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transparent operation of both modules as a single instrument (the NI 5670/5671/5672)
using NI-RFSG.
To use MAX to configure, self-test, associate, and generate signals with the
NI 5670/5671/5672, complete the following steps:
1. Launch MAX by navigating to Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»Measurement & Automation or by clicking the MAX
desktop icon.
2. In the Configuration pane, double-click Devices and Interfaces to see
the list of installed devices.
3. Expand the NI-DAQmx Devices folder. You will see a list of installed
devices that includes the NI PXI-5610 upconverter module and
an AWG module.
Note Refer to Appendix C: Troubleshooting if you do not see both the
NI PXI-5421/5441/5442 AWG module and the NIPXI-5610 upconverter module listed.
Note If you are using a MXI interface to control a PXI chassis and encounter performance
or initialization issues, refer to your MXI documentation to ensure that the MXI interface
is properly set up. Software optimization might be necessary. For MXI-3 optimization,
select Start»All Programs»National Instruments MXI-3»MXI-3 Optimization.
MXI-4 optimization is performed automatically by the MXI-4 hardware.
Rename Both ModulesMAX allows you to rename both NI 5670/5671/5672 hardware modules.
The MAX name is used in software to operate the NI 5670/5671/5672
hardware resources. You do not have to change the module names from the
default but doing so can make programming easier.
To rename both NI5670/5671/5672 hardware modul es, complete steps 4
through 10. If you do not wish to rename the modules, proceed to step 11.
4. Right-click the NI 5610 upconverter module and select Rename from
the shortcut menu.
5. Enter the new name for the NI 5610 upconverter module.
Note The device name must consist only of alphanumeric and underscore characters.
6. Click OK.
7. Right-click the AWG module and select Rename from the shortcut
menu.
8. Enter the new name for the AWG module.