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3.

Select your device from the resource name control.

4.

Run the example.

Troubleshooting

If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure, contact NI technical
support or visit 

ni.com/support

.

NI 5695 Does Not Appear in MAX

1.

In the MAX Configuration pane, click 

Devices and Interfaces

.

2.

Expand the 

Chassis

 tree to see the list of installed devices, and press <F5> to refresh the

list.

3.

If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware is correctly
installed, and restart the system.

4.

Navigate to 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

.

Windows Vista

Select 

Start

»

Control Panel

»

System and Maintenance

»

Device

Manager

.

Windows XP

Select 

Start

»

Control Panel

»

System

»

Hardware

»

Device Manager

.

5.

If you are using a PXI controller, verify that a 

National Instruments

 entry appears in the

system device list. Reinstall the NI-5690 instrument driver and the device if error
conditions appear in the list. If you are using a MXI controller, right-click 

PCI-to-PCI

Bridge

, and select 

Properties

 from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled.

Module Fails the Self-Test

1.

Restart the system.

2.

Launch MAX, and perform the self-test again.

3.

Power off the PXI chassis.

4.

Reinstall the failed module in a different PXI slot.

5.

Power on the PXI chassis.

6.

Perform the self-test again.

Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis is
On?

The LEDs may not illuminate until the device has been configured in MAX. Before
proceeding, verify that the NI 5695 appears in MAX.

NI PXI-5695 Getting Started Guide

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Summary of Contents for PXI-5695

Page 1: ...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 the S...

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 5695 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 5695 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: ...S ACTIVE CH 0 IN 33 dBm MAX 50 IN 27 dBm MAX 50 CH 1 50 MHz 8 GHz OUT 50 33 dBm MAX Power Reverse OUT 50 26 dBm MAX Power Reverse 1 100 N cm SMA Torque Wrench 2 Apply Force Here Until Wrench Clicks NI...

Page 8: ...Access Function CH 0 IN Input CH 0 IN and CH 0 OUT each function as a fixed attenuator with switchable main and direct paths The main path offers fixed attenuation with high input power capability Th...

Page 9: ...to the Devices book in the NI RF Signal Conditioning Devices Help for more information about using channels and paths Configuring the NI 5695 in MAX Use Measurement Automation Explorer MAX to configu...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...lect Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Device Manager Windows XP Select Start Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager 5 If you are using a PXI controller verify that a National Instrumen...

Page 12: ...e onboard sensor using the ni5690 Get Temperature VI or the ni5690_getTemperature function Performance Issues Using an MXI Connection When you use an MXI 3 connection to control the PXI chassis you mu...

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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