National Instruments PXIe-5655 User Manual

2. Launch MAX and perform an intermediate self-test.
1. Select the item in the configuration tree and click Self-Test in the MAX
toolbar.
2. Select the Intermediate radio button and then click Start.
The green signal illuminates and shows Pass when the self-test completes
successfully.
If the self-test fails, review the Detailed Result pane in the 5842 Self-Test
window to identify the specific item(s) causing the failure, and inspect any
cables and connections for the item(s). Address any issues you identify and
perform an intermediate self-test again. If the self-test still fails, continue this
procedure.
3. Power o the chassis.
4. Reinstall the failed instrument in a dierent set of slots.
5. Power on the chassis.
6. Perform an intermediate self-test again.
What Should I Do if the Instrument Does Not
Initialize?
Failure to initialize may indicate a problem with module interconnections or with
MAX.
If the niRFSA Initialize VI or niRFSG Initialize VI returns an error and the PXIe-5842
fails to initialize, complete the following steps:
1. Power o the system.
2. Inspect all PXIe-5842 front panel cables and, if there are no apparent issues,
reconnect cables securely, according to the interconnection procedure for
your instrument.
3. Power on your system and run the MAX configuration and intermediate self-
test procedures.
Related tasks:
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PXIe-5842 Getting Started

National Instruments PXIe-5655 Specifications

General

Brand	National Instruments
Model	PXIe-5655
Category	Transceiver
Language	English