NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide 36 ni.com
Note The LEDs may not light until the device has been configured in MAX. Before
proceeding, verify that the NI RF signal generator module(s) appear in MAX.
Troubleshoot this issue by completing the following steps:
1. Power off the PXI chassis.
2. Disconnect any signals from the PXI module front panels.
3. Remove any module front panel connections from the NI RF signal
generator hardware module(s).
4. Remove the NI RF signal generator hardware and inspect for damage.
Do not reinstall a damaged device.
5. Reinstall the NI RF signal generator in different PXI slot(s). Use the
procedure detailed in section 5. Installing the Hardware for more
installation information.
6. Power on the PXI chassis.
7. Verify that the NI RF signal generator module(s) appear in MAX.
8. Reset the NI RF signal generator module(s) in MAX and perform a
self-test. Refer to section 7. Configuring NI RF Signal Generators in
MAX or Configuring the NI 5650/5651/5652 in MAX for information
on performing device resets and self-tests in MAX.
9. If either ACCESS LED still fails to illuminate, and failures continue,
contact NI technical support or visit ni.com/support.
Hardware Module Does Not Appear in MAX
Use the following procedure if an NI RF signal generator hardware module
does not appear in MAX:
1. In the MAX Configuration pane, click Devices and Interfaces to
expand the category.
2. Click NI-DAQmx Devices folder and press <F5> to refresh the list of
installed devices.
3. If an NI RF signal generator module is still not listed, power off the
system, ensure that all NI RF signal generator hardware is correctly
installed, and restart the system.
4. Open the Windows Control Panel and select System»Hardware»
Device Manager. Complete the appropriate step for the setup:
• If using a PXI controller, verify that a NationalInstruments
entry appears in the system device list. Reinstall NI-RFSG and
the NI RF signal generator hardware modules if error conditions
are present in the list.