National Instruments PXIe-5663E User manual

PXIe-5663E
Getting Started
2022-07-01

Contents
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Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Verifying the System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking the Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Verifying the Kit Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preparing the Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Choosing and Installing the Soware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Soware Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the Soware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the NI 5663E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Interconnecting the NI 5663E Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Configuring the NI 5663E in MAX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locating the Soware and Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Soware Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Programming Examples Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
NI Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI 5663E. The
NI 5663E is a modular 6.6 GHz RF vector signal analyzer (VSA) with digital
downconversion. The NI 5663E ships with the NI-RFSA instrument driver, which you
use to program the device. You can also use NI-RFmx, available at ni.com/
downloads, to program the device.
The NI 5663E comprises the following devices:
■NI PXIe-5601 (NI 5601) RF downconverter module
■NI PXIe-5622 (NI 5622) IF digitizer module
■NI PXIe-5652 (NI 5652) LO source module
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 5663E has been in use, it may exceed safe handling
temperatures and cause burns. Allow the NI 5663E to cool before removing
it from the chassis.
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 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
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prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and use this product in strict
accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.
Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved
by NI 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, operate this product
only with cables less than 3 meters in length.
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the NI 5663E, your system must meet certain requirements. For more
information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and
supported application development environments (ADEs), refer to the readme,
which is available on the soware 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.
Note Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
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Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
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Verifying the Kit Contents
Figure 1. NI 5663E Kit Contents
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D D
5
C C
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87 9
123
50
Ω
IN:
5 Vp-p
MAX
OUT:
1 Vp-p
NI PXIe-5652
500 kHz - 6.6 GHz
REF IN/OUT
RF OUT
REF
OUT2
50
Ω
1 Vp-p
50
Ω
0.5 W
MAX
Reverse
Power
RF Signal Generator
ACCESS ACTIVE
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1. NI 5601 RF Downconverter Module
2. NI 5622 IF Digitizer Module
3. NI 5652 LO Source Module
4. Short, Semi-Rigid SMA-to-SMA Cable, Labeled D, Part Number 198776A-01
5. Medium, Semi-Rigid SMA-to-SMA Cable, Labeled C, Part Number 198775A-01
6. Flexible SMA-to-SMA Cable, Part Number 190412B-03
7. SMA Driver Bit, Part Number 190487A-01
8. Screwdriver, Part Number 772006-01
9. 50 Ω Termination Load, Part Number 778353-01, Connected to the NI 5601 LO
OUT Terminal
10. Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
11. Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
12. NI PXIe-5663E Getting Started Guide (This Document)
13. Driver Soware DVD
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Other Equipment
There are several required items not included in your device kit that you need to
install or operate the NI 5663E.
Required Items
■A PXI Express chassis and chassis documentation. The NI PXIe-1075 chassis
is one available option for your device. For more information about
compatible chassis options, refer to ni.com.
■A PXI Express embedded controller or MXI controller system that meets the
system requirements specified in this guide and chassis documentation.
Optional Items
■A 1 N · m standard SMA torque wrench (NI part number 780487-01).
Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment you are using the NI 5663E 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 so, nonmetallic brush or lint free
cloth. Make sure that the hardware is completely dry and free from
contaminants before returning it to service.
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Note Refer to the NI PXIe-5663E Specifications at ni.com/manuals for
complete specifications.
Soware Options
NI provides several soware options for the NI 5663E—NI-RFmx, the NI-RFSA
instrument driver soware, and the NI-RFSA So Front Panel (SFP).
Table 1. NI 5663E Soware Options
Soware
Option
Description Use Case
NI-RFmx Provides a single-handle instrument
driver with built-in measurements.
Use NI-RFmx SpecAn to perform spectral
measurements.
Use NI-RFmx Demod to perform
modulation quality measurements, such
as EVM.
Use NI-RFmx cellular personalities to
perform physical layer measurement
analysis on supported cellular signals.
NI-RFSA
instrument
driver
The NI-RFSA APIs each provide a fixed
API for interacting with your NI 5663E
device.
NI-RFSA provides standard IVI-based
functionality needed for most vector
signal analyzer applications.
Use NI-RFSA to create custom
measurements or applications that
require I/Q data.
Use NI-RFSA along with the
NI Modulation Toolkit to analyze
modulated signals to test receivers.
NI-RFSA SFP Controls, analyzes, and presents data
similar to stand-alone RF vector signal
analyzers. The NI-RFSA SFP operates on
the PC, so it provides processing,
storage, and display capabilities.
Use the NI-RFSA SFP to interactively
acquire data.
Installing the Soware
You must be an Administrator to install NI soware on your computer.
1. Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows™/CVI™.
2. Insert the driver soware media into your computer. The installer should open
automatically.
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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 5663E
Caution To prevent damage to the NI 5663E caused by ESD or
contamination, handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket.
1. Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the
module.
The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage
while you install the module.
2. Power o 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 covers 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.
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Figure 2. Chassis Compatibility Symbols
NI PXIe-1062Q
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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
6. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
7. Ensure that the ejector handle is in the downward (unlatched) position.
8. Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the
chassis. Slide the module into the slot until it is fully inserted.
9. Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle.
10. Secure the module 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 fill using slot blockers to maximize
cooling air flow.
12. Power on the chassis.
Interconnecting the NI 5663E Modules
Caution The signal pins of this product's input/output ports can be
damaged if subjected to ESD. To prevent damage, remove power from the
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