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Setting up the PXIe-5842 for Measurements
Configuring
the
PXIe-5842
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 configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI-RFSA, NI-RFSG, and
RFmx.
1. Launch MAX.
2. In the configuration tree, expand
Devices and Interfaces
to see the list of
installed NI hardware.
Installed modules appear under the name of their associated chassis.
3. Expand your
Chassis
tree item.
MAX lists all modules installed in the chassis. Your default names may vary.
Note
If you do not see your module listed, press <F5> to refresh the
list of installed modules. If the module is still not listed, power
off
the
system, ensure the module is correctly installed, and restart.
4. Record the name MAX assigns to the PXIe-5842 or, if desired, provide a custom
name to the PXIe-5842.
Use this name when programming the PXIe-5842.
5. Associate the hardware modules that compose your instrument.
Instrument
Process
PXIe-5842 VST
1. Select the PXIe-5842 module to
associate.
2. In the
Associated Devices
section,
click the
Associated LO
dropdown
and choose the PXIe-5655 to associate
with the PXIe-5842 module.
3. Click
Save
.
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PXIe-5842
Getting Started