National Instruments PXIe-5655 User Manual

Setting up the PXIe-5842 for Measurements
Con󽘀guring the PXIe-5842 in MAX
Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX
informs other programs about which NI hardware products are in the system and
how they are configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI-RFSA, NI-RFSG, and
RFmx.
1. Launch MAX.
2. In the configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces to see the list of
installed NI hardware.
Installed modules appear under the name of their associated chassis.
3. Expand your Chassis tree item.
MAX lists all modules installed in the chassis. Your default names may vary.
Note If you do not see your module listed, press <F5> to refresh the
list of installed modules. If the module is still not listed, power o the
system, ensure the module is correctly installed, and restart.
4. Record the name MAX assigns to the PXIe-5842 or, if desired, provide a custom
name to the PXIe-5842.
Use this name when programming the PXIe-5842.
5. Associate the hardware modules that compose your instrument.
Instrument Process
PXIe-5842 VST
1. Select the PXIe-5842 module to
associate.
2. In the Associated Devices section,
click the Associated LO dropdown
and choose the PXIe-5655 to associate
with the PXIe-5842 module.
3. Click Save.
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PXIe-5842 Getting Started

National Instruments PXIe-5655 Specifications

General

Brand	National Instruments
Model	PXIe-5655
Category	Transceiver
Language	English