GETTING STARTED GUIDE NI PXI-5660 This guide explains how to install, configure, test, and begin using an NI PXI-5660 radio frequency (RF) vector signal analyzer, and introduces programming methods and examples. Refer to the 1. Verifying System Requirements section for information about additional documents. Contents Conventions ............................
(ADEs), refer to the NI RF Signal Analyzers Readme, which is available with the NI-RFSA software. Note After you install NI-RFSA, you can access the NI RF Signal Analyzers Readme at Start» All Programs»National Instruments»NI-RFSA»Documentation or online at ni.com/ downloads 2.
NI-RFSA instrument driver software. – NI PXI-5660 Help—Use this online help file, located at Start»All Programs» National Instruments»NI-RFSA»Documentation, to learn how to operate NI 5660 RF vector signal analyzers. – NI High-Speed Digitizers Help—Use this online help document, located at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-SCOPE»Documentation, to learn more information...
56 00 W NC W ER +2 0 +3 0 W IT H AT 1 NI PXI-1042 or NI PXI-1045 Chassis (not included) 5 Long, Semi-Rigid SMA-to-SMA Cable, 763481-01 2 NI 5600 RF Downconverter Module 6 Semi-Flexible SMA-to-SMA Cable, 763488-01 3 NI 5620 IF Digitizer Module 7 Cable Wrenches (2), 746016-01 4 Short, Semi-Rigid SMA-to-SMA Cable, 763480-01...
Note For information about the rated maximums, refer to your device specifications document, located at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-RFSA»Documentation» Specifications. Keep the module free of dust by cleaning only with compressed air. Do not clean the device with any solvents or liquids.
7. Configuring and Programming the NI 5660 Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your National Instruments hardware. MAX informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how they are configured.
Acquiring Data Interactively section. To rename both NI 5660 hardware modules, complete steps 1 through 7. Right-click NI PXI-5600 and select Rename from the shortcut menu. Enter the new name for the NI 5600 module.
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Specify the measurement you want to perform in Measurements. Choose one of the following options: • Peak Search • Delta Peak • Power in Band • Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) • Occupied Bandwidth • IQ Data Specify averaging applied to returned data in Averaging Type. Figure 5 illustrates the hierarchy of options for spectrum averaging.
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Figure 6. Acquiring a Frequency Spectrum I/Q Acquisition Programming Flow Use the programming flow shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8 to acquire I/Q data in single-shot or continuous modes, respectively. Use the ni5660 Configure for IQ Settings VI and the ni5660 Read IQ VI when Acquiring Single-Shot I/Q Data.
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RF vector signal analyzer. • For more information about NI-SCOPE and triggering, refer to the NI High-Speed Digitizers Help, located at Start»All Programs» National Instruments»NI-SCOPE»Documentation. • The NI-TUNER driver controls the NI 5600 RF downconverter module. For more information about NI-TUNER, refer to the NI-TUNER Help, located at Start»...
The Spectral Measurements Toolkit includes LabWindows/CVI and C examples for the RF vector signal analyzer hardware. You can access the Spectral Measurements Toolkit examples at Start» All Programs»National Instruments»Spectral Measurements»CVI Support. The example files are in the location specified in the NI RF Signal Analyzers Readme.
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Table 2. NI 5600 RF Downconverter Module Front Panel Connectors Connector FREQ REF IN Routes an external frequency reference signal to which the NI 5600 can lock. This signal can be propagated to the PXI backplane when the NI 5600 is installed in PXI Slot 2. 10 MHz OUT Generate replications of the downconverter 10 MHz frequency reference signal.
Table 4. NI 5620 IF Digitizer Module Front Panel Connectors Connector INPUT Connects to the OUTPUT connector on the NI 5600 RF downconverter module front panel. This connector is the input terminal for a frequency-translated IF waveform from the NI 5600 RF downconverter for digitization and measurement. REF CLK IN Connects to the lower 10 MHz OUT connector on the NI 5600 RF downconverter module front panel.
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• If you are using a PXI controller, verify that a National Instruments entry appears in the system device list. Reinstall the driver software and the RF vector signal analyzer hardware modules if error conditions are present in the list.
Configuration RF Vector Signal Analyzer Does Not Initialize Failure to initialize may indicate a problem with module interconnection or with MAX. If the RF vector signal analyzer fails to initialize, complete the following steps: Reconnect the RF vector signal analyzer hardware module front panel cables securely as shown in your device chapter.
• System Integration—If you have time constraints, limited in-house technical resources, or other project challenges, National Instruments Alliance Partner members can help. To learn more, call your local NI office or visit ni.com/alliance •...
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6. NI 5660 モジュールを相互接続する および はモジュールのフロントパネルを介して相互接続されます。 ベ NI 5600 NI 5620 クトル信号アナライザハードウェアモジュールのフロントパネルコネクタを相互接続するに は、図 に示すように、手順 から に従ってください。 NI 5600 NI 5620 RF DOWNCONVERTER 64 MS/s Digitizer INPUT FREQ. REF IN 50 Ω +16 dBm MAX ±5V DC MAX 50 Ω OUTPUT +20 dBm MAX 10 MHz OUT 50 Ω...
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