PXI-5610 RF Frequency Response adjustment

[Omar_Rdz]

Hello,

I have noticed that adjustment for 5610 in RF frequency response is taking long time (about 2-3hr) with Cal exec 3.5, and I have tried to get the PXI chassis in a good enviroment and with some extra fans around since the adjustment has the legend "RF Freq. Response accumulated Meas. (Normalized to 45°C)

I am wondering if the enviroment has some important point here or it needs some update in a particular application inside Cal Executive 3.5?

I also have this question, Win7 has some advantage over WinXP in this particular or general adjustment?.

Br,

Omar

[Luis_CT]

Hello Omar_Rdz,

Thanks for using NI forums! Calibration Executive usually takes a considerable amount of time for some of the PXI modules. By reviewing the Cal Exec manual it says that for the 5610 module it could take up to 240 mins (around 4 hrs). But definitely the temperature is a factor that can affect the performance not only of the calibration procedure but the whole system. Have you tried to execute the calibration when the controller and the chassis are cold? Also try to avoid dust accumulation in both the modules and the chassis because these can impact on the general performance of the system.

Answering your question regarding the OS, Win7 has a better performance compared to WinXP but it will also depend on what type of controller you are using. In order to give you a better answer, could you please tell me what controller and chassis are you using? 

Regards,

[Omar_Rdz]

Hello Luis,

The chassis is PXI-1062Q and controller PXIe-8105.

Br,

Omar Rdz