical su...

Page 13: ...sing a PXI controller verify that a National Instruments entry appears in the system device list Reinstall NI RFSG and the device if error conditions appear in the list If you are using an MXI control...

Page 14: ...software EXPLORE LEARN CREATE DISCOVER RF Solutions ni com rf Services ni com services NI Community ni com community Located at ni com gettingstarted Located using the NI Example Finder Located at ni...

Page 15: ...your product supports calibration you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni com calibration National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressw...

Page 16: ...and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance p...

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