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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PXIe-5831
44 GHz, 1 GHz Bandwidth PXI Vector Signal Transceiver
Note
Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-5831. The PXIe-5831 is a
half-duplex RF communications instrument with up to 1 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth,
designed for testing 5G mmWave components. You can program the PXIe-5831 instrument
using RFmx or NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG driver software.
The PXIe-5831 IF only instrument configuration comprises the following modules:
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PXIe-5820 Vector Signal Transceiver
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PXIe-3622 Vector Signal Up/Down Converter
The PXIe-5831 IF and mmWave instrument configuration comprises the following modules:
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PXIe-5820 Vector Signal Transceiver
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PXIe-3622 Vector Signal Up/Down Converter
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PXIe-5653 RF Analog Signal Generator (LO source)
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One or two mmRH-5582 mmWave Radio Heads
There is no single instrument labeled "PXIe-5831."
Contents
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 2
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 5
Choosing and Installing the Software....................................................................................... 6
Software Options...............................................................................................................6
Installing the Software...................................................................................................... 6
Installing the PXIe-5831........................................................................................................... 7
Interconnecting the PXIe-5831 Modules.......................................................................... 9
Connecting mmWave Radio Heads................................................................................ 12
Configuring the PXIe-5831 in MAX...................................................................................... 15
Self-Calibration....................................................................................................................... 16
Performing a Self-Calibration Using NI-RFSA..............................................................16
Locating the Software and Examples......................................................................................18
Software Locations......................................................................................................... 18
Programming Examples Locations................................................................................. 20
Making a First Measurement.................................................................................................. 21
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
RF communications instrument with up to 1 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth, designed for testing 5G mmWave components. You can program the PXIe-5831 instrument using RFmx or NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG driver software. The PXIe-5831 IF only instrument configuration comprises the following modules: •... -
Page 2: Verifying The System Requirements
Troubleshooting........................22 What Should I Do if the PXIe-3622 Does Not Appear in MAX?........22 Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On?..........22 What Should I Do if the PXIe-5831 Fails the Self-Test?..........23 What Should I Do if the Instrument Does Not Initialize?..........23 Hardware Connectors and Indicators.................. - Page 3 Table 1. Kit Contents by Configuration Configuration Included Items • Modules: Intermediate frequency (IF) only instrument – PXIe-5820 – PXIe-3622 • Cables: – SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cable, 304.8 mm – MMCX (m)-to-MMCX (m) Cable, 87 mm – MMPX (m)-to-MMPX (m) Cable, 40 mm (x8) –...
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Page 4: Other Equipment
A PXI Express embedded controller or MXI controller system that meets the system requirements specified in this guide and chassis documentation. Optional Items • A 0.9 N · m (8 lb · in.) calibrated torque wrench, 5/16 in. (NI part number 751120-01). 4 | ni.com | PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 5: Preparing The Environment
Clean the hardware with a soft, nonmetallic brush or lint free cloth. Make sure that the hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. Note Refer to the PXIe-5831 Specifications at ni.com/manuals for complete specifications. PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 5... -
Page 6: Choosing And Installing The Software
Related Information Refer to the RFmx SpecAn Help, the RFmx Demod Help, the NI RF Vector Signal Analyzers Help, or the NI RF Signal Generators Help for more information about using the RFmx, NI- RFSA, and NI-RFSG instrument driver FPGA extensions. -
Page 7: Installing The Pxie-5831
To use the included cables, you must install the PXIe-5820 immediately to the left of the PXIe-3622. If your kit included the PXIe-5653 to use as an LO source, you must install the PXIe-5653 immediately to the right of the PXIe-3622. - Page 8 10. Secure the module front panel to the chassis using the front-panel mounting screws. Note Tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases mechanical stability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis, which can improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performance. 8 | ni.com | PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 9: Interconnecting The Pxie-5831 Modules
Notice Incorrect torque at SMA connections can damage device connectors and degrade signal fidelity. Connecting the PXIe-5820 and PXIe-3622 Complete the following steps for the baseband signal connections and Reference Clock connection, as shown in the following figure. PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 9... - Page 10 2. MMCX (m)-to-MMCX (m) Cable, 87 mm Complete the following baseband signal cable connections between the PXIe-5820 and PXIe-3622 front panels using the included eight 40 mm MMPX (m)-to-MMPX (m) cables for transmit and receive I/Q signals. Table 3. Baseband Signal Cable Connections...
- Page 11 50 Ω SENSITIVE Use one of the 152 mm MMPX (m)-to-SMA (m) cables to connect the PXIe-3622 REF IN front panel connector to the PXIe-5653 REF OUT (10 MHz) front panel connector. PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 11...
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Page 12: Connecting Mmwave Radio Heads
Use the other 152 mm MMPX (m)-to-SMA (m) cable to connect the PXIe-3622 LO1 IN front panel connector to the PXIe-5653 LO1 OUT front panel connector. Related Information Refer to the PXIe-5831 section of the NI RF Vector Signal Transceivers Help for more information about how to make connections using an external clock. - Page 13 PXIe-3622 IF OUT mmWave 0 front panel connector. Use the Mini-HDMI-to-Mini-HDMI cable to connect the mmRH-5582 DIO IN connector to the PXIe-3622 DIO front panel connector. Insert the jackscrew and finger-tighten the jackscrew to the PXIe-3622 front panel.
- Page 14 Use one of the included 1 m SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cables to connect the mmRH-5582 IF OUT connector to the PXIe-3622 IF IN mmWave 1 front panel connector. Use another 1 m SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cable to connect the mmRH-5582 LO IN connector to the PXIe-3622 LO1 1 mmWave front panel connector.
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Page 15: Configuring The Pxie-5831 In Max
Configuring the PXIe-5831 in MAX Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX informs other programs about which NI hardware products are in the system and how they are configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI-RFSA, NI-RFSG, and RFmx. -
Page 16: Self-Calibration
It is not recommended to perform self- calibration while connected in direct loopback configurations. Performing a Self-Calibration Using NI-RFSA NI recommends you perform the self-calibration using the NI-RFSA example when you self- calibrate the module. Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW to launch LabVIEW. - Page 17 RFSA Self Calibration. Open the example. Complete the following steps to configure the example: Select the device identifier assigned to the PXIe-3622 in MAX in the [Resource Name] drop-down menu. Set Clock Source to OnboardClock. Set Self Calibration Step Operations to Perform All Self Calibration Steps.
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Page 18: Locating The Software And Examples
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 RFmx readme. 18 | ni.com | PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide... - Page 19 Windows 10 (32-bit)/8.1 (32-bit)/7 (32-bit)- Program Files\IVI Foundation\IVI • Windows 10 (64-bit)/8.1 (64-bit)/7 (64-bit)- Program Files (x86)\IVI Foundation \IVI Microsoft .NET Use the NI-RFSA .NET class library by adding a reference to NationalInstruments.ModularInstruments. NIRfsa.Fx40 NationalInstruments.ModularInstruments. and any dependent class libraries from NIRfsa.Fx45 within the Solution Explorer in Visual Studio.
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Page 20: Programming Examples Locations
Solution Explorer in Visual Studio. Programming Examples Locations 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. Launch LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI. -
Page 21: Making A First Measurement
Navigate to Hardware Input and Output»Modular Instruments. Open the example that best matches your application requirements. Using Microsoft Visual C/C++ If you are using RFmx or NI-RFSA with Microsoft Visual C/C++, locate examples in the following directories. Table 6. Location of Microsoft Visual C/C++ Programming Examples... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure, search our KnowledgeBase for additional information our technical support engineers create as they answer common user questions and resolve unexpected issues. What Should I Do if the PXIe-3622 Does Not Appear in MAX? In the MAX configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces. -
Page 23: What Should I Do If The Pxie-5831 Fails The Self-Test
Restart your computer. Verify that the module appears in MAX. What Should I Do if the PXIe-5831 Fails the Self-Test? Restart the system. Launch MAX, and perform the self-test again. Power off the chassis. Reinstall the failed module in a different slot. Power on the chassis. -
Page 24: Hardware Connectors And Indicators
REF IN Input connector that allows for the use of an external 10 MHz MMPX (f) Reference Clock. REF OUT Output connector that can export a 10 MHz Reference Clock. MMPX (f) 24 | ni.com | PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide... - Page 25 Table 7. General Connector Descriptions (Continued) Connector Description Connector Type PFI 0 Programmable-function digital I/O (DIO) connector for use MMPX (f) with triggers or events. Multi-signal DIO connector that provides access to FPGA Nano-Pitch I/O multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs) and general purpose LVCMOS signals.
- Page 26 The indicators are listed in increasing order of priority. For example, if you are generating a waveform using NI-RFSG and waiting on an acquisition Reference Trigger in NI-RFSA, the LED is dim amber. 26 | ni.com | PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide...
- Page 27 DIO Connector Pinout Reserved 5.0 V MGT Rx+ 0 MGT Tx+ 0 MGT Rx– 0 MGT Tx– 0 MGT Rx+ 1 MGT Tx+ 1 MGT Rx– 1 MGT Tx– 1 DIO 4 DIO 6 DIO 5 DIO 7 MGT REF+ / DIO 0 DIO 2 MGT REF–...
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Page 28: Pxie-3622 Front Panel And Leds
Connector Type I/Q IN Input connector for I+ signals. MMPX (f) Input connector for I- signals. MMPX (f) Input connector for Q+ signals. MMPX (f) Input connector for Q- signals. MMPX (f) 28 | ni.com | PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide... - Page 29 Table 10. I/Q Connector Descriptions (Continued) Connector Description Connector Type I/Q OUT Output connector for I+ signals. MMPX (f) Output connector for I- signals. MMPX (f) Output connector for Q+ signals. MMPX (f) Output connector for Q- signals. MMPX (f) Table 11.
- Page 30 • GREEN—The module is ready to be programmed by software. ACTIVE • OFF—The module is idle. • RED—The module detected an error state. 30 | ni.com | PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 31: Pxie-5653 Front Panel And Leds
PXIe-5653 Front Panel and LEDs NI PXIe-5653 Synthesizer ACCESS ACTIVE REF IN 10 MHz 5 V p-p MAX 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... - Page 32 RED—The module detected an error state. An error state may indicate the module exceeded approved operating temperature and thermal shutdown occurred or that the module detected a power supply failure. If the power supply fails, contact NI technical support. 32 | ni.com | PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 33: Mmrh-5582 Front Panel, Back Panel, And Leds
mmRH-5582 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs Front Panel Figure 6. mmRH-5582 with Direct TRX Ports Only mmRH-5582 mmWave Radio Head ALL PORTS 50 Ω 2.4mm RX INPUT MAX POWER REF PWR ≤+30 dBm PMAX = REF PWR +6 dB REF PWR >+30 dBm PMAX =+36 dBm DIRECT TRX PORTS... - Page 34 SWITCHED TRX PORTS Bi-directional connector for both 2.4 mm (f), 50 Ω (0 through 7 or 0 through 15 on input and output of RF signals. modules labeled with SWITCHED TRX PORTS only) 34 | ni.com | PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide...
- Page 35 Description Connector Type IF OUT IF output connector that routes receive signals to SMA 27 GHz (f) IF IN mmWave 0 or 1 connector on the PXIe-3622. LO IN Local oscillator input connector. SMA 27 GHz (f) IF IN IF input connector that receives signals from the SMA 27 GHz (f) IF OUT mmWave 0 or 1 connector on the PXIe-3622.
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Page 36: Ni Services
NI product. Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receive important information updates from NI. NI corporate headquarters is located at 11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, TX, 78759-3504, USA. 36 | ni.com | PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide... - Page 37 . You can find patents.txt ni.com/patents information about end-user license agreements (EULAs) and third-party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at for the NI global trade compliance policy and how ni.com/legal/export-compliance...
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