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Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.

This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,
or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with
radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.

Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the 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 ft).

Unpacking the Kit

Caution

 

To prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging the device, ground

yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your
computer chassis.

1.

Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.

2.

Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.

Caution

 

Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.

Notify NI if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device.

3.

Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.

Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.

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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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