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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

Содержание PXIe-5644R

Страница 1: ...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...

Страница 2: ...ocumentation Furthermore any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules Caution To...

Страница 3: ...that the environment you are using the NI 5644R in meets the following specifications Operating ambient temperature IEC 60068 2 1 IEC 60068 2 2 0 C to 55 C Operating relative humidity IEC 60068 2 56...

Страница 4: ...at you need to operate the NI 5644R Your application may require additional items not included in your kit to install or operate your device Required Items A PXI Express chassis and chassis documentat...

Страница 5: ...re Software Options NI provides three software options for programming the NI 5644R NI RFmx NI RFSA and NI RFSG instrument driver software and the instrument design libraries NI PXIe 5644R Getting Sta...

Страница 6: ...data Use NI RFSG to generate continuous or modulated waveforms Use NI RFSA and NI RFSG with the NI Modulation Toolkit to develop software defined radio transmitters and receivers Use NI RFSG with the...

Страница 7: ...I RFSA and NI RFSG Soft Front Panels support Yes Yes Yes LabVIEW examples or sample projects Includes LabVIEW examples Includes LabVIEW examples Includes LabVIEW sample projects with additional exampl...

Страница 8: ...jacent chassis slots and the left two slots must be PXI Express compatible 1 Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the module The AC power cord grounds the chassis a...

Страница 9: ...e the base engages with the guides in the chassis Figure 3 NI 5644R Module Installation 1 2 3 ESD SENSIT IVE NI PX Ie 5 644 R Vec tor Sig nal Tran sce iver 65 MH z 6 0 GHz 1 PXI Express Chassis 2 NI P...

Страница 10: ...evice is powered off may cause damage Ensure you are properly grounded when manipulating cables or antennas connected to the NI 5644R RF IN connector If you are using nonisolated devices such as a non...

Страница 11: ...5 MHz 6 0 GHz REF IN 5Vp p MAX 50 RF IN 0 RF OUT 0 CAL IN CAL OUT LO OUT LO OUT LO IN LO IN RF IN RF OUT REF OUT 1 65Vp p 50 DIGITAL I O LVTTL ESD SENSITIVE 33 dBm MAX 50 0 dBm 50 0 3 dBm 50 Reverse P...

Страница 12: ...z Reference Clock REF OUT Output terminal that can export a 10 MHz Reference Clock or the 120 MHz Sample Clock PFI 0 Programmable function digital I O DIO connector for use with triggers or events DIG...

Страница 13: ...le from or tampering with the CAL IN or CAL OUT front panel connectors voids the product calibration and specifications are no longer warranted Connector that is used when running self calibration on...

Страница 14: ...een The device is generating a waveform Dim amber The device is waiting for an acquisition Reference Trigger Solid amber The device is acquiring a waveform Solid red The device has detected an error T...

Страница 15: ...erform a complete self calibration after first installing your module and letting it warm up for 30 minutes Note Warm up begins when the PXI Express chassis has been powered on and the operating syste...

Страница 16: ...tory 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 32...

Страница 17: ...s 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 IVIROOTDIR32 i...

Страница 18: ...ocated in the IVIROOTDIR32 Lib directory where IVIROOTDIR32 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...

Страница 19: ...ming the NI 5644R 1 Launch LabVIEW 2 In the New Project dialog box select Sample Projects in the left pane 3 Navigate to and open the project that best matches your application requirements Using Micr...

Страница 20: ...continuous wave CW tone RF signal at the RF output terminal of your device 5 Select Start All Programs National Instruments NI RFSA NI RFSA Soft Front Panel to launch the NI RFSA Soft Front Panel 6 S...

Страница 21: ...isconnect any signals from the PXI Express module front panels Caution Do not disconnect the cable that connects CAL IN to CAL OUT Removing the cable from or tampering with the CAL IN or CAL OUT front...

Страница 22: ...controller verify that a National Instruments entry appears in the system device list If error conditions appear in the list right click the NI PXIe 5644R and NI RIO FPGA Device nodes and select Updat...

Страница 23: ...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 5644R Specifications NI RF Vecto...

Страница 24: ...formation 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 names...

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