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- Page 1 ThinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer User Guide Version 1.0 April 2019 Document no. 75-0038-190401 Copyright © 2019 ThinkRF Corporation, All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting to the R5550 ..................... 13 Deciding on Your Network Topology and IP Address Allocation ............13 Changing the Method of IP Address Allocation for the R5550 analyzer .......... 14 Connecting the R5550 Analyzer Directly to a Computer ..............14 Connecting to the R5550 Analyzer Across a Network .............. - Page 4 Status Indicator LEDs ....................30 Power-up Sequence ........................30 Power (PWR) Indicator LED ......................30 Status (STS) Indicator LED ......................30 10 MHz Reference (REF) Clock Source and Lock Indicator LED ............ 31 RF Chain PLLs LOCK Indicator LED ....................31 Ethernet LINK Status and ACT Indicator LEDs ................
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Page 5: Preface
Obtaining the Latest Documentation and Software Please regularly visit our website's resource page at http://www.thinkrf.com/resources to obtain the latest documentation and the latest releases of new firmware and software. Document Feedback Please send your comments about this document or our other documentation to support@thinkrf.com. -
Page 6: Obtaining Technical Assistance
9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday. Contact us at support@thinkrf.com or by calling +1.613.369.5104. Before contacting Support, please have the following information available: R5550 serial number which is located on the identification label on the R5550's underside. The product version. ... -
Page 7: Overview Of The Thinkrf R5550
The R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer provides Gigabit Ethernet for stand-alone, remote and distributed applications. ThinkRF supports a rich set of industry-leading standard protocols and APIs, enabling the R5550 to easily integrate into your new or existing applications. Standard protocols include the Standard Commands for... -
Page 8: Getting Familiar With The Thinkrf R5550
The Front Panel The front panel of the R5550 (the left side of the picture above) contains the power switch, status indicator LEDs and input connector for the RF antenna port. -
Page 9: The Underside
Overview of the ThinkRF R5550 The Underside The underside of the ThinkRF R5550 provides an identification label, as illustrated in the following page. The label on your product may vary depending on your product variant and version. This product “Version” number is important for identifying which firmware can be used to update your product. -
Page 10: Installing The Thinkrf R5550
Unpacking the Box The following table lists the items that come with your R5550 analyzer. If any of the items are missing or damaged, please contact your ThinkRF customer service representative. -
Page 11: Connecting The Antenna, Ethernet And Power Cables
SMA Connectors section for the torque recommendation. 1. Screw the antenna on to the R5550 "RF IN" antenna input SMA jack. Carefully turn the antenna screw by hand until it encounters resistance. See System Specifications for the maximum allowable input and cautions. -
Page 12: Selecting Where To Mount The R5550
Selecting Where to Mount the R5550 Caution: To prevent damage to the R5550 radio receiver, do not install or operate the R5550 within 2 feet (60 cm) of devices such as Wi-Fi access points that transmit more than +15 dBm power. -
Page 13: Connecting To The R5550
Ethernet port and obtaining its IP address. Deciding on Your Network Topology and IP Address Allocation Note: To connect with the R5550 analyzer via its Ethernet port, you must decide on both the topology of your network connection and how your R5550 obtains its IP address. -
Page 14: Changing The Method Of Ip Address Allocation For The R5550 Analyzer
IP address allocation using either its web administration or USB console. Using the administration console in this scenario requires first a connection to the R5550 via its Ethernet port, which in turn requires dynamic allocation of its IP either by DHCP or Auto-IP. - Page 15 STS LED for the Auto-IP setup completion (take a minute or longer). Note: While the R5550 is searching for a DHCP server, the STS LED blinks yellow slowly until it obtains an IP address either via DHCP or Auto-IP. The STS LED blinks in a green heartbeat pattern if it has set up successfully to using an Auto-IP address.
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Page 16: Connecting To The R5550 Analyzer Across A Network
2. Connect the provided Ethernet cable to both your router's and the R5550 Ethernet ports. 3. Power up the R5550 and wait a minute for it to complete booting. The sequence of connecting and powering on are inconsequential. 4. Check to ensure that either your router's or the R5550's LINK indicator is illuminated. - Page 17 Discovery tool cannot locate the R5550, then you need to have prior knowledge of its static IP address or use the USB console. If necessary, consult with your network administrator. 7. The assigned IP address may now be used to communicate with the R5550. ThinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer User Guide...
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Page 18: Administration Console
The following "Status" web page should appear providing information on the R5550. Configuring the R5550 Time The time on the R5550 analyzer can be set manually or as per host PC's time or via an NTP server. ThinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer User Guide... - Page 19 (UTC) and otherwise has no notion of local time-zones. Conversely, the web dialog translates and displays the R5550 time based on the local time-zone setting of the PC. 1. Click on the "Time Configuration" link in the left column menu of the administrative console web page.
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Page 20: Configuring The R5550 Ip Address
DHCP or is set manually to a static address. Caution: Please note that if the R5550 IP address is set to static IP then the only way to communicate with the R5550 is via that IP address. If you mistakenly enter the wrong IP... - Page 21 1. Click on the "Firmware Install" link in the left column menu of the administrative console. The following "Firmware Install" web page should appear. Warning: Do not unplug the R5550 during a firmware update or the device may become inoperable.
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Page 22: Customizing The R5550 Calibration
R5550 or "Cancel" to defer restarting until a later time. Note: If the R5550 is not restarted immediately after a firmware install process, then the newly installed firmware will take effect upon the next restart of the R5550 regardless of whether it is a software restart or a power-on reset. -
Page 23: Uploading A Custom Calibration File
Administration Console Uploading a Custom Calibration File You can upload your custom calibration settings file to the R5550 via the administrative console. Note: You must restart the R5550 for the new calibration settings to take effect. Note: Custom calibrated values might get over-written by a new firmware update. After... -
Page 24: Calibration File Source Selection
Administration Console Calibration File Source Selection When more than one calibration settings file are present in the system, the R5550 selects the calibration source using the following priority: 1. Firmware version specified in the calibration file 2. Calibration file source with the following priority going from higher to lower: a. -
Page 25: Restarting The R5550
Administration Console 3. Restart the R5550 either by using the web administrative console or toggling the power switch. The default calibration settings take effect upon device restart. Note: Performing a Reset to Factory Settings will also reset all the calibration data to either factory defaults or system defaults following the file source selection priority mentioned above. -
Page 26: Reset To Factory Settings
Reset to Factory Settings Reset to Factory Settings If for any reason you cannot connect to the R5550 via the Ethernet, then performing this following procedure will reset the R5550 IP configuration to obtain an IP address dynamically using DHCP. -
Page 27: Using The Usb Console
Port driver, which may require configuration of drivers on your PC. 1. Power on the R5550 and wait approximately 30 seconds to allow it to boot up. 2. Connect the USB cable to the R5550 USB console port and your PC's USB port. -
Page 28: To Configure The R5550 Analyzer's Ip Address
7. Refer to the R5550 Programmer's Guide that is associated with the firmware release of your R5550 for the SCPI commands to use with your R5550 via the USB console terminal window. The firmware release version of your R5550 will be noted in the device identification string reported by the “*IDN?”... - Page 29 Using the USB Console Caution: Please note that if the R5550 IP address is set to static IP then the only way to communicate with the R5550 is over the network via that IP address or via the USB console. Hence, if you mistakenly enter the wrong IP address and/or subnet mask, or...
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Page 30: Status Indicator Leds
One or more of the internal power conditions are not present or corrupted Status (STS) Indicator LED The STS indicator LED indicates the status of the R5550 as it boots from power-on and/or reset and the network activity. STS Indicator LED... -
Page 31: 10 Mhz Reference (Ref) Clock Source And Lock Indicator Led
Ready for connection 10 MHz Reference (REF) Clock Source and Lock Indicator LED Referring to the above illustration, the REF LED indicates whether the R5550 is using the internally generated 10 MHz reference clock or an external reference clock provided via the 10 MHz IN SMA connector, and whether that selected reference clock source is of sufficient quality for the internal PLL to lock to it. - Page 32 Status Indicator LEDs ACT Indicator LED Ethernet Activity No Ethernet activity Green Ethernet transmit or receive activity ThinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer User Guide...
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Page 33: Hardware Reference
Hardware Reference This section provides physical and performance specifications, and port and cable pinouts for the R5550. System Specifications The following table outlines the physical and electrical specifications for the R5550. Description Design Specification Dimensions (H x W x D 257.3 x 193.7 x 60/66 mm (10.13 x 7.63 x 2.36/2.61 inches) -
Page 34: Ethernet Rj-45 Port Pinout
(see the R5550 Programmer's Guide), it is best to inject signals lower than 10 dBm. Additionally, any external signal sources connected to RF IN must be turned on only after powering on the R5550 and turned off prior to powering down the R5550. -
Page 35: Usb Console Port Pinout
Hardware Reference Caution: Improper use of the GPIO may cause irreparable damage to the R5550. Do not use the GPIO without prior consultation with ThinkRF's service organization. Caution: The following pinouts are specific to the R5550 models only. Direction Voltage... -
Page 36: Rj-45 Straight-Through Ethernet Cable
RJ-45 Crossover Ethernet Cable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ThinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer User Guide... -
Page 37: Document Revision History
Document Revision History Document Revision History This section summarizes document revision history. Document Release Date Revisions and Notes Version v1.0.0 April 1, 2019 First release of this document. ThinkRF R5550 Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer User Guide...
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