Simulate the PXI-5650 ?

[akeshet]

I've noticed that within MAX, it is possible to add certain "simulated" NI-DAQmx devices, such a digital and analog output cards like the PXI-6713 for example. This feature has been quite useful for me in developing some control software on a machine that does not have all of the output hardware on it, and then deploying it on the machine that does.

My question: is there any way to do something similar with the PXI-5650 RF synthesizer? I don't see this card as an option to be added in the normal NI-DAQmx create simulated device menu. But maybe there is some other way to do it?

Thanks,

   Aviv 

[griffindore]

Hi Aviv,

It is not possible to simulate  the PXI-5650 like you can with some of the DAQmx devices found in the Simulated Device list.

[Speedy_Badger]

Hello Aviv,

While you cannot simulate a 5650 as a DAQmx device, you can simulate it using the niRFSG Initialize with Options VI found in the Measurement I/O » NI-RFSG » Utility palette. This VI exposes an additional option string which allows you to set certain qualities for the device. In your case, you will want to set driversetup=Model:5650 and simulate=1. This will set your device model to a 5650 and enable simulation. See the NI-RFSG help file for more information on this VI its corresponding options.

I have attached an example, base on the RFSG 565x Analog Modulation shipping example which simulates a 5650, written in LabVIEW 8.2.1. Let me know if you have any questions.

Regards,

Message Edited by Speedy Badger on 09-10-2008 09:57 AM

Message Edited by Speedy Badger on 09-10-2008 09:57 AM