National Instruments Phase Matrix PXI-1440 Quick Start Manual Download

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Phase Matrix, Inc.

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4600 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara CA 95054

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Tel: 1-408-610-6810

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www.phasematrix.com

PXI MICROWAVE

IF DOWNCONVERTER MODULE

PXI-1440 CCN 13001

Manual Assy Part Number 5585114-01

Manual Text Part Number 5580114-01 Rev

Model PXI-1440

Summary of Contents for Phase Matrix PXI-1440

Page 1: ...Santa Clara CA 95054 Tel 1 408 610 6810 www phasematrix com PXI MICROWAVE IF DOWNCONVERTER MODULE Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide PXI 1440 CCN 13001 Manual Assy Part Number 5585114 01 Manual Text...

Page 2: ...to the United States National Institute of Standards and Tech nology Manual Change Information As Phase Matrix Inc continually improves and updates its products changes to the material covered by the...

Page 3: ...s to describe the installation process of the stand alone hardware and software for the PXI 1440 and to confirm basic module operation This document describes information for the PXI 1440 when used in...

Page 4: ...optional CD or from the Phase Matrix web site at www phasematrix com Screen Resolution at least 1024 768 pixels recommended Adobe Reader 6 0 1 or later to view or search PDF versions of manuals Interf...

Page 5: ...be installed in any hybrid PXI slot marked with a peripheral slot compatibility image the letter H and a solid circle containing the slot number Do not install the PXI 1440 into a slot for PXI Express...

Page 6: ...hassis Figure 1 Install PXI Modules into a PXI Chassis Phase Matrix PXI modules are sensitive instruments that should be handled carefully Do not expose modules to temperatures or humidity beyond thei...

Page 7: ...the injector ejector handle is pushed down in the unlatched downward position c Slide the module completely into the chassis When you begin to feel resistance push up on the injector ejector handle to...

Page 8: ...optic cable Laptop computer control of PXI consists of an ExpressCard PCMCIA CardBus card in the laptop and a PXI PXI Express module in slot 1 of the PXI system connected by a copper cable PXI Remote...

Page 9: ...PXI consists of an ExpressCard PCMCIA CardBus card in the laptop and a PXI PXI Express module in slot 1 of the PXI system connected by a copper cable 1 If the PXI remote controller PC or laptop comput...

Page 10: ...d controller or the PXI remote controller being used has previously had a device driver of the same type installed it must be removed before installing a new PXI 1440 s device driver Refer to Step 3 3...

Page 11: ...32 bit exe or PXI 14XX Driver 64 bit exe The PXI 14XX Series Devcie Driver Installer will open with a welcome window similar to the one shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Example Welcome Window 4 Select Next...

Page 12: ...o not accept the agreement you will not be able to install the software A Windows security window similar to the one shown in Figure 4 will appear Figure 4 Example of Windows Security Window 6 Select...

Page 13: ...to the setup exe file and select Open to start the installation wizard After a small delay a screen similar to Figure 6 is displayed The actual screen that appears will have the label of the module So...

Page 14: ...ontinue to the next screen Figure 7 Example of Selecting Destination Directory for Executables 4 Enter the destination directory for the PXI 1440 s Soft Front Panel executables or browse to a destinat...

Page 15: ...re License Agreement If you agree to the terms of the software license agreement select I accept the License Agreement and select Next to continue If you do not agree you will not be able to install t...

Page 16: ...16 Phase Matrix PXI 1440 IF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide Figure 10 Example of Completing Soft Front Panel Installation Wizard 8 Select Finish to complete the Soft Front Panel installation...

Page 17: ...select Device Manger 3 Select the View pull down menu 4 Select Devices by connection and the device should appear under NI VISA PXI Devices with the label as PM14XX NOTE If this is the first time tha...

Page 18: ...ight click on the selected device and a popup menu is displayed with five selectable choices 6 Select Uninstall and a popup window is displayed with a conformation to continue with the uninstall proce...

Page 19: ...Phase Matrix PXI 1440 IF Downconverter Module 19 Quick Start Guide Step 4 Review Hardware and Software Front Panels...

Page 20: ...nt Panel of the PXI 1440 IF Downconverter Module CAUTION The PXI 1440 IF Downconverter Module is designed to be used with the PXI 1420 MW Downconverter Module and PXI 1430 RF Downconverter Module The...

Page 21: ...his Solid AMBER LED blinks to indicate each time the module is written to or read from IF OUT SMB m connector is used to deliver an IF output signal out of the front panel The IF output signal is supp...

Page 22: ...ombined video output of both signals that can be input into IF A IN and IF B IN these IF input signals can be supplied by the PXI 1430 RF Downconverter Module and PXI 1420 MW Downconverter Module IF A...

Page 23: ...nformation cannot be changed through the Soft Front Panel Stop Button This button is used to stop the Soft Front Panel from reading and writing to the PXI module it halts the program and is the prefer...

Page 24: ...ected the IF input signal that is applied to either IF A IN or IF B IN is used to deliver a narrow band IF signal output centered on 21 4 MHz out of the front panel The input signal at IF A IN or IF B...

Page 25: ...d is within tolerance 3Volts 3 V power supply displays green when functioning and is within tolerance 12Volts 12 V power supply displays green when functioning and is within tolerance LO3 Sense Indica...

Page 26: ...b displays unit information such as model number serial number configuration control number FPGA part number EEPROM part number and last calibration date The bottom portion of this tab displays calibr...

Page 27: ...ually improves and updates its products changes to materials occur When a part or assembly in a Phase Matrix instrument is changed to the extent that it is no longer interchangeable with an earlier pa...

Page 28: ...orizontal Slider Bar to view correction values to the left and right of the values currently being displayed IF B IN to IF OUT Loss This table displays the correction data associated with the IF B IN...

Page 29: ...response Use the Horizontal Slider Bar to view correction values to the left and right of the values currently being displayed 30 kHz Filter Response This table displays the correction data associated...

Page 30: ...30 Phase Matrix PXI 1440 IF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide This Page Left Intentionally Blank...

Page 31: ...requency This process confirms that all connectors switches cables and related circuitry used in these signal paths are functional Equipment Requirements Figure 16 shows a block diagram of the equipme...

Page 32: ...2 MHz RBW 1 MHz VBW Auto Attenuation 10 dB Scale 1 dB Div Reference 0 dB PXI 1450B Local Oscillator Module Frequency Initialized to default settings The PXI 1450B Local Oscillator Module is only used...

Page 33: ...le to REF A IN of the PXI 1440 IF Downconverter Module Connect the IF AUX OUT of the PXI 1440 IF Downconverter Module to the RF Input of the Spectrum Analyzer 2 Set the Signal Generator frequency to 2...

Page 34: ...N Set Select Output Path to IF OUT Wide BW 5 Connect the Spectrum Analyzer to IF OUT 6 Confirm that the output frequency on the Spectrum Analyzer is 249 4 MHz and the power level is 2 dBm 3 dB 7 Repea...

Page 35: ...or s cavity and use a dry cotton swab to absorb remaining alcohol Never use abrasives to clean connectors Storing PXI units that have SMAs Place a protective cap on connectors when not in use Never se...

Page 36: ...must be included in any correspondence regarding your PXI module A typical serial number label is shown in Figure 17 Figure 17 Example of a Label Affixed to the Side of the PXI Module Factory Service...

Page 37: ...tainer cannot be used pack the PXI module in a heavy 275 pound test double walled carton with approximately four inches of packing material between the PXI module and the inner carton 4 Seal the carto...

Page 38: ...r electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EN 55011 2007 Industrial scienti c and medical ISM radio frequency Equipment Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics Limits and me...

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