Using NI
Software
with the PXIe-5842
Making a First Measurement
You can verify proper installation and configuration of your device by making a
measurement using InstrumentStudio.
1. Depending on your instrument, connect the relevant RF input and RF output
ports using the appropriate cable.
Instrument
Connection
PXIe-5842 VST
■
Ports: PXIe-5842 RF IN to RF OUT
■
Cable: SMA (m)-to-SMA (m)
2. Launch InstrumentStudio at
Start
»
National Instruments
»
InstrumentStudio
.
3. Click
File
»
New
»
RF Signal Generator
.
4. Generate a 1 GHz CW tone RF signal at the RF output terminal of your
instrument.
1. Select
CW
in the panel for the instrument.
2. In the
Frequency
box, enter 1 GHz.
3. In the
Level
box, enter 0 dBm.
5. If the generator is not already running, click
Run
, and set the output to
On
.
The instrument generates a signal with the settings you specify.
6. Click
File
»
New
»
RF Signal Analyzer
.
7. Verify on the RF signal analyzer panel that the PXIe-5842 is receiving the CW
tone.
8. Close InstrumentStudio.
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PXIe-5842
Getting Started
