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- Page 1 PXIe-5170...
- Page 2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE NI PXIe-5170R This document contains the verification and adjustment procedures for the NI PXIe-5170R ni.com/calibration (NI 5170R). Refer to for more information about calibration solutions. Contents Required Software........................1 Related Documentation......................2 Test Equipment..........................2 Test Conditions..........................5 Password........................... 6 Calibration Interval........................6 As-Found and As-Left Limits....................
- Page 3 25 µV) into 50 Ω SMA (m)-to- Fairview Microwave Verifications: Frequency range: DC to BNC (f) adapter SM4723 11 MHz • Timebase accuracy Impedance: 50 Ω • DC accuracy Adjustments: • Timebase • 2 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure...
- Page 4 BNC (f) • AC amplitude accuracy SMA (m)-to- — Verifications: Frequency range: DC to BNC (m) cable 275 MHz • AC amplitude (x2) accuracy Impedance: 50 Ω Length: <1 meter NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure | © National Instruments | 3...
- Page 5 VSWR: <1.08 • Flatness and Amplitude tracking: bandwidth <0.5 dB 50 Ω SMA Fairview Microwave Test system Frequency range: DC to terminator (f) ST1825F characterization 275 MHz VSWR: <1.05 Impedance: 50 Ω 4 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure...
- Page 6 Ensure that the PXI chassis fan speed is set to HIGH, that the fan filters (if present) are clean, and that the empty slots contain slot blockers and filler panels. For more NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure | © National Instruments | 5...
- Page 7 GUM (Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement), for a confidence level of 95%. The expressed uncertainty is based on the recommended measurement methodology, standards, metrology best practices and environmental conditions of the National Instruments laboratory. It should be considered as a guideline for the level of measurement uncertainty that can be achieved using the recommended method.
- Page 8 Connect an SMA (f)-to-N (f) adapter to the power sensor. Refer to this assembly as the power sensor. Zero the power sensor as described in the Zeroing the Power Sensor section. NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure | © National Instruments | 7...
- Page 9 Configure the signal generator to generate a sine waveform with the following characteristics: • Frequency: the Test Point Frequency value from the Power Splitter Characterization table Amplitude level: the Test Point Amplitude value from the Power Splitter • Characterization table 8 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure...
- Page 10 15. Configure the signal generator to generate a sine waveform with the following characteristics: Frequency: the Test Point Frequency value from the Power Splitter Characterization • table • Amplitude level: the Test Point Amplitude value from the Power Splitter Characterization table NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure | © National Instruments | 9...
- Page 11 Refer to the following figure for the names and locations of the NI 5170R front panel connectors. You can find information about the functions of these connectors in the device getting started guide. 10 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure...
- Page 12 Follow this procedure to verify the frequency accuracy of the NI 5170R onboard timebase using an oscilloscope calibrator. Table 3. Timebase Accuracy Verification As-Found Limit As-Left Limit Measurement Uncertainty 25 PPM 1.6 PPM 0.2 PPM NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure | © National Instruments | 11...
- Page 13 = 23 °C. Uncertainty of the 9500B includes long-term stability of 1 year (5 years for frequency), temperature coefficient, linearity, load, and line regulation and traceability of factory and National Calibration Standard. 12 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure...
- Page 14 Compare the voltage error to the appropriate limit from the DC Accuracy Verification table. 10. Repeat steps 3 through 9 for each configuration listed in the DC Accuracy Verification table. NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure | © National Instruments | 13...
- Page 15 80 μs, and Auto Zero enabled • The cable from the BNC Tee to the DMM must be 1 meter or less • Pasternack SMA Adapter (M-M) PE9069 • Pasternack SMA Tee PE9246 14 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure...
- Page 16 0.05 0.14 ±0.15 ±0.025 ±0.006 Bandwidth Full 0.34 ±0.15 ±0.025 ±0.007 Bandwidth Full 0.70 ±0.15 ±0.025 ±0.006 Bandwidth Full 1.40 ±0.15 ±0.025 ±0.005 Bandwidth Full 3.50 ±0.15 ±0.025 ±0.007 Bandwidth NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure | © National Instruments | 15...
- Page 17 Bandwidth: the Bandwidth value from the AC Amplitude Accuracy Verification table • Vertical range: the Vertical Range value from the AC Amplitude Accuracy • Verification table • Sample rate: 250 MS/s • Number of samples: 1,048,576 samples 16 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure...
- Page 18 16. Connect the DMM and function generator to channel 6 of the NI 5170R as shown in the AC Verification Test Connections figure and repeat steps 2 through 9 for each configuration listed in the AC Amplitude Accuracy Verification table. NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure | © National Instruments | 17...
- Page 19 Fairview Microwave SMA Adapter (M-M) SM4960 • Cable from power splitter to signal generator is 1 meter or less The 0.05 MHz test point is used to normalize the remaining test points. 18 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure...
- Page 20 Bandwidth: the Bandwidth value from the Flatness and Bandwidth Verification table • Vertical range: the Vertical Range value from the Flatness and Bandwidth • Verification table • Sample rate: 250 MS/s • Number of samples: 1,048,576 samples NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure | © National Instruments | 19...
- Page 21 2 through 12 for each configuration listed in the Flatness and Bandwidth Verification table. If you are verifying the NI 5170R (8CH), proceed to the following step. Note If you are verifying the NI 5170R (4CH), flatness and bandwidth verification is complete. 20 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure...
- Page 22 12. Connect the calibrator test head to the channel 1 input of the NI 5170R using the SMA (m)-to-BNC (f) adapter and repeat steps 5 through 11, changing the value of the channels parameter from 0 to 1. NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure | © National Instruments | 21...
- Page 23 Call the niHSAI Timebase Cal Configure VI to obtain the frequency to generate and configure the calibrator to output a 0.9 V sine wave at the specified frequency. pk-pk Wait 1 second for settling. 22 | ni.com | NI PXIe-5170R Calibration Procedure...
- Page 24 Wire the current calibration password to the calibration password parameter. The default password is 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 National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. National Instruments also has offices located around the world. For telephone support in the United States, create your service request at ni.com/support...
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