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1. Acronis Devices 4 Computer Data Acquisition Devices Sw Disk drives 19 Display adapters Jy Human Interface Devices Gy IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Monitors National Instruments GPIB Interfaces National Instruments SMBus Controllers EB Network adapters EB NI VISA PXI Devices m Ports COM amp LPT Processors O Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers 1 Open the Device Manager by selecting Start gt Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System 2 Select the Hardware tab and select Device Manger 3 Select the View pull down menu 4 Select Devices by connection and the device should appear under NI VISA PXI Devices with the label as PM14XX PMIAXX will actually display as PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 17 Quick Start Guide 5 To uninstall the device driver for a selected module right click on the selected device and a popup menu is displayed with five selectable choices 6 Select Uninstall and a popup window is displayed with a conformation to continue with the uninstall process Figure 12 Example of Confirming Device Driver Removal Confirm Device Removal 4 Warning You about to uninstall this device from your system 7 Select OK to confirm the prompt and uninstall t2. Figure 10 Example of Completing Soft Front Panel Installation Wizard PXI 14XX 2 Installation Complete The installer has finished updating your system 8 Select Finish to complete the Soft Front Panel installation 16 Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide Step 3 3 Optional Uninstalling the PXI Device Driver This procedure is used to uninstall previous versions of the PXI 1430B s device driver from an embedded controller or a PXI remote controller running Windows 7 XP If this is the first time that a PXI 1430B s device driver is being installed this procedure is optional and can be skipped Ifthe embedded controller or the PXI remote controller has previously had a device driver of the same type installed it must be removed before installing a new PXI 1430B s device driver The following procedure is shown for systems running Windows XP and may vary slightly for systems running Windows 7 Figure 11 Example of Device PX14XX Under NI VISA PXI Devices TES Computer Management iB File Action View Window e Hn amp 2 5 A C Computer Management Local By System Tools gj Event Viewer gj Shared Folders Local Users and Groups gi Performance Logs and Alert 22 Device Manager E Storage Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management E Services and Applications 18 WIN xPo1 88
3. Name Phase Matrix Inc PXI 1410 Publisher Phase Matrix Inc V Always trust software from Phase Matrix Inc uw You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can I decide whi i re i install A Windows security window similar to the one shown in Figure 4 will appear 6 Select Install to continue Figure 5 Example of Completing the Installer Congratulations You are finished installing your PXI 14XX series downconverter device drivers IF DOWNCONV The drivers were successfully installed on this computer C You can now connect your device to this computer If your device came with instructions please read them first Driver Name Status Phase Matrix Inc 1 Ready to use Phase Matrix Inc PXI 1 Ready to use Phase Matrix Inc PXI 1 Ready to use Lm 1 Windows should display a message indicating that the installation was successful 7 Select Finish to complete the device driver installation Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide Step 3 2 Installing the Soft Front Panel This procedure is used to install the PXI 1430B s Soft Front Panel graphical user interface on an embedded controller or a PXI remote controller running Windows 7 XP The device driver software must be installed before the Soft Front Panel can be used to control the PXI 1430B Refer to Step 3 1 Installing the
4. PXI 14XX Series Device Driver on page 10 for further details Any application development environment ADE that is to be used such as LabVIEW LabWindows CVI or a third party program must be installed prior to installing the PXI device driver software or its Soft Front Panel The following procedure is shown for systems running Windows XP and may vary slightly for systems running Windows 7 1 Install the Soft Front Panel using one of the following methods Insert the optional CD containing the Soft Front Panel Download the latest available Soft Front Panel from the Phase Matrix web site and unzip it to a location on the embedded controller or the PXI remote controller Soft Front Panels are available at www phasematrix com 2 Start the installation process by selecting Start Run Browse navigate to the setup exe file and select Open to start the installation wizard After a small delay a screen similar to Figure 6 is displayed The actual screen that appears will have the label of the module Soft Front Panel being installed so instead of PXI 14XX the label is displayed as either PXI 1410 PXI 1420 PXI 1430B PXI 1440 or PXI 1450B Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 13 Quick Start Guide 14 Figure 6 Example of Starting the Soft Front Panel Installation Wizard d PXI TAXX lt is strongly recommended that you exit all programs before running this g installer A
5. The PXI 14XX Series Device Driver Installer will open with a welcome window similar to the one shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Example Welcome Window Welcome to the PXI 14XX Series Downconverter Driver Installer This wizard will walk you id updating the drivers for your PXI 14X modules To continue click Next 4 Select Next to continue Windows will display the End User License Agreement EULA as shown in Figure 3 Fur 3 Example of Software License Agreement To continue accept the following license agreement To read the entire agreement use the scroll bar or press the Page Down key END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR PXI 14XX DRIVER SOFTWARE IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THIS PROGRAM INSTALL This End User License Agreement EUR na a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and Picus Mac Kc Kore Hee Mene Pc Bolero l accept this Agreement Prt 5 do not accept this Agreement Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 11 Quick Start Guide 12 5 Carefully read through the EULA Ifyou accept the terms of the EULA select I accept this Agreement and select Next to continue Ifyou do not accept the agreement you will not be able to insall the software Figure4 Example of Windows Security Window Would you like to install this device software
6. of the module is not affected by non operation when the module is properly stored in its original packaging or equivalent PXI Module Identification Each PXI module is identified by three sets of numbers the model number PXI 1450 is shown in this example a configuration control number CCN and a serial number S N These numbers are located on a label affixed to the frame on the side of the PXI 1430B some units may have separate CCN and serial number labels The model number CCN serial number and the numbers of any options must be included in any correspondence regarding your PXI module A typical serial number label is shown in Figure 17 Figure 17 Example of a Label Affixed to the Side of the PXI Module MODEL PXI 1450 48 Model Number 13101 lt Configuration Control Number S N 13101 14106 44 Serial Number Factory Service If you are returning a PXI module to Phase Matrix for service or repair be sure to include the following information with the shipment Name and address of owner Model complete serial number and CCN of the PXI module Acomplete description of the problem Be sure to provide enough information so that the problem can be verified Under what conditions did the problem occur Did the unit work and then fail What other equipment was connected to the PXI module when the problem occurred The name and telephone number of someone familiar with the pr
7. PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module CAUTION Quick Start Guide STATUS LED This LED indicates the overall health of the PXI 1430B This includes the power supplies and other hardware The PXI 1430B has extensive built in test BIT Additional insight can be learned by reading the status section of the Soft Front Panel The STATUS LED can have four possible conditions Green indicates that all power supplies are functioning within their tolerances and all hardware is functioning Amber indicates that all power supplies are functioning within their tolerances but there is a hardware failure or no reference clock is present Red indicates a failure in the power supplies and module hardware This can be a catastrophic failure Off indicates a failure in the power supplies but module hardware seems to be functioning Module hardware functioning indication can be erroneous in this mode since this circuitry can be compromised by a power supply failure ACCESS LED This Solid AMBER LED blinks to indicate each time the module is written to or read from The maximum power input to the input connector RF B IN 100 KHz to 2 9 GHz must not exceed 10 dBm CAUTION When using a PXI 1410 Preselector Module with a PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module caution must be used Although a PXI 1410 Preselector Module can accept input power levels above 10 dBm its step attenuator must be set to 20 dB or higher when operating at these le
8. Phase Matrix Inc A National Instruments Company Wi PXI MICROWAVE Model PXI 1430B HF DOWNCONVERTER MODULE Quick Start Guide PXI 1430B CCN 14501 Manual Assy Part Number 5585113 01 Manual Text Part Number 5580113 01 Rev C Phase Matrix Inc O 4600 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara CA 95054 O Tel 1 408 610 6810 O www phasematrix com Notices Phase Matrix Inc 2013 No part of this manual may be copied duplicated or reproduced in any form or by any means including electronic stor age and retrieval or translation into a for eign language without prior agreement and written consent from Phase Matrix Inc as governed by United States and international copyright laws Phase Matrix Inc 4600 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara CA 95054 Software Copyright Original Phase Matrix Inc software may be distributed without consent from Phase Matrix Inc only if all software and asso ciated files are included in the distribution and remain unmodified is a brand name used to refer to a line of traditional T amp M instruments owned by Phase Matrix Inc National Instruments NI ni com LabVIEW and LabWindows are registered trademarks of National Instruments Corporation Microsoft Windows Vista XP and 2000 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Document created for Phase Matrix Inc 2010 by RLTechnical com Warranty Phase Matrix Inc warrant
9. S YOU CONSENT TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BECOME A PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT AND BE BOUND BY ALL OF ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS CLICK THE APPROPRIATE BUTTON TO CANCEL THE INSTALLATION PROCESS DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE AND RETURN THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THIRTY 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE SOFTWARE INCLUDING ALL ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS ALONG WITH THEIR CONTAINERS TO THE PLACE YOU OBTAINED THEM ALL RETURNS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO NI S THEN CURRENT RETURN POLICY 1 Definitions As used in this Agreement the following terms have the following meanings Y accept the License Agreement I do not accept the License Agreement E 6 Carefully read through the Software License Agreement Ifyou agree to the terms of the software license agreement select I accept the License Agreement and select Next to continue Ifyou do not agree you will not be able to install the software Figure9 Example Summary of Files Being Installed I PXI 4XX m Start Installation Review the following summary before continuing Adding or Changing PIX Click the Next button to begin installation Click the Back button to change the installation settings 7 Review the list of files to be installed and select Next to begin the installation Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 15 Quick Start Guide
10. S mode be the default setting when the PXI 1430B is not in use This setting will help prevent unwanted signals from entering other PXI modules in use Select Signal Path These selection buttons are used to select between BYPASS or DOWNCONVERTER as the IF path When BYPASS mode is selected the signal path bypasses the down conversion circuitry and outputs an IF signal between 100 kHz to 425 MHz to the IF B OUT connector When DOWNCONVERTER mode is selected the signal path is processed by the down conversion circuitry and outputs an IF signal of 250 MHz to the IF B OUT connector RF BIN Frequency When the Select Signal Path is set to DOWNCONVERTER this entry box is used to select the RF input frequency of the PXI 1430B The RF input frequency may be changed Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 25 Quick Start Guide 26 by highlighting the numbers and entering the change or by using the up down buttons to the left of the entry box Values can be entered from 0 1 MHz to 2 900 MHz Status The Status LEDs described in Table 2 indicate the status of each of the indicators Table 2 Soft Front Panel Status LEDs Indicator Description 5 Volts 5 V power supply displays green when functioning and is within tolerance 12Volts 12 V power supply displays green when functioning and is within tolerance 3 Volts 3 V power supply displays green when functioning and is within tolerance 12Volts 12 V power s
11. a new edi tion of the manual will be published To maintain the technical accuracy of the manual it may be necessary to provide new or additional information with the manual In these cases the manual is shipped with a Manual Update Please be sure to incorporate the information as instructed in the Manual Update Safety Notices CAUTION A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure practice or the like that if not correctly per formed or adhered to could result in damage to the product or loss of important data Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met WARNING A WARNING notice defines a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure or practice that if not correctly followed or adhered to could result in either personal injury or death Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indi cated conditions are fully understood and met Quick Start Guide J Phase Matrix Inc A National Instruments Company Introducing the PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Congratulations on purchasing a Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module To get the most out of your purchase it is recommended that this Quick Start Guide be read carefully and completely In this document The scope of this document is to describe the installation process of the stand alone hardware and software for the PXI 1430B and t
12. and has approximately 40 MHz of BW Use the Horizontal Slider Bar to view correction values to the left and right of the values currently being displayed Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide Phase Matrix Inc A National Instruments Company Step 5 Confirm Basic Module Operation Purpose of Confirmation The purpose of this process is to confirm the basic module operation of the PXI 1430B Confirmation Requirements The PXI 1430B is confirmed by measuring the IF center frequency and bandwidth with a 1 5 GHz input frequency This process confirms that all connectors switches cables and related circuitry used in these signal paths are functional Equipment Requirements Figure 16 shows a block diagram of the equipment setup with the type of equipment or equivalent performance required to confirm basic module operation Table 5 Equipment Requirements to Confirm Basic Module Operation Qty Equipment Description 1 Agilent 83650A Signal Generator 26 5 GHz 1 Agilent 8566B Spectrum Analyzer 1 NIPXIe 1065 PXI chassis 1 NIPXI 8106 PXI Embedded Controller with Windows 7 XP 1 Display Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 31 Quick Start Guide Equipment Settings Signal Generator CW 1 5 GHz Modulation OFF Level 40 dBm Spectrum Analyzer Frequency 250 MHz Span 100 MHz RBW 1 MHz VBW 3MHz Attenuation 10 dB Scale 1 dB Div Reference 0 dB PXI 1450B Local Osci
13. be made so that no part of the IF chain is overloaded To prevent overloading during an adjustment first adjust IF ATTEN 2 from 0 to 20 dB and then adjust IF ATTEN 1 until reaching the desired attenuation IF ATTEN 1 dB This slide control along with an entry box is used to select the level of IF attenuation and may be changed by pointing to the slide control and dragging it up or down to select different levels of IF attenuation the corresponding selected value of IF attenuation is displayed in the entry box below the slide control The entry box value may be changed by highlighting the numbers and entering the change or by using the up down buttons to the left of the entry box Values can be entered from 0 dB to 31 5 dB in 0 5 dB steps IF ATTEN 2 dB This slide control along with an entry box is used to select the level of IF attenuation and may be changed by pointing to the slide control and dragging it up or down to select different levels of IF attenuation the corresponding selected value of IF attenuation is displayed in the entry box below the slide control The entry box value may be changed by highlighting the numbers and entering the change or by using the up down buttons to the left of the entry box Values can be entered from 0 dB to 31 5 dB in 0 5 dB steps When in BYPASS mode all DOWNCONVERTER mode related active circuitry is shut down to conserve power and minimize unwanted interference It is highly recommended that BYPAS
14. displays data that is stored in the module hardware This data is loaded at the factory during initialization and calibration The upper portion of this tab displays unit information such as model number serial number configuration control number FPGA part number EEPROM part number and last calibration date The bottom portion of this tab displays calibration points from the on board memory of the unit Although data values can be viewed from this tab the Soft Front Panel cannot be used to modify or overwrite the data values These stored data values are normally utilized by the driver in real time correction applications Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 27 Quick Start Guide 28 Unit Info Each PXI module is identified by three sets of numbers the model number serial number S N and a configuration control number CCN See PXI Module Identification on page 36 for an example Model displays the model along with any special configuration identifiers These model and special configuration identifiers are assigned by the factory Serial Number displays the serial number that has been assigned by the factory CCN displays the configuration control number that has been assigned by the factory As Phase Matrix Inc continually improves and updates its products changes to materials occur When a part or assembly in a Phase Matrix instrument is changed to the extent that it is no longer interchangeable w
15. embedded controller or a PXI remote controller Embedded Controller NI PXI 8106 2 16 GHz Dual Core PXI Embedded Controller or NI PXIe 8106 2 16 GHz Dual Core PXI Express Embedded Controller or equivalent embedded controller running Windows 7 XP PXI Remote Controller NI PXI CardBus8310 Laptop Control of PXI with PCMCIA CardBus or NI PXIe ExpressCard8360 Laptop Control of PXI Express with ExpressCard or equivalent PXI remote controller running Windows 7 XP LabVIEW does not support Windows NT Me 98 95 any of the Windows Server editions or Windows XP x64 LabVIEW does support Windows 7 64 bit version LabVIEW or the LabVIEW Run Time Engine does support Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later 4 Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide Phase Matrix Inc A National Instruments Company Step 2 Perform Hardware Installation Configuration T EPI CAUTION PXI hardware does not support hot swap capabilities Before installing the PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module the PXI chassis must be powered off and unplugged to prevent damage to PXI modules The PXI 1430B can be installed in any standard PXI slot marked with a peripheral slot compatibility image a circle containing the slot number H peripheral slot compatibility image the letter H and a solid circle containing the slot number 3 The PXI 1430B can also be installed in any hybrid PXI slot marked with a Do not insta
16. ent link using 2008 install NJ MXI Express BIOS Compatibility Software National Instruments PXI Remote NI MXI Express BIOS Compatibility Software 2 Install the PXI Platform Services Software that accompanies the PC control of PXI consists of a PXI remote controller NI PXI Platform Services Software PCI PCI Express board in the 3 Install the PXI device driver from the optional CD or computer and a PXI PXI Express module in slot 1 of the PXI system connected by a copper or fiber optic from the Phase Matrix web site See Step 3 1 Installing the PXI 14XX Series Device Driver on cable page 10 4 Install the Soft Front Panel from the optional CD or Laptop computer control of from the Phase Matrix web site PXI consists of an See Step 3 2 Installing the Soft Front Panel on page 13 ExpressCard PCMCIA CardBus card in the laptop and a PXI PXI Express 5 Connect the PXI remote controller using the manufacture s module in slot 1 of the PXI system provided cable to the expansion card in the PXI remote controller connected by a copper cable 6 Reboot the PXI remote controller Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 9 Quick Start Guide Step 3 1 Installing the PXI 14XX Series Device Driver This procedure is used to install the PXI module s device driver on an embedded controller or a PXI remote controller running Windows 7 XP If the embedded controller or the PXI remote controller being used has previ
17. he computer and a PXI PXI Express module in slot 1 of the PXI system connected by a copper or fiber optic cable Laptop computer control of PXI consists of an ExpressCard PCMCIA CardBus card in the laptop and a PXI PXI Express module in slot 1 of the PXI system connected by a copper cable Embedded Controller 1 Connect the keyboard mouse monitor and any other external devices to the PXI embedded controller Connect the chassis AC or DC inlet to the power source using an appropriate power cable When the power switch is in the ON position observe that fans become operational If the power outlet does not have an appropriate ground connection connect the premise safety ground to the chassis grounding screw Refer to the chassis user manual at ni com manual for instructions PXI Remote Controller 1 Install the PCI PCI Express board in a PC or insert the ExpressCard PCMCIA CardBus card in a laptop computer Connect the chassis AC or DC inlet to the power source using an appropriate power cable When the power switch is in the ON position observe that fans become operational If the power outlet does not have an appropriate ground connection connect the premise safety ground to the chassis grounding screw Refer to the chassis user manual at ni com manual for instructions Step 2 4 Optional Uninstall PXI Modules Before uninstalling PXI modules power off the PXI chassis When removing PXI modu
18. he device driver 18 Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide w 1Phase Matrix Inc A National Instruments Company Oo m Phase lU Matrix 10 dBm max RF B IN 100 kHz to 2 9 GHz LO B IN REF B IN 100 MHz RF DOWNCONVERTER VIDEO OUT 5 8 IF B OUT ACCESS PXI 1430B Step 4 Review Hardware and Software Front Panels PXI 1400 Soft Front Panel E PXI 1430B Phase Matrix Inc RF DOWNCONVERTER 1400 psi 1410 20 1420 14308 Px1 14508 IFATTEN1 IF ATTEN2 o 0 PXI 1430B RF DOWNCONVERTER PXI 14308 ra 1940 pxt 14s08 resa Pn ompr TEJ recs ue c 14501 20115904 forosano PX1 1430 Corrections TrATIENL S de T ATTEN 2 9 5 de IF Fine Loss 0 06 de Fiter Response we 494 496 498 500 d oo d lt gt 100 kHz TO 425 MHz BYPASS PATH Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 19 Quick Start Guide Hardware Front Panel Figure 13 Hardware Front Panel of the PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module O O Phase Matrix P RF B IN 100 kHz to 2 9 GHz h LOBIN h REF B IN 100 MHz RF DOWNCONVERTER VIDEO OUT s Q IF B OUT ACCESS PXI 1430B pa mas FA CAUTION The maximum power input to the input connector RF B IN 100 kHz to 2 9 GHz must not exceed 10 dBm 20 Phase Matrix
19. he setting of IF ATTEN 1 for a particular RF B IN frequency This represents the correction value that needs to be set for IF ATTEN 1 of the unit This value can be set from the Control Tab IF ATTEN 2 represents the setting of IF ATTEN 2 for a particular RF B IN frequency This represents the correction value that needs to be set for IF ATTEN 2 of the unit This value can be set from the Control Tab IF Fine Loss represents a residual error that exists after setting IF ATTEN 1 and IF ATTEN 2 This error cannot be corrected in the PXI module due to the 0 5 dB step limitation of IP ATTEN 1 and IF ATTEN 2 This residual error value cannot be set from the Control tab or this Cal Data tab it can only be mathematically applied externally 230 240 250 260 MHz 2 02 2 05 2 06 2 09 dB The Bypass Response table displays bypass port response data stored in the PXI 1430B s memory during each measurement These data values are displayed as port response over frequency Use the Horizontal Slider Bar to view values to the left and right of the values currently being displayed Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 29 Quick Start Guide Table4 IFFilter Response 30 248 249 250 251 MHz 0 1 0 02 0 0 02 dB The IF Filter Response table displays the correction data associated with the IF output frequency This data can be used to mathematically improve flatten the IF filter response The IF is centered at 250 MHz
20. ith an earlier part the configuration control number CCN of the instrument is changed FPGA P N displays the Phase Matrix part number associated with the Field Programmable Gate Array FPGA This FPGA controls all of the I O functions of the PXI module EEPROM P N displays the Phase Matrix part number associated with the Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EEPROM This EEPROM controls the PXI related configuration such as manufacture ID etc Last Cal Date displays the date that the last calibration was run and that the calibration file was created FPGA Date Displays the applicable FPGA version date Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Table3 Bypass Response Quick Start Guide PXI 1430 Corrections The following corrections were made to adjust the level of IF attenuation so that no part of the IF chain is overloaded for the given RF B IN Frequency The values displayed here for IF ATTEN 1 IF ATTEN 2 and IF Fine Loss can be used to accurately set the system gain to 38 dB for a given RF B IN Frequency Using this Soft Front Panel the user can only change the RF B IN Frequency and view calibration data associated with that frequency This Soft Front Panel cannot be used to change the actual value of IF ATTEN 1 IF ATTEN 2 or IF Fine itis only used to view the values that should be set in order to obtain a system gain of 38 dB This value can be set from the Control Tab IF ATTEN 1 represents t
21. leaning SMAs Keep connectors clean Use compressed air to remove debris of any type After applying compressed air use isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab to wipe the connector s cavity and use a dry cotton swab to absorb remaining alcohol Never use abrasives to clean connectors Storing PXI units that have SMAs Place a protective cap on connectors when not in use Never set a PXI module connector side down or forcibly next to another object such that the connectors contact the object If a Problem Occurs If a problem occurs perform the following checks before returning a PXI module for repair 1 Check that all system components are powered on PXI mainframe PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module PXI 1450B Local Oscillator Module Signal Generator Spectrum Analyzer 2 Check that all cable connections are properly made Refer to the Center Frequency and Bandwidth Check on page 33 3 Check that the STATUS LED is Green Refer to page 21 4 Check that the ACCESS LED switches each time that a path 15 selected Refer to page 21 5 Contact Phase Matrix Customer Support for additional help Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 35 Quick Start Guide Service Information Periodic Maintenance Phase Matrix recommends the PXI module be calibrated every 12 months from the time the module is initially powered on The specific calibration interval depends on the accuracy required by the end user s application Accuracy
22. les from a chassis ensure that you are grounded with a grounding strap or are touching a grounded metal surface To avoid ESD do not touch the exposed connector pins or any exposed circuitry on the device When not in use PXI modules should be stored in the original antistatic envelope to avoid damage Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide Phase Matrix Inc A National Instruments Company Step 3 Perform Software Installation Configuration Complete the following steps to install the PXI device driver software and Soft Front Panel available from an optional CD or from the Phase Matrix web site at www phasematrix com Any application development environment ADE that is to be used such as LabVIEW LabWindows CVI or a third party program must be installed prior to installing the PXI device driver software or its Soft Front Panel Embedded Controller 1 Install the PXI device driver from the optional CD or from the Phase Matrix web site See Step 3 1 Installing the PXI 14XX Series Device Driver on page 10 2 Install the Soft Front Panel from the optional CD or from the Phase Matrix web site See Step 3 2 Installing the Soft Front Panel on page 13 PXI Remote Controller PXI systems can be controlled froma 1 Ifthe PXI remote controller PC or laptop computer being used is a PC or laptop computer through a Windows based operating system and was manufactured prior to software transpar
23. ll the PXI 1430B into a slot for PXI Express PXIe modules A PXT 1430B can be used in a PXI or PXIe chassis with either a PXI or PXIe remote controller but the PXI 1430B must only be installed into a standard PXI slot or a hybrid PXI slot Step 2 1 Unpack Hardware Each PXI 1430B ships in an antistatic package to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge ESD Because ESD can damage several components of a hardware module store all modules in antistatic envelopes when not in use CAUTION To avoid damage when handling a module do not touch exposed connector pins Before touching or handling a module use a grounding strap or touch a grounded object to ground yourself Before touching or removing a module from its package touch the antistatic package to a metal part of your computer chassis Remove each module from its package and inspect it for loose components or any signs of damage Notify Phase Matrix if any module appears damaged in any way Do not install damaged modules into a system Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 5 Quick Start Guide Unpack the contents of the box and verify that everything is included e PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Optional CD included if specifically ordered otherwise PXI device driver software and Soft Front Panel are available from the Phase Matrix web site at www phasematrix com Step 2 2 Install PXI Modules into a PXI Chassis Figure 1 Ins
24. llator Module Frequency 4 75 GHz PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Set IF Gain Control to provide 38 dB of gain Refer to the Center Frequency and Bandwidth Check on page 33 32 Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide Equipment Setup to Confirm Basic Module Operation Figure 16 Equipment Setup to Confirm Basic Module Operation IF B OUT TO REF B IN TO LO B IN e PXI 1430B LOCAL OSCILLATOR IF Center Frequency and Bandwidth Check 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 16 Connect the RF Output of the Signal Generator to RF B IN of the PXI 1430B Connect the LO OUT of the PXI 1450B Local Oscillator Module to LO B IN of the PXI 1430B Connect the REF B OUT of the PXI 1450B Local Oscillator Module to REF B IN of the PXI 1430B Connect the IF B OUT of the PXI 1430B to the RF Input of the Spectrum Analyzer CAUTION The maximum power input to the input connector RF B IN 100 KHz to 2 9 GHz must not exceed 10 dBm 2 Setthe Signal Generator frequency to 1 5 GHz and the output power to 40 dBm 3 Setthe LO frequency to 4 75 GHz Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 33 Quick Start Guide 34 4 Using the Soft Front Panel of the PXI 1430B Set the Select IF Path to Downconverted System gain is a combination of the settings for IF ATTEN 1 and IF ATTEN 2 Using both attenuators will result in bette
25. o confirm basic module operation This document describes information for the PXI 1430B when used in a PXI system with an embedded controller or a PXI remote controller Step 1 Confirm Module Operating Requirements on page 4 on page 5 Step 3 Perform Software Installation Configuration on page 9 Step 4 Review Hardware and Software Front Panels on page 19 Step 5 Confirm Basic Module Operation on page 31 Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 3 Quick Start Guide Step 1 Confirm Module Operating Requirements Table 1 Module Operating Requirements When Used in a PXI System Operating System Windows 7 32 and 64 bit versions Windows XP 32 bit version LabVIEW Real Time Version 8 2 1 and later BIOS computers manufactured prior to 2008 require NJ MXI Express BIOS Compatibility Software This BIOS software is available on the Internet at NI gt Support gt Drivers and Software gt MXI Express BIOS Compatibility Software Windows 7 x86 XP RAM minimum of 256 MB required by LabVIEW CD Drive used to install PXI device driver software and Soft Front Panel from an optional CD PXI device driver software and Soft Front Panels are available from an optional CD or from the Phase Matrix web site at www phasematrix com Screen Resolution at least 1024 x 768 pixels recommended Adobe Reader 6 0 1 or later to view or search PDF versions of manuals Interface Controller select either an
26. oblem who can be contacted by Phase Matrix if any further information is required The shipping address to which the PXI module is to be returned Include any special shipping instructions 36 Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide Shipping Instructions 1 Place the PXI module in an antistatic bag or enclosure 2 Wrap the PXI module in heavy plastic or kraft paper 3 Repack the PXI module in the original container if available If the original container cannot be used pack the PXI module in a heavy 275 pound test double walled carton with approximately four inches of packing material between the PXI module and the inner carton 4 Sealthe carton with strong filament tape or strapping 5 Mark the carton to indicate that it contains a fragile electronic instrument 6 Ship the PXI module to Phase Matrix at the following address Phase Matrix Inc 4600 Patrick Henry Dr Santa Clara CA 95054 Tel 1 408 610 6810 www phasematrix com Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 37
27. ously had a device driver of the same type installed it must be removed before installing a new device driver Refer to Step 3 3 Optional Uninstalling the PXI Device Driver on page 17 for further details Any application development environment ADE that is to be used such as LabVIEW LabWindows CVI or a third party program must be installed prior to installing the PXI device driver software or its Soft Front Panel The following procedure is shown for systems running Windows 7 and may vary slightly for systems running Windows XP Anti virus software may prevent the PXI device driver installer from executing 1 Install the PXI device driver using one of the following methods Insert the optional CD containing the device driver Download the latest available PXI device driver from the Phase Matrix web site and unzip it to a location on the embedded controller or the PXI remote controller Device drivers are available at www phasematrix com X mI Saes CAUTION PXI hardware does not support hot swap capabilities Before installing the PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module the PXI chassis must be powered off and unplugged to prevent damage to PXI modules 10 Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide 2 Install PXI modules into the PXI chassis and turn on power 3 Launch the PXI 14XX Series Device Driver Installer PXI 14XX Driver 32 bit exe or PXI 1400 Driver 64 bit exe
28. pplications that run in the background such as virus scanning utilities might cause the installer to take longer than average to complete Please wait while the installer initializes 3 Continue to the next screen Figure7 Example of Selecting Destination Directory for Executables PXI 14XX m Destination Directory Select the primary installation directory software will be installed in the following location s To install software into a different location s click the Browse button and select another directory Directory for 1 14 Do ar Directory for National Instruments products Do 4 Enter the destination directory for the PXI 1430B s Soft Front Panel executables or browse to a destination directory by selecting the Browse button 5 Once the file path has been entered select Next to continue to the Software License Agreement Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide Figure 8 Example Software License Agreement PXI 14XX Eee License Agreement You must accept the license s displayed below to proceed NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT INSTALLATION NOTICE THIS IS A CONTRACT BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE AND OR COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION PROCESS CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT BY DOWNLOADING THE SOFTWARE AND OR CLICKING THE APPLICABLE BUTTON TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION PROCES
29. r system performance For optimum performance the factory recommends that when adjusting the IF attenuators of the PXI 1430B the adjustment should be made so that no part of the IF chain is overloaded To prevent overloading during an adjustment first adjust IF ATTEN 2 from 0 to 20 dB and then adjust IF ATTEN 1 until reaching the desired attenuation 5 Using the Soft Front Panel of the PXI 1430B adjust the system IF Attenuation until the signal from the IF B OUT as indicated on the Spectrum Analyzer has reached 2 dBm this power level is equivalent to 38 dB of gain through the PXI 1430B 6 Set the Spectrum Analyzer to Max Hold 7 Sweep the Signal Generator RF frequency from 1 45 to 1 55 GHz 200 to 300 MHz at IF OUT keeping the output level constant 8 Confirm that the maximum fluctuation at the IF B OUT connector between 230 270 MHz is less than or equal to 3 dB Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide SMA Connector Care Follow these recommendations to ensure the PXI module s SMA connectors remain stable and provide optimal conductivity Connecting SMAs Always inspect connectors for crooked or bent pins and other visible damage Also check to ensure that connectors are clean before attaching mating connectors To attach mating connector align both connectors and lightly tighten nut by hand Do not over tighten connection Use an 8 inch pound torque wrench to complete the connection C
30. s this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of delivery Damage due to accident abuse or improper signal level is not cov ered by the warranty Removal deface ment or alteration of any serial or inspection label marking or seal may void the warranty Phase Matrix Inc will repair or replace at its option any com ponents of this product which prove to be defective during the warranty period pro vided the entire unit is returned to Phase Matrix Inc or an authorized service facil ity In warranty units will be returned freight prepaid out of warranty units will be returned freight COLLECT No war ranty other than the above is expressed or implied Certification Phase Matrix Inc certifies this instru ment to be in conformance with the speci fications noted herein at time of shipment from the factory Phase Matrix Inc fur ther certifies that its calibration measure ments are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Tech nology Manual Change Information As Phase Matrix Inc continually improves and updates its products changes to the material covered by the manual will occur When a part or assem bly in a Phase Matrix Inc instrument is changed to the extent that it is no longer interchangeable with the earlier part the configuration control number CCN of the instrument shown on the title page of the manual will change and
31. tall PXI Modules into a PXI Chassis Phase Matrix PXI modules are sensitive instruments that should be handled carefully Do not expose modules to temperatures or humidity beyond their rated maximums CAUTION e For information about the rated maximums refer to each module s specifications document available at www phasematrix com e Keep the module free of dust by cleaning only with compressed air Donotclean the module with any solvents or liquids To prevent damage to the module caused by ESD or contamination handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket 6 Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide 1 Assure that the power switch is in the Off Standby position and unplug the PXI chassis 2 Ifthe chassis has multiple fan speed settings ensure that the fans are set to automatic Do not set the fan speed to low or turn it off 3 Position the chassis so that there is ample space between the chassis fan intake and exhaust vents Blockage by walls or obstructions affects the air flow needed for cooling Refer to the chassis documentation for more information about cooling 4 Holding the PXI 1430B by the injector ejector handle slide it into an available PXI or hybrid slot as shown in Figure 1 a Install the PXI 1430B into the PXI or hybrid slot of the chassis by placing the module card edges into the front module guides top and bottom b Slide the PXI 1430B to the rear of
32. the chassis and assure that the injector ejector handle is pushed down in the unlatched downward position c Slide the module completely into the chassis When you begin to feel resistance push up on the injector ejector handle to fully inject the module into the chassis frame 5 Latch the PXI 1430B by pulling up on the injector ejector handle and secure the module front panel to the chassis using the module front panel mounting screws 6 Tighten the screws on the PXI 1430B front panel Performance may suffer if the screws are not tightened properly 7 Verify that the PXI chassis fans are operable and free of dust and other contaminants that may restrict airflow 8 Install all chassis covers and filler panels after installing the PXI 1430B Missing filler panels disrupt necessary air circulation in the chassis Phase Matrix recommends installing slot blockers in adjacent vacant PXI slots to maximize cooling air flow to the PXI modules A PXI Chassis Slot Blocker Kit National Instruments part number 778678 01 is available for purchase at www ni com 9 Plug in and power on the PXI chassis Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 7 Quick Start Guide Step 2 3 Connect to the Host Computer and Power Source PXI systems can be controlled from a PC or laptop computer through a software transparent link using National Instruments PXI Remote Controllers PC control of PXI consists of a PCI PCI Express board in t
33. upply displays green when functioning and is within tolerance LOB Sense Displays green to indicate that an LO signal is present at the LO B IN connector LO 2 Sense Displays green to indicate that the internal 3 0 GHz synthesizer LO 2 signal is present to drive the internal mixer LO 2 Lock Displays green to indicate that the internal 3 0 GHz synthesizer LO 2 is locked to the REF B IN 100 MHz 4 dBm Displays green when an IF overload condition has been OVLD detected Either the RF signal applied at RF B IN has exceeded maximum operating level or the IF attenuation setting is too low BUSY Displays green when the PXI Interface is BUSY writing 31 C commands to the internal hardware No other commands should be sent to this PXI module while BUSY is active This number indicates the internal real time ambient temperature of the module in degrees Celsius Status Indicator The Status Indicator located at the bottom of the Soft Front Panel displays messages related to system configuration Messages may be errors or warnings Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide Cal Data Tab Figure 15 Cal Data Tab O PXI 1400 Soft Front Panel USES PXI 1430B esse Matrix Inc RF DOWNCONVERTER Model SeialNumbe CON FPGAPA EEPROM PA last Cal Date FPGA Date Pxrieoe ioris ioi 2070113008 2070116008 04222011 fo7032010 498 soo 0 jos foo jo Jd The Cal Data tab
34. used to deliver a 100 MHz reference signal into the front panel This 100 MHz reference signal can be supplied by the PXI 1450B Local Oscillator Module from either the REF A OUT 100 MHz or REF B OUT 100 MHz These 100 MHz reference signals are phase coherent with the 10 MHz reference being used VIDEO OUTSMB m connector is used to output the video output signal which is enabled at all times The video output is a DC level which is representative of the total signal power contained within the IF passband of the system The maximum power output of the IF B OUT connector can exceed 20 dBm Care should be used when connecting this IF B OUT to a digitizer or other equipment When the IF B OUT normal operating range is exceeded the overload indicator will be illuminated Refer to Table 2 22 Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide IF B OUT SMB m connector is used to output an IF signal This IF signal can be 100 KHz to 425 MHz when an IF signal is supplied through the RF B IN connector and bypass mode is selected thereby bypassing the down conversion circuitry When the down conversion circuitry is used a 250 MHz IF signal is output This IF signal can be used as an input signal to the IF B IN input connector of the PXI 1440B IF Downconverter Module This IF signal can also be supplied through the AUX IN connector of the PXI 1420 MW Downconverter Module thereby bypassing the down conversion circuitr
35. vels this attenuation is required so that the power coming out of the PXI 1410 Preselector Module does not exceed the maximum allowed power that can be applied to the RF B IN input connector of the PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Damage can occur if power exceeds 10 dBm applied to the PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module s input connector Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 21 Quick Start Guide CAUTION RF B IN 100 kHz to 2 9 GHz SMA f connector is used to input an RF signal that is to be downconverted This RF signal can be supplied one of two ways directly to the RF B IN connector in a range of 100 kHz to 2 9 GHz The maximum operating power applied to the PXI 1430B s input connector RF B IN 100 kHz to 2 9 GHz is 40 dBm The PXI 1430B is designed to operate with signals below 40 dBm Operation above 40 dBm is allowed with degraded performance attenuated through the PXI 1410 Preselector Module s RF B IN connector out of its RF B OUT connector and in through the RF B IN connector of the PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module LOBIN f connector is used to deliver the LO signal from the PXI 1450B Local Oscillator Module into the front panel of the PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module This LO signal is used to down convert the RF signal that is input to the RF B IN connector and produce a 250 MHz IF OUT see the description for the IF B OUT connector REF B IN 100 MHzSMB m connector is
36. y so that the IF signal is available at the IF A OUT of the PXI 1420 MW Downconverter Module this allows switching of the IF output signals between the PXI 1420 MW Downconverter Module and the PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module without the use of the PXI 1440B IF Downconverter Module Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module 23 Quick Start Guide Soft Front Panel Control Tab Figure 14 Control Tab O PXI 1400 Soft Front Panel PXI 1430B Phase Matrix Inc RF DOWNCONVERTER PXI 1400 1 1410 px i 1420 1430 Pxt ts40 PXI 14508 Control IFATTEN1 IFATTEN2 0 0 z Select Signal Path OBYPASS Serial Number Soft Front Panel Last Cal Date and FPGA Date Code shown in the top right corner of the Soft Front Panel display information about the PXI module being controlled with this Soft Front Panel This information cannot be changed through the Soft Front Panel Stop Button This button is used to stop the Soft Front Panel from reading and writing to the PXI module it halts the program and is the preferred way to exit the program 24 Phase Matrix PXI 1430B RF Downconverter Module Quick Start Guide System gain is a combination of the settings for IF ATTEN 1 and IF ATTEN 2 Using both attenuators will result in better system performance For optimum performance the factory recommends that when adjusting the IF attenuators of the PXI 1430B the adjustment should
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