NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide 2 ni.com
Generate a Signal Using the NI 5670/5671/5672 RF Signal
Generator Test Panel..............................................................18
Configuring the NI 5650/5651/5652 in MAX..................................19
Rename the NI 5650/5651/5652 ...............................................20
Generate a Signal Using the NI 5650/5651/5652 RF Signal
Generator Test Panel..............................................................20
8. Setting up Synchronization for NI-DAQmx Devices in MAX ...........21
9. Programming the RF Signal Generator...............................................21
NI-RFSG Instrument Driver.............................................................22
NI-RFSG Examples..........................................................................22
Appendix A: Hardware Front Panel Connectors and Indicators .............23
NI 5610 RF Upconverter Module.....................................................23
NI 5421/5441 AWG Module............................................................25
NI 5442 AWG Module.....................................................................27
NI 5650/5651/5652 RF Signal Generator Module...........................29
Appendix B: Building a Basic NI-RFSG Application.............................30
Appendix C: Troubleshooting.................................................................35
Module Front Panel ACCESS LED is Off When
PXI Chassis is On.............................................................................35
Hardware Module Does Not Appear in MAX .................................36
Module Fails the Self-Test...............................................................37
Thermal Shutdown Error..................................................................37
Performance Issues Using A MXI Connection................................37
Where to Go for Support.........................................................................38
ConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:
»The » symbol leads you through nested menus to a final action. The
sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to pull down the File
menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options from the last dialog
box.
♦The ♦ symbol indicates that the following text applies only to a specific
product, a specific operating system, or a specific software version.
This icon denotes a tip, which alerts you to advisory information.
This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.
This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to
avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash.
If the NI RF signal generator has been in use, it may exceed safe handling
temperatures and cause burns. Allow the NI RF signal generator to cool
before removing it from the chassis.