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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
USRP-2974
10 MHz to 6 GHz, x86 Processor, GPS-Disciplined OCXO, USRP
Software Defined Radio Stand-Alone Device
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the USRP-2974 Software Defined
Radio Stand-Alone Device.
The USRP-2974 can send and/or receive signals for use in various communications
applications. The device ships with the NI-USRP instrument driver, which you can use to
program the device.
Contents
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................1
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 2
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 3
Connecting to a Computer........................................................................................................ 3
Powering on the Device.................................................................................................... 4
Programming the Device.......................................................................................................... 4
NI-USRP Instrument Driver............................................................................................. 4
NI-USRP Sample Project..................................................................................................5
Using Your Device with Software.................................................................................... 5
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 8
Device Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 8
Network Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 8
Front Panel, Back Panel, and Connectors............................................................................... 11
Direct Connections to the USRP-2974............................................................................11
USRP-2974 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs ...........................................................11
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 17
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 17
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the NI-USRP instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.
Refer to the product readme, which is available on the driver software media or online at
ni.com/manuals, for more information about minimum system requirements, recommended
system, and supported application development environments (ADEs).
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
10 MHz to 6 GHz, x86 Processor, GPS-Disciplined OCXO, USRP Software Defined Radio Stand-Alone Device This document explains how to install, configure, and test the USRP-2974 Software Defined Radio Stand-Alone Device. The USRP-2974 can send and/or receive signals for use in various communications applications. -
Page 2: Unpacking The Kit
If you directly connect or cable a signal generator to your device, or if you connect multiple devices together, you must connect a 30 dB attenuator to the RF input (RX1 or RX2) of each receiving USRP-2974. 2 | ni.com | USRP-2974 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 3: Installing The Software
Accept the prompts to complete the installation. Connecting to a Computer For most applications, the USRP-2974 must be connected either to a desktop computer or a laptop computer. Install any software you plan to use on the desktop computer or laptop computer before you connect the hardware. -
Page 4: Powering On The Device
You can use the NI-USRP instrument driver to create communications applications for the USRP-2974. The USRP-2974 contains a controller that runs NI Linux Real-Time. It also contains a LabVIEW FPGA target, which supports the creation of custom FPGAs and configuration of the device using Instrument Design Libraries (IDLs). -
Page 5: Ni-Usrp Sample Project
The NI-USRP API is not supported when programming the USRP-2974. • Description: – Allows you to interface with the FPGA of your USRP-2974 for advanced programming and digital signal processing (DSP). – Uses the USRP RIO Sample Projects, which allow you to take common measurements with your device. - Page 6 Right-click anywhere in SystemDesigner and select Add hardware. Alternatively, select the + button. In the Discovered hardware tab, select the USRP-2974 you want to register. Click Add. Note If your device is not listed in the Discovered hardware tab, open the Add hardware by address tab and type the IP address or hostname of your device in the IP address/hostname field.
- Page 7 Note If there is an external USRP RIO device connected to the PCIe x4 port of the USRP-2974 back panel, you must repeat steps 2 through 4 to map to the corresponding USRP RIO device in the Configuration pane. USRP-2974 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7...
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Page 8: Troubleshooting
In LabVIEW Communications System Design Suite, navigate to Projects. Select USRP-2974 Single-Device Streaming. Click Create. Add the USRP-2974 device to the project as described in Adding Your Device to a Project. - Page 9 IP address for the 1G ETH RJ45 port. How Do I Change My IP Address Using My Computer? Open or create a project including the USRP-2974 as described in Adding Your Device to Project. Note...
- Page 10 Set the address if the mode is static. Click Apply. How Do I Change My IP Address without Using My Computer? Connect the USRP-2974 to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Enter your login credentials. Use the Linux command , where is one ifconfig <Port>...
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Page 11: Front Panel, Back Panel, And Connectors
Front Panel, Back Panel, and Connectors Direct Connections to the USRP-2974 The USRP-2974 is an RF instrument that is sensitive to ESD and transients. Ensure you take the following precautions when making direct connections to the USRP-2974 to avoid damaging the device. - Page 12 Connects to the embedded Linux computer for communication with LabVIEW RT. 1G/10G ETH 1 SFP+ port used for 1G/10G ETH connectivity to other ethernet devices. Connects to the FPGA. Not currently supported in LabVIEW Communications System Design Suite. 12 | ni.com | USRP-2974 Getting Started Guide...
- Page 13 Green Blinking The device is locked to the PPS timing reference signal. Indicates whether the — There is no GPSDO or GPSDO is locked. the GPSDO is not locked. Green Solid The GPSDO is locked. USRP-2974 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13...
- Page 14 Amber Solid 1,000 Mbps link. ACT/LINK Indicates the Gigabit — No link has been Ethernet link activity established. or status. Green Solid A link has been negotiated. Blinking Activity on the link. 14 | ni.com | USRP-2974 Getting Started Guide...
- Page 15 The 10G ETH link is Back Panel TRIG TRIG -15 dBm 3.3 V +15 dBm 3.3 V 5 V MAX PCIe x4 GND GND SYSTEM POWER IN 13 – 16V 150W MAX USRP-2974 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15...
- Page 16 MXI Express four-lane cable. Can be used to connect an external USRP device or external chassis. SYSTEM POWER IN Input that accepts a 15 V ± 5%, 10 A external DC power connector. 16 | ni.com | USRP-2974 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 17: Where To Go Next
1 866 ASK MYNI (275 6964). For support outside the United States, visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/niglobal access the branch office websites, which provide up-to-date contact information. USRP-2974 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 17... - Page 18 NI trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering NI products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at . You can find patents.txt ni.com/patents...