National Instruments USRP-2900 Getting Started Manual
Hide thumbs
Also See for USRP-2900:
- Getting started manual (17 pages) ,
- Getting started manual (14 pages)
Table of Contents
Advertisement
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............................................................................... 1
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 3
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 4
Installing LabVIEW Communications System Design Suite................................................... 4
Installing NI-USRP Software....................................................................................................5
Installing NI 2900/2901 Devices.............................................................................................. 5
Configuring NI 2900/2901 Devices.......................................................................................... 6
Confirming USB Connection............................................................................................6
Changing the Device ID....................................................................................................6
Programming the NI 2900/2901............................................................................................... 8
NI-USRP Instrument Driver............................................................................................. 8
Using Examples................................................................................................................ 8
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 8
Why Doesn't the USRP Device Appear in MAX?............................................................8
Front Panels and Connectors.....................................................................................................9
Direct Connections to the NI 290x................................................................................... 9
NI USRP-2900 Connectors and LEDs..............................................................................9
NI USRP-2901 Connectors and LEDs............................................................................ 11
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 13
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.
This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for National Instruments USRP-2900
Summary of Contents for National Instruments USRP-2900
-
Page 1: Table Of Contents
Why Doesn't the USRP Device Appear in the NI-USRP Configuration Utility?.....9 Front Panels and Connectors.....................9 Direct Connections to the NI 290x................... 9 NI USRP-2900 Connectors and LEDs................9 NI USRP-2901 Connectors and LEDs................11 Worldwide Support and Services.................... 13 Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. -
Page 2: Verifying The System Requirements
Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit. Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use. 2 | ni.com | NI USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 3: Verifying The Kit Contents
As a result, operating this product with an antenna may violate local laws. Ensure that you are in compliance with all local laws before operating this product with an antenna. NI USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3... -
Page 4: Preparing The Environment
You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer. Insert the USB software media into your computer. The installer should open automatically. If the installation window does not appear, navigate to the drive, double-click it, and double-click autorun.exe 4 | ni.com | NI USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 5: Installing Ni-Usrp Software
You can connect and synchronize multiple NI 2900/2901 devices using an external Reference Clock distribution system such as the Ettus Research OctoClock. However, USB performance NI USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5... -
Page 6: Configuring Ni 2900/2901 Devices
Verify that your device is powered on and connected to your computer using the USB 3.0 or 2.0 interface. Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-USRP»NI-USRP Configuration Utility to open the NI-USRP Configuration Utility. 6 | ni.com | NI USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide... - Page 7 Power cycle the device to apply the changes. Note After you change the device ID, you must power cycle the device and click Find Devices in the utility to update the list of devices. NI USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7...
-
Page 8: Programming The Ni 2900/2901
Why Doesn't the USRP Device Appear in MAX? MAX does not support NI 290x devices. Use the NI-USRP Configuration Utility instead. Open the NI-USRP Configuration Utility from the Start menu at Start»All Programs» National Instruments»NI-USRP»NI-USRP Configuration Utility. 8 | ni.com | NI USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 9: Why Doesn't The Usrp Device Appear In The Ni-Usrp Configuration Utility
NI USRP-2900 SENSITIVE 70 MHz–6 GHz Designed by Ettus Research RF 0 TX1 RX1 TX OUTPUT MAX +20 dBm, RX INPUT MAX –15 dBm, ALL RF PORTS 50 Ω NI USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9... - Page 10 The device is transmitting data. Orange The device is switching between transmitting and receiving data. Figure 4. NI USRP-2900 Module Back Panel Connectors REF IN +15 dBm MAX 1 A MAX 10 | ni.com | NI USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide...
-
Page 11: Ni Usrp-2901 Connectors And Leds
TX1 RX1 Input and output terminal for the RF signal. TX1 RX1 is an SMA (f) connector with an impedance of 50 Ω and is a single-ended input or output channel. NI USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11... - Page 12 The device is transmitting data. Orange The device is switching between transmitting and receiving data. Figure 6. NI USRP-2901 Module Back Panel Connectors REF IN +15 dBm MAX 1 A MAX 12 | ni.com | NI USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide...
-
Page 13: Worldwide Support And Services
Input that accepts a 6 V, 3 A external DC power connector. Worldwide Support and Services The National Instruments website is your complete resource for technical support. At ni.com/ support, you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers. - Page 14 Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at .