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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

PXIe-5668

Up to 26.5 GHz PXI Vector Signal Analyzer

Note

 

Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.

This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-5668. The PXIe-5668 is a
26.5 GHz or 14 GHz modular vector signal analyzer (VSA). The PXIe-5668 ships with the
NI-RFSA instrument driver, which you use to program the device. You can also use NI-RFmx,
available at 

ni.com/downloads

, to program the device.

The PXIe-5668 comprises the following devices:

PXIe-5606 RF Signal Downconverter (PXIe-5606) RF downconverter

PXIe-5624 IF Digitizer (PXIe-5624) intermediate frequency (IF) digitizer

PXIe-5653 RF Analog Signal Generator (PXIe-5653) synthesizer/local oscillator (LO)
source module

In this document, PXIe-5668 refers to both the PXIe-5668 26.5 GHz VSA and the PXIe-5668
14 GHz VSA unless otherwise specified.

Caution

 

The protection provided by this product may be impaired if it is used in a

manner not described in this document.

Hot Surface

 

If the PXIe-5668 has been in use, it may exceed safe handling

temperatures and cause burns. Allow the PXIe-5668 to cool before removing it from
the chassis.

Contents

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2

Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 4

Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 5
Choosing and Installing the Software....................................................................................... 5

Software Options...............................................................................................................5
Installing the Software...................................................................................................... 6

Installing the PXIe-5668........................................................................................................... 7

Interconnecting the PXIe-5668 Modules.......................................................................... 8

Configuring the PXIe-5668 in MAX...................................................................................... 22

Summary of Contents for PXIe-5668

Page 1: ...F Analog Signal Generator PXIe 5653 synthesizer local oscillator LO source module In this document PXIe 5668 refers to both the PXIe 5668 26 5 GHz VSA and the PXIe 5668 14 GHz VSA unless otherwise spe...

Page 2: ...ence 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 Furthermo...

Page 3: ...se components or any other sign of damage Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connectors Note Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way 3 Unpack any other items and documentation fro...

Page 4: ...mber 152637A 01 7 SMA to SMA Cable Labeled Y Part Number 152641A 01 8 SMA to SMA Cable Labeled X Part Number 152640A 01 9 SMA Driver Bit Part Number 190487B 01 10 RF Torque Screwdriver Part Number 780...

Page 5: ...ng the PXIe 5668 in meets the following specifications Operating ambient temperature IEC 60068 2 1 IEC 60068 2 2 0 C to 55 C Operating relative humidity IEC 60068 2 56 10 to 90 noncondensing Maximum a...

Page 6: ...stand alone RF vector signal analyzers The NI RFSA SFP operates on the PC so it provides processing storage and display capabilities Use the NI RFSA SFP to interactively acquire data Installing the S...

Page 7: ...he chassis 3 Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to installation Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged 4 Remove the black plastic covers from all...

Page 8: ...mance 11 Cover all empty slots using EMC filler panels or fill using slot blockers to maximize cooling air flow depending on your application 12 Power on the chassis Related Information Installing the...

Page 9: ...I 5653 front panel to the associated LO1 IN LO2 IN and LO3 IN connectors on the PXIe 5606 front panel 2 Using the SMA to SMA cable labeled U connect the LO2 OUT connector on the NI 5606 front panel to...

Page 10: ...g the remote controller Using the controller system before the chassis is powered on may cause installed devices to not appear in MAX 8 Verify that the ACCESS LED is on for all three modules Related I...

Page 11: ...5606 RF Downconverter Module The PXIe 5606 RF downconverter module front panel contains eight connectors and two LEDs Figure 5 PXIe 5606 Front Panel PXIe 5668 Getting Started Guide National Instrument...

Page 12: ...measurements below 16 kHz you must remove the DC block Refer to PXIe 5606 RF IN Connector DC Block on page 14 for more information IF OUT Connects to the IF IN connector on the PXIe 5624 module front...

Page 13: ...OUT is disabled except when connected to the PXIe 5624 CLK IN LO3 OUT Output terminal for the LO3 800 MHz source In multichannel systems LO3 OUT exports the signal received at LO3 IN to other PXIe 56...

Page 14: ...detected a power supply failure If the power supply fails contact NI technical support PXIe 5606 RF IN Connector DC Block The PXIe 5606 downconverter module has no internal DC block so high frequency...

Page 15: ...moving the DC Block from the PXIe 5606 RF IN Connector 2 1 3 2 1 DC block 2 Screws 3 DC block support 1 Remove the two screws on the DC block support with a Torx screwdriver with a T8 bit 2 Loosen the...

Page 16: ...a maximum torque of 1 N m 9 lb in Notice Using more than the recommended amount of torque may damage the RF IN connector 3 Place the DC block support around the DC block and align the mounting holes w...

Page 17: ...user documentation for required maintenance measures to ensure user safety and or preserve the specified EMC performance The signal pins of this product s input output ports can be damaged if subjecte...

Page 18: ...ule The CLK IN connector is the input terminal for the Reference or Sample Clock ADC Clock CLK IN is an SMA connector with a nominal input impedance of 50 CLK OUT The CLK OUT connector is the output t...

Page 19: ...o in order to control the device GREEN The module is ready to be programmed by NI RFSA RED The module has exceeded the approved operation temperature and thermal shutdown has occurred ACTIVE Indicates...

Page 20: ...rs and two LEDs Figure 9 PXIe 5653 Synthesizer LO Source Module Front Panel ESD SENSITIVE ACCESS ACTIVE LO3 800 MHz LO2 4 GHz LO1 3 2 GHz 8 3 GHz OUT ALL PORTS 50 NI PXIe 5653 Synthesizer REF IN 10 MH...

Page 21: ...a 10 MHz frequency signal with a maximum voltage of 2 Vpk pk REF OUT 10 MHz Routes a frequency reference signal from the synthesizer LO module onboard 10 MHz oven controlled crystal oscillator OCXO RE...

Page 22: ...is in a state of thermal shutdown or the module detects a power supply failure If the power supply fails contact NI technical support Note The PXIe 5653 LO source has 10 MHz and 100 MHz reference out...

Page 23: ...r PXIe 5668 system The MAX self test performs a basic verification of hardware resources Related Information Troubleshooting on page 28 If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting proced...

Page 24: ...he NI RFSA SFP You can also run a self calibration programmatically using the NI RFSA API 1 Launch the NI RFSA SFP by navigating to Start All Programs National Instruments NI RFSA NI RFSA Soft Front P...

Page 25: ...ude Windows 10 64 bit 8 1 64 bit 7 64 bit 32 bit installation NIDir Shared ExternalCompilerSupport C lib32 msvc 64 bit installation NIDir Shared ExternalCompilerSupport C lib64 msvc where NIDir is one...

Page 26: ...gram Files x86 IVI Foundation IVI Microsoft Visual C C Use the header files located in the IVIROOTDIR32 Include directory and import library files located in the IVIROOTDIR32 Lib directory where IVIRO...

Page 27: ...plication with Microsoft Visual C and C topic of the NI RF Vector Signal Analyzers Help if you prefer to manually add all required include and library files to the project Programming Examples Locatio...

Page 28: ...Modulation Toolkit are also available online at ni com examples Troubleshooting If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure contact NI technical support or visit ni com suppor...

Page 29: ...ect Start Control Panel Device Manager 5 Verify the PXIe 5668 appears in the Device Manager a Under an NI entry confirm that a PXIe 5668 entry appears Note If you are using a PC with a device for PXI...

Page 30: ...XIe 5606 LO2 OUT circuitry may be at fault If there is a 4 GHz signal coming from the PXIe 5606 LO2 OUT the PXIe 5624 phase lock circuitry may be at fault If there is a signal coming from the PXIe 565...

Page 31: ...lue b Verify the level accuracy of the input signal into the receiver 2 Check for cable loss which can be substantial For example an RG58 coaxial cable loses about 2 1 dB of signal amplitude per foot...

Page 32: ...dows CVI NI PXIe 5668R Specifications NI RF Vector Signal Analyzers Help NI RF Vector Signal Analyzers Help NI RFSA Soft Front Panel NI RFSA Instrument Driver NI RFSA Examples Tip The NI RF Vector Sig...

Page 33: ...headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 USA For up to date contact information for your location visit ni com contact PXIe 5668 Getting Started Guide National I...

Page 34: ...nts EULAs and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the NI global trade compliance policy an...

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