Table 9. NI 5652 RF Signal Generator Module Front Panel Connectors
Connector
Use
RF OUT
Output terminal for the RF signal at the requested frequency and power level.
REF IN/OUT Routes a frequency reference signal to or from the NI 5652 module.
This connector can be configured as an external frequency reference input or
as an output for the onboard 10 MHz Reference Clock.
REF OUT2
Routes a frequency reference signal from the NI 5652 module.
Table 10. NI 5652 RF Signal Generator Module Front Panel LEDs
LED
Indications
ACCESS Indicates the basic hardware status of the NI 5652 module.
OFF—The module is not yet functional or has detected a problem with a power
rail.
AMBER—The module is being accessed.
Accessed
means that the device setup
registers are being written to in order to control the device.
GREEN—The module is ready to be programmed.
ACTIVE Indicates the state of the NI 5652 module.
OFF—The module is not generating a signal.
AMBER—The module PLLs are attempting to lock.
GREEN—The module is generating a signal; applicable PLLs are locked.
RED—The module has detected an error state; this may indicate a PLL lock
failure or a thermal shutdown condition.
Configuring the NI 5663E in MAX
Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX
informs other programs about which NI hardware products are in the system and how they are
configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI-RFSA.
1.
Launch MAX.
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