National Instruments PXIe-5842 User Manual

NI VSTs are represented in InstrumentStudio as a vector signal analyzer and a
vector signal generator. Performing self-calibration with either representation of the
PXIe-5842 accomplishes the same self-calibration, so it is not necessary to use both
when you self-calibrate the PXIe-5842.
Complete the following steps to self-calibrate your VST with InstrumentStudio:
1. Allow all modules of the PXIe-5842 instrument to warm up for 30 minutes aer
the PXI Express chassis has been powered on and the operating system has
completely loaded.
2. Launch InstrumentStudio by navigating to Start » National Instruments »
InstrumentStudio.
3. Click File » New » RF Signal Analyzer to create an analyzer panel for the
PXIe-5842.
4. Click the tab created for the PXIe-5842 and click the gear icon (
) in the upper
right corner of the right sidebar.
5. Hover over Device Slot » Calibration and click Self-Calibrate....
6. Click Continue to proceed.
The PXIe-5842 stores the new calibration data in its nonvolatile memory if the
self-calibration is performed successfully.
Performing a Self-Calibration Using the NI-RFSA LabVIEW
Example
Complete the following steps to self-calibrate the PXIe-5842 with the NI-RFSA
programming example:
1. Allow all modules of the PXIe-5842 instrument to warm up for 30 minutes aer
the PXI Express chassis has been powered on and the operating system has
completely loaded.
2. Select Start » All Programs » National Instruments » LabVIEW to launch
LabVIEW.
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PXIe-5842 Getting Started

National Instruments PXIe-5842 Specifications

General

Brand	National Instruments
Model	PXIe-5842
Category	Transceiver
Language	English