National Instruments PXIe-5693 Manuale utente

PXIe-1075

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI PXIe-5693

RF Preselector Module

Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.

This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI PXIe-5693 (NI 5693). The

NI 5693 is an RF preselector module that adds preselection and preamplification capability to

a spectrum analyzer. The NI 5693 ships with the NI-RFSA instrument driver, which you use to

program the device.

To access NI 5693 documentation, navigate to Start»All Programs»National Instruments»

NI-RFSA»Documentation.

Caution The protection provided by this product may be impaired if it is used in a

manner not described in this document.

Hot Surface If the NI 5693 has been in use, it may exceed safe handling

temperatures and cause burns. Allow the NI 5693 to cool before removing it from

the chassis.

Contents

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2

Verifying the System Requirements......................................................................................... 2

Unpacking the Kit.....................................................................................................................2

Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 3

Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 3

Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4

Installing the NI 5693............................................................................................................... 4

Direct Connections to the NI 5693................................................................................... 5

NI 5693 Front Panel..........................................................................................................6

Configuring the NI 5693 in MAX............................................................................................ 8

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 9

Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis is On?.................................................9

What Should I Do if the NI 5693 Doesn't Appear in MAX?..........................................10

What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?.....................................................10

Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 11

Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................11

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for

electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements

and limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the

product is operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.

This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may

occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,

or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with

radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and

use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.

Furthermore, any modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments

could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.

Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with

shielded cables and accessories.

Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, the length of all I/O cables

must be no longer than 3 m (10 ft).

Verifying the System Requirements

To use the NI-RFSA instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.

For more information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and

supported application development environments (ADEs), refer to the product readme, which

is available on the driver software media or online at ni.com/updates.

Unpacking the Kit

Caution To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device,

ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as

your computer chassis.

1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.

2. Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any

other sign of damage.

Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.

Notify NI if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device.

3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.

Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.

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Verifying the Kit Contents

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578

1. NI 5693 RF Preselector Module

2. SMA Driver Bit, Part Number 190487A-01

3. Screwdriver, Part Number 772006-01

4. Plastic Cap (x4), Part Number 775067-01

5. Driver Software DVD

6. NI 5693 RF Preselector Module Getting Started

Guide (This Document)

7. Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic

Compatibility

8. Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users

Preparing the Environment

Ensure that the environment you are using the NI 5693 in meets the following specifications.

............................................................................Operating ambient temperature

(IEC-60068-2-1, IEC-60068-2-2)

0 °C to 55 °C

............................................................................Operating relative humidity

(IEC-60068-2-56)

10% to 90%, noncondensing

............................................................................Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient

temperature)

............................................................................Pollution Degree 2

Indoor use only.

Caution Clean the hardware with a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the

hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to

service.

Note Refer to the NI PXIe-5693 Specifications at ni.com/manuals for complete

specifications.

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Installing the Software

You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.

1. Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows™/CVI™.

2. Insert the driver software media into your computer. The installer should open

automatically.

If the installation window does not appear, navigate to the drive, double-click it, and

double-click autorun.exe.

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.

4. When the installer completes, select Restart in the dialog box that prompts you to restart,

shut down, or restart later.

Installing the NI 5693

Caution To prevent damage to the device caused by ESD or contamination, handle

the device using the edges or the metal bracket.

1. Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the modules.

The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you

install the modules.

2. Power off the chassis.

3. Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to

installation. Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged.

4. Remove the black plastic connectors from all the captive screws on the module front

panel.

5. Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the symbols that

indicate the slot types.

Figure 1. Chassis Compatibility Symbols

NI PXIe-1062Q

12 3 4 5

1. PXI Express System Controller Slot

2. PXI Peripheral Slot

3. PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot

4. PXI Express System Timing Slot

5. PXI Express Peripheral Slot

The NI 5693 module can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots or PXI Express

Hybrid peripheral slots.

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6. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.

7. Ensure that the ejector handle is in the unlatched (downward) position.

8. Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis. Slide

the device into the slot until it is fully inserted.

Figure 2. Module Installation

NI PXIe-1075

1. Chassis

2. Hardware Module

3. Ejector Handle in Down (Unlatched Position)

9. Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle.

10. Secure the device 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.

11. Cover all empty slots using filler panels or slot blockers to maximize cooling air flow.

12. Power on the chassis.

Related Information

Installing the Software on page 4

Direct Connections to the NI 5693

The NI 5693 is a precision RF instrument that is sensitive to ESD and transients. Ensure you

take the following precautions when making direct connections to the NI 5693 to avoid

damaging the device.

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Caution Apply external signals only while the NI 5693 is powered on. Applying

external signals while the device is powered off may cause damage.

• Ensure you are properly grounded when manipulating cables or antennas connected to the

NI 5693 RF IN connector.

• If you are using noninsulated devices, such as a noninsulated RF antenna, ensure the

devices are maintained in a static-free environment.

• If you are using an active device, such as a preamplifier or switch routed to the NI 5693

RF IN connector, ensure that there are no signal transients greater than the RF and DC

specifications for the device that are being generated and sourced to the NI 5693 RF IN

connector.

NI 5693 Front Panel

The NI 5693 RF preselector module front panel contains four connectors and two LEDs.

Figure 3. NI 5693 RF Preselector Module Front Panel

NI PXIe-5693

Preselector

ACCESS ACTIVE

25 VDC MAX

OUT

DC - 7 GHz

25 VDC MAX

DC - 7 GHz

+10 dBm MAX

25 VDC MAX

EXT

FILTER

EXT

FILTER

OUT

ESD

SENSITIVE

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Table 1. Device Front Panel Icon Definitions

Refer to the user documentation for required maintenance measures to ensure user

safety and/or preserve the specified EMC performance.

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.

Table 2. NI 5693 RF Preselector Module Front Panel Connectors

Connector Use

RF IN Connects to the analog RF input signal to be measured by the NI 5693.

RF OUT Outputs the preselector processed RF signal.

EXT FILTER IN Connects to the custom external filter output connector.

Receives an external preselector filter signal in the 20 MHz to 3 GHz

frequency range.

EXT FILTER OUT Connects to the custom external filter input connector.

This connector is the output terminal for an external preselector filter in

the 20 MHz to 3 GHz frequency range.

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Table 3. NI 5693 RF Preselector Module Front Panel LEDs

LED Indications

ACCESS Indicates the basic hardware status of the module.

OFF—The module is not yet functional, or the module has detected a problem

with a power rail.

AMBER—The module is being accessed. Accessed means that the device setup

registers are being written to in order to control the device.

GREEN—The module is ready to be programmed by NI-RFSA.

ACTIVE Indicates the module state.

OFF—The module is in a quiescent state.

AMBER—The module is waiting for a Reconfiguration Trigger from the

configuration list.

GREEN—The module is triggered and is running a step from the configuration

list.

RED—The module has detected an error state. An error state may indicate the

module has exceeded approved operating temperature and thermal shutdown has

occurred or that the module has detected a power supply failure. If the power

supply fails, contact NI technical support.

Configuring the NI 5693 in MAX

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. MAX is automatically installed with NI-RFSA.

1. Launch MAX.

2. In the configuration tree, double-click Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed

devices.

Note If you are using the NI 5693 with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module,

expand 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.

3. Expand your Chassis tree item.

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MAX lists all devices installed in the chassis. Your default device names may vary.

Note If you do not see your device listed, press <F5> to refresh the list of

installed devices. If the device is still not listed, power off the system, ensure

the device is correctly installed, and restart.

4. Record the device identifier MAX assigns to the hardware. Use this identifier when

programming the NI 5693.

5. To use the NI 5693 with the NI 5667 spectrum monitoring receiver, you must associate

the NI 5693 with the RF downconverter in MAX.

Note This step is not required if you are using the NI 5693 as a stand-alone

device.

a) Select the system device with the appropriate downconverter in the configuration

tree.

b) In the Associated Devices section, use the RF Conditioning drop-down listbox to

select the NI 5693.

c) Click Save in the MAX toolbar.

Note Module associations may be lost when you move the modules to

different chassis slots.

6. Self-test the device by selecting the device in the configuration tree and clicking Self-

Test in the MAX toolbar.

The MAX self-test performs a basic verification of hardware resources.

Related Information

Troubleshooting on page 9

If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure, contact NI technical

support or visit ni.com/support.

Refer to the NI RF Vector Signal Analyzers Help for more information about renaming

devices.

Troubleshooting

If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure, contact NI technical

support or visit ni.com/support.

Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis is

On?

The LEDs may not light until the device has been configured in MAX. Before proceeding,

verify that the NI 5693 appears in MAX.

If the ACCESS LED fails to light after you power on the chassis, a problem may exist with the

chassis power rails, a hardware module, or the LED.

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