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Caution

 

Apply external signals only while the NI 5646R-G is powered on.

Applying external signals while the device is powered off may cause damage.

Table 1.

 Device Front Panel Icon Definitions

Refer to the user documentation for required maintenance measures to ensure user
safety and/or preserve the specified EMC performance.

The signal pins of this product's input/output ports can be damaged if subjected to
ESD. To prevent damage, turn off power to the product before connecting cables and
employ industry-standard ESD prevention measures during installation, maintenance,
and operation.

Table 2.

 NI 5646R-G General Front Panel Connectors

Connector

Use

 

 

REF IN

Input terminal that allows for the use of an external 10 MHz Reference
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 I/O DIO terminal that contains general-purpose 3.3 V LVTTL DIO signals. DIO

lines are direction-configurable as input or output.

Table 3.

 NI 5646R-G RF Front Panel Connectors

Connector

Use

 

 

RF OUT 0 RF OUT

Output terminal for RF signals.

CAL OUT

Caution

 

Do not disconnect the cable that connects

CAL IN to CAL OUT. Removing the cable from or
tampering with the CAL IN or CAL OUT front panel
connectors voids the product calibration and
specifications are no longer warranted.

Connector that is used when running self-calibration on the device.

LO OUT

Output terminal for exporting the RF OUT 0 LO source.

LO IN

Input terminal that allows for the use of an external LO for
RF OUT 0.

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NI PXIe-5646R-G Getting Started Guide

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...

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