Table 2. Front Panel Connectors
Connector
Use
REF IN
Input terminal that routes an external reference signal to the module.
REF OUT
Output terminal that can route a 10 MHz reference signal from the
PXIe-5654.
REF OUT 2
Output terminal that can route a 100 MHz reference signal from the module.
TRIG IN/OUT Input/output terminal that can route a trigger to or from the module.
Caution
Do not apply an input signal to the TRIG IN/OUT
connector when it is configured as an output or damage may
occur.
PULSE IN
Input terminal that accepts a modulating square wave to pulse the RF output.
FM IN
Input terminal for frequency modulation.
AM IN
Input terminal for amplitude modulation.
ALC IN
Input terminal that connects to the ALC OUT connector of the PXIe-5696
AE.
RF OUT
Output terminal for the generated RF signal at the requested frequency and
power level.
Table 3. Front Panel LEDs
LED
State
Indications
ACCESS Off
The module is not yet functional or has detected a problem with a PXI
Express power rail.
Amber The module is being accessed.
Accessed
means that the device setup is
being transferred in order to control the device.
Green The module is ready to be programmed by NI-RFSG.
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