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National Instruments USRP-2900 Getting Started Manual

Summary of USRP-2900

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    Getting started guide ni usrp-2900/2901 universal software radio peripheral this document explains how to install, configure, and test your ni universal software radio peripheral (usrp) 2900 or 2901 (ni 290x) device. Contents electromagnetic compatibility guidelines.....................................

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    Or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation. Furthermore, any changes ...

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    Verifying the kit contents 6 7 3 1 tx output max +20 dbm, rx input max -1 5 dbm, all rf por ts 50 Ω rf 0 tx1 rx1 rx2 tx1 rx1 rx2 rf 1 ni usrp-2901 70 mhz–6 ghz national instruments designed by ettus research 2 5 4 1. Ni 2900 or ni 2901 device 2. Ac/dc power supply and power cable (included only in n...

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    Optional items • additional sma (m)-to-sma (m) cables to connect both channels with external devices or to use the ref in and pps in signals • 6 v, 3 a external dc power connector preparing the environment ensure that the environment you are using the usrp device in meets the following specification...

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    2. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts. Note windows users may see access and security messages during installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation. 3. When the installer completes, select restart in the dialog box that prompts you to restart, shut down, or restart l...

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    Varies when multiple devices stream through the same controller. Consider using an ni 294x or ni 295x device if you need to build a high-channel count system. Configuring ni 2900/2901 devices confirming usb connection 1. Select start » all programs » national instruments » ni-usrp » ni-usrp configur...

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    3. Select the devices tab of the utility. Your device should appear in the list on the left side of the tab. 4. In the list, select the device for which you want to change the device id. If you have multiple devices, verify that you selected the correct device. The device id of the selected device d...

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    Configuring multiple devices with usb you can connect multiple devices in the following ways: • multiple usb 2.0 or 3.0 interfaces—one device for each interface • single usb 2.0 or 3.0 interface—multiple devices connected to a usb 2.0 or 3.0 hub tip sharing a single usb 2.0 or 3.0 controller interfa...

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    Why doesn't the usrp device appear in the ni-usrp configuration utility? 1. Verify that the latest ni-usrp drivers are installed by running ni update service, available from the start menu at start » all programs » national instruments » ni update service . 2. Check the led status to ensure the devi...

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    Table 1. Ni usrp-2900 module front panel connectors connector use rx2 input terminal for the rf signal. Rx2 is an sma (f) connector with an impedance of 50 Ω and is a single-ended input channel. Tx1 rx1 input and output terminal for the rf signal. Tx1 rx1 is an sma (f) connector with an impedance of...

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    Connector use ref in input terminal for an external reference signal for the local oscillator (lo) on the device. Ref in is a female sma connector with an impedance of 50 Ω, and it is a single-ended reference input. Ref in accepts a 10 mhz signal with a minimum input power of 0 dbm (0.632 vpk-pk) an...

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    Table 4. Ni usrp-2901 module leds led description color indication rf 0 tx1 rx1 indicates the transmit status of the device. Off the device is not active. Green the device is receiving data. Red the device is transmitting data. Orange the device is switching between transmitting and receiving data. ...

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    Connector use ref in input terminal for an external reference signal for the local oscillator (lo) on the device. Ref in is a female sma connector with an impedance of 50 Ω, and it is a single-ended reference input. Ref in accepts a 10 mhz signal with a minimum input power of 0 dbm (0.632 vpk-pk) an...

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