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Note
Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.
3.
Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
Required Equipment
VRTS with 4 GHz Bandwidth configurations require a combination of the following hardware:
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PXIe-5551 Variable Delay Generator
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mmRH-5591 mmWave Radio Head and power supply
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PXIe-5841 Vector Signal Transceiver (optional)
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PXI Express Chassis
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PXI Express Controller
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Cables included in your product bundle(s)
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0.15 m SMA-SMA cable(s), part number 763187-06
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0.46 m SMA-SMA cable(s), part number 763187-18
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1 m MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI cable(s), part number 143045A-01
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0.12 m MMPX-MMPX cable(s), part number 763376-01 (optional)
The term
system
describes the modules and radio head assembled as described in this
document. There is no single system component labeled “VRTS with 4 GHz Bandwidth.”
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the NI-VRTS instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.
Refer to the product readme, which is available on the driver software media or online at
ni.com/manuals
, for more information about minimum system requirements, recommended
system, and supported application development environments (ADEs).
Installing the Software
You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.
Ensure that you have installed the latest version of NI Package Manager. To access the
download page for NI Package Manager, visit
1.
Install LabVIEW.
2.
Install the latest NI-VRTS instrument driver.
3.
Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.
Note
Windows users may see access and security messages during
installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.
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VRTS with 4 GHz Bandwidth Getting Started Guide