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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PXIe-5650/5651/5652
RF Signal Generator
Note Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI PXIe-5650/5651/5652
(NI 5650/5651/5652) as a stand-alone device. The NI 5650/5651/5652 is a continuous-wave
RF signal generator with modulation capability. The NI 5650/5651/5652 ships with the
NI-RFSG instrument driver, which you use to program the device.
To access NI 5650/5651/5652 documentation, navigate to Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-RFSG»Documentation.
The specifications document for your device is installed with the driver software. Refer to
ni.com/manuals for the most recent specifications for your device.
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 5650/5651/5652 has been in use, it may exceed safe
handling temperatures and cause burns. Allow the NI 5650/5651/5652 to cool before
removing it from the chassis.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2
Verifying the System Requirements.........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit.....................................................................................................................2
Preparing the Environment.......................................................................................................3
Verifying the Kit Contents........................................................................................................4
Other Equipment...............................................................................................................4
Installing the Software..............................................................................................................4
Installing the NI 5650/5651/5652.............................................................................................5
NI 5650/5651/5652 RF Signal Generator Module............................................................6
Installing the SMA Cables........................................................................................................8
Configuring the NI 5650/5651/5652 in MAX..........................................................................9
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Programming the NI 5650/5651/5652....................................................................................10
NI-RFSG Examples........................................................................................................11
Generating a Signal Using the NI-RFSG Soft Front Panel.............................................11
Building a Basic NI-RFSG Application..........................................................................12
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................15
ACCESS LED is Off When Chassis is On.....................................................................15
NI 5650/5651/5652 Does Not Appear in MAX..............................................................16
Module Fails the Self-Test..............................................................................................16
Where to Go Next...................................................................................................................17
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................17
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 are designed to 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 prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.
Furthermore, any modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments
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, the length of all I/O cables
must be no longer than 3 m (10 ft).
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the NI-RFSG instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.
For more information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and
supported application development environments (ADEs), refer to the product readme, which
is available on the driver software media or online at ni.com/updates.
Unpacking the Kit
Caution To prevent electrostatic discharge 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.
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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.
Notify NI if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device.
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment you are using the NI 5650/5651/5652 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 soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the
hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to
service.
Note Refer to the NI PXIe-5650/5651/5652 Specifications at ni.com/manuals for
complete specifications.
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Verifying the Kit Contents
Figure 1. NI 5650/5651/5652 Kit Contents
50 W
IN:
5Vp-p
MAX
OUT:
1Vp-p
NIPX I-56 52
500kHz - 6.6 GHz
REFIN/OUT
RFOUT
REF
OUT2
50 W
1Vp-p
50 W
0.5W
MAX
Reverse
Power
RFSignal Generator
ACCESS ACTIVE
1
3 4 5 6
2
1. NI PXIe-5650/5651/5652 RF Signal Generator
Module
2. Screwdriver, part number 772006-01
3. Driver Software DVD
4. NI PXIe-5650/5651/5652 Getting Started Guide
(this document)
5. Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic
Compatibility
6. Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
Other Equipment
There are several required items not included in your device kit that you need to install or
operate the NI 5650/5651/5652.
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).
Installing the Software
You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.
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1. Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows™/CVI™.
2. Insert the driver software DVD into your computer. The installer should open
automatically.
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 to install the NI-RFSG driver software.
Note Windows users may see access and security messages during
installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.
4. When the installer completes, restart your system.
Installing the NI 5650/5651/5652
Caution To prevent damage to the device caused by ESD or contamination, handle
the device using the edges or the metal bracket.
You must install NI-RFSG before installing the hardware.
Before you install the hardware, refer to the guidelines in the Maintain Forced-Air Cooling
Note to Users included with the module to ensure that the chassis can cool the device
effectively.
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 off 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 connectors 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.
Figure 2. Chassis Compatibility Symbols
NI PXIe-1062Q
12 3 45
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
NI 5650/5651/5652 modules can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots or
PXI Express Hybrid peripheral slots.
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6. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
7. Ensure that the ejector handle is in the unlatched (downward) position.
8. Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis. Slide
the device into the slot until it is fully inserted.
Figure 3. Module Installation
2
3
NI PXIe-1075
1
1. Chassis
2. Hardware Module
3. Ejector Handle in Down (Unlatched Position)
9. Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle.
10. Secure the device front panel to the chassis using the front-panel mounting screws.
11. Cover all empty slots using filler panels or slot blockers to maximize cooling air flow.
12. Power on the chassis.
Related Information
Installing the Software on page 4
NI 5650/5651/5652 RF Signal Generator Module
The NI 5650/5651/5652 RF signal generator module contains three connectors and two
multicolor LEDs.
Note The following figure depicts the NI 5652 module front panel, although each
NI 5650/5651/5652 module front panel contains the same connectors and LEDs.
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Figure 4. NI 5652 RF Signal Generator Module Front Panel
50 Ω
IN:
5 Vp-p
MAX
OUT:
1 Vp-p
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
Table 1. NI 5650/5651/5652 RF Signal Generator Module Front Panel Connectors
Connector Use
RF OUT Output terminal for the RF signal at the requested frequency and power level.
RF IN/OUT Routes a frequency reference signal to or from the RF signal generator.
This connector can be configured as an external frequency reference input or
as an output for the onboard 10 MHz Reference Clock.
REF OUT2 Routes a frequency reference signal from the RF signal generator.
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Table 2. NI 5650/5651/5652 RF Signal Generator Module Front Panel LEDs
LED Indications
ACCESS Indicates the basic hardware status of the module.
OFF—The module is not yet functional or has detected a problem with a PXI
Express power rail.
AMBER—The module is being accessed. Accessed means that the device setup
registers are being written to in order to control the device.
GREEN—The module is ready to be programmed by NI-RFSG.
ACTIVE Indicates the state of the module.
OFF—The module is not yet generating a signal.
AMBER—The module PLLs are attempting to lock.
GREEN—The module is generating a signal; applicable PLLs are locked.
RED—The module has detected an error state; this state may indicate a PLL lock
failure or a thermal shutdown condition.
Installing the SMA Cables
To use the NI 5650/5651/5652 with other devices, you must make connections using SMA
cables. For best results when connecting signals to the NI 5650/5651/5652 front panel SMA
connectors, use shielded low-loss coaxial cables.
1. Connect the cable center pin on the SMA cable to the SMA connector on the appropriate
device.
Note Ensure that the SMA cable center pins properly align with the SMA
connectors to avoid bending the cable pins or damaging the front panel
connectors on the device. If the SMA cable does not exactly align with the
SMA connector, bend the cable slightly by hand to align the cable and the
connector. The amount of bending should be minimal. The cables can be
damaged by excessive bending.
2. Hand-tighten the SMA cable end on the SMA connector after the cable center pins are
correctly aligned and connected. The cable connectors should tighten without much
torque or effort. If a cable bends due to incorrect alignment, remove the cable from the
front panel connector and repeat step 1 before continuing with this step.
3. Use an appropriate torque wrench or torque screwdriver and SMA driver bit (not
included) to complete the tightening of the SMA cable to 1 N · m. Rotate the torque
wrench no more than one revolution to tighten the SMA cable before reaching maximum
torque.
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Configuring the NI 5650/5651/5652 in MAX
Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your National Instruments
hardware. MAX informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how
they are configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI-RFSG.
1. Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).
MAX should automatically detect the device you installed.
2. In the Configuration pane, double-click Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed
devices. Installed devices appear under the name of their associated chassis.
Note If you are using the NI 5650/5651/5652 with the LabVIEW Real-Time
Module, expand Remote Systems. Find your target IP address or name, expand
it, and then expand Devices and Interfaces.
3. Expand your Chassis tree item. MAX lists all devices installed in the chassis. Your
default device names may vary.
Note If you do not see your hardware listed, press <F5> to refresh the list of
installed devices. If the device is still not listed, power off the system, ensure
the device is correctly installed, and restart.
4. Record the device identifier MAX assigns to the hardware. Use this identifier when
programming the NI 5650/5651/5652.
5. The MAX self-test performs a basic verification of hardware resources. To self-test a
module in MAX, right click the module and select Self-Test.
Related Information
Refer to the NI RF Signal Generators Help for information about renaming devices.
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Programming the NI 5650/5651/5652
You can generate signals interactively using the NI-RFSG Soft Front Panel (SFP) or you can
use the NI-RFSG instrument driver to program your device in the supported ADE of your
choice.
Table 3. NI 5650/5651/5652 Programming Options
Application
Programming
Interface (API)
Location Description
NI-RFSG SFP Available from the Start menu at
Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-RFSG»NI-
RFSG Soft Front Panel.
NI-RFSG SFP controls, generates,
and presents data similar to stand-
alone RF signal generators. The
NI-RFSG SFP operates on the PC,
so it provides additional
processing, storage, and display
capabilities.
NI-RFSG
Instrument Driver
LabVIEW—Available on the
LabVIEW Functions palette at
Measurement I/O»NI-RFSG.
NI-RFSG configures and operates
the device hardware, performs
waveform programming and
generation, and performs basic
modulation tasks using LabVIEW
VIs or LabWindows/CVI functions.
C or LabWindows/CVI—Available
at Program Files»IVI
Foundation»IVI»Drivers»
niRFSG.
Microsoft Visual C/C++—Use
examples located in the
<NIDocDir>\NI-RFSG
\examples directory, where
<NIDocDir> is one of the
following directories:
• Windows 8/7/Vista—Users
\Public\Documents
\National Instruments
• Windows XP—Documents
and Settings\All
Users\Shared
Documents\National
Instruments
You can modify an NI-RFSG C
example to create an application
with Microsoft Visual C/C++.
Copy an NI-RFSG example to copy
required project settings for include
paths and library files.
Alternatively, refer to the Creating
an Application with Microsoft
Visual C and C++ topic of the NI
RF Signal Generators Help to
manually add all required include
and library files to your project.
Related Information
For detailed instructions about how to generate signals in a specific ADE, refer to the Getting
Started section of the NI RF Signal Generators Help.
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NI-RFSG Examples
Examples demonstrate the functionality of the device and serve as programming models and
building blocks for your own applications. The NI Example Finder is a utility available for
some ADEs that organizes examples into categories and allows you to easily browse and
search installed examples. You can see descriptions and compatible hardware models for each
example or see all the examples compatible with one particular hardware model.
Table 4. Locating NI-RFSG Examples
ADE How to Locate Examples
LabVIEW or
LabWindows/CVI
Locate examples with the NI Example Finder. Within LabVIEW
or LabWindows/CVI, select Help»Find Examples and navigate
to Hardware Input and Output»Modular Instruments.
ANSI C or Microsoft
Visual C/C++
Locate examples in the <NIDocDir>\NI-RFSG\examples
directory, where <NIDocDir> is one of the following
directories:
• Windows 8/7/Vista—Users\Public\Documents
\National Instruments
• Windows XP—Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\National Instruments
Generating a Signal Using the NI-RFSG Soft Front
Panel
To verify your device configuration, use the NI-RFSG Soft Front Panel (SFP) in MAX to
generate a simple signal.
1. Within MAX, right-click the NI PXIe-5650/5651/5652 RF signal generator module and
select Test Panels.
The NI-RFSG SFP launches.
2. Within the NI-RFSG SFP, specify a frequency and a power level for signal generation.
Caution Clicking RF On/Off generates a signal from the RF OUT connector
of the NI 5650/5651/5652 front panel. Disconnect any equipment that can be
damaged by the test signal prior to clicking the RF On/Off button on the NI-
RFSG SFP.
3. Click RF On/Off to begin signal generation.
Note Refer to the Troubleshooting section of this document if an ACTIVE
LED does not turn on or if the NI-RFSG SFP generates an error.
During signal generation, the ACTIVE LED on the NI 5650/5651/5652 hardware module
illuminates.
4. Click RF On/Off to stop signal generation.
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Building a Basic NI-RFSG Application
This section describes how to build a basic NI-RFSG application in LabVIEW for generating
continuous sine wave signals.
Adding the Core NI-RFSG VIs to a Blank VI
The following steps create a new application that includes the core NI-RFSG VIs.
1. Launch LabVIEW.
2. To create a blank VI, select File»New VI.
3. Display the block diagram by selecting Window»Show Block Diagram.
4. Activate the LabVIEW context help by selecting Help»Show Context Help.
5. Right-click the VI block diagram to launch the Functions palette.
6. Navigate to the NI-RFSG VIs on the Functions»Measurement I/O»NI-RFSG palette.
7. Add the core NI-RFSG VIs from the NI-RFSG palette to the block diagram, and wire the
VIs together as shown in the following figure.
Figure 5. Basic NI-RFSG Block Diagram
8. Right-click the resource name input on the niRFSG Initialize VI, and select Create»
Control to create a front panel control where you specify the NI RF signal generator
device name.
Figure 6. Resource Name Input on the niRFSG Initialize VI
9. Right-click the frequency (Hz) input on the niRFSG Configure RF VI, and select Create»
Control .
10. Right-click the power level (dBm) input on the niRFSG Configure RF VI, and select
Create»Control .
11. Display the VI front panel by clicking it or by selecting Window»Show Front Panel.
12. In the VI front panel power level (dBm) control, enter 0. In the frequency (Hz) control,
enter 100M (100 MHz).
13. In the VI front panel resource name control, enter the NI 5650/5651/5652 device name
that you specified in MAX.
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Adding a While Loop
The following steps add a While Loop to continuously generate the signal and check the
generation status until you click the Stop button.
1. Display the VI block diagram, and select the While Loop on the Functions»
Programming»Structures palette.
2. Enclose the niRFSG Check Generation Status VI in the While Loop, as shown in the
following figure.
Figure 7. The niRFSG Check Generation Status VI Enclosed in the While Loop
3. Right-click the While Loop tunnels, and select Replace with Shift Register.
4. Select the Or function on the Functions»Programming»Boolean palette. Place the
function inside the While Loop.
5. Wire the output of the Or function to the Loop Condition terminal of the While Loop.
6. Select the Unbundle by Name function on the Functions»Programming»Cluster, Class,
& Variant palette. Place the function inside the While Loop.
7. Wire the error out output of the niRFSG Check Generation Status VI to the Unbundle by
Name function.
8. Wire the output of the status element to an input of the Or function.
9. Right-click the unused input of the Or function, and select Create»Control to create a
Boolean control.
10. In the VI front panel, right-click the Boolean control created in step 9, and select
Replace»Modern»Boolean»Stop Button to create a stop button.
Figure 8. While Loop with Stop Button
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Adding an Error Indicator
The following steps add an error indicator to the VI front panel.
1. Create an error indicator by right-clicking the error out output of the niRFSG Close VI
and selecting Create»Indicator.
2. Verify that the VI block diagram and VI front panel now look similar to the following
figures.
Figure 9. Basic Sine Wave Generation VI Block Diagram
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Figure 10. Basic Sine Wave Generation VI Front Panel
3. Open the VI front panel, and select the NI 5650/5651/5652 module name specified in
MAX in the resource name control.
4. Click the Run icon on the VI taskbar to initiate sine wave generation.
5. Click the VI front panel STOP button to stop sine wave generation.
You have successfully generated a continuous sine wave signal using the NI-RFSG instrument
driver and the NI 5650/5651/5652.
Troubleshooting
If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure, contact NI technical
support or visit ni.com/support.
ACCESS LED is Off When Chassis is On
The LEDs may not illuminate until the device has been configured in MAX. Before
proceeding, verify that the NI 5650/5651/5652 appears in MAX.
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If the ACCESS LED fails to illuminate after you power on the PXI Express chassis, a problem
may exist with the PXI Express power rails, a hardware module, or the LED.
Caution Apply external signals only while the NI 5650/5651/5652 is powered on.
Applying external signals while the device is powered off may cause damage.
1. Disconnect any signals from the PXI Express module front panels.
2. Power off the PXI Express chassis.
3. Remove the module from the PXI Express chassis and inspect it for damage. Do not
reinstall a damaged device.
4. Install the module in a different PXI Express chassis slot from which you removed it.
5. Power on the PXI Express chassis.
6. Verify that the device appears in MAX.
7. Reset the device in MAX and perform a self-test.
NI 5650/5651/5652 Does Not Appear in MAX
1. In the MAX Configuration pane, click Devices and Interfaces.
2. Expand the Chassis tree to see the list of installed devices, and press <F5> to refresh the
list.
3. If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware is correctly
installed, and restart the system.
4. Navigate to the Device Manager.
Option Description
Windows 8 Right-click the Start screen, and select All apps»Control Panel»
Hardware and Sound»Device Manager.
Windows 7 Select Start»Control Panel»Device Manager.
Windows Vista Select Start»Control Panel»System and Maintenance»Device
Manager.
Windows XP Select Start»Control Panel»System»Hardware»Device Manager.
5. If you are using a PXI controller, verify that a National Instruments entry appears in the
system device list. Reinstall NI-RFSG and the device if error conditions appear in the list.
If you are using a MXI controller, right-click PCI-to-PCI Bridge, and select Properties
from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled.
Module Fails the Self-Test
1. Restart the system.
2. Launch MAX, and perform the self-test again.
3. Power off the PXI Express chassis.
4. Reinstall the failed module in a different PXI Express slot.
5. Power on the PXI Express chassis.
6. Perform the self-test again.
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Where to Go Next
Refer to the following figure for information about other product tasks and associated
resources for those tasks.
custom applications within
an application programming
interface (API).
NI-RFSG Examples*
NI RF Signal
Generators Help*
NI-RFSG Soft Front Panel
NI-RFSG Instrument Driver
about hardware features
or review device
specifications.
more about your products through ni.com.
NI PXIe-5650/5651/5652
Specifications*
NI RF Signal
Generators Help*
the application development
environment (ADE)
for your application.
Getting Started with
LabVIEW
Getting Started with
LabWindows/CVI
Support
ni.com/support
Located online at ni.com/manuals Located using the NI Example Finder
*This item is also installed with the driver software.
EXPLORE LEARN CREATE
DISCOVER
RF Solutions
ni.com/rf
Services
ni.com/services
NI Community
ni.com/community
Tip The NI RF Signal Generators Help is an HTML version of a traditional user
manual that includes detailed information about RF fundamentals, device features,
and programming with NI-RFSG.
Worldwide Support and Services
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