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National Instruments PXIe-5667 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 PXIe-1075...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller. Note This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) (NI 5667). The NI 5667 is a modular spectrum monitoring receiver. The NI 5667 ships with the NI-RFSA 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: Verifying The Kit Contents

    8. Long, Semi-Rigid SMA-to-SMA Cable, Labeled P, 17. NI 5667 3.6 GHz Spectrum Monitoring Receiver Part Number 154049A-01 Getting Started Guide (This Document) 9. Flexible, 7-Inch, RF SMA-to-SMA Cable (x2), Part Number 763282-07 NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3...

  • Page 5: Preparing The Environment

    You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer. Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows ™ /CVI ™ Insert the driver software media into your computer. The installer should open automatically. 4 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 6: Installing The Ni 5667

    Remove the black plastic connectors from all the captive screws on the module front panel. Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the symbols that indicate the slot types. NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5...
  • Page 7 11. Cover all empty slots using filler panels or slot blockers to maximize cooling air flow. 6 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 8: Interconnecting The Ni 5667 Modules

    Using the short semi-rigid SMA-to-SMA coaxial cable (labeled N), connect the IF IN connector on the NI 5694 front panel to the IF OUT connector on the NI 5603 front panel. NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7...
  • Page 9 The NI 5603 is a precision RF instrument that is sensitive to ESD and transients. Ensure you are making proper direct connections to the NI 5603 to avoid damaging the device. 8 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 10 + 22 dBm MAX 0 V DC + 15 dBm MAX + 15 dBm MAX 0 V DC 25 V DC MAX SENSITIVE ALL PORTS 50 Ω NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9...
  • Page 11 LO1 IN is an SMA connector with an impedance of 50 Ω (nominal) and a maximum safe power level of +15 dBm. The maximum safe voltage is 25 VDC. 10 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 12 RF downconverter modules. When you are not using the LO OUT connectors, connect a 50 Ω termination load to each of these connectors. NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11...
  • Page 13 If the power supply fails, contact NI technical support. 12 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 14 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 NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13...
  • Page 15 >10 dBm. PFI 1 Receives a digital trigger from an external source. PFI 1 is an SMB connector and has an absolute voltage rating of ‑3.3 V to +8 V. 14 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 16 RED—The module has detected an error. NI-RFSA must access the module to determine the cause of the error. The LED remains red until the error condition is removed. NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15...
  • Page 17 REF OUT 10 MHz 1.5 V p-p MAX REF OUT 100 MHz 1.5 V p-p MAX 800 MHz 4 GHz 3.2 GHz - 8.3 GHz SENSITIVE ALL PORTS 50 Ω 16 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 18 Connects to the LO3 IN connector on the NI 5603 module front panel. This connector is the output terminal for the LO3 (800 MHz) source. LO3 OUT is an SMA connector with an impedance of 50 Ω (nominal). NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 17...
  • Page 19 The NI 5653 LO source has 10 MHz and 100 MHz reference outputs. For Note best performance, connect the 100 MHz REF OUT connector to the NI 5622 CLK IN connector. 18 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 20 The signal pins of this product's input/output ports can be damaged if subjected to ESD. To prevent damage, turn off power to the product before connecting cables and employ industry-standard ESD prevention measures during installation, maintenance, and operation. NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 19...
  • Page 21 If the power supply fails, contact NI technical support. 20 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 22 The signal pins of this product's input/output ports can be damaged if subjected to ESD. To prevent damage, turn off power to the product before connecting cables and employ industry-standard ESD prevention measures during installation, maintenance, and operation. NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 21...
  • Page 23 Output terminal for a 10 MHz signal received at the REF/LO IN connector. LO OUT Output terminal for either a 215 MHz LO signal received at the REF/LO IN connector or an internally generated 215 MHz LO signal. 22 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 24: Configuring The Ni 5667 In Max

    Remote Systems. Find your target IP address or name, expand it, and then expand Devices and Interfaces. Installed devices appear under the name of their associated chassis. Expand your Chassis tree item. NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 23...

  • Page 25: Self-Calibration

    • After first installing and interconnecting your NI 5667 system • When there is a physical change to any of the system components, such as replacement of modules 24 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 26: Performing A Device Self-Calibration Using The Ni-Rfsa Sfp

    Launch the NI-RFSA SFP by navigating to Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-RFSA»NI-RFSA Soft Front Panel. Click Device/System»Calibration»Self Calibration. Select the self-calibration steps you want to perform from the Self-Calibration dialog box. Click Next to run the self-calibration. NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 25...

  • Page 27: Programming The Ni 5667

    Programming the NI 5667 You can acquire data interactively using the NI-RFSA Soft Front Panel (SFP) or use NI-RFSA to program your device in the ADE of your choice. 26 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 28: Ni-Rfsa Examples

    Examples demonstrate the functionality of the device and serve as programming models and building blocks for your own applications. The NI Example Finder is a utility available for NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 27...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Remove the module from the chassis and inspect it for damage. Do not reinstall a damaged device. Reinstall the module in a different chassis slot. Power on the chassis. Verify that the device appears in MAX. 28 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 30: Configuration

    Select Start»Control Panel»System»Hardware»Device Manager. If you are using a PXI controller, verify that a National Instruments entry appears in the system device list. Reinstall NI-RFSA 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 31: Measurements

    Check for cable loss, which can be substantial. For example, an RG58 coaxial cable loses about 2.1 dB of signal amplitude per foot at 2 GHz. Unless you are using high-quality cables, expect losses when working with high-frequency signals. 30 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 32: Where To Go Next

    The National Instruments website is your complete resource for technical support. At support, you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers. NI PXIe-5667 (3.6 GHz) Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 31...
  • Page 33 NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at the National Instruments global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relevant HTS codes, ECCNs, and other import/export data. NI MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS.

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