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Mini-Circuits RUDAT Series User Manual

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AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc
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User Guide
USB, RS232, SPI & Ethernet
Programable Attenuators
RS232 & USB control,
Input Impedance: 50 Ω
Ethernet & USB control,
Input Impedance: 50 Ω

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  • Page 1 USB, RS232, SPI & Ethernet Programable Attenuators RS232 & USB control, Input Impedance: 50 Ω Ethernet & USB control, Input Impedance: 50 Ω AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 2 Important Notice This guide is owned by Mini-Circuits and is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. The information in this guide is provided by Mini-Circuits as an accommodation to our customers and may be used only to promote and accompany the purchase of Mini-Circuits’...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.2 Operating the Attenuator with the GUI Program ........19-22 3.3 Changing Ethernet Settings Using the GUI Program ......23-24 Page 3 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 4 3.5 Alerts During Operation of the Programmable Attenuator ......27 3.6 Firmware Update ..................28-30 History Chapter 4 – Revision ................31 Page 4 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - General Information

    Mini-Circuits has developed two series of programmable attenuators, as shown in Figure 1.3. The RUDAT series, which can be controlled via standard USB or RS232 ports(some also support SPI), and the RCDAT series, which can be controlled via standard USB or Ethernet- TCP/IP(Telnet or HTTP protocols).

  • Page 6: Service And Calibration

    32 or 64 bit computer. Command line support ® for Linux computers. • Mounting bracket (optional) Page 6 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 7: Model Selection Guide

    Figure 1.8.2a RUDAT & RCDAT Functional Block Diagrams Page 7 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 8: Intended Applications

    Supported Software Environments 1.8.4 Mini-Circuits programmable attenuators have been tested in the following operating systems: 32 bit systems: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 98 and Linux. 64 bit systems: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Linux The attenuators will work with almost any software environment that supports ActiveX or .Net...

  • Page 9: Conformity

    Interface Devices firmware rev. 1.11 RUDAT series models also comply with: RS232 – The RUDAT series models meet all requirements for RS232 standard. RCDAT series models also comply with: TCP/IP – The RCDAT series models’ Ethernet communication complies with the specifications of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP) as defined in RFC 791 and RFC 793.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 - Installation And

    If you have had any problems installing the software, we’re here to help. Try following these complete step-by-step instructions. If you still experience problems, give us a call at Mini-Circuits Worldwide Technical support. It’s (718) 934-4500 or e-mail apps@minicircuits.com for North America or go to minicircuits.com/contact/worldwide_ tech_support.html for other regional numbers and addresses.

  • Page 11: Installation

    2.2.3 The installation program will launch . Click the “OK” button to continue. Figure 2.2.3 Installation program window Page 11 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 12 2.2.4 The destination directory window will appear. In most cases, the default will be your computer’s hard drive (C:)\Program Files\ Mini-Circuits Programmable Attenuator\. Change it if you prefer. Then click the large button at the top to continue. Figure 2.2.4: Destination directory window 2.2.5 The Program Group window...

  • Page 13: Attenuator Physical Setup

    -Connect USB cable between supplied power adaptor and RUDAT USB port. -Note the Indicator lights up. -Connect RUDAT input and output SMA ports to your system. Page 13 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 14 -Connect RUDAT input and output SMA ports to your system. Figure 2.3.3: RUDAT RS232 setup option 2 Page 14 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 15: For Ethernet Control (Rcdat)

    SPI, or any other functions supported for USB and RS232 control. Page 15 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 - Using The Attenuator Models

    All Programs>Mini-Circuits RUDAT (default), or go to the other destination address you selected during installation (section 2.2.5). The “Mini-Circuits RUDAT” icon should be waiting there for you. Click on it and get started! 3.1 Starting the GUI Program 3.1.1 When started the GUI will...
  • Page 17 IP address of the unit (If using HTTP with a port other than 80 port will also be needed) of the unit in the “IP address” field or click on the search icon next to it to find all Mini-Circuits attenuators connected to the network.
  • Page 18 (for HTTP), or establish a Telnet connection. A full list of the possible commands and queries is available in Mini-Circuits Programming handbook, and in a text file on the CD provided with the Attenuator, in the Ethernet directory.

  • Page 19: Operating The Attenuator With The Gui Program

    When this check box is selected every change in attenuation setting will be applied immediately, when it is not selected user must click ‘Apply’ to execute the changes. Page 19 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 20 In Hop mode allows clearing all current settings, opening a file of saved settings or saving current settings. Not available in Sweep mode. Page 20 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 21 Selects which channels the sweep or hop applies to Automation settings Same as for single channel model, but apply to all channels. Page 21 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 22 Gross tune is the step size for each click on scroll bar. o Fine Tune is the step size for the arrows Figure 3.2.5: Configuration Settings screen Page 22 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 23: Changing Ethernet Settings Using The Gui Program

    Ethernet as described in section 3.1.5. Figure 3.3.2: Ethernet Settings screen (showing factory default state) Page 23 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 24 3.3.4 After making the changes you want, click on "Store" and the changes will be saved to the attenuator's memory. Page 24 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 25: Sweep And Hop Functions

    Figure 3.4: Plot of signal when sweeping attenuation 0-40dB in 10 dB steps (scale 2ms/div) Page 25 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 26: Attenuator Switching Time

    Bx = 175.510 µs By = 46 mV Δx = 603.000 ns Δy = -100 mV Page 26 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 27: Alerts During Operation Of The Programmable Attenuator

    Programming Guide on the included CD or download it from our website at http://www.minicircuits.com/support/software_download.html Page 27 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 28: Firmware Update

    RC4DAT-6G-90 All units 3.6.2 All products are shipped with the latest available firmware and update is usually not required. Mini-Circuits occasionally makes firmware update files available as a courtesy to add additional features or correct known issues. Please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com for details.
  • Page 29 Select the firmware version you wish to install and click ‘ O.K’. Figure 3.6.5: Firmware - Browse Window Page 29 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...
  • Page 30 Click ‘OK’ to shut down the Programmable Attenuator program and then restart it normally. Figure 3.6.7: Firmware - Successful Update Page 30 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 - Revision History

    & hop, added third timing diagram, rewrote firmware upgrade to provide contact information for firmware upgrades. Page 31 of 31 AN-49-005 Rev.: D (August 7, 2016) M156027 (R90553) File: AN-49-005(D).doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits...

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