PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide - National Instruments
GETTING STARTED GUIDEPXIe-5831Up to 44 GHz, 1 GHz Bandwidth, Vector Signal TransceiverNote Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.This document explains how to install, configure, and test the PXIe-5831. The PXIe-5831 is ahalf-duplex RF communications instrument with up to 1 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth,designed for testing 5G mmWave components. You can program the PXIe-5831 instrumentusing RFmx or NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG driver software.The PXIe-5831 IF only instrument configuration comprises the following modules: PXIe-5820 Vector Signal Transceiver PXIe-3622 Vector Signal Up/Down ConverterThe PXIe-5831 IF and mmWave instrument configuration comprises the following modules: PXIe-5820 Vector Signal Transceiver PXIe-3622 Vector Signal Up/Down Converter PXIe-5653 RF Analog Signal Generator (LO source) One or two mmRH-5582 mmWave Radio HeadsThere is no single instrument labeled "PXIe-5831."ContentsVerifying the System Requirements.2Unpacking the Kit. 2Verifying the Kit Contents. 2Preparing the Environment. 4Choosing and Installing the Software. 6Software Options.6Installing the Software. 6Installing the PXIe-5831. 7Interconnecting the PXIe-5831 Modules. 9Connecting mmWave Radio Heads. 12Configuring the PXIe-5831 in MAX. 15Self-Calibration. 16Performing a Self-Calibration Using NI-RFSA.16Locating the Software and Examples.18Software Locations. 18Programming Examples Locations. 20Making a First Measurement. 21
Troubleshooting. 22What Should I Do if the PXIe-3622 Does Not Appear in MAX?. 22Why Is the ACCESS LED Off When the Chassis Is On?.22What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?.23What Should I Do if the Instrument Does Not Initialize?.23Hardware Connectors and Indicators. 24PXIe-5820 Front Panel and LEDs. 24PXIe-3622 Front Panel and LEDs. 28PXIe-5653 Front Panel and LEDs. 31mmRH-5582 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs.33Where to Go Next. 37Worldwide Support and Services. 37Verifying the System RequirementsTo use the PXIe-5831, your system must meet certain requirements. For more informationabout minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported applicationdevelopment environments (ADEs), refer to the readme, which is installed or available atni.com/manuals.Unpacking the KitNotice To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device, groundyourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as yourcomputer chassis.Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.1.2.Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or anyother sign of damage.Notice 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.Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.Verifying the Kit ContentsThe kit contents for the PXIe-5831 varies by your instrument configuration.2 ni.com PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide
Table 1. Kit Contents by ConfigurationConfigurationIntermediate frequency (IF) onlyinstrumentIncluded Items IF and mmWave instrument,which includes one mmWaveradio head with one of thefollowing port configurations: Direct TRX Ports (0-1) Switched TRX Ports (0-7),Direct TRX Port (8) Switched TRX Ports (0-15) Modules:–PXIe-5820–PXIe-3622Cables:–SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cable, 304.8 mm–MMPX (m)-to-MMPX (m) cable, 200 mm–MMPX (m)-to-MMPX (m) cable, 152 mm (x8)–MMPX (m)-to-SMA (m) cable, 152 mm �mmRH-5582Cables:–SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cable, 304.8 mm–SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cable, 1 m (x3)–MMPX (m)-to-MMPX (m) cable, 200 mm–MMPX (m)-to-MMPX (m) cable, 152 mm (x8)–MMPX (m)-to-SMA (m) cable, 152 mm (x2)–Mini HDMI-to-Mini HDMI cableAC power supply adapter for mmRH-5582PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide National Instruments 3
Table 1. Kit Contents by Configuration (Continued)ConfigurationIF and mmWave instrument,which includes two mmWaveradio heads, each with one of thefollowing port configurations: Direct TRX Ports (0-1) Switched TRX Ports (0-7),Direct TRX Port (8) Switched TRX Ports (0-15)Included Items H-5582 (x2)Cables:–SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cable, 304.8 mm–SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cable, 1 m (x6)–MMPX (m)-to-MMPX (m) cable, 200 mm–MMPX (m)-to-MMPX (m) cable, 152 mm (x8)–MMPX (m)-to-SMA (m) cable, 152 mm (x2)–1.85 mm (m)-to-1.85 mm (m) cable, 200 mm–Mini HDMI-to-Mini HDMI cable (x2)AC power supply adapter for mmRH-5582 (x2)Other EquipmentThere are required items not included in your kit that you need to install or operate thePXIe-5831. Your application may require additional items not included in your kit to install oroperate your hardware.Required Items A PXI Express chassis and chassis documentation. To ensure specifications are valid, NIrecommends using the PXIe-1095 Chassis or PXIe-1092 Chassis for your hardware. Formore information about compatible chassis options, refer to ni.com.A PXI Express embedded controller or MXI controller system that meets the systemrequirements specified in this guide and chassis documentation. Optional Items A 0.9 N · m (8 lb · in.) calibrated torque wrench, 5/16 in. (NI part number 751120-01).Preparing the EnvironmentEnsure that the environment you are using the PXIe-5831 in meets the followingspecifications.Operating ambient temperature0 C to 45 COperating relative humidity10% to 90%, noncondensing (IEC 60068-2-56)4 ni.com PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide
Maximum altitude2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 C ambienttemperature)Pollution Degree2Indoor use only.Notice Clean the hardware with a soft, nonmetallic brush or lint free cloth. Makesure that the hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returningit to service.Note Refer to the PXIe-5831 Specifications at ni.com/manuals for completespecifications.PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide National Instruments 5
Choosing and Installing the SoftwareSoftware OptionsNI provides three software options for programming the PXIe-5831—RFmx, NI-RFSA andNI-RFSG instrument driver software.Table 2. PXIe-5831 Software OptionsSoftwareOptionRFmxDescriptionUse CaseProvides a single-handle instrument Use RFmx SpecAn to perform spectraldriver with built-in measurements. measurements.You can use instrument driverFPGA extensions to customize thedevice FPGA using precompiledbitfiles.NI-RFSA and The NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG APIsNI-RFSGeach provide a fixed API forinstrumentinteracting with your hardware.driverNI-RFSA and NI-RFSG providestandard IVI-based functionalityneeded for most vector signalanalyzer and vector signal generatorapplications.You can use NI-RFSA andNI-RFSG instrument driver FPGAextensions to customize the deviceFPGA using precompiled bitfiles.Use RFmx Demod to performmodulation quality measurements,such as EVM.Use RFmx personalities to performphysical layer analysis on supportedcommunications and connectivitysignals.Use NI-RFSA to create custommeasurements or applications thatrequire I/Q data.Use NI-RFSG to generate CW ormodulated waveforms.Use NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG with theNI Modulation Toolkit to developsoftware-defined radio transmitters andreceivers.Use NI-RFSG with the NI ModulationToolkit to create and generatemodulated signals to test receivers.Related InformationRefer to the RFmx SpecAn Help, the RFmx Demod Help, the NI RF Vector Signal AnalyzersHelp, or the NI RF Signal Generators Help for more information about using the RFmx, NIRFSA, and NI-RFSG instrument driver FPGA extensions.Installing the SoftwareYou must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.1. Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows /CVI .6 ni.com PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide
2.Install the driver software using NI Package Manager or by inserting your driver softwaremedia into your computer.If you do not already have NI Package Manager installed, visit ni.com/r/NIPMDownloadto download NI Package Manager. Refer to the NI Package Manager Manual for moreinformation about installing, removing, and upgrading NI software using NI PackageManager.3.Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.Note Windows users may see access and security messages duringinstallation. 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 PXIe-5831Notice To prevent damage to the PXIe-5831 caused by ESD or contamination,handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket.You must install the software before installing the hardware.Before you install the hardware, refer to the guidelines in the Maintain Forced-Air CoolingNote to Users included with the module to ensure that the device can cool itself effectively.To use the included cables, you must install the PXIe-5820 immediately to the left of thePXIe-3622. If your kit included the PXIe-5653 to use as an LO source, you must install thePXIe-5653 immediately to the right of the PXIe-3622.Complete the following steps for each module in your instrument configuration.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 youinstall the module.2.Power off the chassis.3.Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior toinstallation. 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 thatindicate the slot types.PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide National Instruments 7
Figure 1. Chassis Compatibility SymbolsNI PXIe-1062Q121. PXI Express System Controller Slot2. PXI Peripheral Slot3. PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot4354. PXI Express System Timing Slot5. PXI Express Peripheral SlotThe modules that comprise the PXIe-5831 can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots,PXI Express hybrid peripheral slots, or PXI Express system timing slots.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. Slidethe module into the slot until it is fully inserted.Figure 2. Module Installation1NIPXIe-1075231. Chassis2. Hardware Module3. Ejector Handle in Downward (Unlatched) Position9.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 mechanicalstability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis, which canimprove the signal quality and electromagnetic performance.11. Cover all empty slots using EMC filler panels or fill using slot blockers to maximizecooling air flow, depending on your application.8 ni.com PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide
12. Power on the chassis.Related InformationInstalling the Software on page 6Interconnecting the PXIe-5831 ModulesTake the following considerations into account when interconnecting the PXI Express modulesthat comprise the PXIe-5831. Inspect all RF connectors before attaching mating cables. Clean with dry compressed air,if necessary, to remove any contaminants that may be present. Position RF cables with instrument connectors to ensure center pins are straight andaligned before mating. Press MMPX connectors until they noticeably snap into place. For all threaded RF connectors (SMA, SMA 27 GHz, and 2.4 mm), engage and fingertighten the connector nuts. The connector nuts should thread easily without binding, but ifnot, ensure the connector is straight and that center pins have not been damaged. Carefully complete tightening all threaded RF connectors to 0.9 N · m (8 lb · in) using anappropriate torque wrench (not included) or torque screwdriver and driver bit. Tightenonly until the wrench clicks.Notice Incorrect torque at SMA connections can damage device connectors anddegrade signal fidelity.Connecting the PXIe-5820 and PXIe-3622Complete the following steps for the baseband signal connections and Reference Clockconnection, as shown in the following figure.PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide National Instruments 9
Figure 3. PXIe-5831 Equipment Setup (IF Only)NI PXIe-5820PXIe-3622Vector Signal TransceiverBaseband IQ, 1.25 GS/sACCESSVector Signal Up/Down Converter5–21 GHzACCESSACTIVEACTIVEI REFIN50 ΩREFOUTI I–I/Q OUT100 Ω DIFFI/Q I–IN100 ΩDIFF Q Q AUX 01LO1 0mmWaveQ–REF2INOUT50 ΩPFI 00IF OUTmmWave0INQ–LO21IF IN/OUTOUTDIOI 1I I–I/Q IN100 Ω DIFFLO1INOUTI/Q I–OUT100 ΩDIFF Q 0Q IF INmmWaveQ–Q–LO1 1mmWave1AUX 1DIOESDSENSITIVEALL COAXIALPORTS 50 ΩESDSENSITIVE1. MMPX (m)-to-MMPX (m) Cable, 152 mm2. MMPX (m)-to-MMPX (m) Cable, 200 mm1.Complete the following baseband signal cable connections between the PXIe-5820 andPXIe-3622 front panels using the included eight 152 mm MMPX (m)-to-MMPX (m)cables for transmit and receive I/Q signals.Table 3. Baseband Signal Cable Connections10 ni.comPXIe-5820 ConnectorPXIe-3622 ConnectorI/Q OUT I I/Q IN I I/Q OUT I-I/Q IN I-I/Q OUT Q I/Q IN Q I/Q OUT Q-I/Q IN Q-I/Q IN I I/Q OUT I I/Q IN I-I/Q OUT I- PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide
Table 3. Baseband Signal Cable Connections (Continued)2.PXIe-5820 ConnectorPXIe-3622 ConnectorI/Q IN Q I/Q OUT Q I/Q IN Q-I/Q OUT Q-Use the 200 mm MMPX (m)-to-MMPX (m) cable to connect the PXIe-5820 REF INfront panel connector to the PXIe-3622 REF OUT front panel connector.This completes the Reference Clock connection.Connecting the PXIe-5653 LO SourceIf you purchased the IF and mmWave instrument configuration, complete the following stepsto connect the PXIe-5653 as an LO source, as shown in the following figure.Skip this section if your configuration does not include the PXIe-5653.Figure 4. PXIe-5831 with PXIe-5653 Equipment SetupNI PXIe-5820PXIe-3622Vector Signal TransceiverBaseband IQ, 1.25 GS/sACCESSACCESSACTIVE50 ΩREFOUT0I I–I/Q OUT100 Ω DIFFQ–LO1 0mmWaveREFINOUTREF INREF OUT10 MHz1.5 V p-p MAXREF OUT100 MHz1.5 V p-p MAX0INQ–ACTIVE10 MHz.5 V p-p MAX150 ΩPFI 0AUX 0IF OUTmmWaveI/Q I–IN100 ΩDIFF Q Q SynthesizerACCESSACTIVEI REFINNI PXIe-5653Vector Signal Up/Down Converter5–21 GHzLO2OUTIF IN/OUTOUTLO3800 MHzDIOI 1I I–I/Q IN100 Ω DIFFLO11INOUTI/Q I–OUT100 ΩDIFF Q LO24 GHz0Q IF INmmWaveQ–Q–LO1 1mmWave1LO13.2 GHz - 8.3 GHzAUX 1DIOESDSENSITIVEALL COAXIALPORTS 50 ΩESDSENSITIVEOUTESDSENSITIVEALL PORTS50 Ω1. MMPX (m)-to-SMA (m) Cable, 152 mm1.Use one of the 152 mm MMPX (m)-to-SMA (m) cables to connect the PXIe-3622 REFIN front panel connector to the PXIe-5653 REF OUT (10 MHz) front panel connector.PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide National Instruments 11
2.Use the other 152 mm MMPX (m)-to-SMA (m) cable to connect the PXIe-3622 LO1 INfront panel connector to the PXIe-5653 LO1 OUT front panel connector.Related InformationRefer to the PXIe-5831 section of the NI RF Vector Signal Transceivers Help for moreinformation about how to make connections using an external clock.Connecting mmWave Radio HeadsDepending on the hardware configuration you purchased, complete this section to connecteither one or two mmRH-5582 mmWave Radio Heads to the PXIe-5831.Skip this section if your configuration does not include a mmWave radio head.Recommended TorqueEnsure that connectors are torqued to the appropriate level when connecting mmWave radioheads to the system.Table 4. Recommended Connector TorqueConnector TypeTorque2.4 mm0.9 N m (8 lb in)SMA 27 GHz0.9 N m (8 lb in)Mini HDMI0.34 N m (3 lb in), maximumPower connector jack0.34 N m (3 lb in), maximumConnecting One mmWave Radio Head to the PXIe-5831Complete the following steps to connect one mmRH-5582 mmWave Radio Head to thePXIe-5831, as shown in the following figure.12 ni.com PXIe-5831 Getting Started Guide
Figure 5. Equipment Setup with One mmWave Radio Head (Power Adapter and CablesNot Shown)NI PXIe-5820GPIBDRIVEPWR OK /FAULTPXIe-3622Vector Signal TransceiverBaseband IQ, 1.25 GS/sUSER1USER2ACCESSREFINI–50 ΩACT/LINKREFOUTI/Q OUT100 Ω DIFFQ AUX 01LO1 0mmWaveACTIVEREF IN10 MHz.5 V p-p MAXQ–REFINOUTREF OUT10 MHz1.5 V p-p MAXREF OUT100 MHz1.5 V p-p MAX0INQ–LO2OUTIF IN/OUTOUTACT/LINK0IF OUTmmWaveI/Q I–IN100 ΩDIFF Q 50 ΩPFI 02SynthesizerACCESSACTIVEI 110/100/1000NI PXIe-5653Vector Signal Up/Down Converter5–21 GHzACCESSACTIVEI 10/100/1000LO3800 MHzDIOI I/Q IN100 Ω DIFFINLO24 GHz0Q IF INmmWaveQ–Q–TRIGLO1OUTI/Q I–OUT100 ΩDIFF Q I–DP1I LO1 1mmWave1LO13.2 GHz - 8.3 GHzAUX 1DIOOUTRESETESDSENSITIVEALL COAXIALPORTS 50 ΩESDSENSITIVEALL PORTS50 ΩESDSENSITIVENI PXIe-8880Embedded 095TEMP FANS1IF OUTLO INIF IN12 V5.0A MAX –ACCESS ACTIVEDIOOUT21. SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) Cable, 1 m2. Mini-HDMI-to-Mini-HDMI Cable1.2.3.4.5.6.Use one of the included 1 m SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cables to connect the mmRH-5582 IFOUT connector to the PXIe-3622 IF IN mmWave 0 front panel connector.Use another 1 m SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cable to connect the mmRH-5582 LO INconnector to the PXIe-3622 LO1 0 mmWave front panel connector.Use another 1 m SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cable to connect the mmRH-5582 IF INconnector to the PXIe-3622 IF OUT mmWave 0 front panel connector.Use the Mini-HDMI-to-Mini-HDMI cable to connect the mmRH-5582 DIO IN connectorto the PXIe-3622 DIO front panel connector. Insert the jackscrew and finger-tighten thejackscrew to the PXIe-3622
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