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PXIe-5663E
Getting Started
2022-07-01

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  • Page 1 PXIe-5663E Getting Started 2022-07-01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PXIe-5663E Getting Started Contents ................3 Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines.

  • Page 3: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

    PXIe-5663E Getting Started Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller. This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI 5663E. The NI 5663E is a modular 6.6 GHz RF vector signal analyzer (VSA) with digital downconversion.

  • Page 4: Verifying The System Requirements

    PXIe-5663E Getting Started prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation. Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by NI could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
  • Page 5 PXIe-5663E Getting Started Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use. © National Instruments...

  • Page 6: Verifying The Kit Contents

    9. 50 Ω Termination Load, Part Number 778353-01, Connected to the NI 5601 LO OUT Terminal 10. Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility 11. Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users 12. NI PXIe-5663E Getting Started Guide (This Document) 13. Driver Software DVD ni.com...

  • Page 7: Preparing The Environment

    PXIe-5663E Getting Started Other Equipment There are several required items not included in your device kit that you need to install or operate the NI 5663E. Required Items A PXI Express chassis and chassis documentation. The NI PXIe-1075 chassis ■...

  • Page 8: Choosing And Installing The Software

    PXIe-5663E Getting Started Note Refer to the NI PXIe-5663E Specifications at ni.com/manuals complete specifications. Software Options NI provides several software options for the NI 5663E—NI-RFmx, the NI-RFSA instrument driver software, and the NI-RFSA Soft Front Panel (SFP). Table 1. NI 5663E Software Options...

  • Page 9: Installing The Ni 5663E

    PXIe-5663E Getting Started If the installation window does not appear, navigate to the drive, double-click it, and double-click autorun.exe. 3. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts. Note Windows users may see access and security messages during installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.

  • Page 10: Interconnecting The Ni 5663E Modules

    PXIe-5663E Getting Started Figure 2. Chassis Compatibility Symbols NI PXIe-1062Q 1. PXI Express System Controller Slot 2. PXI Peripheral Slot 3. PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot 4. PXI Express System Timing Slot 5. PXI Express Peripheral Slot 6. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
  • Page 11 PXIe-5663E Getting Started product before connecting cables and employ industry-standard ESD prevention measures during installation, maintenance, and operation. Figure 3. NI 5663E Front Panel Interconnection RF Signal Generator RF Downconverter 16-Bit IF Digitizer ACCESS ACTIVE ACCESS ACTIVE ACCESS ACTIVE 500 kHz - 6.6 GHz 10 MHz –...
  • Page 12 PXIe-5663E Getting Started 4. Hand-tighten all SMA cable ends on the SMA connectors after the cable center pins are correctly aligned and connected. The cable connectors should tighten without much torque or effort. If a cable bends due to incorrect alignment, remove the cable from the front panel connector and reconnect the cable center pin on the SMA cable to the SMA connector.
  • Page 13 PXIe-5663E Getting Started transients greater than the RF and DC specifications of the NI 5601 RF IN connector. NI 5601 RF Downconverter Module Front Panel The NI 5601 RF downconverter module front panel contains four connectors and two LEDs. Figure 1. NI 5601 RF Downconverter Module Front Panel...
  • Page 14 PXIe-5663E Getting Started Table 3. NI 5601 RF Downconverter Module Front Panel Connectors Connector Use RF IN Connects to the analog RF input signal to be measured by the NI 5663. IF OUT Connects to the IF IN connector on the NI 5622 IF digitizer module front panel.
  • Page 15 PXIe-5663E Getting Started Figure 5. NI 5622 IF Digitizer Module Front Panel 16-Bit IF Digitizer ACCESS ACTIVE IF IN +20 dBm MAX 50 Ω PFI 1 CLK IN 6.3 Vp-p 50 Ω CLK OUT 2 Vp-p 50 Ω SENSITIVE Table 5. Device Front Panel Icon Definitions Refer to the user documentation for required maintenance measures to ensure user safety and/or preserve the specified EMC performance.
  • Page 16 PXIe-5663E Getting Started Connector Use CLK IN Connects to the REF IN/OUT connector on the NI 5652 LO source module front panel. This connector is the input terminal for the Reference Clock or Sample Clock. CLK OUT This connector is the output terminal for the NI 5622 Reference Clock or Sample Clock.
  • Page 17 PXIe-5663E Getting Started Figure 1. NI 5652 RF Signal Generator Module Front Panel RF Signal Generator ACCESS ACTIVE 500 kHz - 6.6 GHz RF OUT 50 Ω 0.5 W Reverse Power REF IN/OUT 50 Ω 5 Vp-p OUT: 1 Vp-p OUT2 50 Ω...

  • Page 18: Configuring The Ni 5663E In Max

    PXIe-5663E Getting Started Table 10. NI 5652 RF Signal Generator Module Front Panel LEDs Indications ACCESS Indicates the basic hardware status of the NI 5652 module. OFF—The module is not yet functional or has detected a problem with a power rail.

  • Page 19: Locating The Software And Examples

    PXIe-5663E Getting Started 5. Associate the hardware modules that comprise your device. 1. Select the NI 5601 that is identified as not configured in the configuration tree. 2. In the Associated Devices section, select the appropriate module from each system component drop-down listbox.
  • Page 20 PXIe-5663E Getting Started Location 64-bit installation— ■ <NIDir>\Shared\ExternalCompilerSupport\C\lib64\msvc 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 NI-RFmx readme.

  • Page 21: Programming Examples Locations

    Option NI-RFSA SFP LabVIEW Available from the Start Menu at Start > All Programs > National Instruments > NI-RFSA > NI-RFSA Soft Front Panel. Using the NI Example Finder If you're using NI-RFmx or NI-RFSA with LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI, use the NI Example Finder to locate programming examples.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    PXIe-5663E Getting Started Note LabVIEW examples that demonstrate integration of the NI 5663E with NI RF vector signal generators and NI toolkit software, including the NI Modulation Toolkit, are also available online at ni.com/examples. Troubleshooting If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure, contact NI technical support or visit ni.com/support.

  • Page 23: Configuration

    PXIe-5663E Getting Started 2. Expand the Chassis tree to see the list of installed hardware, and press <F5> to refresh the list. 3. If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware is correctly installed, and restart the system.

  • Page 24: Measurements

    PXIe-5663E Getting Started What Should I Do if the NI 5622 IF Digitizer Module Does Not Phase-Lock to the NI 5652 LO Source Module? If the NI 5622 IF digitizer module fails to phase-lock to the NI 5652 LO source module internal reference through the front panel, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 25: 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 © 2022 National Instruments Corporation.

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