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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

PXIe-5830

12 GHz, 1 GHz Bandwidth PXI 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-5830. The PXIe-5830 is
an RF vector signal transceiver (VST). You can program the PXIe-5830 instrument using
RFmx or NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG driver software.

The PXIe-5830 instrument configuration comprises the following modules:
•

PXIe-5820 Vector Signal Transceiver

•

PXIe-3621 Vector Signal Up/Down Converter

There is no single instrument labeled "PXIe-5830."

Contents

Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2

Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 3

Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 4
Choosing and Installing the Software....................................................................................... 5

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

Installing the PXIe-5830........................................................................................................... 6

Interconnecting the PXIe-5830 Modules.......................................................................... 8

Direct Connections to the PXIe-5830..................................................................................... 10
Configuring the PXIe-5830 in MAX...................................................................................... 10
Self-Calibration....................................................................................................................... 11

Performing a Self-Calibration Using NI-RFSA..............................................................12

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

Software Locations......................................................................................................... 13
Programming Examples Locations................................................................................. 15

Making a First Measurement.................................................................................................. 16
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 17

What Should I Do if the PXIe-3621 Does Not Appear in MAX?.................................. 17
Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On?...............................................17
What Should I Do if the PXIe-5830 Fails the Self-Test?................................................18
What Should I Do if the Instrument Does Not Initialize?...............................................18

Summary of Contents for PXIe-5830

Page 1: ...s Verifying the System Requirements 2 Unpacking the Kit 2 Verifying the Kit Contents 3 Preparing the Environment 4 Choosing and Installing the Software 5 Software Options 5 Installing the Software 5 Installing the PXIe 5830 6 Interconnecting the PXIe 5830 Modules 8 Direct Connections to the PXIe 5830 10 Configuring the PXIe 5830 in MAX 10 Self Calibration 11 Performing a Self Calibration Using NI ...

Page 2: ...t Notice To prevent electrostatic discharge ESD from damaging the device ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object such as your computer chassis 1 Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis 2 Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any other sign of damage Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connec...

Page 3: ...ulatory Information Notice To prevent damage while disconnecting the right angle cables use specified tweezers 145455B 01 to remove them by grasping only the metal end of the connector Do not grasp or pull on non metallic portions of the cables Other Equipment There are required items not included in your kit that you need to install or operate the PXIe 5830 Your application may require additional...

Page 4: ... 60068 2 56 Maximum altitude 2 000 m 800 mbar at 25 C ambient temperature Pollution Degree 2 Indoor use only Notice Clean the hardware with a soft nonmetallic brush or lint free cloth Make sure that the hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service Note Refer to the PXIe 5830 Specifications at ni com manuals for complete specifications 4 ni com PXIe 5830 Gett...

Page 5: ...ctionality needed for most vector signal analyzer and vector signal generator applications You can use NI RFSA and NI RFSG instrument driver FPGA extensions to customize the device FPGA using precompiled bitfiles Use NI RFSA to create custom measurements or applications that require I Q data Use NI RFSG to generate continuous wave CW or modulated waveforms Use NI RFSA and NI RFSG with the NI Modul...

Page 6: ...e to ensure that the device can cool itself effectively To use the included cables you must install the PXIe 5820 immediately to the left of the PXIe 3621 1 Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the module The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module 2 Power off the chassis 3 Inspect the slot pins on th...

Page 7: ... 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 11 Cover all empty slots using either filler panels standard or EMC or slot blockers with filler panels depend...

Page 8: ...and SMA 27 GHz engage and finger tighten the connector nuts The connector nuts should thread easily without binding but if not ensure the connector is straight and that center pins have not been damaged Carefully complete tightening all threaded RF connectors to 0 9 N m 8 lb in using an appropriate torque wrench not included or torque screwdriver and driver bit Tighten only until the wrench clicks...

Page 9: ...gnal Up Down Converter 5 12 GHz RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED 2 1 1 MMPX m to MMPX m Cable 40 mm 2 MMCX m to MMCX m Cable 87 mm 1 Complete the following baseband signal cable connections between the PXIe 5820 and PXIe 3621 front panels using the included eight 40 mm MMPX m to MMPX m cables for transmit and receive I Q signals Table 2 Baseband Signal Cable Connections PXIe 5820 Connector PXIe...

Page 10: ...u are using an active device such as a preamplifier or switch routed to the PXIe 5830 ensure that the device cannot generate signal transients greater than the RF and DC specifications of the PXIe 5830 Configuring the PXIe 5830 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 ...

Page 11: ...e 5830 modules are externally calibrated at the factory however you should perform a self calibration in any of the following situations After first installing and interconnecting your PXIe 5830 instrument After any module in the chassis is installed uninstalled or moved After inter module cabling has been changed reconnected or repositioned After changing controllers computers or reinstalling the...

Page 12: ...navigate to the example a Select Hardware Input and Output Modular Instruments NI RFSA Utilities RFSA Self Calibration b Open the example 3 Complete the following steps to configure the example a Select the device identifier assigned to the PXIe 3621 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 ...

Page 13: ...port library files located in one of the following directories Windows 10 32 bit 8 1 32 bit 7 32 bit NIDir Shared ExternalCompilerSupport C include 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 of the following locations Windows 10 32 bit 8 1 32 bit...

Page 14: ... 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 Foundation IVI Microsoft NET Use the NI RFSA NET class library by ad...

Page 15: ...VIROOTDIR32 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 Use the NI RFSG NET class library by adding a reference to NationalInstruments ModularInstruments NIRfsg Fx40 or NationalInstruments ModularInstruments NIRfsg Fx45 and any dependent class libr...

Page 16: ... configuration of your instrument by making a measurement using the NI RFSG and RFmx Soft Front Panels SFPs 1 Connect the PXIe 5830 IF IN OUT 0 and IF IN OUT 1 ports as appropriate for your application 2 Select Start All Programs National Instruments NI RFSG NI RFSG Soft Front Panel to launch the NI RFSG SFP 3 Select the device identifier assigned to the PXIe 3621 in MAX in the Device drop down me...

Page 17: ...s 7 Select Start Control Panel Device Manager 5 Verify the PXIe 3621 appears in the Device Manager a Under NI Modular Instruments confirm that a PXIe 3621 entry appears Note If you are using a PC with a device for PXI remote control system under System Devices also confirm that no error conditions appear for the PCI to PCI Bridge b If error conditions appear reinstall the driver software and the P...

Page 18: ...h MAX and perform the self test again 3 Power off the chassis 4 Reinstall the failed module in a different slot 5 Power on the chassis 6 Perform the self test again What Should I Do if the Instrument Does Not Initialize Failure to initialize may indicate a problem with module interconnections or with MAX If the niRFSA Initialize VI or niRFSG Initialize VI returns an error and the PXIe 5830 fails t...

Page 19: ...Q Q ACCESS ACTIVE ESD SENSITIVE 50 Ω 100 Ω DIFF I Q IN I I Q Q 100 Ω DIFF 50 Ω Table 5 General Connector Descriptions Connector Description Connector Type REF IN Input connector that allows for the use of an external 10 MHz Reference Clock MMPX f REF OUT Output connector that can export a 10 MHz Reference Clock MMPX f PXIe 5830 Getting Started Guide National Instruments Corporation 19 ...

Page 20: ... purpose LVCMOS signals Nano Pitch I O Table 6 I Q Connector Descriptions Connector Description Connector Type I Q OUT I Output connector for I signals MMPX f I Output connector for I signals MMPX f Q Output connector for Q signals MMPX f Q Output connector for Q signals MMPX f I Q IN I Input connector for I signals MMPX f I Input connector for I signals MMPX f Q Input connector for Q signals MMPX...

Page 21: ... 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 increasing order of pri...

Page 22: ...17 B18 B19 B20 B21 Reserved GND MGT Rx 0 MGT Rx 0 GND MGT Rx 1 MGT Rx 1 GND DIO 4 DIO 5 GND MGT REF DIO 0 MGT REF DIO 1 GND MGT Rx 2 MGT Rx 2 GND MGT Rx 3 MGT Rx 3 GND 5 0 V 5 0 V GND MGT Tx 0 MGT Tx 0 GND MGT Tx 1 MGT Tx 1 GND DIO 6 DIO 7 GND DIO 2 DIO 3 GND MGT Tx 2 MGT Tx 2 GND MGT Tx 3 MGT Tx 3 GND Reserved 22 ni com PXIe 5830 Getting Started Guide ...

Page 23: ...Connector Description Connector Type I Q IN I Input connector for I signals MMPX f I Input connector for I signals MMPX f Q Input connector for Q signals MMPX f Q Input connector for Q signals MMPX f PXIe 5830 Getting Started Guide National Instruments Corporation 23 ...

Page 24: ...onversion between baseband and IF MMPX f OUT Output connector for the local oscillator signal used for the up and down conversion between baseband and IF MMPX f IF IN OUT 0 IF0 bi directional connector for both input and output SMA 27 GHz f 1 IF1 bi directional connector for both input and output SMA 27 GHz f REF IN Input connector for the Reference Clock MMPX f OUT Output connector for the Refere...

Page 25: ...The module is idle RED The module detected an error state NI Services Visit ni com support to find support resources including documentation downloads and troubleshooting and application development self help such as tutorials and examples Visit ni com services to learn about NI service offerings such as calibration options repair and replacement Visit ni com register to register your NI product P...

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