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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

VRTS with 4 GHz Bandwidth

Automotive Radar Measurement and Object-Simulation System

This document explains how to install, configure, and test the Vehicle Radar Test System with
4 GHz Bandwidth.

The VRTS with 4 GHz Bandwidth and NI-VRTS instrument driver can be used to test
automotive radars at frequencies of 75 GHz to 82 GHz.

Contents

Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 1
Required Equipment................................................................................................................. 2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 2
Installing the Hardware.............................................................................................................3

Installing the VRTS with 4 GHz Bandwidth Modules..................................................... 3
Installing Antennas onto the mmRH-5591....................................................................... 4
Setting up the mmRH-5591.............................................................................................. 5
Cabling the VRTS with 4 GHz Bandwidth.......................................................................5

Configuring the VRTS with 4 GHz Bandwidth in MAX..........................................................7
Programming the VRTS............................................................................................................8

NI-VRTS Instrument Driver............................................................................................. 8
NI-VRTS VIs.................................................................................................................... 8
Using the NI Example Finder........................................................................................... 8
Using your System with Software.................................................................................... 9

Removing the VRTS with 4 GHz Bandwidth Modules............................................................9
Module Front and Back Panels............................................................................................... 10
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 12

Unpacking the Kit

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 connectors.

Summary of Contents for VRTS

Page 1: ...1 4 Setting up the mmRH 5591 5 Cabling the VRTS with 4 GHz Bandwidth 5 Configuring the VRTS with 4 GHz Bandwidth in MAX 7 Programming the VRTS 8 NI VRTS Instrument Driver 8 NI VRTS VIs 8 Using the NI...

Page 2: ...ed in this document There is no single system component labeled VRTS with 4 GHz Bandwidth Verifying the System Requirements To use the NI VRTS instrument driver your system must meet certain requireme...

Page 3: ...dentify supported slots in the chassis Place the controller in the first slot Place the PXIe 5551 module s in the slots to the right of the controller If you are using a PXIe 5841 place it in the slot...

Page 4: ...MAX RX IF2 IN PFI 1 PFI 0 TX IF1 OUT TX IF1 IN 13 dBm MAX REF IN DIO REF OUT OBJ PXIe 8861 Embedded Controller DP DP Pulse 0 1 10 100 1000 ACT DRIVE USER1 USER2 GPIB FAULT PWR OK LINK TRIG RESET 1 2 P...

Page 5: ...o not remove terminations from unused ports If a cable connector is capped with a termination remove it to connect cables Screws on all Mini HDMI connections must be tightened after they are connected...

Page 6: ...T TX IF1 IN 13 dBm MAX REF IN DIO REF OUT OBJ PXIe 5551 Variable Delay Generator 4 GHz BW ACCESS ACTIVE RX IF2 OUT ALL PORTS 50 10 dBm MAX RX IF2 IN PFI 1 PFI 0 TX IF1 OUT TX IF1 IN 13 dBm MAX REF IN...

Page 7: ...m MMPX MMPX PXIe 5551 slots 2 and 3 REF OUT PXIe 5551 slots 4 and 5 REF IN 8 PXIe 5551 slots 4 and 5 REF OUT PXIe 5841 slots 6 and 7 REF IN 9 3 Optional Connect the controller to a monitor as describ...

Page 8: ...th measurement and other system specific functions NI VRTS VIs NI VRTS includes a variety of examples and VIs for use with the VRTS with 4 GHz Bandwidth Locate NI VRTS VIs at Functions Instrument I O...

Page 9: ...ake measurements at frequencies within any of the supported frequency bands Only systems containing a PXIe 5841 support measurement capabilities 1 Use the NI Example Finder to locate NI VRTS examples...

Page 10: ...X IF2 IN RX IF1 OUT RX IF2 OUT REF IN 10 MHz REF OUT 12 V 3 0A MAX 10 dBm MAX ACCESS ACTIVE 10 dBm MAX Figure 7 PXIe 5551 Front Panel PXIe 5551 Variable Delay Generator 4 GHz BW ACCESS ACTIVE RX IF2 O...

Page 11: ...ceiver 9 kHz 6 GHz 1 GHz BW PFI 0 DIO REF OUT REF IN ESD SENSITIVE RF IN 33 dBm MAX 50 RF OUT Reverse Power 33 dBm MAX 50 LO OUT 50 LO OUT 50 LO IN 15 dBm MAX 50 LO IN 15 dBm MAX 50 50 50 VRTS with 4...

Page 12: ...marks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering NI products technology refer to the appropriate location Help Patents in your software the patents txt file on your media or the...

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