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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI USB-5684
10 MHz to 18 GHz RF Power Meter
This document explains how to install, configure, and set up the NI USB-5684 radio frequency
(RF) power meter. NI RF power meters make true RMS power measurements. The NI RF
power meters ship with the NI-568x instrument driver, which you can use to program the
device.
For more information about the NI 5684, refer to the NI RF Power Meters Help, at Start»All
Programs»National Instruments»NI-568x»Documentation.
The most recent versions of product documentation are available at ni.com/manuals. Visit
ni.com/updates
for the latest version of NI-568x driver software.
Caution
manner not described in this document.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines............................................................................... 1
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 3
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the Hardware............................................................................................................. 4
Connecting the Device Under Test........................................................................................... 5
Front and Back Panel........................................................................................................ 6
Connector Care and Handling...........................................................................................6
Configuring the NI 5684 in MAX.............................................................................................8
NI RF Power Meter Programming Options.............................................................................. 8
NI-568x Examples............................................................................................................ 9
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 10
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 10
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.
You can impair the protection provided by the NI 5684 if you use it in a
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
NI USB-5684 10 MHz to 18 GHz RF Power Meter This document explains how to install, configure, and set up the NI USB-5684 radio frequency (RF) power meter. NI RF power meters make true RMS power measurements. The NI RF power meters ship with the NI-568x instrument driver, which you can use to program the device. -
Page 2: Verifying The System Requirements
This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object, or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation. -
Page 3: Verifying The Kit Contents
Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 50 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2.) Relative humidity range 45% to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56). NI 5684 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3... -
Page 4: Installing The Software
Storage ambient temperature range -40 °C to +71 °C (Tested in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F (Class 3).) Maximum altitude 4,600 m operational Pollution Degree Indoor use only. Note For detailed specifications, refer to the NI 5684 specifications document at ni.com/manuals. Installing the Software You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer. -
Page 5: Connecting The Device Under Test
The back panel LED indicates the status of the NI RF power meter. To confirm that the device is properly connected, refer to the following table for LED information. NI 5684 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5... -
Page 6: Front And Back Panel
Table 1. LED Status Indication LED Color Status Green The NI RF power meter is connected to a computer or a chassis and is functioning properly. Yellow An error has occurred or the firmware is being updated. The NI RF power meter is not initialized. Front and Back Panel Figure 2. - Page 7 When not in use, keep the connectors covered with the dust cap included in the NI 5684. Related Information Refer to the RF Connector Care white paper for more information about proper connector care. NI 5684 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7...
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Page 8: Configuring The Ni 5684 In Max
Configuring the NI 5684 in MAX Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how they are configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI-568x. Launch MAX. In the configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed devices. -
Page 9: Ni-568X Examples
NI-568x Examples The instrument driver examples are instructional tools that demonstrate some of the functionality of the NI RF power meter. You can use these examples separately or integrate NI 5684 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9... -
Page 10: Where To Go Next
RF fundamentals, device features, and programming the NI 5684. Worldwide Support and Services The National Instruments website is your complete resource for technical support. At ni.com/ support, you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers. - Page 11 National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. National Instruments also has offices located around the world. For telephone support in the United States, create your service request at ni.com/support...
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