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PXIe-5832
Getting Started
2023-03-29

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  • Page 1 PXIe-5832 Getting Started 2023-03-29...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing the PXIe-5832............8 Interconnecting the PXIe-5832 Modules........10 Connecting mmWave Radio Heads.

  • Page 3: Pxie-5832 Getting Started Guide

    Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller. This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-5832. The PXIe-5832 is a half-duplex RF communications instrument with up to 1 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth, designed for stimulus/response test applications. You can program the PXIe-5832 instrument using RFmx or NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG driver software.

  • Page 4: Verifying The Kit Contents

    3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit. Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use. Verifying the Kit Contents The kit contents for the PXIe-5832 varies by your instrument configuration. Table 1. Kit Contents by Configuration Configuration...
  • Page 5 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Configuration Included Items IF and mmWave instrument, which includes one Modules: ■ mmWave radio head with one of the following port configurations: PXIe-5820 ■ PXIe-3623 Direct TRX Ports (0-1) ■ ■ PXIe-5653 Switched TRX Ports (0-7), Direct TRX ■...

  • Page 6: Preparing The Environment

    A 0.9 N · m (8 lb · in.) calibrated torque wrench, 5/16 in. (NI part number ■ 751120-01). Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment you are using the PXIe-5832 in meets the following specifications. Operating ambient temperature 0 °C to 45 °C...

  • Page 7: Choosing And Installing The Software

    Note Refer to the PXIe-5832 Specifications at ni.com/manuals complete specifications. Software Options NI provides three software options for programming the PXIe-5832—RFmx, NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG instrument driver software. Table 2. PXIe-5832 Software Options Software Option Description Use Case...

  • Page 8: Installing The Software

    Installing the PXIe-5832 Notice To prevent damage to the PXIe-5832 caused by ESD or contamination, handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket. 1. Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the module.
  • Page 9 PXIe-5832 Getting Started The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module. 2. Power off the chassis. 3. Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to installation.

  • Page 10: Interconnecting The Pxie-5832 Modules

    11. Cover all empty slots using either filler panels (standard or EMC) or slot blockers with filler panels, depending on your application. Note For more information about installing slot blockers and filler panels, go to ni.com/r/pxiblocker. 12. Power on the chassis. Related tasks: Installing the Software ■ Interconnecting the PXIe-5832 Modules ni.com...
  • Page 11 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Take the following considerations into account when interconnecting the PXI Express modules that comprise the PXIe-5832. Inspect all RF connectors before attaching mating cables. Clean with dry ■ compressed air, if necessary, to remove any contaminants that may be present.
  • Page 12 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Figure 3. PXIe-5832 Equipment Setup (IF Only) NI PXIe-5820 PXIe-3623 Vector Signal Transceiver Vector Signal Up/Down Converter Baseband IQ, 1.25 GS/s 5–21 GHz ACCESS ACTIVE ACCESS ACTIVE AUX 0 IF OUT mmWave I– LO1 0 Ω I–...
  • Page 13 If you purchased the IF and mmWave instrument configuration, complete the following steps to connect the PXIe-5653 as an LO source, as shown in the following figure. Skip this section if your configuration does not include the PXIe-5653. Figure 4. PXIe-5832 with PXIe-5653 Equipment Setup NI PXIe-5820 PXIe-3623 NI PXIe-5653...

  • Page 14: Connecting Mmwave Radio Heads

    PXIe-3623LO1 IN front panel connector to the PXIe-5653LO1 OUT front panel connector. Related information: Refer to the PXIe-5832 section of the NI RF Vector Signal Transceivers Help ■ for more information about how to make connections using an external clock.
  • Page 15 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Figure 5. Equipment Setup with One mmWave Radio Head (Power Adapter and Cables Not Shown) NI PXIe-5820 PXIe-3623 NI PXIe-5653 Vector Signal Transceiver Vector Signal Up/Down Converter PWR OK / USER1 Baseband IQ, 1.25 GS/s Synthesizer 5–21 GHz...
  • Page 16 Connecting Two mmWave Radio Heads to the PXIe-5832 Prior to starting this procedure, connect the first mmWave radio head to your PXIe-5832 as directed in the Connecting One mmWave Radio Head to the PXIe-5832 section.

  • Page 17: Configuring The Pxie-5832 In Max

    Direct Connections to the PXIe-5832 The PXIe-5832 is a precision RF instrument that is sensitive to ESD and transients. Ensure you are making proper direct connections to the PXIe-5832 to avoid damaging the hardware.
  • Page 18 PXIe-5832 Getting Started 1. Launch MAX. 2. In the configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed NI hardware. Installed modules appear under the name of their associated chassis. 3. Expand your Chassis tree item. MAX lists all modules installed in the chassis. Your default names may vary.

  • Page 19: Self-Calibration

    Self-calibration adjusts the PXIe-5832 for variations in the module environment using onboard power detectors. PXIe-5832 modules are externally calibrated at the factory; however, you should perform a self-calibration in any of the following situations: After first installing and interconnecting your PXIe-5832 instrument ■...

  • Page 20: Performing A Self-Calibration Using Ni-Rfsa

    Performing a Self-Calibration Using NI-RFSA NI recommends you perform the self-calibration using the NI-RFSA example when you self-calibrate the module. 1. Select Start » All Programs » National Instruments » LabVIEW to launch LabVIEW. 2. Launch the Example Finder and navigate to the example.
  • Page 21 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Table 5. Location of PXIe-5832 Software Options Software Option Location RFmx LabVIEW Available on the LabVIEW Functions palette at Measurement I/O » NI- RFmx. LabWindows/CVI RFmx functions are available from the LabWindows/CVILibrary menu at Library » RFmx SpecAn Library and Library »...
  • Page 22 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Software Option Location where <NIDir> is one of the following locations: Windows 10 (32- ■ bit)/8.1 (32-bit)/7 (32-bit)- Program Files\National Instruments Windows 10 (64- ■ bit)/8.1 (64-bit)/7 (64-bit)- Program Files (x86)\National Instruments Microsoft .NET For the location of .NET class libraries, refer to the installed RFmx readme.
  • Page 23 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Software Option Location 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-bit)- Program Files (x86)\IVI Foundation\IVI Microsoft .NET Use the NI-RFSA .NET class library by adding a reference to NationalInstruments.ModularIn...

  • Page 24: Programming Examples Locations

    PXIe-5832 Getting Started Software Option Location 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> is one of the following directories: Windows 10 (32- ■ bit)/8.1 (32-bit)/7 (32-bit)-...

  • Page 25: Making A First Measurement

    RFSG » Getting Started » RFSG Getting Started Single Tone Generation (5830 and 5831).vi. 4. Select the device identifier assigned to the PXIe-5832 in MAX in the Resource Name control within each example. 5. Select the ports you want to generate and acquire a CW tone using the Selected Ports control within each example.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    PXIe-5832 Getting Started 7. Start the NI-RFSA example to acquire the CW tone at the port you specified. Related tasks: Interconnecting the PXIe-5832 Modules ■ Troubleshooting If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure, search our KnowledgeBase for additional information our technical support engineers create as they answer common user questions and resolve unexpected issues.

  • Page 27: What Should I Do If The Pxie-5832 Fails The Self-Test

    5. Power on the PXI Express chassis. 6. Restart your computer. 7. Verify that the module appears in MAX. What Should I Do if the PXIe-5832 Fails the Self-Test? 1. Restart the system. 2. Launch MAX, and perform the self-test again.

  • Page 28: Hardware Connectors And Indicators

    PXIe-5832 Getting Started If the niRFSA Initialize VI or niRFSG Initialize VI returns an error and the PXIe-5832 fails to initialize, complete the following steps: 1. Power off the system. 2. Inspect all PXIe-5832 front panel cables and, if there are no apparent issues, reconnect cables securely, according to the interconnection procedure for your instrument.
  • Page 29 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Figure 7. PXIe-5820 Front Panel and LEDs © National Instruments...
  • Page 30 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Table 7. General Connector Descriptions Connector Description Connector Type REF IN Input connector that MMPX (f) allows for the use of an external 10 MHz Reference Clock. REF OUT Output connector that MMPX (f) can export a 10 MHz Reference Clock.
  • Page 31 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Connector Description Connector Type Input connector for Q- MMPX (f) signals. Table 9. LED Indicators Indications ACCESS Indicates the basic hardware status of the device. Off—The device is not yet functional or has detected a problem with a PXI Express power rail.

  • Page 32: Pxie-3623 Front Panel And Leds

    PXIe-5832 Getting Started Figure 8. PXIe-5820 DIO Connector Pinout Reserved 5.0 V MGT Rx+ 0 MGT Tx+ 0 MGT Rx– 0 MGT Tx– 0 MGT Rx+ 1 MGT Tx+ 1 MGT Rx– 1 MGT Tx– 1 DIO 4 DIO 6...
  • Page 33 PXIe-5832 Getting Started PXIe-3623 Vector Signal Up/Down Converter 5–21 GHz ACCESS ACTIVE AUX 0 IF OUT mmWave I– Ω LO1 0 mmWave DIFF Q– IF IN/OUT I– Ω DIFF IF IN mmWave Q– LO1 1 mmWave AUX 1 ALL COAXIAL PORTS 50 Ω...
  • Page 34 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Connector Description Connector Type Output connector for MMPX (f) Q- signals. Table 11. General Connector Descriptions Connector Description Connector Type Input connector for the MMPX (f) external local oscillator signal used for the up and down conversion...
  • Page 35 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Connector Description Connector Type Input connector that SMA 27 GHz (f) receives IF signals from a secondary mmWave radio head. AUX 0 Reserved for internal MMPX (f) use. LO1 0 mmWave Output connector that SMA 27 GHz (f)

  • Page 36: Pxie-5653

    PXIe-5832 Getting Started Table 12. LED Indicators Indications ACCESS Indicates the basic hardware status of the module. • OFF—The driver software has not yet loaded, or the module exceeded approved operating temperature and thermal shutdown occurred or has detected a problem with a power rail.
  • Page 37 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Figure 9. PXIe-5653 Front Panel and LEDs © National Instruments...
  • Page 38 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Table 13. Connector Descriptions Connector Description REF IN Accepts a 10 MHz frequency signal with a maximum voltage of 2 V pk-pk REF OUT (10 MHz) Routes a frequency reference signal from the synthesizer/LO module onboard 10 MHz oven- controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO).

  • Page 39: Mmrh-5582 Front Panel, Back Panel, And Leds

    PXIe-5832 Getting Started Indication • OFF—The module is not generating a signal. • AMBER—The module phased-locked loops (PLLs) are attempting to lock. • GREEN—The module is generating a signal; applicable PLLs are locked. • RED—The module detected an error state. An...
  • Page 40 PXIe-5832 Getting Started Figure 11. mmRH-5582 with Switched and Direct TRX Ports mmRH-5582 mmWave Radio Head ALL PORTS 50 Ω 2.4mm RX INPUT MAX POWER REF PWR ≤+30 dBm PMAX = REF PWR +6 dB REF PWR >+30 dBm PMAX =+36 dBm...
  • Page 41 PXIe-5832 Getting Started IF OUT LO IN IF IN 5.0A MAX + – ACCESS ACTIVE Table 16. Connector Descriptions Connector Description Connector Type IF OUT IF output connector that routes SMA 27 GHz (f) receive signals to IF IN mmWave 0 or 1 connector on the PXIe-3623.

  • Page 42: Where To Go Next

    Related information: Refer to the PXIe-5832 Specifications for more information about front panel ■ connectors and LEDs. Where to Go Next Refer to the following figure for information about other product tasks and associated resources for those tasks.

  • Page 43: Ni Services

    NI product. Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receive important information updates from NI corporate headquarters is located at 11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, TX, 78759-3504, USA. © National Instruments © 2023 National Instruments Corporation.

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