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National Instruments PXI-5670 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller. This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI PXI-5670 (NI 5670). The NI 5670 is a modular 2.7 GHz RF vector signal generator (VSG). The NI 5670 ships with the NI-RFSG instrument driver, which you use to program the device.

  • Page 3: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

    Furthermore, any modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
  • Page 4 Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit. Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use. NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 5: Verifying The Kit Contents

    4. Two Cable Wrenches, Part Number 746016-01 9. Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users 5. Screwdriver, Part Number 772006-01 4 | ni.com | NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 6: Preparing The Environment

    Note Refer to the NI PXI-5670/5671 Specifications at ni.com/manuals complete specifications. NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 7: Installing The Software

    Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the symbols that indicate the slot types. 6 | ni.com | NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 8 11. Cover all empty slots using filler panels or slot blockers to maximize cooling air flow. NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 9: Interconnecting The Ni 5670 Modules

    Ensure that the SMA cable center pins properly align with the SMA connectors to avoid bending the cable pins or damaging the front panel connectors on the device. 8 | ni.com | NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 10 If you are using an active device, such as a preamplifier or switch routed to the NI 5670, ensure no signal transients are sourced to the NI 5670. NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 11 Refer to the user documentation for required maintenance measures to ensure user safety and/or preserve the specified EMC performance. 10 | ni.com | NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 12 LOCAL OSC OUT 0 Routes the auxiliary local oscillator signal. RF OUTPUT Routes the upconverted signal at the requested RF frequency. NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 13 RED—The module has detected an error state; this state may indicate an overload (reverse power protection circuit is open), a PLL lock failure, or a thermal shutdown condition. 12 | ni.com | NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 14 Refer to the user documentation for required maintenance measures to ensure user safety and/or preserve the specified EMC performance. NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 15 RED—The module has detected an error state; this state may indicate a PLL lock failure or a thermal shutdown condition. 14 | ni.com | NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 16: Configuring The Ni 5670 In Max

    8 Refer to the NI RF Signal Generators Help for information about renaming devices. NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 17: Programming The Ni 5670

    You can see descriptions and compatible hardware models for each example or see all the examples compatible with one particular hardware model. 16 | ni.com | NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 18: Generating A Signal Using The Ni-Rfsg Soft Front Panel

    Add the core NI-RFSG VIs from the NI-RFSG palette to the block diagram, and wire the VIs together as shown in the following figure. NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 17 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 19 Enclose the niRFSG Check Generation Status VI in the While Loop, as shown in the following figure. Figure 9. The niRFSG Check Generation Status VI Enclosed in the While Loop 18 | ni.com | NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 20 Verify that the VI block diagram and VI front panel now look similar to the following figures. NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 19 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 21 You have successfully generated a continuous sine wave signal using the NI-RFSG instrument driver and the NI 5670. 20 | ni.com | NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Select Start»Control Panel»Device Manager. Windows Vista Select Start»Control Panel»System and Maintenance»Device Manager. Windows XP Select Start»Control Panel»System»Hardware»Device Manager. NI PXI-5670 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 23: What Should I Do If The Module Fails The Self-Test

    If you are using a PXI controller, verify that a National Instruments entry appears in the system device list. Reinstall NI-RFSG and the device if error conditions appear in the list. If you are using an MXI controller, right-click PCI-to-PCI Bridge, and select Properties from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled.

  • Page 24: Where To Go Next

    RF fundamentals, device features, and programming with NI-RFSG. 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 25 Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at .
  • Page 26 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...

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