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  • Page 1 PXIe-5842...
  • Page 2 PXIe-5842 Getting Started 2023-03-29...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PXIe-5842 Instrument Interface Descriptions........

  • Page 4: Pxie-5842 Product Overview

    ■ Components of a PXIe-5842 System The PXIe-5842 is designed for integration into a broader test system that requires test software, drivers, and, in addition to the parts included in your kit, hardware beyond the PXIe-5842 itself. Use the following list of typical PXIe-5842 system components as a starting point for building your test system.
  • Page 5 PXIe-5655 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information ■ Other Hardware Components A complete PXIe-5842 system also requires equipment that is not included in the kit for your PXIe-5842 instrument. A PXI Express chassis. Use a chassis capable of meeting the conditions ■...
  • Page 6 PXIe-5842 Getting Started Software Components • Application development environment—Development environments that support the development of applications that make use of the PXIe-5842 in supported programming languages. LabVIEW ■ LabWindows™/CVI ■ C/C++ ■ C# (.NET) ■ InstrumentStudio ■ • Driver software—Drivers that provide the API for controlling and taking measurements with the PXIe-5842.
  • Page 7 • Available adjacent, compatible slots—PXIe-5842 VST: 4 3 for PXIe-5842 module ■ 1 for PXIe-5655 module ■ The modules that compose PXIe-5842 instruments can be installed in the following PXI chassis slot types: PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot ■ PXI Express System Timing Slot ■...

  • Page 8: Pxie-5842 Software Setup

    PXIe-5842 Getting Started PXIe-5842 Software Setup Choosing Your Software You can choose among multiple options for taking measurements with the PXIe-5842. Depending on the measurements you want to take and how you want to customize your test system, choose the appropriate software from the following options.
  • Page 9 PXIe-5842 Getting Started about installing, removing, and upgrading NI software using NI Package Manager. 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: Installing And Interconnecting Pxie-5842 Instruments

    Installing and Interconnecting PXIe-5842 Instruments PXIe-5842 Installation and Interconnection Overview Follow this general process to complete physical setup for your PXIe-5842 instrument. Refer to the detailed procedures in this article to complete the following tasks: 1. Unpack your kit. 2. Install the PXI Express modules of your instrument in your PXI Express chassis.
  • Page 11 Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use. Installing PXIe-5842 Modules in a PXI Express Chassis You need to install modules in your PXIe-5842 instrument in a specific order and orientation to facilitate interconnection of the modules into a complete, functional instrument.
  • Page 12 Instrument Module Installation Order, Left to Right PXIe-5842 VST 1. PXIe-5842 2. PXIe-5655 PXIe-5842 instruments can be installed in the following PXI chassis slot types: PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot ■ PXI Express System Timing Slot ■ PXI Express Peripheral Slot ■...
  • Page 13 Ensuring Signal Quality when Interconnecting the PXIe-5842 After you install the PXIe-5842 modules into your chassis, you must use the included cables to interconnect the PXI Express modules to each other and subsequently to any modules external to the PXI Express chassis. To ensure proper connections that maintain signal quality, adhere to the following guidelines while interconnecting the modules.
  • Page 14 PXI Express chassis and refer to the interconnection guidelines. All PXIe-5842 instrument configurations include a PXIe-5655 module physically adjacent to the PXIe-5842 module. These two modules are interconnected in the same way for all PXIe-5842 instrument configurations. Complete the following steps to interconnect the PXIe-5842 VST: 1.
  • Page 15 0.9 N · m (8 lb · in.) RF IN: LO IN LO 1 OUT 2.92 mm (m)- to-2.92 mm (m), 136106A-01 You have now provided the reference clock and LO sources for the PXIe-5842 VST. Your instrument should appear as follows: ni.com...
  • Page 16 PXIe-5842 Getting Started Figure 2. Interconnected PXIe-5842 VST 1. PXIe-5842 2. PXIe-5655 © National Instruments...
  • Page 17 PXIe-5842 Getting Started 3. Semi-rigid 2.92 mm (m)-to-2.92 mm (m) cables Physical setup for the PXIe-5842 VST is now complete. ni.com...

  • Page 18: Pxie-5842 Operation Guidelines

    Avoiding Damage when Making Direct Connections to the PXIe-5842 Because the PXIe-5842 is a precision RF instrument, it is sensitive to ESD and transients. When you make direct connections to the PXIe-5842, you can avoid damaging the RF ports by adhering to the following guidelines.
  • Page 19 PXIe-5842 Getting Started modules from the PXI chassis. Failure to do so could result in damage to the modules or interconnection cables. ni.com...

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Pxie-5842 For Measurements

    If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure the module is correctly installed, and restart. 4. Record the name MAX assigns to the PXIe-5842 or, if desired, provide a custom name to the PXIe-5842.
  • Page 21 What Should I Do if the Instrument Does Not Initialize? ■ When to Perform Self-Calibration Self-calibration uses internal elements to adjust the PXIe-5842 for variations in the module environment. PXIe-5842 modules are externally calibrated at the factory; however you should...
  • Page 22 PXIe-5842 Getting Started Note Ensure that any connected external hardware is in an idle state and not outputting signals during self-calibration. It is not recommended to perform self-calibration while connected in direct loopback configurations. Note For the best image rejection and residual LO performance, run Self Cal or Self Calibrate Range for the image rejection and residual LO portion any time the module temperature changes beyond ±1 °C.
  • Page 23 3. Click File » New » RF Signal Analyzer to create an analyzer panel for the PXIe-5842. 4. Click the tab created for the PXIe-5842 and click the gear icon ( ) in the upper right corner of the right sidebar.
  • Page 24 RFSA » Utilities » RFSA Self Calibration. 2. Open the example. 4. Complete the following steps to configure the example: 1. Select the device identifier assigned to the PXIe-5842 in MAX in the [Resource Name] drop-down menu. 2. Set Clock Source to OnboardClock.

  • Page 25: Using Ni Software With The Pxie-5842

    5. If the generator is not already running, click Run, and set the output to On. The instrument generates a signal with the settings you specify. 6. Click File » New » RF Signal Analyzer. 7. Verify on the RF signal analyzer panel that the PXIe-5842 is receiving the CW tone. 8. Close InstrumentStudio.
  • Page 26 PXIe-5842 Getting Started RF API Locations Access the API to program your instrument, depending on your application development environment and RF driver. Table 2. API Location for RFmx Location LabVIEW Available on the LabVIEW Functions palette at Measurement I/O » NI-RFmx.
  • Page 27 PXIe-5842 Getting Started Table 3. API Location for NI-RFSA Location LabVIEW Available on the LabVIEW Functions palette at Measurement I/O » NI-RFSA. LabWindows/CVI Depending on bitness, available in the <IVIROOTDIR32>\Drivers\niRFSA or <IVIROOTDIR64>\Drivers\niRFSA directory, where <IVIROOTDIR32> and <IVIROOTDIR64> are the following: •...
  • Page 28 PXIe-5842 Getting Started Table 4. API Location for NI-RFSG Location LabVIEW Available on the LabVIEW Functions palette at Measurement I/O » NI-RFSG. LabWindows/CVI Depending on bitness, available in the <IVIROOTDIR32>\Drivers\niRFSG or <IVIROOTDIR64>\Drivers\niRFSG directory, where <IVIROOTDIR32> and <IVIROOTDIR64> are the following: •...
  • Page 29 PXIe-5842 Getting Started Using the NI Example Finder If you are using RFmx, NI-RFSA, or NI-RFSG with LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI, use the NI Example Finder to locate programming examples. 1. Launch LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI. 2. Select Help » Find Examples to open the NI Example Finder.

  • Page 30: Pxie-5842 Troubleshooting

    Device Manager. 6. Depending on your controller type, verify Device Manager settings. Controller Type Description 1. Verify that a National Instruments PXI controller entry appears in the system device list 2. If error conditions appear in the list, right-click the module you are using in the Device Manager and select Update Driver.
  • Page 31 4. Install the module in a different PXI Express chassis slot from which you removed it. 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-5842 Fails the Self- Test? 1. Restart the system. ni.com...
  • Page 32 Failure to initialize may indicate a problem with module interconnections or with MAX. If the niRFSA Initialize VI or niRFSG Initialize VI returns an error and the PXIe-5842 fails to initialize, complete the following steps: 1. Power off the system.
  • Page 33 PXIe-5842 Getting Started Configuring the PXIe-5842 in MAX ■ ni.com...

  • Page 34: Pxie-5842 Instrument Interface Descriptions

    PXIe-5842 Getting Started PXIe-5842 Instrument Interface Descriptions PXIe-5842 Front Panel and LEDs Note This information applies to the PXIe-5842 module only. Figure 3. PXIe-5842 Front Panel © National Instruments...
  • Page 35 PXIe-5842 Getting Started Table 6. PXIe-5842 RF Connector Descriptions Connector Connector Type Description RF IN 3.5 mm (f) Input terminal for RF signals RF OUT 3.5 mm (f) Output terminal for RF signals RF OUT: LO IN SMA (f) Intermodule connection only...
  • Page 36 PXIe-5842 Getting Started Indications • Amber—The module is being accessed; accessed means that you are writing to the module setup registers to control the module, reading from the module to monitor its status, or transferring data to or from the module •...
  • Page 37 PXIe-5842 Getting Started PXIe-5842 MGT Connector Pinout Single MGT connector shown; the PXIe-5842 front panel has four MGT connectors that have identical pinouts. Table 9. PXIe-5842 MGT Signal Descriptions Signal Description Reserved Reserved Ground reference for signals Rx+ 0 Receive channel 0, positive...
  • Page 38 PXIe-5842 Getting Started Signal Description Optical 3.3 V Power supply for active/optical cables GPIO Reserved Ground reference for signals Rx+ 1 Receive channel 1, positive Rx- 1 Receive channel 1, negative Ground reference for signals Rx+ 2 Receive channel 2, positive...
  • Page 39 PXIe-5842 Getting Started PXIe-5842 DIO Connector Pinout Table 10. PXIe-5842 DIO Signal Descriptions Signal Description Ground reference for signals +3.3 V power (200 mA maximum) DIO 7 Bidirectional digital I/O line DIO 6 Bidirectional digital I/O line DIO 5 Bidirectional digital I/O line...
  • Page 40 PXIe-5842 Getting Started Signal Description Ground reference for signals DIO 3 Bidirectional digital I/O line DIO 2 Bidirectional digital I/O line Ground reference for signals DIO 1 Bidirectional digital I/O line DIO 0 Bidirectional digital I/O line Ground reference for signals...
  • Page 41 PXIe-5842 Getting Started PXIe-5655 Front Panel and LEDs Figure 4. PXIe-5655 with SMA Front Panel Table 11. PXIe-5655 Connector Descriptions Connector Connector Type Description REF OUT SMA (f) Output terminal that can export a 100 MHz Reference Clock. ni.com...
  • Page 42 PXIe-5842 Getting Started Connector Connector Type Description PFI 0 — This is reserved and not enabled for use with the PXIe-5842. REF IN SMA (f) Input terminal that allows the use of an external Reference Clock with one of the following...
  • Page 43 • Green—The module is controllable through the software. ACTIVE • Off—The module is idle or locked to the requested reference. • Solid red—The PLL is unlocked or the module temperature is out of the specified operating range. ni.com © 2023 National Instruments Corporation.

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