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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

PXIe-5820

1.25 GS/s Baseband I/Q Vector Signal Transceiver

Note

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

This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-5820. The PXIe-5820 is a
baseband I/Q vector signal transceiver (VST) and ships with the NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG
driver software, which you use to program the device.

Caution

The protection provided by this equipment may be impaired if it is used

in a manner not described in the documentation.

Contents

Other Equipment............................................................................................................... 4

Choosing and Installing the Software....................................................................................... 5

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

Installing the PXIe-5820........................................................................................................... 6

Direct Connections to the PXIe-5820............................................................................... 7
Hardware Front Panel Connectors and Indicators............................................................ 8

Configuring the Hardware in MAX........................................................................................ 10
Self-Calibration....................................................................................................................... 11

Performing a Device Self-Calibration Using NI-RFSA..................................................11

Locating the Software and Examples......................................................................................13

Software Locations......................................................................................................... 13
Programming Examples Locations................................................................................. 14

Making a First Measurement.................................................................................................. 15
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 16

What Should I Do if the PXIe-5820 Doesn't Appear in MAX?......................................16
Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On?...............................................16

Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 17
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 17

Summary of Contents for PXIe-5820

Page 1: ...nes 2 Verifying the System Requirements 2 Unpacking the Kit 2 Preparing the Environment 3 Verifying the Kit Contents 3 Other Equipment 4 Choosing and Installing the Software 5 Software Options 5 Installing the Software 5 Installing the PXIe 5820 6 Direct Connections to the PXIe 5820 7 Hardware Front Panel Connectors and Indicators 8 Configuring the Hardware in MAX 10 Self Calibration 11 Performing...

Page 2: ...aution To ensure the specified EMC performance operate this product only with high quality shielded cables and accessories Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance operate this product only with cables less than 1 meter in length Verifying the System Requirements To use the PXIe 5820 your system must meet certain requirements For more information about minimum system requirements recommende...

Page 3: ...om contaminants before returning it to service Note Refer to the PXIe 5820 Specifications at ni com manuals for complete specifications Verifying the Kit Contents Figure 1 PXIe 5820 Kit Contents 1 2 3 5 6 4 SD NSIT IVE NI PX Ie 5 820 Vec tor Sig nal Tran sce iver Bas eba nd IQ 1 25 GS s PFI 0 DIO I I Q Q I I Q Q REF OU T REF IN ACCE SS ACTIV E I Q IN 100 Ω DIFF I Q OU T 100 Ω DIFF 50 Ω 50 Ω 1 PXIe...

Page 4: ...ess device For more information about compatible chassis options visit ni com info and enter the Info Code pxiechassis A PXI Express embedded controller or PC with MXI controller system that meets the system requirements specified in this guide and chassis documentation PXI Chassis Slot Blocker kit NI part number 199198 01 Optional Items SMA m to MMPX m cables MMPX m to MMPX m cables OCuLink x4 1 ...

Page 5: ...Toolkit to develop software defined radio transmitters and receivers Use NI RFSG with the NI Modulation Toolkit to create and generate modulated signals to test receivers Related Information Refer to the NI RF Vector Signal Analyzers Help or the NI RF Signal Generators Help for more information about using the NI RFSA and NI RFSG instrument driver FPGA extensions Installing the Software You must b...

Page 6: ...om electrical damage while you install the module 2 Power off the 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 If the chassis has multiple fan speed settings ensure the fans are set to the highest setting Note Inadequate air circulation could cause the temperature inside the chassis to r...

Page 7: ...up on the ejector handle 12 Secure the module front panel to the chassis 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 improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performance 13 Use slot blockers and cover all empty slots with filler panels to maximiz...

Page 8: ...atic free environment If you are using an active device such as a preamplifier or switch routed to the PXIe 5820 I Q IN connectors ensure that the device cannot generate signal transients greater than the AC and DC specifications of the PXIe 5820 I Q IN connectors Hardware Front Panel Connectors and Indicators Figure 4 PXIe 5820 Front Panel NI PXIe 5820 Vector Signal Transceiver Baseband IQ 1 25 G...

Page 9: ...external 10 MHz Reference Clock MMPX f REF OUT Output connector that can export a 10 MHz Reference Clock MMPX f PFI 0 Programmable function digital I O DIO connector for use with triggers or events MMPX f DIO Multi signal DIO connector that provides access to FPGA multi gigabit transceivers MGTs and general purpose LVCMOS signals Nano Pitch Caution The DIO connector is not an OCuLink interface Do ...

Page 10: ...he device Green The device is controllable through the software ACTIVE Off The device is idle Solid green The device is generating a waveform Dim amber The device is waiting for an acquisition Reference Trigger Solid amber The device is acquiring a waveform Solid red The device has detected an error The LED remains red until the error condition is removed Note The indicators are listed in increasi...

Page 11: ...The PXIe 5820 modules are externally calibrated at the factory however you should perform a self calibration in any of the following situations After first installing the PXIe 5820 into your chassis After any module in the chassis is installed uninstalled or moved When the system is in an environment where the ambient temperature varies or the module temperature has drifted more than 5 C from the ...

Page 12: ...e a Select the device identifier assigned to the PXIe 5820 in MAX in the Resource Name drop down menu b Set Clock Source to OnboardClock c Set Self Calibration Step Operations to Perform All Self Calibration Steps 4 Run the VI Related Information Refer to the NI RF Vector Signal Analyzers Help for more information about self calibration and self calibrating in text based languages 12 ni com PXIe 5...

Page 13: ... bit 7 64 bit Program 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 IVIROOTDIR32 is one of the following directories Windows 10 32 bit 8 1 32 bit 7 32 bit Program Files IVI Foundation IVI Windows 10 64 bit 8 1 64 bit 7 64 bit Program Files x86 IVI Foundati...

Page 14: ...OOTDIR32 is one of the following directories Windows 10 32 bit 8 1 32 bit 7 32 bit Program Files IVI Foundation IVI Windows 10 64 bit 8 1 64 bit 7 64 bit Program Files x86 IVI Foundation IVI Microsoft NET To use the NET API you must install the NET class libraries For download and installed file locations visit ni com info and enter Info Code NETAPIdriversupport Programming Examples Locations Usin...

Page 15: ... Q port to the I Q OUT Q port using an MMPX m to MMPX m cable d Connect the I Q IN Q port to the I Q OUT Q port using an MMPX m to MMPX m cable 2 Select Start All Programs National Instruments LabVIEW to launch LabVIEW 3 Complete the following steps to open the Getting Started Examples a Select LabVIEW Help Find Examples b Select Hardware Input and Output Modular Instruments NI RFSA Getting Starte...

Page 16: ...and NI RIO FPGA Device nodes and select Update Driver If you are using an MXI controller right click PCI to PCI Bridge and select Properties from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled 6 Restart your computer Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On The LEDs may not light until the device has been configured in MAX Before proceeding verify that the PXIe 5820 appears in MAX ...

Page 17: ...y ni com community Support ni com support more about your products through ni com Located online at ni com manuals Located online at ni com gettingstarted RF Solutions ni com rf PXIe 5820 Specifications NI RF Vector Signal Transceivers Help Tip The NI RF Vector Signal Transceivers Help available at ni com manuals is an HTML version of a traditional user manual that includes detailed information ab...

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