National Instruments PXIe-5668R, Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PXIe-5668R
26.5 GHz or 14 GHz Vector Signal Analyzer
Note
Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI 5668R. The NI 5668R is a
26.5 GHz or 14 GHz modular vector signal analyzer (VSA). The NI 5668R 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 NI 5668R comprises the following devices:
•
NI PXIe-5606 (NI 5606) RF downconverter
• NI PXIe-5624R (NI 5624R) intermediate frequency (IF) digitizer
• NI PXIe-5653 (NI 5653) synthesizer/local oscillator (LO) source module
In this document, "NI 5668R" refers to both the NI 5668R 26.5 GHz VSA and the NI 5668R
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 NI 5668R has been in use, it may exceed safe handling
temperatures and cause burns. Allow the NI 5668R 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 NI 5668R.............................................................................................................7
Interconnecting the NI 5668R Modules............................................................................8
Configuring the NI 5668R in MAX........................................................................................20
Self-Calibration.......................................................................................................................21
Performing a Device Self-Calibration Using the NI-RFSA SFP....................................22