National Instruments PXIe-5630 Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDENI PXIe-56306 GHz T/R Two-Port Vector Network AnalyzerNote Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.This document explains how to install, configure, and test the NI PXIe-5630 (NI 5630). TheNI 5630 is a 6 GHz, 2-port vector network analyzer (VNA) with support for vectormeasurements of transmission and reflection (T/R) coefficients. The NI 5630 ships with theNI-VNA instrument driver, which you can use to program the device.To access NI 5630 documentation, navigate to Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-VNA»Documentation.The specifications document for your device is installed with the driver software. Refer toni.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 amanner not described in this document.ContentsElectromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2Verifying the System Requirements......................................................................................... 2Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 3Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 4Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 5Installing the NI 5630............................................................................................................... 5Connecting Signals........................................................................................................... 7Configuring the NI 5630 in MAX...........................................................................................11Programming the NI 5630...................................................................................................... 12NI-VNA Examples......................................................................................................... 12Making Uncalibrated Measurements with the NI 5630..........................................................13Calibrating the NI 5630.......................................................................................................... 13Making Calibrated Measurements with the NI 5630..............................................................14Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 15What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?.....................................................15Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis is On?...............................................15What Should I Do if the NI 5630 Doesn't Appear in MAX?..........................................15Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 17Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................17