NI PXIe-5644R, Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PXIe-5644R
6 GHz Reconfigurable RF Vector Signal Transceiver
Note
Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI 5644R. The NI 5644R is an
RF vector signal transceiver (VST), and ships with the following software options, which you
use to program the device.
•
NI-RFmx driver software
• NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG driver software
• NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for Vector Signal Transceivers (instrument
design libraries)
Caution The protection provided by this equipment may be impaired if it is used
in a manner not described in the documentation.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2
Verifying the System Requirements......................................................................................... 2
Unpacking the Kit.....................................................................................................................2
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3
Verifying the Kit Contents........................................................................................................ 4
Other Equipment...............................................................................................................4
Choosing and Installing the Software.......................................................................................5
Software Options.............................................................................................................. 5
Installing the Software...................................................................................................... 7
Installing the NI 5644R.............................................................................................................8
Direct Connections to the NI 5644R...............................................................................10
Hardware Front Panel Connectors and Indicators.......................................................... 11
Configuring the Hardware in MAX........................................................................................14
Self-Calibration.......................................................................................................................15
Locating the Software and Examples..................................................................................... 16
Software Locations......................................................................................................... 16
Programming Examples Locations.................................................................................19
NI 5644R First Measurement Options....................................................................................20
Making a Measurement with Soft Front Panels..............................................................20
Making a Measurement with a Sample Project.............................................................. 20