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1. NI 5693 RF Preselector Module
2. SMA Driver Bit, Part Number 190487A-01
3. Screwdriver, Part Number 772006-01
4. Plastic Cap (x4), Part Number 775067-01

5. Driver Software DVD
6. NI 5693 RF Preselector Module Getting Started

Guide (This Document)

7. Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic

Compatibility

8. Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users

Preparing the Environment

Ensure that the environment you are using the NI 5693 in meets the following specifications.

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Operating ambient temperature
(IEC-60068-2-1, IEC-60068-2-2)

0 °C to 55 °C

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Operating relative humidity
(IEC-60068-2-56)

10% to 90%, noncondensing

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Maximum altitude

2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient
temperature)

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Pollution Degree

2

Indoor use only.

Caution

 

Clean the hardware with a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the

hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to
service.

Note

 

Refer to the 

NI PXIe-5693 Specifications

 at 

ni.com/manuals

 for complete

specifications.

NI PXIe-5693 Getting Started Guide

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Summary of Contents for PXIe-5693

Page 1: ...PXIe 1075...

Page 2: ...y be impaired if it is used in a manner not described in this document Hot Surface If the NI 5693 has been in use it may exceed safe handling temperatures and cause burns Allow the NI 5693 to cool bef...

Page 3: ...the specified EMC performance operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance the length of all I O cables must be no longer than 3 m 10...

Page 4: ...e environment you are using the NI 5693 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...

Page 5: ...edges or the metal bracket 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 yo...

Page 6: ...is using the front panel mounting screws Note Tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases mechanical stability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis which can impro...

Page 7: ...active device such as a preamplifier or switch routed to the NI 5693 RF IN connector ensure that there are no signal transients greater than the RF and DC specifications for the device that are being...

Page 8: ...enance and operation Table 2 NI 5693 RF Preselector Module Front Panel Connectors Connector Use RF IN Connects to the analog RF input signal to be measured by the NI 5693 RF OUT Outputs the preselecto...

Page 9: ...may indicate the module has exceeded approved operating temperature and thermal shutdown has occurred or that the module has detected a power supply failure If the power supply fails contact NI techn...

Page 10: ...le associations may be lost when you move the modules to different chassis slots 6 Self test the device by selecting the device in the configuration tree and clicking Self Test in the MAX toolbar The...

Page 11: ...start the system 4 Navigate to the Device Manager Operating System Description Windows 8 Right click the Start screen and select All apps Control Panel Hardware and Sound Device Manager Windows 7 Sele...

Page 12: ...ware EXPLORE LEARN CREATE DISCOVER RF Solutions ni com rf Services ni com services NI Community ni com community Located at ni com gettingstarted Located at ni com manuals Located using the NI Example...

Page 13: ...formation 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 product...

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