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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

PXIe-5830

5 GHz to 12 GHz, 1 GHz Bandwidth, 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.............................................................. 11

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-3621

Page 1: ...nts 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...

Page 2: ...ls 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 Touc...

Page 3: ...PXIe 3621 Safety Environmental and Regulatory Information 10 PXIe 5820 Safety Environmental and Regulatory Information Other Equipment There are required items not included in your kit that you need t...

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 th...

Page 5: ...IVI based functionality 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 u...

Page 6: ...sing the edges or the metal bracket You must install the software before installing the hardware Before you install the hardware refer to the guidelines in the Maintain Forced Air Cooling Note to User...

Page 7: ...the top and bottom of the chassis Slide the module into the slot until it is fully inserted Figure 2 Module Installation 2 3 NI PXIe 1075 1 1 Chassis 2 Hardware Module 3 Ejector Handle in Downward Un...

Page 8: ...ce For all threaded RF connectors SMA 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 an...

Page 9: ...Up Down Converter 5 12 GHz RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED 2 1 1 MMPX m to MMPX m Cable 152 mm 2 MMPX m to MMPX m Cable 200 mm 1 Complete the following baseband signal cable connections between t...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...ng 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 reconne...

Page 12: ...s 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 Nam...

Page 13: ...nd import 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 in...

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...

Page 15: ...ere 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 M...

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...

Page 17: ...1 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 c...

Page 18: ...he 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...

Page 19: ...F IN I I Q Q ACCESS ACTIVE ESD SENSITIVE 50 100 DIFF I Q IN I I Q Q 100 DIFF 50 Table 5 General Connector Descriptions Connector Description Connector Type REF IN Input connector that allows for the u...

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...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...7 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...

Page 23: ...OUT PXIe 3621 Vector Signal Up Down Converter 5 12 GHz RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED Table 8 I Q Connector Descriptions Connector Description Connector Type I Q IN I Input connector for I signa...

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 connecto...

Page 25: ...re and thermal shutdown occurred or has detected a problem with a power rail AMBER The module is being accessed Accessed means that the device setup registers are being written to in order to control...

Page 26: ...ine at ni com manuals Located online at ni com gettingstarted RF Solutions ni com rf PXIe 5830 Specifications NI RF Vector Signal Transceivers Help Tip The NI RF Vector Signal Transceivers Help availa...

Page 27: ...r support in the United States create your service request at ni com support or dial 1 866 ASK MYNI 275 6964 For support outside the United States visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni com nigloba...

Page 28: ...ments EULAs and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the NI global trade compliance policy...

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