National Instruments NI 5670, NI 5671, NI 5672, RF Signal Generator Configuring the NI 5650/5651/5652 in MAX

3. The test panel allows you to verify that the device is operating

properly. Click Start to begin signal generation. During signal

generation the ACTIVE LEDs on both NI 5670/5671/5672 hardware

modules are activated.

Note Refer to Appendix C: Troubleshooting if either ACTIVE LED does not illuminate

or if the NI RF signal generator test panel generates an error.

4. Click Stop to stop waveform generation.

5. Click Close to return to MAX.

6. Exit MAX.

You have completed setup, configuration, and testing of the

NI 5670/5671/5672 RF signal generator.

Configuring the NI 5650/5651/5652 in MAX

To use MAX to configure, self-test, associate, and generate signals with the

NI 5650/5651/5652, 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-5650/5651/5652 RF signal generator

module.

Note Refer to Appendix C: Troubleshooting if you do not see the

NI PXI-5650/5651/5652 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.

4. Perform a device self-test to verify installation by right-clicking the

NI 5650/5651/5652 device and selecting Self-Test. A dialog box

appears and indicates whether the device passed the test. When the

self-test finishes, a message indicates either successful verification

or an error. Refer to the Hardware Installation/Configuration

Troubleshooter at ni.com/support/install if an error occurs.