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Troubleshooting

If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure, contact NI technical
support or visit 

ni.com/support

.

What Should I Do if the PXIe-5840 Doesn't Appear in
MAX?

1.

In the MAX configuration tree, expand 

Devices and Interfaces

.

2.

Expand the 

Chassis

 tree to see the list of installed hardware, and press <F5> to refresh

the list.

3.

If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware is correctly
installed, and restart the system.

4.

Navigate to the Device Manager.

Operating System

Description

 

 

Windows 10

Select 

Start

»

Control Panel

»

Device Manager

.

Windows 8.1

Right-click the Start button, and select 

Device Manager

.

Windows 7

Select 

Start

»

Control Panel

»

Device Manager

.

5.

If you are using a PXI controller, verify that a 

National Instruments

 entry appears in the

system device list. If error conditions appear in the list, right-click the 

PXIe-5840

 and 

NI-

RIO FPGA Device

 nodes and select 

Update Driver

. If you are using an MXI controller,

right-click 

PCI-to-PCI Bridge

, and select 

Properties

 from the shortcut menu to verify

that the bridge is enabled.

6.

Restart your computer.

Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is
On?

The LEDs may not light until the device has been configured in MAX. Before proceeding,
verify that the PXIe-5840 appears in MAX.

If the module appears in MAX but the ACCESS LED fails to light after you power on the
chassis, a problem may exist with the chassis power rails, the hardware module, or the LED.

Caution

 

Apply external signals only while the PXIe-5840 is powered on.

Applying external signals while the device is powered off may cause damage.

1.

Disconnect any signals from the PXI Express module front panel.

2.

Power off the PXI Express chassis.

3.

Remove the module from the PXI Express chassis and inspect it for damage. Do not
reinstall a damaged device.

4.

Install the module in a different PXI Express chassis slot from which you removed it.

5.

Power on the PXI Express chassis.

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PXIe-5840 Getting Started Guide

Summary of Contents for PXIe-5840

Page 1: ...on 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 I...

Page 2: ...National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance operate this product only with shielded cables and acces...

Page 3: ...C Operating relative humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing IEC 60068 2 56 Maximum altitude 2 000 m 800 mbar at 25 C ambient temperature Pollution Degree 2 Indoor use only Caution Clean the hardware with a s...

Page 4: ...veral required items not included in your device kit that you need to operate the PXIe 5840 Your application may require additional items not included in your kit to install or operate your device Req...

Page 5: ...e standard 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 de...

Page 6: ...ice can cool itself effectively This document is also available at ni com manuals The PXIe 5840 is a two slot module with two backplane connectors The module must be installed into two adjacent chassi...

Page 7: ...e it into the empty compatible slots Ensure the base engages with the guides in the chassis Figure 3 PXIe 5840 Module Installation 1 2 3 ESD SENSIT IVE NI PX Ie 5 646 R Vec tor Sig nal Tran sce iver 6...

Page 8: ...only while the PXIe 5840 is powered on Applying external signals while the device is powered off may cause damage Ensure you are properly grounded when manipulating cables or antennas connected to the...

Page 9: ...l NI PXIe 5840 Vector Signal Transceiver 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 I...

Page 10: ...MMPX f REF OUT Output terminal that can export a 10 MHz Reference Clock or the 156 25 MHz Data Clock MMPX f PFI 0 Programmable function digital I O DIO connector for use with triggers or events MMPX f...

Page 11: ...om the device to monitor the device status or transferring data to from the device Green The device is controllable through the software ACTIVE Off The device is idle Solid green The device is generat...

Page 12: ...I RIO device in your system resource identification of your NI RIO devices may change Whenever any of these changes occur verify resource identification of all your NI RIO devices in MAX and if necess...

Page 13: ...you self calibrate the module 1 Launch the NI RFSA or NI RFSG Soft Front Panel by navigating to Start All Programs National Instruments Driver Driver Soft Front Panel 2 Click Device System Calibratio...

Page 14: ...ectory and 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 3...

Page 15: ...iles x86 IVI Foundation IVI Microsoft Visual C C Use the header files located in the IVIROOTDIR32 Include directory and import library files located in the IVIROOTDIR32 Lib directory where IVIROOTDIR3...

Page 16: ...R32 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 Microsoft NET...

Page 17: ...ams National Instruments NI RFSG NI RFSG Soft Front Panel to launch the NI RFSG Soft Front Panel 3 Select the device identifier assigned to the PXIe 5840 in MAX in the Device drop down menu 4 Click th...

Page 18: ...nd NI RIO FPGA Device nodes and select Update Driver If you are using an MXI controller right click PCI to PCI Bridge and select Properties from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled...

Page 19: ...ni com community Support ni com support more about your products through ni com Located online at ni com manuals Located online at ni com gettingstarted RF Solutions ni com rf NI PXIe 5840 Specificati...

Page 20: ...information support phone numbers email addresses and current events Refer to the NI Trademarks and Logo Guidelines at ni com trademarks for information on NI trademarks Other product and company nam...

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