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2.

In the Configuration pane, double-click 

Devices and Interfaces

 to see the list of installed

devices. Installed devices appear under the name of their associated chassis.

Note

 

If you are using the NI 5691 with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module,

expand 

Remote Systems

. Find your target IP address or name, expand it, and

then expand 

Devices and Interfaces

.

3.

Expand your 

Chassis

 tree item. MAX lists all devices installed in the chassis. Your

default device names may vary.

Note

 

If you do not see your hardware listed, press <F5> to refresh the list of

installed devices. If the device is still not listed, power off the system, ensure
the device is correctly installed, and restart.

4.

Record the device identifier MAX assigns to the hardware. Use this identifier when
programming the NI 5691.

5.

The MAX self-test performs a basic verification of hardware resources. To self-test a
module in MAX, right click the module and select 

Self-Test

.

Programming the Device

You can use the NI-5690 instrument driver to program the NI 5691 in the 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 hardware models for each
example, or see all the examples compatible with one particular hardware model.

To locate examples, refer to the following table.

Table 3.

 Locating NI-5690 Examples

Application Development

Environment (ADE)

Locating Examples

 

 

LabVIEW or
LabWindows/CVI

Locate 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-5690 (RF Preamplifier)

.

LabVIEW, LabWindows/
CVI, or C

Locate examples

2

 from the Start menu by navigating to

Start

»

All Programs

»

National Instruments

»

NI-5690

»

Examples

.

2

You can modify an NI-5690 C example to create an application with Microsoft Visual C/C++, and
all required include and library files are automatically added to the project.

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NI PXI-5691 Getting Started Guide

Summary of Contents for PXI-5691

Page 1: ...tion 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 t...

Page 2: ...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 o...

Page 3: ...o 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 sy...

Page 4: ...ow 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 duri...

Page 5: ...s System Timing Slot 5 PXI Express Peripheral Slot NI 5691 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 ej...

Page 6: ...antennas connected to the NI 5691 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...

Page 7: ...30 dBm MAX 50 IN 30 dBm MAX 50 CH 1 50 MHz 8 GHz RF Amplifier OUT 25 dBm MAX 50 20 dBm MAX Power Reverse OUT 25 dBm MAX 50 20 dBm MAX Power Reverse 1 100 N cm SMA Torque Wrench 2 Apply Force Here Unti...

Page 8: ...25dBm MAX 20dBm MAX Power Reverse 50 50 50 50 Table 1 NI 5691 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 channel...

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 uninit...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...o 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 W...

Page 12: ...rature 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 Perfo...

Page 13: ...m manuals Located using the NI Example Finder EXPLORE LEARN CREATE DISCOVER Support ni com support RF Solutions ni com rf Updates ni com updates Services ni com services RF Preamplifier NI PXI 5690 Ti...

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 produ...

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