Generating a Signal Using the NI-RFSG Soft Front Panel

To verify your device configuration, use the NI-RFSG Soft Front Panel (SFP) in MAX to generate a simple signal.

  1. Within MAX, select the NI 5610 module in the configuration tree.
  2. Select Soft Front Panel from the MAX toolbar.
    The NI-RFSG SFP launches.
  3. Within the NI-RFSG SFP, specify a frequency and a power level for signal generation.
    Caution Clicking RF On/Off generates a signal from the RF OUTPUT connector of the NI 5610 front panel. Disconnect any equipment that can be damaged by the test signal prior to clicking the RF On/Off button on the NI-RFSG SFP.
  4. Click RF On/Off to begin signal generation.
    Note Refer to the Troubleshooting section of this document if an ACTIVE LED does not turn on or if the NI-RFSG SFP generates an error.
    During signal generation, the ACTIVE LED on each of the NI 5670 hardware modules illuminates.
  5. Click RF On/Off to stop signal generation.