Instrument Configurations
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Instrument Configurations
The following tables list the hardware connectors that correspond to the valid port strings used by the driver software to specify the ports available for you to select and configure based on the hardware configuration you purchased.
IF Only Instrument Configuration
| Port String | Hardware Module | Hardware Connector |
|---|---|---|
| if0 | PXIe-3623 | IF IN/OUT 0 |
| if1 | IF IN/OUT 1 |
For example, if you specify if0, you are specifying the IF IN/OUT 0 connector on the PXIe-3623 front panel to transmit or receive an IF signal.
IF and mmWave Instrument Configuration (with DIRECT TRX PORTS Only)
| Port String | Hardware Module | Hardware Connector |
|---|---|---|
| if0 | PXIe-3623 | IF IN/OUT 0 |
| if1 | IF IN/OUT 1 | |
| rf0/port0 | First connected mmRH-5582 | 0 |
| rf0/port1 | 1 | |
| rf1/port0 | Second connected mmRH-5582 | 0 |
| rf1/port1 | 1 |
For example, if you specify rf0/port1, you are specifying port 1 on the first connected mmRH-5582 to transmit or receive an RF signal.
IF and mmWave Instrument Configuration (with DIRECT TRX PORT and SWITCHED TRX PORTS)
| Port String | Hardware Module | Hardware Connector | TRX Port Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| if0 | PXIe-3623 | IF IN/OUT 0 | — |
| if1 | IF IN/OUT 1 | — | |
| rf0/port[0-7] | First connected mmRH-5582 | 0 through 7 | SWITCHED TRX PORTS |
| rf0/port8 | 8 | DIRECT TRX PORT | |
| rf1/port[0-7] | Second connected mmRH-5582 | 0 through 7 | SWITCHED TRX PORTS |
| rf1/port8 | 8 | DIRECT TRX PORT |
For example, if you specify rf1/port5, you are specifying port 5 on the second connected mmRH-5582 to transmit or receive an RF signal.
IF and mmWave Instrument Configuration (with SWITCHED TRX PORTS Only)
| Port String | Hardware Module | Hardware Connector |
|---|---|---|
| if0 | PXIe-3623 | IF IN/OUT 0 |
| if1 | IF IN/OUT 1 | |
| rf0/port[0-15] | First connected mmRH-5582 | 0 through 15 |
| rf1/port[0-15] | Second connected mmRH-5582 | 0 through 15 |
For example, if you specify rf0/port13, you are specifying port 13 on the first connected mmRH-5582 to transmit or receive an RF signal.
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Related Information
- PXIe-3623 Front Panel and LEDs
- mmRH-5582 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs
- Selecting Available Ports
You can use the NI-RFSA and NI-RFSG APIs to query available ports on your VST and specify which ports to use. This functionality is important for VSTs with millimeter wave functionality because these VSTs use different ports depending on the frequency of the signal you are generating or analyzing.