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Phase Matrix, Inc. 

 4600 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara CA 95054 

 Tel: 1-408-610-6810 

 www.phasematrix.com

RF DOWNCONVERTER MODULE

Model PXI-1430B

PXI-1430B CCN 14501

Manual Assy Part Number 5585113-01

Manual Text Part Number 5580113-01 Rev 

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Содержание Phase Matrix PXI-1430B

Страница 1: ...anta Clara CA 95054 Tel 1 408 610 6810 www phasematrix com PXI MICROWAVE RF DOWNCONVERTER MODULE Model PXI 1430B Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide PXI 1430B CCN 14501 Manual Assy Part Number 5585113...

Страница 2: ...to the United States National Institute of Standards and Tech nology Manual Change Information As Phase Matrix Inc continually improves and updates its products changes to the material covered by the...

Страница 3: ...e scope of this document is to describe the installation process of the stand alone hardware and software for the PXI 1430B and to confirm basic module operation This document describes information fo...

Страница 4: ...optional CD or from the Phase Matrix web site at www phasematrix com Screen Resolution at least 1024 768 pixels recommended Adobe Reader 6 0 1 or later to view or search PDF versions of manuals Interf...

Страница 5: ...also be installed in any hybrid PXI slot marked with a peripheral slot compatibility image the letter H and a solid circle containing the slot number Do not install the PXI 1430B into a slot for PXI...

Страница 6: ...hassis Figure 1 Install PXI Modules into a PXI Chassis Phase Matrix PXI modules are sensitive instruments that should be handled carefully Do not expose modules to temperatures or humidity beyond thei...

Страница 7: ...the injector ejector handle is pushed down in the unlatched downward position c Slide the module completely into the chassis When you begin to feel resistance push up on the injector ejector handle to...

Страница 8: ...optic cable Laptop computer control of PXI consists of an ExpressCard PCMCIA CardBus card in the laptop and a PXI PXI Express module in slot 1 of the PXI system connected by a copper cable PXI Remote...

Страница 9: ...PXI consists of an ExpressCard PCMCIA CardBus card in the laptop and a PXI PXI Express module in slot 1 of the PXI system connected by a copper cable 1 If the PXI remote controller PC or laptop comput...

Страница 10: ...oller being used has previously had a device driver of the same type installed it must be removed before installing a new device driver Refer to Step 3 3 Optional Uninstalling the PXI Device Driver on...

Страница 11: ...iver Installer PXI 14XX Driver 32 bit exe or PXI 1400 Driver 64 bit exe The PXI 14XX Series Device Driver Installer will open with a welcome window similar to the one shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Exampl...

Страница 12: ...do not accept the agreement you will not be able to insall the software Figure 4 Example of Windows Security Window A Windows security window similar to the one shown in Figure 4 will appear 6 Select...

Страница 13: ...to the setup exe file and select Open to start the installation wizard After a small delay a screen similar to Figure 6 is displayed The actual screen that appears will have the label of the module So...

Страница 14: ...ontinue to the next screen Figure 7 Example of Selecting Destination Directory for Executables 4 Enter the destination directory for the PXI 1430B s Soft Front Panel executables or browse to a destina...

Страница 15: ...re License Agreement If you agree to the terms of the software license agreement select I accept the License Agreement and select Next to continue If you do not agree you will not be able to install t...

Страница 16: ...16 Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide Figure 10 Example of Completing Soft Front Panel Installation Wizard 8 Select Finish to complete the Soft Front Panel installation...

Страница 17: ...select Device Manger 3 Select the View pull down menu 4 Select Devices by connection and the device should appear under NI VISA PXI Devices with the label as PM14XX NOTE If this is the first time tha...

Страница 18: ...right click on the selected device and a popup menu is displayed with five selectable choices 6 Select Uninstall and a popup window is displayed with a conformation to continue with the uninstall proc...

Страница 19: ...Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 19 Quick Start Guide Step 4 Review Hardware and Software Front Panels...

Страница 20: ...converter Module Quick Start Guide Hardware Front Panel Figure 13 Hardware Front Panel of the PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module CAUTION The maximum power input to the input connector RF B IN 100 kHz t...

Страница 21: ...hardware seems to be functioning Module hardware functioning indication can be erroneous in this mode since this circuitry can be compromised by a power supply failure ACCESS LED This Solid AMBER LED...

Страница 22: ...1430B RF Downconverter Module This LO signal is used to down convert the RF signal that is input to the RF B IN connector and produce a 250 MHz IF OUT see the description for the IF B OUT connector RE...

Страница 23: ...is output This IF signal can be used as an input signal to the IF B IN input connector of the PXI 1440B IF Downconverter Module This IF signal can also be supplied through the AUX IN connector of the...

Страница 24: ...Code shown in the top right corner of the Soft Front Panel display information about the PXI module being controlled with this Soft Front Panel This information cannot be changed through the Soft Fron...

Страница 25: ...ion buttons are used to select between BYPASS or DOWNCONVERTER as the IF path When BYPASS mode is selected the signal path bypasses the down conversion circuitry and outputs an IF signal between 100 k...

Страница 26: ...ly displays green when functioning and is within tolerance 12Volts 12 V power supply displays green when functioning and is within tolerance LO B Sense Displays green to indicate that an LO signal is...

Страница 27: ...ab displays unit information such as model number serial number configuration control number FPGA part number EEPROM part number and last calibration date The bottom portion of this tab displays calib...

Страница 28: ...tinually improves and updates its products changes to materials occur When a part or assembly in a Phase Matrix instrument is changed to the extent that it is no longer interchangeable with an earlier...

Страница 29: ...requency This represents the correction value that needs to be set for IF ATTEN 1 of the unit This value can be set from the Control Tab IF ATTEN 2 represents the setting of IF ATTEN 2 for a particula...

Страница 30: ...F output frequency This data can be used to mathematically improve flatten the IF filter response The IF is centered at 250 MHz and has approximately 40 MHz of BW Use the Horizontal Slider Bar to view...

Страница 31: ...s process confirms that all connectors switches cables and related circuitry used in these signal paths are functional Equipment Requirements Figure 16 shows a block diagram of the equipment setup wit...

Страница 32: ...F Level 40 dBm Spectrum Analyzer Frequency 250 MHz Span 100 MHz RBW 1 MHz VBW 3 MHz Attenuation 10 dB Scale 1 dB Div Reference 0 dB PXI 1450B Local Oscillator Module Frequency 4 75 GHz PXI 1430B RF Do...

Страница 33: ...Module to LO B IN of the PXI 1430B Connect the REF B OUT of the PXI 1450B Local Oscillator Module to REF B IN of the PXI 1430B Connect the IF B OUT of the PXI 1430B to the RF Input of the Spectrum An...

Страница 34: ...ncy from 1 45 to 1 55 GHz 200 to 300 MHz at IF OUT keeping the output level constant 8 Confirm that the maximum fluctuation at the IF B OUT connector between 230 270 MHz is less than or equal to 3 dB...

Страница 35: ...connector s cavity and use a dry cotton swab to absorb remaining alcohol Never use abrasives to clean connectors Storing PXI units that have SMAs Place a protective cap on connectors when not in use N...

Страница 36: ...ber and the numbers of any options must be included in any correspondence regarding your PXI module A typical serial number label is shown in Figure 17 Figure 17 Example of a Label Affixed to the Side...

Страница 37: ...ntainer cannot be used pack the PXI module in a heavy 275 pound test double walled carton with approximately four inches of packing material between the PXI module and the inner carton 4 Seal the cart...

Страница 38: ...r electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EN 55011 2007 Industrial scienti c and medical ISM radio frequency Equipment Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics Limits and me...

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