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2.1 Getting Started Guide

2.1.1 Configuration Options

2.1.2 Required Equipment

2.1.3 Laser Aperture

2.1.4 Installing the Software

2.1.5 Installing the Hardware

2.1.6 Documents / Resources

2.1.6.1 References

VRTS Base Vehicle Radar Test System

PXIe-5840

Getting Started Guide

The PXIe-5840 is a Vehicle Radar Test System (VRTS) that
provides automated radar measurement and obstacle simulation
capabilities for 76 GHz to 81 GHz vehicle radar test systems.

Configuration Options

NI provides several configuration options for the VRTS hardware.
These setups incorporate either a monostatic or bistatic base
configuration and can simulate between one and four obstacles.
Refer to the VRTS Ordering Guide for information about your system
configuration and equipment.

Required Equipment

Before using the VRTS Base System, ensure that the environment
you are using it in meets the following specifications:

Ambient temperature range
Relative humidity range
Pollution degree
Maximum altitude

Notice: The VRTS Base System is intended for
use indoors in a chambered test environment as test and measurement
equipment. This product is intended for professional use only.

Notice: An Experimental Licence is required to
be filed directly with the FCC if a mmWave radio head is not used
inside a shielded chamber test environment. Please refer to the FCC
OET Experimental Licensing System website for additional
guidance.

Caution: Observe all instructions and cautions
in the user documentation. Using the model in a manner not
specified can damage the model and compromise the built-in safety
protection. Return damaged models to NI for repair.

Laser Aperture

LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER
PRODUCT

IEC 60825-1:2007 MAX OUTPUT: 1 mW, WAVELENGTH: 650-660 nm

DURATION: CONTINUOUS COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11
EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS PURSUANT TO LASER NOTICE NO. 50, DATED JUNE
24, 2007

Installing the Software

To install the software:

Ensure that you have installed the latest version of Package
Manager. To access the download page for NI Package Manager, go to
ni.com/info and enter info code NIPMDownload.
Install the LabVIEW version indicated in the NI-VRTS
Readme.
Install NI-RFSA, NI-RFSG, NI-RFmx SpecAn, and NI-RFmx DeMod
from ni.com/downloads as described in the NI-VRTS Readme.
Install the latest NI-VRTS instrument driver using NI Package
Manager. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.

Installing the Hardware

To install the VRTS Base System Modules:

Notice: To prevent damage to the VRTS Base
System caused by ESD or contamination, handle the module using the
edges or the metal bracket.
Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before
installing the module. The AC power cord grounds the chassis and
protects it from electrical damage while you install the
module.
Power off the chassis.
Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or
damage prior to installation. Do not install a module if the
backplane is damaged.

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PXIe-5840

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
VRTS Base System
Vehicle Radar Test System
This document describes the proper module placement and connections required for the Vehicle Radar Test System (VRTS). The VRTS provides automated radar measurement and obstacle simulation capabilities for 76 GHz to 81 GHz vehicle radar test systems.
Contents
Configuration Options…………………………………………………………………………………………………1 Required Equipment………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 Preparing the Environment…………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Installing the Software……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Installing the Hardware………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Installing the VRTS Base System Modules……………………………………………………………. 4 Setting Up the One Obstacle Configuration…………………………………………………………… 5 Setting Up the Two Obstacle Configuration…………………………………………………………… 8 Setting Up the Three Obstacle Configuration………………………………………………………..10 Setting Up the Four Obstacle Configuration………………………………………………………….13 Removing the VRTS Base System Modules…………………………………………………………………16 Where to Go Next……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
Configuration Options
NI provides several configuration options for the VRTS hardware. These setups incorporate either a monostatic or bistatic base configuration and can simulate between one and four obstacles. Refer to the VRTS Ordering Guide for information about your system configuration and equipment.
Required Equipment
All configurations require a combination of the following hardware: · Variable Delay Generator for PXI (VDG) · PXI Vector Signal Transceiver (VST) · PXI Express controller · PXI Express chassis:
Five adjacent PXI Express slots are required for the one obstacle configuration Eight adjacent PXI Express slots are required for the two obstacle configuration

Thirteen adjacent PXI Express slots are required for the three obstacle configuration Sixteen adjacent PXI Express slots are required for the four obstacle configuration · mmWave Radio Head: mmRH-3608 76-81 GHz Transceiver mmWave Radio Head, Bistatic mmRH-3609 76-81 GHz Transceiver mmWave Radio Head, Monostatic · Cables included in your product bundle

Preparing the Environment

Ensure that the environment you are using the VRTS Base System in meets the following specifications.

Ambient temperature range Relative humidity range Pollution degree Maximum altitude

0 °C to 45 °C 10% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing 2 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient temperature)

Notice The VRTS Base System is intended for use indoors in a chambered test environment as test and measurement equipment. This product is intended for professional use only.

Notice An Experimental Licence is required to be filed directly with the FCC if a mmWave radio head is not used inside a shielded chamber test environment. Please refer to the FCC OET Experimental Licensing System website for additional guidance.

Caution Observe all instructions and cautions in the user documentation. Using the model in a manner not specified can damage the model and compromise the built-in safety protection. Return damaged models to NI for repair.

Attention Suivez toutes les instructions et respectez toutes les mises en garde de la documentation utilisateur. L’utilisation d’un modèle de toute autre façon que celle spécifiée risque de l’endommager et de compromettre la protection de sécurité intégrée. Renvoyez les modèles endommagés à NI pour réparation.

Caution This is a Class 2 (Class II) laser product and has visible laser radiation up to 1 mW emitting from the laser aperture. This product is for use as an alignment laser only, per CFR Title 21, Chapter I, Subchapter J, Part 1040.11(b). The product is safe for momentary exposures but can be hazardous for deliberate staring into the beam. DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM. Class 2 lasers can cause photochemical and thermal retinal injury to the eye, as well as skin reactions and burns with longer than momentary exposure. Adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Dazzle, flash-

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blindness and afterimages may be caused by a beam from a Class 2 laser product, particularly under low ambient light conditions. This may have indirect general safety implications resulting from temporary disturbance of vision or from startle reactions. Such visual disturbances could be of particular concern connected with performing safety-critical operations such as working with machines or at height, with high voltages, or driving. Users are instructed not to stare into the beam, and should perform active protective reactions by moving the head or closing the eyes and to avoid continued intentional intrabeam viewing. Attention Ce produit est un laser de classe 2 (classe II) qui émet, par son ouverture, un rayonnement laser visible atteignant 1 mW. Ce produit doit être utilisé uniquement comme laser d’alignement, conformément au Titre 21 du CFR, chapitre I, sous-chapitre J, partie 1040.11 (b). Le produit est sans danger en cas d’exposition momentanée mais peut être dangereux lorsqu’on fixe délibérément le faisceau. NE PAS REGARDER FIXEMENT LE FAISCEAU. Les lasers de classe 2 peuvent provoquer des lésions rétiniennes photochimiques et thermiques ainsi que des réactions cutanées et des brûlures en cas d’exposition trop longue. Les ajustements ou l’exécution de procédures autres que celles spécifiées ici peuvent entraîner une exposition à des rayonnements dangereux. Le faisceau d’un produit laser de classe 2 peut entraîner l’éblouissement, un bref aveuglement et des images rémanentes, en particulier dans des conditions de faible luminosité ambiante. Cela peut avoir des implications générales indirectes sur la sécurité résultant de perturbations temporaires de la vision ou de réactions de surprise. De telles perturbations visuelles peuvent être particulièrement préoccupantes lors de la réalisation d’opérations critiques pour la sécurité telles que le travail sur des machines ou en hauteur, le travail avec des tensions élevées ou lors de la conduite. Les utilisateurs ont pour consigne de ne pas regarder fixement le faisceau et doivent réagir de façon active pour se protéger, en bougeant la tête ou en fermant les yeux, et éviter de continuer à regarder intentionnellement le faisceau.
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LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1:2007 MAX OUTPUT: 1 mW, WAVELENGTH: 650-660 nm
DURATION: CONTINUOUS COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11 EXCEPT FOR
DEVIATIONS PURSUANT TO LASER NOTICE NO. 50, DATED JUNE 24, 2007

Laser Aperture

NI mmRH-3608 76 81 GHz Bistatic mmWave Transceiver

Installing the Software
Ensure that you have installed the latest version of Package Manager. To access the download page for NI Package Manager, go to ni.com/info and enter info code NIPMDownload. 1. Install the LabVIEW version indicated in the NI-VRTS Readme. 2. Install NI-RFSA, NI-RFSG, NI-RFmx SpecAn, and NI-RFmx DeMod from ni.com/
downloads as described in the NI-VRTS Readme. 3. Install the latest NI-VRTS instrument driver using NI Package Manager. Follow the
instructions in the installation prompts.
Installing the Hardware
Installing the VRTS Base System Modules
Notice To prevent damage to the VRTS Base System caused by ESD or contamination, handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket. 1. Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the module. The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module. 2. Power off the chassis.
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3. Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to installation. Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged.
4. Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the symbols that indicate the slot types.
Figure 1. Chassis Compatibility Symbols

NI PXIe-1062Q

1. PXI Express System Controller Slot 2. PXI Peripheral Slot 3. PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot

4. PXI Express System Timing Slot 5. PXI Express Peripheral Slot

Note VRTS Base System modules can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots, PXI Express hybrid peripheral slots, or PXI Express system timing slots.
5. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity. 6. Ensure that the ejector handle is in the downward (unlatched) position. 7. Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis. Slide
the module into the slot until it is fully inserted. 8. Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle. 9. Cover all empty slots using EMC filler panels or fill using slot blockers to maximize
cooling air flow, depending on your application. 10. Power on the chassis.

Setting Up the One Obstacle Configuration
This section describes the module location and connection sequence for the one obstacle VRTS configuration. This configuration uses one VDG module and one VST module. Insert the modules into the chassis as shown in the following image. Refer to Installing VRTS Base System Modules for more information about inserting the modules.

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NI-PXIe-1078

NI PXIe-8135
Embedded Controller
LOW POWER

NI PXIe-5840
Vector Signal Transceiver 9 kHz 6 GHz, 1 GHz BW

REF IN

RF OUT Reverse Power +33 dBm MAX 50

50
REF OUT

LO IN +15 dBm MAX 50

50 PFI 0

LO OUT 50

DIO

LO IN +15 dBm MAX 50

LO OUT 50

RF IN +33 dBm MAX 50

ESD SENSITIVE

RF IN 50

NI-5692 Variable Delay Generator

RF OUT 2

RF IN 2

DIO IN

REF IN

DIO OUT

LONG OUT

ACT 0.1 ACT 1

ACT 10

SHORT OUT

REF OUT RF OUT
50
LONG IN

RF OUT 1 50

RF IN 1 50

SHORT IN

ESD SENSITIVE

To cable your modules, complete steps 1 through 8 in numerical order. Reference the subsequent figure to verify that your modules are properly cabled. 1. Use one 0.25 m MMPX-MMPX cable to connect the REF OUT port of the VST in slots 2
through 3 to the REF IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6.
2. Use one 0.11 m MMPX-MMPX cable to connect the LO OUT port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the LO IN port of the same VST.
3. Use one 0.20 m SMA-SMA cable to connect the RF OUT port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the LONG IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6.
4. Use one 0.30 m MMPX-SMA cable to connect the RF IN port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the LONG OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6.
5. Use one NANOPITCH-MINI HDMI cable to connect the DIO port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the DIO IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6.
6. Use one Cable Retention Bracket to secure the DIO port of the VST in slots 2 through 3.
7. Use two 0.46 m SMA-SMA cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the RF IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the RX IF OUT port of the mmWave Radio Head. b) Connect the RF OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the TX IF IN port of the mmWave Radio Head.
8. Use one 1 m MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI cable to connect the DIO OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the DIO 0 port of the mmWave Radio Head.

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Figure 2. One Obstacle Cabled Modules
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NI PXIe-5840 Vector Signal Transceiver 9 kHz 6 GHz, 1 GHz BW

REF IN
50
REF OUT

RF OUT
Reverse Power +33 dBm MAX 50
LO IN
+15 dBm MAX 50

RF IN
50

NI-5692 Variable Delay Generator

RF OUT 2

RF IN 2

DIO IN

50
PFI 0
DIO

LO OUT
50
LO IN
+15 dBm MAX 50
LO OUT
50
4
RF IN
+33 dBm MAX 50

REF IN

REF OUT

DIO OUT

LONG OUT

ACT 0.1 ACT 1 ACT 10

RF OUT
50
3 LONG IN

SHORT OUT

RF OUT 1
50

RF IN 1
50

SHORT IN

ESD SENSITIVE

1. MMPX-MMPX, 0.25 m 2. MMPX-MMPX, 0.11 m 3. SMA-SMA, 0.20 m 4. MMPX-SMA, 0.30 m

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5. NANOPITCH-MINI HDMI 6. Cable Retention Bracket 7. SMA-SMA, 0.46 m 8. MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI, 1 m
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Setting Up the Two Obstacle Configuration
This section describes the module location and connection sequence for the two obstacle VRTS configuration. This configuration uses two VDG modules and one VST module. Insert the modules into the chassis as shown in the following image. Refer to Installing VRTS Base System Modules for more information about inserting the modules.

NI-PXIe-1078

NI PXIe-8135
Embedded Controller
LOW POWER

NI PXIe-5840
Vector Signal Transceiver 9 kHz 6 GHz, 1 GHz BW

REF IN

RF OUT Reverse Power +33 dBm MAX 50

50
REF OUT

LO IN +15 dBm MAX 50

50 PFI 0

LO OUT 50

DIO

LO IN +15 dBm MAX 50

LO OUT 50

RF IN +33 dBm MAX 50

ESD SENSITIVE

RF IN 50

NI-5692 Variable Delay Generator

RF OUT 2

RF IN 2

DIO IN

REF IN

DIO OUT

LONG OUT

ACT 0.1 ACT 1

ACT 10

SHORT OUT

REF OUT RF OUT
50
LONG IN

RF OUT 1 50

RF IN 1 50

SHORT IN

ESD SENSITIVE

RF IN 50

NI-5692 Variable Delay Generator

RF OUT 2

RF IN 2

DIO IN

REF IN

DIO OUT

LONG OUT

ACT 0.1 ACT 1

ACT 10

SHORT OUT

REF OUT RF OUT
50
LONG IN

RF OUT 1 50

RF IN 1 50

SHORT IN

ESD SENSITIVE

To cable your modules, complete steps 1 through 11 in numerical order. Reference the subsequent figure to verify that your modules are properly cabled. 1. Use one 0.09 m MMPX R/A-SMA R/A to connect the SHORT OUT port of the VDG in
slots 4 through 6 to the RF IN port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9.
2. Use one 0.07 m SMA R/A-SMA R/A cable to connect the SHORT IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the RF OUT port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9.
3. Use one 0.11 m MMPX-MMPX cable to connect the LO OUT port of the VST in slots 3 through 4 into the LO IN port of the same VST.
4. Use two 0.25 m MMPX-MMPX cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the REF OUT port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the REF IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6. b) Connect the REF OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the REF IN port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9.
5. Use one 0.20 m SMA-SMA cable to connect the RF OUT port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the LONG IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6.
6. Use one 0.30 m MMPX-SMA cable to connect the RF IN port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the LONG OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6.
7. Use one NANOPITCH-MINI HDMI cable to connect the DIO port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the DIO IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6.
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8. Use one Cable Retention Bracket to secure the DIO port of the VST in slots 2 through 3. 9. Use one 0.25 m MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI cable to connect the DIO OUT port of the
VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the DIO IN port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9. 10. Use two 0.46 m SMA-SMA cables to connect the following modules:
a) Connect the RF IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the RX IF OUT port of the mmWave Radio Head.
b) Connect the RF OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the TX IF IN port of the mmWave Radio Head.
11. Use one 1 m MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI cable to connect the DIO OUT port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9 to the DIO 0 port of the mmWave Radio Head.
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Figure 3. Two Obstacle Cabled Modules
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NI PXIe-5840
Vector Signal Transceiver 9 kHz 6 GHz, 1 GHz BW

REF IN
50
REF OUT
50
PFI 0

RF OUT
Reverse Power +33 dBm MAX 50

LO IN

+15 dBm MAX

LO OUT
50

7LO IN
+15 dBm MAX 50

LO OUT
50
6
RF IN
+33 dBm MAX 50

ESD SENSITIVE

RF IN

NI-5692 Variable Delay Generator

RF OUT 2

RF IN 2

RF IN

NI-5692 Variable Delay Generator

RF OUT 2

RF IN 2

50
1
DIO IN

REF IN

LONG OUT

DIO OUT
ACT 0.1 ACT 1 ACT 10

REF OUT
RF OUT
50
5LONG IN

SHORT OUT

DIO IN

REF IN

LONG OUT

DIO OUT

REF OUT
RF OUT
50

ACT 0.1

ACT 1 ACT 10

2 LONG IN

SHORT OUT

RF OUT 1
50

RF IN 1
50

SHORT IN

RF OUT 1
50

RF IN 1
50

SHORT IN

ESD SENSITIVE

1. MMPX R/A-SMA R/A, 0.09 m 2. SMA R/A-SMA R/A, 0.07 m 3. MMPX-MMPX, 0.11 m 4. MMPX-MMPX, 0.25 m 5. SMA-SMA, 0.20 m 6. MMPX-SMA, 0.30 m

7. NANOPITCH-MINI HDMI 8. Cable Retention Bracket 9. MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI, 0.25 m. 10. SMA-SMA, 0.46 m 11. MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI, 1 m

Setting Up the Three Obstacle Configuration
This section describes the module location and connection sequence for the three obstacle VRTS configuration. This configuration uses three VDG modules and two VST modules. Insert the modules into the chassis as shown in the following image. Refer to Installing VRTS Base System Modules for more information about inserting the modules.

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24 GB/s

10 MHz REF OUT

NI PXIe-1075

NI PXIe-8135
Embedded Controller

NI PXIe-5840
Vector Signal Transceiver 9 kHz 6 GHz, 1 GHz BW

REF IN

RF OUT Reverse Power +33 dBm MAX 50

50
REF OUT

LO IN +15 dBm MAX 50

50 PFI 0

LO OUT 50

DIO

LO IN +15 dBm MAX 50

LO OUT 50

RF IN +33 dBm MAX 50

ESD SENSITIVE

RF IN 50

NI-5692 Variable Delay Generator

RF OUT 2

RF IN 2

DIO IN

REF IN

DIO OUT

LONG OUT

ACT 0.1 ACT 1

ACT 10

SHORT OUT

REF OUT RF OUT
50
LONG IN

RF OUT 1 50

RF IN 1 50

SHORT IN

ESD SENSITIVE

RF IN 50

NI-5692 Variable Delay Generator

RF OUT 2

RF IN 2

DIO IN

REF IN

DIO OUT

LONG OUT

ACT 0.1 ACT 1

ACT 10

SHORT OUT

REF OUT RF OUT
50
LONG IN

RF OUT 1 50

RF IN 1 50

SHORT IN

ESD SENSITIVE

RF IN 50

NI-5692 Variable Delay Generator

RF OUT 2

RF IN 2

DIO IN

REF IN

DIO OUT

LONG OUT

ACT 0.1 ACT 1

ACT 10

SHORT OUT

REF OUT RF OUT
50
LONG IN

RF OUT 1 50

RF IN 1 50

SHORT IN

ESD SENSITIVE

NI PXIe-5840
Vector Signal Transceiver 9 kHz 6 GHz, 1 GHz BW

REF IN

RF OUT Reverse Power +33 dBm MAX 50

50
REF OUT

LO IN +15 dBm MAX 50

50 PFI 0

LO OUT 50

DIO

LO IN +15 dBm MAX 50

LO OUT 50

RF IN +33 dBm MAX 50

ESD SENSITIVE

To cable your modules, complete steps 1 through 11 in numerical order. Reference the subsequent figure to verify that your modules are properly cabled. 1. Use two 0.09 m MMPX R/A-SMA R/A cables to connect the following modules:
a) Connect the SHORT OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the RF IN port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9.
b) Connect the SHORT OUT port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9 to the RF IN port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12.
2. Use two 0.07 m SMA R/A-SMA R/A cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the SHORT IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the RF OUT port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9. b) Connect the SHORT IN port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9 to the RF OUT port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12.
3. Use two 0.11 m MMPX-MMPX cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the LO OUT port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 into the LO IN port of the same VST. b) connect the LO OUT port of the VST in slots 13 through 14 into the LO IN port of the same VST.
4. Use four 0.25 m MMPX-MMPX cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the REF OUT port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the REF IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6. b) Connect the REF OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the REF IN port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9. c) Connect the REF OUT port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9 to the REF IN port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12. d) Connect the REF OUT port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12 to the REF IN port of the VST in slots 13 through 14.
5. Use two 0.20 m SMA-SMA cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the RF OUT port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the LONG IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6. b) Connect the RF OUT port of the VST in slots 13 through 14 to the LONG IN port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12.
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6. Use two 0.30 m MMPX-SMA cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the RF IN port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the LONG OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6. b) Connect the RF IN port of the VST in slots 13 through 14 to the LONG OUT port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12.
7. Use two NANOPITCH-MINI HDMI cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the DIO port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the DIO IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6. b) Connect the DIO port of the VST in slots 13 through 14 to the DIO IN port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12.
8. Use two Cable Retention Bracket to secure the following connections: a) Secure the DIO port of the VST in slots 2 through 3. b) Secure the DIO port of the VST in slots 13 through 14.
9. Use one 0.25 m MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI cable to connect the DIO OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the DIO IN port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9.
10. Use two 0.46 m SMA-SMA cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the RF IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the RX IF OUT port of the mmWave Radio Head. b) Connect the RF OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the TX IF IN port of the mmWave Radio Head.
11. Use one 1 m MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI cable to connect the DIO OUT port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12 to the DIO 0 port of the mmWave Radio Head.
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Figure 4. Three Obstacle Cabled Modules
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NI PXIe-5840
Vector Signal Transceiver 9 kHz 6 GHz, 1 GHz BW

RF IN

NI-5692 Variable Delay Generator

RF OUT 2

RF IN 2

RF IN

NI-5692 Variable Delay Generator

RF OUT 2

RF IN 2

RF IN

NI-5692 Variable Delay Generator

RF OUT 2

RF IN 2

NI PXIe-5840
Vector Signal Transceiver 9 kHz 6 GHz, 1 GHz BW

REF IN
50 REF OUT
50 PFI 0
DIO

RF OUT Reverse Power +33 dBm MAX 50

LO IN +15 dBm MAX 50

LO OUT 50

LO IN +15 dBm MAX
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LO OUT 50
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RF IN +33 dBm MAX 50

50
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REF IN
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DIO

RF OUT Reverse Power +33 dBm MAX 50

LO IN +15 dBm MAX 50

LO OUT 50

LO IN +15 dBm MAX 50

LO OUT 50

RF IN +33 dBm MAX 50

ESD SENSITIVE

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1. MMPX R/A-SMA R/A, 0.09 m 2. SMA R/A-SMA R/A, 0.07 m 3. MMPX-MMPX, 0.11 m 4. MMPX-MMPX, 0.25 m 5. SMA-SMA, 0.20 m 6. MMPX-SMA, 0.30 m

7. NANOPITCH-MINI HDMI 8. Cable Retention Bracket 9. MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI, 0.25 m. 10. SMA-SMA, 0.46 m 11. MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI, 1 m

Setting Up the Four Obstacle Configuration
This section describes the module location and connection sequence for the four obstacle VRTS configuration. This configuration uses four VDG modules and two VST modules. Insert the modules into the chassis as shown in the following image. Refer to Installing VRTS Base System Modules for more information about inserting the modules.

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24 GB/s

10 MHz REF OUT

NI PXIe-1075

NI PXIe-8135
Embedded Controller

NI PXIe-5840
Vector Signal Transceiver 9 kHz 6 GHz, 1 GHz BW

REF IN

RF OUT Reverse Power
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To cable your modules, complete steps 1 through 11 in numerical order. Reference the subsequent figure to verify that your modules are properly cabled. 1. Use three 0.09 m MMPX R/A-SMA R/A cables to connect the following modules:
a) Connect the SHORT OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the RF IN port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9.
b) Connect the SHORT OUT port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9 to the RF IN port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12.
c) Connect the SHORT OUT port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12 to the RF IN port of the VDG in slots 13 through 15.
2. Use three 0.07 m SMA R/A-SMA R/A cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the SHORT IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the RF OUT port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9. b) Connect the SHORT IN port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9 to the RF OUT port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12. c) Connect the SHORT IN port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12 to the RF OUT port of the VDG in slots 13 through 15.
3. Use two 0.11 m MMPX-MMPX cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the LO OUT port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 into the LO IN port of the same VST. b) Connect the LO OUT port of the VST in slots 16 through 17 into the LO IN port of the same VST.
4. Use five 0.25 m MMPX-MMPX cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the REF OUT port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the REF IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6. b) Connect the REF OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the REF IN port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9. c) Connect the REF OUT port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9 to the REF IN port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12. d) Connect the REF OUT port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12 to the REF IN port of the VDG in slots 13 through 15.
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e) Connect the REF OUT port of the VDG in slots 13 through 15 to the REF IN port of the VST in slots 16 through 17.
5. Use two 0.20 m SMA-SMA cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the RF OUT port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the LONG IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6. b) Connect the RF OUT port of the VST in slots 16 through 17 to the LONG IN port of the VDG in slots 13 through 14.
6. Use two 0.30 m MMPX-SMA cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the RF IN port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the LONG OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6. b) Connect the RF IN port of the VST in slots 16 through 17 to the LONG OUT port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12.
7. Use two NANOPITCH-MINI HDMI cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the DIO port of the VST in slots 2 through 3 to the DIO IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6. b) Connect the DIO port of the VST in slots 16 through 17 to the DIO IN port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12.
8. Use two Cable Retention Bracket to secure the following connections: a) Secure the DIO port of the VST in slots 2 through 3. b) Secure the DIO port of the VST in slots 16 through 17.
9. Use two 0.25 m MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI cable to connect the following modules: a) Connect the DIO OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the DIO IN port of the VDG in slots 7 through 9. b) Connect the DIO OUT port of the VDG in slots 10 through 12 to the DIO IN port of the VDG in slots 13 through 15.
10. Use two 0.46 m SMA-SMA cables to connect the following modules: a) Connect the RF IN port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the RX IF OUT port of the mmWave Radio Head. b) Connect the RF OUT port of the VDG in slots 4 through 6 to the TX IF IN port of the mmWave Radio Head.
11. Use one 1 m MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI cable to connect the DIO OUT port of the VDG in slots 13 through 15 to the DIO 0 port of the mmWave Radio Head.
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Figure 5. Four Obstacle Cabled Modules 10

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1. MMPX R/A-SMA R/A, 0.09 m 2. SMA R/A-SMA R/A, 0.07 m 3. MMPX-MMPX, 0.11 m 4. MMPX-MMPX, 0.25 m 5. SMA-SMA, 0.20 m 6. MMPX-SMA, 0.30 m

7. NANOPITCH-MINI HDMI 8. Cable Retention Bracket 9. MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI, 0.25 m. 10. SMA-SMA, 0.46 m 11. MINI HDMI-MINI HDMI, 1 m

Removing the VRTS Base System Modules
To remove the VRTS Base System modules from a PXI Express chassis, complete the following steps. 1. Power off the chassis. 2. Remove any cables that may be attached to the processor module front panel. 3. Unscrew the 4 bracket-retaining screws in the front panel. 4. Press the ejector handle down. 5. Slide the unit out of the chassis.

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