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Other Equipment

There are several required items not included in your device kit that you need to install or
operate the NI 5691.

Required Items

A PXI chassis and chassis documentation. The NI PXI-1045 chassis is one available
option for your device. For more information about compatible chassis options, refer to 

ni.com

.

A PXI embedded controller or MXI controller system that meets the system requirements
specified in this guide and chassis documentation.

Optional Items

A 1 N · m standard SMA torque wrench (NI part number 780487-01).

Installing the Software

You must be an Administrator 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 installation window 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 during

installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.

4.

When the installer completes, select 

Restart

 in the dialog box that prompts you to restart,

shut down, or restart later.

Installing the NI 5691

Caution

 

To prevent damage to the device caused by ESD or contamination, handle

the device using the edges or the metal bracket.

Note

 

Ground yourself with a resistor-isolated wrist strap before installing the

module, before touching the center pin of any connector, and before removing or
adjusting any connections to the module.

1.

Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the modules.

The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the modules.

2.

Power off the chassis.

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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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