National Instruments Portable Generator NI 5670 User Manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE  
NI RF Signal Generators  
This guide explains how to install, configure, test, and begin  
using NI RF signal generators. For more information, such as  
NI RF signal generator features and programming, refer to the  
NI RF Signal Generators Help, accessible at Start»All Programs»  
National Instruments»NI-RFSG»Documentation.  
Refer to the specifications document that ships with your device for  
detailed specifications.  
For the most current example programs, visit ni.com/instruments.  
Cooling............................................................................................. 13  
6. Interconnecting the NI 5670/5671/5672 Modules .............................. 14  
7. Configuring NI RF Signal Generators in MAX.................................. 16  
Configuring the NI 5670/5671/5672 in MAX ................................. 16  
Rename Both Modules ............................................................. 17  
Associate the Upconverter with the AWG Module.................. 18  
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AWG  
Arbitrary Waveform Generator—refers to the NI-RFSG-supported  
arbitrary waveform generator hardware module used in the  
NI 5670/5671/5672 devices.  
bold  
Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software, such  
as menu items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes parameter  
names.  
italic  
Italic text denotes variables, emphasis, a cross-reference, or an introduction  
to a key concept. Italic text also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word  
or value that you must supply.  
module  
Refers to the NI 5650/5651/5652 hardware or to one of the two hardware  
components of the NI 5670/5671/5672 RF signal generator: the AWG  
PXI/PXIe module or the upconverter module.  
monospace  
MXI  
Text in this font denotes text or characters that you enter from the keyboard.  
This font is also used for the proper names of paths, directories, programs,  
functions, operations, variables, and filenames.  
Multisystem Xtension Interface—a high-speed serial interface bus  
designed to connect computers to PXI or to connect multiple PXI chassis.  
In this document, MXI refers to MXI-3, MXI-4, or MXI-Express systems.  
NI 5421/5441/5442  
NI 5421/5441/5442 refers to the PXI/PXIe AWG module included with  
the NI 5610 upconverter module to make up the NI 5670/5671/5672.  
Supported AWG modules include the NI PXI-5421, NI PXI-5441, and  
NI PXIe-5442.  
NI 5650/5651/5652  
NI 5670/5671/5672  
NI 5650/5651/5652 refers to the NI PXI-5650, NI PXI-5651, or  
NI PXI-5652 RF signal generators. These devices consist of a single PXI  
hardware module.  
NI 5670/5671/5672 refers to the NI PXI-5670, NI PXI-5671, or  
NI PXIe-5672 RF signal generators. The NI 5670/5671/5672 instruments  
are comprised of an upconverter hardware module, a PXI/PXIe AWG  
hardware module, and the NI-RFSG instrument driver. There is no single  
physical device labeled “NI PXI-5670,” “NI PXI-5671,” or  
“NI PXIe-5672.”  
Platform  
Text in this font denotes a specific platform and indicates that the text  
following it applies only to that platform.  
PLL  
Phase-Locked Loop—an electronic circuit that controls an oscillator so that  
the circuit maintains a constant phase angle relative to a reference signal.  
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PXI/PXIe  
Refers to a PXI or PXI Express module.  
PXI Express  
compatible module  
A PXI module compatible with existing PXI slots and PXI hybrid slots.  
PXI Express compatible modules maintain hardware and software  
compatibility, with the exception of local bus functionality.  
RF  
Radio Frequency—refers to the signal output from the RF OUTPUT  
connector on the NI RF signal generator device front panels.  
upconverter  
A device that frequency-translates IF signals to center around a specified  
RF frequency—refers to an NI 5610, 2-slot RF upconverter hardware  
module.  
1. Verifying System Requirements  
Your system must meet certain requirements to use NI RF vector signal  
generators. For more information about minimum system, recommended  
system, and supported application development environments (ADEs),  
refer to the NI-RFSG Instrument Driver Readme, which is available on the  
NI-RFSG CD.  
After you install NI-RFSG, you can access the NI-RFSG Instrument Driver  
Readme at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-RFSG»  
Documentation.  
2. Unpacking  
NI RF signal generator hardware modules ship in antistatic packages to  
prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Because ESD can  
damage several components of the NI RF signal generator, store all NI RF  
signal generator hardware modules in the antistatic envelopes when not  
in use.  
Caution Never touch exposed connector pins.  
To avoid damage when handling NI RF signal generator hardware modules,  
take the following precautions:  
Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded  
object.  
Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis  
before removing the hardware module from the package.  
Remove each hardware module from its package and inspect it for loose  
components or any signs of damage. Notify NI if either hardware module  
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appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged module into  
the system.  
3. Verifying Kit Contents  
Verify that the kit contains the following items required to set up and use  
the NI RF signal generator:  
CDs, which install the following software components:  
NI-RFSG instrument driver, including NI-RFSG examples  
Hardware and software electronic documentation:  
NI RF Signal Generators Help (online help)  
NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide (PDF)  
Specifications documents for your device (PDF)  
Hardware user manual for your device (PDF)  
Printed documents:  
The specifications document for your NI RF signal generator  
NI RF Signal Generators Getting Started Guide (this document)  
Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference  
Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users  
Either an NI 5670/5671/5672 or NI 5650/5651/5652 device. The  
components required for installing each device are described in  
Tables 1 and 2, respectively. All the components listed should be  
included in the kit unless otherwise noted.  
Table 1. NI 5670/5671/5672 Required Parts Inventory and Replacement Part Numbers  
Hardware Component  
Two hardware modules:  
Replacement Part Number  
• NI 5610 wideband RF upconverter module  
• NI 5421, NI 5441, or NI 5442 AWG module  
778737-01  
778697-0X1(NI PXI-5421);  
779058-0X1 (NI PXI-5441);  
779990-0X1 (NI PXIe-5442)  
Two semi-flexible SMA-to-SMB coaxial cables  
1/8-in. combination Phillips/flathead screwdriver  
190846A-01  
772006-01  
746016-01  
Plastic collars (cable wrenches) for gripping the  
coaxial cable hex connectors  
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Table 1. NI 5670/5671/5672 Required Parts Inventory and Replacement Part Numbers (Continued)  
Hardware Component  
Replacement Part Number  
778636-01  
NI PXI-1042 chassis with controller  
(for NI 5670/5671 only, not included)  
NI PXIe-1062Q chassis with controller  
(for NI 5672 only, not included)  
779633-01  
778678-01  
778679-01  
N/A  
PXI/PXIe Chassis Slot Blockers  
(optional, not included)  
PXI/PXIe Chassis Filler Panels  
(optional, not included)  
100 N-cm SMA torque wrench  
(not included)  
1 Part numbers on the NI PXI/PXIe-5421/5441/5442 modules vary according to memory size.  
Table 2. NI 5650/5651/5652 Required Parts Inventory and Replacement Part Numbers  
Hardware Component  
Replacement Part Number  
779670-00  
NI PXI-5650  
NI PXI-5651  
NI PXI-5652  
779670-01  
779670-02  
772006-01  
778636-01  
778678-01  
1/8-in. combination Phillips/flathead screwdriver  
NI PXI-1042 chassis with controller (not included)  
PXI/PXIe Chassis Slot Blockers  
(optional, not included)  
PXI/PXIe Chassis Filler Panels  
(optional, not included)  
778679-01  
N/A  
100 N-cm SMA torque wrench  
(not included)  
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4. Installing the Software  
This section describes the software installation process for NI RF signal  
generators.  
Installing Application Development Software  
You can create applications for NI RF signal generators using  
application development environments (ADE) such as LabVIEW,  
LabWindows/CVI, or other development environments.  
Any ADE you intend to use must be installed before you install your driver  
software.  
Installing the NI-RFSG Instrument Driver  
Complete the following steps to install the contents of the NI-RFSG CDs:  
1. Insert the NI-RFSG Disk 1 into the CD drive. The NI-RFSG installer  
should open automatically.  
Note If the installation window does not appear, navigate to the CD drive, double-click  
the drive, and double click setup.exe.  
2. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts to complete the  
NI-RFSG installation. For troubleshooting information, contact NI  
technical support or visit ni.com/support.  
(Windows Vista) Users may see access and security messages during  
installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.  
3. When the installer completes, a dialog box appears that asks if you  
want to restart, shut down, or restart later. Select Restart.  
Installing Toolkits or Add-On Software  
Optional add-on software, such as the Modulation Toolkit, extends the  
generation capability of NI RF signal generators for modulation-domain  
and frequency-domain applications. Install any toolkits or add-on software  
you intend to use with the NI RF signal generator after installing the  
NI-RFSG instrument driver.  
Note You must install the NI-RFSG instrument driver before installing the Modulation  
Toolkit add-on software in order to properly install the Modulation Toolkit examples for  
NI-RFSG. If the Modulation Toolkit is already installed, repeat or repair the Modulation  
Toolkit installation after installing NI-RFSG.  
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5. Installing the Hardware  
This section describes how to install hardware for PXI platforms.  
NI PXI modules are sensitive instruments that should be handled carefully.  
Do not expose the module to temperatures or humidity beyond the rated  
maximums. Keep the module free of dust by cleaning with compressed air  
only. Do not clean the module with any solvents or liquids. Refer to the  
Cooling section for more information about module cooling.  
You can install PXI modules in any PXI slot marked with a peripheral slot  
compatibility glyph (a circle containing the slot number).  
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You also can install PXI modules in any PXI hybrid slot marked with  
a peripheral slot compatibility glyph (the letter “H” and a solid circle  
containing the slot number).  
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NI 5670/5671  
Installation of the NI 5670/5671 hardware requires three vacant PXI  
slots—two slots for the NI 5610 upconverter module and one slot for  
the NI 5421/5441 AWG module. The NI 5421/5441 AWG module must be  
installed in the slot immediately to the right of the NI 5610 upconverter  
module to allow use of the included SMA-to-SMB coaxial cables.  
Caution SMA connectors must be connected and tightened before the SMB or AWG  
connectors are mated to preserve cable life and reduce stress on the SMB connectors.  
Note PXI Chassis only—the NI 5610 upconverter module onboard frequency reference  
can drive the PXI backplane clock only if the upconverter module is installed in PXI Slot 2.  
When the NI 5610 is installed in PXI Slot 2, you can configure it to lock the PXI backplane  
to the NI 5610 onboard oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) or to an external  
frequency source (connected to the REF IN connector on the NI 5610 module front panel).  
Installing PXI Modules  
To install a PXI module, complete the following steps:  
1. Power off and unplug the PXI chassis.  
2. Make sure that the fans are set to HIGH if the PXI chassis has multiple  
fan speed settings.  
3. Position the PXI chassis so that inlet and outlet vents are not  
obstructed. For more information, refer to the chassis documentation.  
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4. Remove the black plastic connectors from all the captive screws in the  
module front panel.  
5. Make sure that the ejector handle is in the unlatched (downward)  
position.  
6. Hold the module by the ejector handle and slide it into an empty slot.  
Make sure that the base engages with the guides in the chassis.  
7. Slide the module completely into the chassis and latch it by pulling up  
on the ejector handle.  
8. Tighten the captive screws at the top and bottom of the module front  
panel. Performance may suffer if both screws are not tightened  
properly.  
9. Verify that the PXI chassis fans are operable and free of dust and other  
contaminants that may restrict airflow.  
10. Cover all empty PXI slots using PXI filler panels or slot blockers  
before operating the module.  
11. Plug in and power on the PXI chassis.  
Figure 1 shows the correct installation of a PXI module into a compatible  
chassis slot.  
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3
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PXI Chassis  
NI PXI Module  
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Figure 1. PXI Module Installation  
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Installing the NI 5610 Upconverter Module  
Install the NI 5610 RF upconverter module by completing  
steps 1 through 11 under the Installing PXI Modules section.  
in the Installing the NI 5421/5441 AWG Module section.  
Installing the NI 5421/5441 AWG Module  
Install the NI 5421/5441 AWG module by completing steps 1 though 11  
in the Installing PXI Modules section.  
After completing all the steps, continue with the procedure in section 6.  
Interconnecting the NI 5670/5671/5672 Modules.  
Install the NI 5650/5651/5652 by completing steps 1 though 11  
in the Installing PXI Modules section.  
After completing all the steps, continue with the procedure in the  
Configuring the NI 5650/5651/5652 in MAX section.  
PXI Express Modules  
NI PXI Express (PXIe) modules are sensitive instruments that should be  
handled carefully. Do not expose the module to temperatures or humidity  
beyond the rated maximums. Keep the module free of dust by cleaning with  
compressed air only. Do not clean the module with any solvents or liquids.  
Refer to the Cooling section for more information about module cooling.  
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You can install PXI Express modules in any PXI hybrid slot marked with a  
peripheral slot compatibility glyph (the letter “H” and a solid circle  
containing the slot number).  
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You can also install PXIe modules in any PXIe slot marked with a with a  
peripheral slot compatibility glyph (a solid circle containing the slot  
number).  
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Follow the installation instructions in the Installing PXI Modules section to  
install the PXI Express module in a PXI Express-compatible slot of the  
chassis. Refer to the chassis documentation for more information about  
which slots are designated for PXI Express modules.  
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Figure 2 shows the correct installation of a PXI Express module into a  
compatible chassis slot.  
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3
2
1
2
PXI Express Chassis  
Ejector Handle in Down Position  
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NI PXI Express Module  
Figure 2. PXI Express Module Installation  
NI 5672  
Installation of the NI 5672 hardware requires three vacant slots—two PXI  
slots for the NI 5610 upconverter module and one PXIe compatible slot for  
the NI 5442 AWG module. The NI 5442 AWG module must be installed  
in the slot immediately to the right of the NI 5610 upconverter module to  
allow use of the included SMA-to-SMB coaxial cables.  
Caution SMA connectors must be connected and tightened before the SMB or AWG  
connectors are mated in order to preserve cable life and reduce stress on the SMB  
connectors.  
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Figure 3 and Figure 4 show the two possible slot configurations for  
the NI 5672 module in an 8-slot PXI Express chassis.  
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2
3
4
5
4
3
1
2
3
4
System Controller Expansion Slots  
PXI Express System Controller Slot  
PXI Peripheral Slots  
5
6
7
8
PXI Express System Timing Slot  
NI PXI-5610 Module  
NI PXIe-5442 Module  
PXI Filler Panels  
PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slots  
Figure 3. NI 5672 Module in Slots 2, 3, and 4  
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2
3
4
5
4
3
1
2
3
4
System Controller Expansion Slots  
PXI Express System Controller Slot  
PXI Peripheral Slots  
5
6
7
8
PXI Express System Timing Slot  
NI PXI-5610 Module  
NI PXIe-5442 Module  
PXI Filler Panels  
PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slots  
Figure 4. NI 5672 Module in Slots 3, 4, and 5  
configuration shown in Figure 4.  
Installing the NI 5442 AWG Module  
Install the NI 5442 AWG module by completing steps 1 though 11 in the  
Installing PXI Modules section.  
After completing all the steps, continue with the procedure in section 6.  
Interconnecting the NI 5670/5671/5672 Modules.  
Cooling  
When installing the hardware, refer to the guidelines in the Maintain  
Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users included with the NI RF signal generator  
to ensure that the device can cool itself effectively.  
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Caution Inadequate air circulation could cause the temperature inside the chassis to rise  
above the optimal operating temperature for the NI RF signal generator, potentially causing  
thermal shutdown, shorter lifespans, or improper performance.  
NI 5670/5671/5672  
Under conditions of proper air flow and 25 °C (63 °F) ambient  
temperatures, the NI 5610 upconverter module operates at internal  
temperatures of approximately 45 °C (113 °F), the NI 5421 module  
at approximately 51 °C (124 °F), and the NI 5441/5442 module at  
approximately 58 °C (136 °F).  
NI 5650/5651/5652  
Under conditions of proper air flow and 25 °C (63 °F) ambient  
temperatures, the NI 5650/5651/5652 operates at internal temperatures  
of approximately 38 °C (100 °F).  
Hot Surface 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 PXI chassis.  
Tip NI recommends that you install PXI slot blockers between the NI RF signal generator  
and adjacent hardware modules to maximize cooling air flow.  
The NI 5670/5671/5672 hardware modules interconnect through  
the front panels. Complete the following steps to interconnect the  
NI 5670/5671/5672 hardware module front panel connectors as shown  
in Figure 5.  
1. Connect the INPUT connector on the NI 5610 upconverter module to  
the CH 0 connector on the NI 5421/5441/5442 AWG module.  
2. Connect the TO AWG CLK IN connector on the NI 5610 upconverter  
module to the CLK IN connector on the NI 5421/5441/5442 AWG  
module.  
Note Published NI 5670/5671/5672 RF signal generator specifications assume use of the  
included cables. Substituting different cables may affect performance.  
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Figure 5. Proper NI 5670/5671/5672 Front Panel Interconnection  
3. Carefully tighten all SMA connectors to 100 N-cm using an SMA  
torque wrench (not included), as shown in Figure 6. Tighten only until  
the wrench clicks.  
Note Incorrect torque at SMA connections can degrade signal fidelity, PLL performance,  
and insertion loss. Use an SMA torque wrench to ensure all SMA connections are properly  
torqued to 100 N-cm.  
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100 N-cm SMA Torque Wrench  
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Apply Force Here Until Wrench Clicks  
Figure 6. Torque All SMA Connectors to 100 N-cm  
4. Power up the PXI chassis and controller system.  
5. Verify that the ACCESS LEDs on both modules are illuminated. If the  
LEDs are not illuminated, refer to Appendix C: Troubleshooting.  
7. Configuring NI RF Signal Generators 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.  
Configuring the NI 5670/5671/5672 in MAX  
Note MAX treats the NI 5610 upconverter module and the NI 5421/5441/5442 AWG  
module as separate but associated devices. The MAX association is necessary for  
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transparent operation of both modules as a single instrument (the NI 5670/5671/5672)  
using NI-RFSG.  
To use MAX to configure, self-test, associate, and generate signals with the  
NI 5670/5671/5672, 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-5610 upconverter module and  
an AWG module.  
Note Refer to Appendix C: Troubleshooting if you do not see both the  
NI PXI-5421/5441/5442 AWG module and the NI PXI-5610 upconverter 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.  
Rename Both Modules  
MAX allows you to rename both NI 5670/5671/5672 hardware modules.  
The MAX name is used in software to operate the NI 5670/5671/5672  
hardware resources. You do not have to change the module names from the  
default but doing so can make programming easier.  
To rename both NI 5670/5671/5672 hardware modules, complete steps 4  
through 10. If you do not wish to rename the modules, proceed to step 11.  
4. Right-click the NI 5610 upconverter module and select Rename from  
the shortcut menu.  
5. Enter the new name for the NI 5610 upconverter module.  
Note The device name must consist only of alphanumeric and underscore characters.  
6. Click OK.  
7. Right-click the AWG module and select Rename from the shortcut  
menu.  
8. Enter the new name for the AWG module.  
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9. Click OK.  
10. Verify that the new names for both modules are displayed.  
Associate the Upconverter with the AWG Module  
You must create a MAX association between the NI 5610 upconverter  
module and the NI 5421/5441/5442 AWG module to control both  
hardware modules as a single NI RF signal generator. Complete steps 11  
through 13 to make this association.  
11. Right-click NI PXI-5610 and select Properties.  
12. In the NI 5610 Device Properties dialog box, use the drop-down  
listbox to specify the NI 5421/5441/5442 AWG module that is  
connected to the NI 5610 by front panel coaxial cables. Refer to  
section 6. Interconnecting the NI 5670/5671/5672 Modules for more  
information about cable connections.  
Note If you rename the NI 5421/5441/5442 AWG module after association, you must  
repeat the association. Association between NI 5670/5671/5672 hardware modules is lost  
when a previously associated AWG module is renamed.  
13. Click OK to close the dialog box.  
Generate a Signal Using the NI 5670/5671/5672 RF  
Signal Generator Test Panel  
To verify your device configuration, use the NI-RFSG test panel in MAX  
to generate a simple signal using the NI RF signal generator hardware. The  
single instrument. Complete the following steps to use the NI RF signal  
generator test panel.  
Note This test requires front panel interconnection, as shown in Figure 5, and the  
association of an NI 5421/5441/5442 AWG module with the NI 5610 upconverter module  
as described in the Associate the Upconverter with the AWG Module section.  
1. Right-click the NI PXI-5610 upconverter module, and select  
Test Panels.  
2. In the NI PXI-5670/5671/5672 tab of the Test Panels dialog box,  
specify a frequency and a power level for signal generation.  
Caution Running the test panel generates a signal from the RF OUTPUT front panel  
connector. Disconnect any equipment that can be damaged by the test signal prior to  
running the test panel.  
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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.  
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Rename the NI 5650/5651/5652  
MAX allows you to rename the NI 5650/5651/5652 hardware module.  
hardware resources. You do not have to change the module name from the  
default but doing so can make programming easier.  
To rename the NI 5650/5651/5652 hardware modules, complete  
steps 1 through 4. If you do not wish to rename the modules, proceed to the  
Generate a Signal Using the NI 5650/5651/5652 RF Signal Generator Test  
Panel section.  
1. Right-click the NI 5650/5651/5652 module and select Rename from  
the shortcut menu.  
2. Enter the new name for the NI 5650/5651/5652 module.  
Note The device name must consist only of alphanumeric and underscore characters.  
3. Click OK.  
4. Verify that the new name for the module is displayed.  
Generate a Signal Using the NI 5650/5651/5652 RF  
Signal Generator Test Panel  
To verify your device configuration, use the NI-RFSG test panel in MAX  
to generate a simple signal using the NI 5650/5651/5652 RF signal  
generator hardware. Complete steps 1 through 6 to use the NI RF signal  
generator test panel.  
1. Right-click the NI PXI-5650/5651/5652 RF signal generator module  
and select Test Panels.  
2. In the Test Panels dialog box, specify a frequency and a power level for  
signal generation.  
Caution Running the test panel generates a signal from the RF OUTPUT front panel  
connector. Disconnect any equipment that can be damaged by the test signal prior to  
running the test panel.  
is operating properly. Click Start to begin signal generation. During  
signal generation the ACTIVE LED on the NI 5650/5651/5652  
hardware module is illuminated.  
Note If the LED does not illuminate or if the NI RF signal generator test panel generates  
an error, refer to Appendix C: Troubleshooting.  
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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 5650/5651/5652 RF Signal Generator.  
8. Setting up Synchronization for NI-DAQmx Devices  
in MAX  
If you plan to share triggers or clocks to synchronize NI-DAQmx devices,  
you must identify or configure certain components in MAX.  
Note The following steps are required for any type of synchronization involving an  
NI-DAQmx device.  
PXI devices—identify the PXI system controller by completing the  
following steps:  
1. In the MAX configuration tree under Devices and Interfaces,  
right-click PXI System»Identify As and select your controller from  
the list. For example, select External PC if you are using a MXI-3 or  
MXI-4 controller in an external PC.  
2. Expand the PXI System tree and select the chassis name to identify the  
chassis you are using.  
PXI Express devices controlled via MXI-Express—in the MAX  
configuration tree under Devices and Interfaces, right-click PXI  
System»Identify As and select External PC. Your chassis will be  
automatically identified.  
PXI Express controller—a PXI Express controller installed in a PXI  
Express chassis is automatically identified in MAX.  
9. Programming the RF Signal Generator  
You can generate signals with the NI RF signal generator using the  
NI-RFSG instrument driver. You also can run the NI-RFSG examples  
to demonstrate the functionality of the NI RF signal generator.  
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NI-RFSG Instrument Driver  
The NI-RFSG driver configures and operates the NI RF signal generator  
hardware, performs waveform programming and generation, and performs  
basic modulation tasks using LabVIEW VIs or LabWindows/CVI  
functions. In the case of NI 5670/5671/5672 RF signal generators, the  
NI-RFSG instrument driver operates the NI 5610 upconverter module  
and the NI 5421/5441/5442 AWG module as a single instrument.  
Optional add-on software available from NI, including the  
Modulation Toolkit and the Spectral Measurements Toolkit, extends  
the capability of NI RF signal generators to include additional  
modulation-domain and frequency-domain tasks. The NI RF signal  
generator hardware-software architecture is shown in Figure 7.  
LabVIEW  
LabWindows/CVI  
and/or  
Application Development Environment  
NI-RFSG Instrument Driver  
NI 5670/5671/5672  
NI 5650/5651/5652  
RF Signal Generator Hardware  
Figure 7. RF Signal Generator Hardware-Software Architecture  
Note Refer to the NI RF Signal Generators Help for more information about NI RF signal  
generator hardware/software architecture. More information about the NI RF Signal  
Generators Help can be found in the NI-RFSG Instrument Driver Readme.  
NI-RFSG Examples  
NI-RFSG includes several example applications for both LabVIEW  
and LabWindows/CVI. These examples serve as interactive tools,  
programming models, and building blocks in your own applications.  
For more information about NI-RFSG examples and locations,  
refer to the NI-RFSG Instrument Driver Readme, which is  
available on the NI-RFSG CD.  
Example applications are also available with add-on software such  
as the Modulation Toolkit. Examples for generating modulated signals  
with the NI 5670/5671/5672 are included with the Modulation Toolkit.  
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Refer to the Installing Toolkits or Add-On Software section and  
the NI-RFSG Instrument Driver Readme for more information  
about installing the Modulation Toolkit and included examples.  
Appendix A: Hardware Front Panel Connectors and  
Indicators  
This appendix describes the connectors and LED indicators on the front  
panels of both NI RF signal generator hardware modules. All input  
connectors and output connectors are AC-coupled.  
NI 5610 RF Upconverter Module  
The NI 5610 RF upconverter module front panel contains six connectors  
and two multicolor LEDs, as shown in Figure 8.  
Figure 8. NI 5610 Upconverter Module Front Panel  
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Table 3. NI 5610 RF Upconverter Module Front Panel Connectors  
Connector  
TO AWG CLK IN  
10 MHz OUT  
Purpose  
Output terminals for replications of the upconverter 10 MHz frequency  
reference signal, which is useful for driving other devices. Each  
replication is 180° out-of-phase with the other. The output signal at these  
connectors is always on and cannot be disabled.  
Connect the TO AWG CLK IN connector to the CLK IN connector on  
the NI 5421/5441/5442 module front panel.  
REF IN  
Routes an external frequency reference signal that can be propagated to  
the PXI backplane. The NI 5610 can lock to this signal.  
IF INPUT  
Routes the IF signal from the NI 5421/5441/5442 AWG module for  
frequency translation.  
Connect to the CH 0 output on the NI 5421/5441/5442 front panel.  
LOCAL OSC OUT 0  
RF OUTPUT  
Output terminal for the auxiliary local oscillator signal.  
Output terminal for the upconverted signal at the requested RF  
frequency.  
Table 4. NI 5610 RF Upconverter Module Front Panel LEDs  
LED  
Indications  
ACCESS  
Indicates the basic hardware status of the NI 5610 module. This LED functions  
identically to the ACCESS LED on the AWG module front panel.  
OFF—The module is not yet functional or has detected a problem with a PXI  
power rail.  
AMBER—The module is being accessed.  
GREEN—The module is ready to be programmed.  
Indicates the status of the NI 5610 PLLs.  
ACTIVE  
OFF—The module is in an uninitialized state; there is no error.  
AMBER—The module PLLs are attempting to lock.  
GREEN—The module is in a ready state; applicable PLLs are locked and the  
reverse power protection circuit is closed.  
RED—The module has detected an error state; this state may indicate an  
overload (reverse power protection circuit is open), lock failure in an applicable  
PLL, a self-test or calibration failure, or a thermal shutdown condition.  
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NI 5421/5441 AWG Module  
The front panel of the NI 5421/5441AWG module contains five connectors  
and two multicolor LEDs, as shown in Figure 9.  
NI PXI-54XX  
ACCESS  
ACTIVE  
CH 0  
CLK  
IN  
PFI 0  
PFI 1  
Figure 9. NI 5421/5441 AWG Module Front Panel  
Table 5. NI 5421/5441 AWG Module Front Panel Connectors  
Purpose  
Connector  
CH 0  
Output terminal for an IF waveform for upconversion to the desired RF  
frequency.  
Connect to the IF INPUT connector on the NI 5610 front panel.  
Output terminal for the AWG module reference clock signal.  
Connect to the REF OUT connector on the NI 5610 module front panel.  
CLK IN  
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Connector  
Purpose  
PFI 0  
PFI 1  
Bidirectional SMB connectors. As an input, the PFI terminals can accept  
a trigger from an external source to start or step through signal generation.  
DIGITAL DATA &  
CONTROL  
Routes the 16-bit digital pattern outputs, digital pattern clock output,  
trigger outputs, trigger inputs, and a clock input.  
Table 6. NI 5421/5441 AWG Module Front Panel LEDs  
LED  
Indications  
ACCESS  
Indicates the basic hardware status of the NI 5421/5441 AWG module.  
This LED functions identically to the ACCESS LED on the  
NI 5610 upconverter module front panel.  
OFF—The module is not yet functional or has detected a problem with a power  
rail.  
AMBER—The module is being accessed.  
GREEN—The module is ready to be programmed.  
Indicates the state of the NI 5421/5441 AWG module.  
OFF—The module is not armed or triggered.  
ACTIVE  
AMBER—The module is armed and waiting for a Start trigger.  
GREEN—The module has received a Start trigger and is generating a waveform.  
RED—The module has detected an error state; this may indicate PLL unlocking,  
self-test failure, or calibration failure.  
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NI 5442 AWG Module  
The front panel of the NI 5442 AWG module contains four connectors and  
two multicolor LEDs, as shown in Figure 10.  
Figure 10. NI 5442 AWG Module Front Panel  
Table 7. NI 5442 AWG Module Front Panel Connectors  
Connector  
Purpose  
CH 0  
Output terminal for an IF waveform for upconversion to the desired RF  
frequency.  
Connect to the IF INPUT connector on the NI 5610 front panel.  
Output terminal for the AWG module reference clock signal.  
Connect to the REF OUT connector on the NI 5610 module front panel.  
CLK IN  
PFI 0  
PFI 1  
Bidirectional SMB connectors. As an input, the PFI terminals can accept  
a trigger from an external source to start or step through signal generation.  
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Table 8. NI 5442 AWG Module Front Panel LEDs  
LED  
ACCESS  
Indications  
Indicates the basic hardware status of the NI 5442 AWG module. This LED  
functions identically to the ACCESS LED on the NI 5610 upconverter module  
front panel.  
OFF—The module is not yet functional or has detected a problem with a power  
rail.  
AMBER—The module is being accessed.  
GREEN—The module is ready to be programmed.  
Indicates the state of the NI 5442 AWG module.  
ACTIVE  
OFF—The module is not armed or triggered.  
AMBER—The module is armed and waiting for a Start trigger.  
GREEN—The module has received a Start trigger and is generating a waveform.  
RED—The module has detected an error state; this may indicate PLL unlocking,  
self-test failure, or calibration failure.  
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NI 5650/5651/5652 RF Signal Generator Module  
The NI 5650/5651/5652 RF signal generator module front panel contains  
two connectors and two multicolor LEDs, as shown in Figure 11.  
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RF Signal Generator  
ACCESS  
ACTIVE  
500 kHz-6.6 GHz  
RF OUT  
Reverse Power  
2 W MAX  
REF  
IN/OUT  
IN 5 Vp-p MAX  
OUT 1 Vp-p  
Figure 11. NI 5650/5651/5652 RF Signal Generator Module Front Panel  
Table 9. NI 5650/5651/5652 RF Signal Generator Module Front Panel Connectors  
Connector  
Purpose  
RF OUT  
Output terminal for the RF signal at the requested frequency and power  
level.  
REF IN/OUT  
Routes a frequency reference signal to or from the NI 5650/5651/5652.  
This connector can be configured as an external frequency reference  
input or as an output for the onboard 10 MHz reference clock.  
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Table 10. NI 5650/5651/5652 RF Signal Generator Module Front Panel LEDs  
LED  
ACCESS  
Indications  
Indicates the basic hardware status of the NI 5650/5651/5652 module.  
OFF—The module is not yet functional or has detected a problem with a PXI  
power rail.  
AMBER—The module is being accessed.  
GREEN—The module is ready to be programmed.  
Indicates the status of the NI 5650/5651/5652.  
ACTIVE  
OFF—The module is in an uninitialized state; there is no error.  
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 may indicate lock failure in  
an applicable PLL, a self-test or calibration failure, or a thermal shutdown  
condition.  
Appendix B: Building a Basic NI-RFSG Application  
NI-RFSG includes several example applications for both LabVIEW and  
LabWindows/CVI. These examples are intended to serve as interactive  
tools, programming models, and as building blocks in your own  
applications.  
LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI users can access all installed NI-RFSG  
examples at Start»All Programs»National Instruments»  
NI-RFSG»Examples. LabVIEW users can access NI-RFSG examples by  
running LabVIEW and selecting Help»Find Examples to launch the  
LabVIEW Example Finder.  
You can complete the following steps in LabVIEW to build a basic  
NI-RFSG application for generating continuous sine wave signals:  
1. Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»<LabVIEW>»  
LabVIEW to launch LabVIEW. The LabVIEW screen appears.  
2. Click New, choose Blank VI, and click OK to create a blank VI.  
3. Display the block diagram by clicking it or by selecting Window»  
Show Block Diagram.  
4. Activate the LabVIEW context help by pressing <Ctrl-H>.  
5. Click the LabVIEW block diagram to launch the Functions palette.  
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6. Navigate to the NI-RFSG VIs on the Functions»Measurement I/O»  
NI-RFSG palette.  
7. Create the block diagram shown in Figure 12 by wiring the five VIs on  
the block diagram in the order in which they appear in the top row of  
the NI-RFSG palette.  
Figure 12. Basic NI-RFSG Block Diagram  
8. Hover the cursor over the resource name terminal on the niRFSG  
Initialize VI and right-click. Select Create»Control to create a front  
panel control where you specify the NI RF signal generator device  
name. The resource name terminal is shown in Figure 13.  
Figure 13. Resource Name Terminal on niRFSG Initialize VI  
9. Hover the mouse tool over the frequency (Hz) and  
power level (dBm) terminals of the niRFSG Configure RF VI.  
These terminals are shown in Figure 14.  
Figure 14. Frequency and Power Level Terminals on the niRFSG Configure RF VI  
10. Right-click each terminal and select Create»Control from the  
shortcut menu to create frequency and power controls as shown  
in Figure 15.  
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Figure 15. Frequency and Power Level Controls on the Block Diagram  
11. Display the VI front panel by clicking it or by selecting Window»  
Show Front Panel. Controls are displayed in which you can specify  
a frequency and power level.  
frequency (Hz) control, enter 100M (100 MHz).  
13. In the VI front panel resource name control, enter the NI 5610  
upconverter device name or the NI 5650/5651/5652 device name that  
you specified in MAX (the NI 5610 upconverter module must be  
associated with an AWG module. Refer to the Configuring the  
NI 5670/5671/5672 in MAX section for more information about  
associating a module.)  
You can control continuous waveform generation using a Stop button.  
A Stop button is typically used within a While Loop. This example places  
a While Loop around the niRFSG Check Generation Status VI so that  
signal generation continues and waveform status is continuously checked  
until you click STOP.  
Build a STOP button by completing steps 14 through 18.  
14. Display the block diagram by clicking it or selecting Window»  
Show Block Diagram.  
15. Select the While Loop on the Functions»Programming»Structures  
palette.  
16. Enclose the niRFSG Check Generation Status VI in the While Loop,  
as shown in Figure 16.  
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Figure 16. Enclose niRFSG Check Generation Status VI in the While Loop  
17. Right-click the While Loop tunnels and select Replace with Shift  
Register.  
18. Select the Unbundle by Name primitive on the Functions»  
Programming»Cluster & Variant palette. Place the primitive inside  
the While Loop.  
19. Wire the error out terminal of the niRFSG Check Generation Status  
VI to the Unbundle by Name primitive.  
20. Wire the output terminal of the status element to the Loop Condition  
terminal of the While Loop using a logical Or gate.  
21. Right-click the unused input terminal of the Or gate and select  
Create»Control to create a STOP button on the VI front panel.  
The portion of the block diagram resulting from steps 18 through 21  
is shown in Figure 17.  
Figure 17. While Loop with STOP Button  
Complete steps 22 and 23 to add an error indicator to the VI front panel.  
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22. Create an error indicator by right-clicking the error out terminal of the  
niRFSG Close VI and selecting Create»Indicator. The error out  
terminal is highlighted in Figure 18.  
Figure 18. Error Out Terminal on niRFSG Close VI  
23. Verify that the VI block diagram now looks like the example in  
Figure 19.  
Figure 19. Basic Sine Wave Generation VI Block Diagram  
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24. Verify that the VI front panel looks like the example in Figure 20.  
Figure 20. Basic Sine Wave Generation VI Front Panel Using NI 5670/5671/5672  
Note Populate the resource name control with the NI 5610 upconverter module name  
(refer to the Rename Both Modules section for more information) or the  
NI 5650/5651/5652 name specified in MAX.  
25. Click the Run icon on the VI taskbar to initiate sine wave generation.  
26. 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 driver software and the NI RF signal generator hardware.  
Appendix C: Troubleshooting  
Module Front Panel ACCESS LED is Off When PXI Chassis is On  
If the ACCESS LED fails to illuminate after you power on the PXI chassis,  
a problem may exist with the PXI power rails, a hardware module, or  
the LED.  
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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  
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 National Instruments  
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.  
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If using a MXI controller, right-click PCI-to-PCI Bridge and  
select Properties from the shortcut menu to verify that the bridge  
is enabled.  
5. If either module still fails to appear in the MAX NI-DAQmx Devices  
folder, contact NI technical support or visit ni.com/support.  
Module Fails the Self-Test  
The MAX self-test performs a brief test of device resources. If an NI RF  
signal generator hardware module does not pass the self-test, complete the  
following steps:  
1. Reboot the system.  
2. Launch MAX and perform the self-test again.  
3. If either module still fails the self-test, contact NI technical support or  
visit ni.com/support.  
Thermal Shutdown Error  
The thermal shutdown error appears when device temperatures exceed safe  
limits. The NI RF signal generator shuts down until temperatures fall to  
acceptable levels and you reset the device in MAX.  
To re-enable the NI RF signal generator after thermal shutdown, complete  
the following steps:  
1. Power down the chassis that contains the device.  
2. Review the procedure in the Cooling section and make any necessary  
adjustments to ensure that the device is effectively cooled.  
3. Call the niRFSG Reset Device VI or the niRFSG_ResetDevice  
function to perform a device reset in MAX. The thermal shutdown  
error continues to be reported until the device has been successfully  
reset.  
Note Refer to the Configuring the NI 5670/5671/5672 in MAX or Configuring the  
NI 5650/5651/5652 in MAX section for information on performing device resets in MAX.  
Performance Issues Using A MXI Connection  
When using a MXI-3 connection to control the PXI chassis, you must run  
the MXI Optimization Application prior to using the NI RF signal  
generator. By default, this application runs automatically when Windows  
starts. Using a MXI connection without running this application may result  
in a time exceeded or internal software error, or an initialization,  
timeout, or performance issue when using an NI RF signal generator.  
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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.  
If the MXI software is not installed, refer to the setup instructions included  
with the MXI kit to install the software from the MXI software CD or  
National Instruments Driver CD. After installation, you may be required  
to reboot the computer before using the MXI application.  
If you continue to have initialization or performance issues, refer to the  
MXI documentation included in your MXI kit, or visit NI Technical  
Support at ni.com/support.  
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