5.
Associate the hardware modules that comprise your instrument.
a)
Select the PXIe-3621 that is identified as not configured in the configuration tree.
b)
In the Associated Devices section, select the PXIe-5820 from the
Baseband
list.
c)
Click
Save
in the MAX toolbar.
Note
Module associations may be lost when you move the modules to
different chassis slots.
6.
Self-test the hardware by selecting the item in the configuration tree and clicking
Self-
Test
in the MAX toolbar. Repeat this step for all modules in your PXIe-5830 system.
The MAX self-test performs a basic verification of hardware resources.
Related Information
Interconnecting the PXIe-5830 Modules
on page 17
If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure, contact NI technical
support or visit
.
Self-Calibration
Self-calibration adjusts the PXIe-5830 for variations in the module environment using onboard
power detectors.
The PXIe-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 driver software
•
When the system is in an environment where the ambient temperature varies or the
module temperature has drifted more than ±5 °C from the temperature at the last self-
calibration
•
To periodically adjust for small performance drifts that occur with product aging
Note
To ensure specifications before you use the instrument or perform self-
calibration, power on the PXI Express chassis; set the chassis fan speeds to AUTO
or HIGH, depending on the chassis; wait for the operating system to completely
load; and then allow the instrument to warm up for 30 minutes.
Note
Ensure that any connected external hardware is in an idle state and not
transmitting during self-calibration. It is not recommended to perform self-
calibration while connected in direct loopback configurations.
Performing a Self-Calibration Using NI-RFSA
NI recommends you perform the self-calibration using the NI-RFSA example when you self-
calibrate the module.
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