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PXI MICROWAVE
RF DOWNCONVERTER MODULE
Phase Matrix, Inc.  4600 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara CA 95054  Tel: 1-408-610-6810  www.phasematrix.com
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
PXI-1430B CCN 14501
Manual Assy Part Number 5585113-01
Manual Text Part Number 5580113-01 Rev
Model PXI-1430B

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  • Page 1 PXI MICROWAVE Model PXI-1430B RF DOWNCONVERTER MODULE Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide PXI-1430B CCN 14501 Manual Assy Part Number 5585113-01 Manual Text Part Number 5580113-01 Rev Phase Matrix, Inc.  4600 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara CA 95054  Tel: 1-408-610-6810  www.phasematrix.com...
  • Page 2 Do not proceed beyond a ments are traceable to the United States National Instruments®, NI®, WARNING notice until the indi- National Institute of Standards and Tech- ni.com®, LabVIEW®, nology.
  • Page 3 Quick Start Guide Introducing the PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module Congratulations on purchasing a Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module! To get the most out of your purchase, it is recommended that this be read carefully and completely. Quick Start Guide In this document...
  • Page 4 LabVIEW does not support Windows NT/Me/98/95, any of the Windows Server NOT E editions, or Windows XP x64. LabVIEW does support Windows 7 (64-bit version). LabVIEW or the LabVIEW Run-Time Engine does support Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 5 • Remove each module from its package and inspect it for loose components or any signs of damage. Notify Phase Matrix if any module appears damaged in any way. • Do not install damaged modules into a system. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 6 • Keep the module free of dust by cleaning only with compressed air. • Do not clean the module with any solvents or liquids. • To prevent damage to the module caused by ESD or contamination, handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 7 Phase Matrix recommends installing slot blockers in adjacent vacant PXI slots to NOT E maximize cooling air flow to the PXI modules. A PXI Chassis Slot Blocker Kit (National Instruments part number 778678-01) is available for purchase at www.ni.com. Plug-in and power-on the PXI chassis.
  • Page 8 To avoid ESD, do not touch the exposed connector pins or any exposed circuitry on the device. When not in use, PXI modules should be stored in the original antistatic envelope to avoid damage. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 9 PXI/PXI Express provided cable, to the expansion card in the PXI remote controller. module in slot 1 of the PXI system, connected by a copper cable. Reboot the PXI remote controller. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 10 Device drivers are available at: www.phasematrix.com  PXI hardware does not support “hot-swap” capabilities! CAUTION Before installing the PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module, the PXI chassis must be powered off and unplugged to prevent damage to PXI modules. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 11 Figure Figure 2 Example Welcome Window Select Next to continue. Windows will display the End User License Agreement (EULA) as shown in Figure Figure 3 Example of Software License Agreement Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 12 Figure 4 will appear. Select Install to continue. Figure 5 Example of Completing the Installer Windows should display a message indicating that the installation was successful. Select Finish to complete the device driver installation. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 13 The actual screen that appears will have the label of the module Soft Front Panel being installed, so instead of “PXI-14XX,” the label is displayed as either “PXI-1410,” “PXI-1420,” “PXI-1430B,” “PXI-1440,” or “PXI-1450B.” Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 14 Enter the destination directory for the PXI-1430B’s Soft Front Panel executables or browse to a destination directory by selecting the Browse button. Once the file path has been entered, select Next to continue to the Software License Agreement. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 15 If you do not agree, you will not be able to install the software. Figure 9 Example Summary of Files Being Installed Review the list of files to be installed and select Next to begin the installation. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 16 Quick Start Guide Figure 10 Example of Completing Soft Front Panel Installation Wizard Select Finish to complete the Soft Front Panel installation. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 17 Select the Hardware tab and select Device Manger. Select the View pull-down menu. Select Devices by connection and the device should appear under "NI-VISA PXI Devices" with the label as "PM14XX." * PM14XX will actually display as PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 18 Select Uninstall and a popup window is displayed with a conformation to continue with the uninstall process. Figure 12 Example of Confirming Device Driver Removal Select OK to confirm the prompt and uninstall the device driver. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 19 Quick Start Guide Step 4. Review Hardware and Software Front Panels Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 20 Hardware Front Panel Figure 13 Hardware Front Panel of the PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module The maximum power input to the input connector (RF B IN 100 kHz to 2.9 GHz) must CAUTION not exceed +10 dBm! Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 21 PXI-1410 Preselector Module does not exceed the maximum allowed power that can be applied to the RF B IN input connector of the PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module. Damage can occur if power exceeds +10 dBm applied to the PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module’s input connector! Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 22 Care should be used when connecting this IF B OUT to a digitizer or other equipment. When the IF B OUT normal operating range is exceeded, the overload indicator will be illuminated. (Refer to Table Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 23 IF A OUT of the PXI-1420 MW Downconverter Module; this allows switching of the IF output signals between the PXI-1420 MW Downconverter Module and the PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module without the use of the PXI-1440B IF Downconverter Module. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 24 Soft Front Panel. Stop Button This button is used to stop the Soft Front Panel from reading and writing to the PXI module; it halts the program and is the preferred way to exit the program. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 25 RF B IN Frequency When the “Select Signal Path” is set to DOWNCONVERTER, this entry box is used to select the RF input frequency of the PXI-1430B. The RF input frequency may be changed Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 26 This number indicates the internal real-time ambient temperature of the module in degrees Celsius. Status Indicator The Status Indicator located at the bottom of the Soft Front Panel displays messages related to system configuration. Messages may be errors or warnings. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 27 Although data values can be viewed from this tab, the Soft Front Panel cannot be used to modify or overwrite the data values. These stored data values are normally utilized by the driver in real-time correction applications. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 28 (EEPROM). This EEPROM controls the PXI related configuration such as manufacture ID, etc. Last Cal Date displays the date that the last calibration was run and that the calibration file was created. FPGA Date Displays the applicable FPGA version date. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 29 PXI-1430B’s memory during each measurement. These data values are displayed as port response over frequency. Use the Horizontal Slider Bar to view values to the left and right of the values currently being displayed. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 30 (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 correction values to the left and right of the values currently being displayed. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 31 Table 5 Equipment Requirements to Confirm Basic Module Operation Qty Equipment Description Agilent 83650A Signal Generator, 26.5 GHz Agilent 8566B Spectrum Analyzer NI PXIe-1065 PXI chassis NI PXI-8106 PXI Embedded Controller with Windows 7/XP Display Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 32 0 dB PXI-1450B Local Oscillator Module Frequency 4.75 GHz PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module Set IF Gain Control to provide 38 dB of gain. (Refer to the “IF Center Frequency and Bandwidth Check" page 33 Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 33 The maximum power input to the input connector (RF B IN 100 kHz to 2.9 GHz) must CAUTION not exceed +10 dBm! Set the Signal Generator frequency to 1.5 GHz and the output power to -40 dBm. Set the LO frequency to 4.75 GHz. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 34 (200 to 300 MHz at IF OUT), keeping the output level constant. Confirm that the maximum fluctuation, at the IF B OUT connector, between 230-270 MHz is less than or equal to 3 dB. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 35 Check that the STATUS LED is Green. (Refer to page 21.) Check that the ACCESS LED switches each time that a path is selected. (Refer to page 21.) Contact Phase Matrix Customer Support for additional help. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 36 • The name and telephone number of someone familiar with the problem who can be contacted by Phase Matrix if any further information is required. • The shipping address to which the PXI module is to be returned. Include any special shipping instructions. Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 37 Mark the carton to indicate that it contains a fragile electronic instrument. Ship the PXI module to Phase Matrix at the following address: Phase Matrix, Inc. 4600 Patrick Henry Dr. Santa Clara CA 95054 Tel: 1-408-610-6810 www.phasematrix.com Phase Matrix PXI-1430B RF Downconverter Module...
  • Page 38 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Phase Matrix, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 4600 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara CA 95054 Product Name: Preselector, MW Downconverter, RF Downconverter, IF Downconverter, Local Oscillator, LO Distributor Model Number: PXI-1410, PXI-1420, PXI-1430, PXI-1440, PXI-1450, PXI-1455 Statement: Phase Matrix, Inc.