NI-RFSG LabVIEW Reference

NI-RFSG LabVIEW

NI-RFSG LabVIEW Reference

September 2007, 371000D-01

This help file contains technical and programming support for using the NI-RFSG LabVIEW API. This help file provides reference material for the NI-RFSG VIs and properties.

Use the NI-RFSG VIs to program NI RF signal generators using the NI-RFSG instrument driver.

Palette Object Description
niRFSG Initialize

Initializes the NI-RFSG device and performs the following initialization actions:

- Creates a new instrument driver session.

- Opens a session to the device you specify as the resource name parameter.

- If reset device is set to TRUE, this VI resets the device to a known state.

- Returns an instrument handle that you use to identify the NI-RFSG device in all subsequent NI-RFSG VIs.

Supported Devices: NI 5650/5651/5652/5670/5671/5672

niRFSG Configure RF

Configures the frequency and power level of the RF output signal. The NI 5670/5671/5672 device must be in the Configuration state before you call this VI. The NI 5650/5651/5652 device can be in the Configuration state or Generation state when you call this VI.

Supported Devices: NI 5650/5651/5652/5670/5671/5672

niRFSG Initiate

Initiates signal generation, causing the NI-RFSG device to leave the Configuration state or Committed state and enter the Generation state. If settings have not been committed to the device before you use this VI, they are committed with this VI. The operation returns when the RF output signal settles. To return to the Configuration state, use the niRFSG Abort VI.

Supported Devices: NI 5650/5651/5652/5670/5671/5672

niRFSG Check Generation Status

Checks the status of the generation. Use this VI to check for any errors that may occur during signal generation, or to check whether the device has finished generating.

Supported Devices: NI 5650/5651/5652/5670/5671/5672

niRFSG Close

Performs the following closing actions:

- Aborts any signal generation in progress.

- Destroys the instrument driver session and any set properties.

Supported Devices: NI 5650/5651/5652/5670/5671/5672

niRFSG Abort

Aborts a previously initiated signal generation.

Supported Devices: NI 5650/5651/5652/5670/5671/5672


Subpalette Description
Generation Configuration VIs

Use the Configuration VIs to configure the signal generation.

Utility VIs

Use the Utility VIs to access additional features of the NI-RFSG instrument driver.

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