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FlexRadio FLEX-6400 Installation Manual

FlexRadio FLEX-6400 Installation Manual

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FLEX-6400(M) and 6600(M) GPSDO
Installation Guide
February 1, 2018
Thank you for purchasing the FLEX-6000 GPSDO Kit. The following guide will provide the necessary step-
by-step procedure for installing the FLEX-6000 GPSDO module in a FLEX-6400, FLEX-6400M, FLEX-6600 or
FLEX-6600M software defined radio.
Obtaining Technical Support
If you encounter any issues installing or operating SmartSDR for Windows with FlexRadio Systems'
Signature Series software defined radios, please use our online Community
(https://community.flexradio.com/) to query for information about SmartSDR for Windows and the FLEX-
6000. If you need assistance using the Community, please refer to the community topic
"How to use the
FlexRadio Systems Support
Community".
If you are unable to find an existing answer to your issue in the Community, please contact FlexRadio
Systems technical support by opening a HelpDesk support ticket online at
https://helpdesk.flexradio.com/
For details on how to submit a HelpDesk support ticket, please refer to the following URL:
https://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us/articles/202118688-How-to-Submit-a-Request-for-Technical-
Support.
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Central Time. If you open a HelpDesk ticket after business hours, on a holiday or weekend, we will
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was received.
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Summary of Contents for FlexRadio FLEX-6400

  • Page 1 “How to use the FlexRadio Systems Support Community”. If you are unable to find an existing answer to your issue in the Community, please contact FlexRadio Systems technical support by opening a HelpDesk support ticket online at https://helpdesk.flexradio.com/ For details on how to submit a HelpDesk support ticket, please refer to the following URL: https://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/en-us/articles/202118688-How-to-Submit-a-Request-for-Technical-...
  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Remove the contents and verify that the following items are included before proceeding. Refer to the image below. • One (1) GPS patch antenna • One (1) GPSDO assembly • Two (2) coax assembly cables (one cable may be shorter) • Two (2) threaded 5/32” (4mm) spacers Page 2 © 2018 FlexRadio Systems, V1.2...
  • Page 3 Place the FLEX-6000 on its feet with the back facing you as shown in the image below. Using your fingernail or another non-metal prying device, remove the two (2) metal plugs from the back panel below the labels: • GPS ANT • 10 MHz OUT Page 3 © 2018 FlexRadio Systems, V1.2...
  • Page 4 FLEX6000. Retain the screws for re-installation. The images below show the Side Cover screws. Once the top cover retaining screws have been removed, gently pull the Top Cover upwards to remove it from the FLEX-6000. Page 4 © 2018 FlexRadio Systems, V1.2...
  • Page 5 SMA connector. Carefully install the SMA connector 5/16” (8 mm) hex nut on the threaded SMA connector being careful not to cross-thread the SMA connector. Tighten the hex nut with your fingers so that the coax cable assembly will freely rotate. Page 5 © 2018 FlexRadio Systems, V1.2...
  • Page 6 If installed, remove the GPSDO RF shield from the module housing by gently prying it upwards on all four sides evenly as shown below. Be careful not to bend the retaining teeth by prying up one side more than another. Gently lift off the shield as shown below. Page 6 © 2018 FlexRadio Systems, V1.2...
  • Page 7 Insert the GPSDO module assembly onto the printed circuit board so that the two (2) threaded screw studs are visible inside the GPSDO assembly as shown below. When oriented correctly, press down firmly to properly seat the GPSDO assembly module. Page 7 © 2018 FlexRadio Systems, V1.2...
  • Page 8 Using a 5/32” (4mm) socket wrench or nut driver gently tighten the spacers on the threaded stud to firmly attach the GPSDO assembly module to the printed circuit board. Do not over tighten the threaded spacer. Page 8 © 2018 FlexRadio Systems, V1.2...
  • Page 9 FLEX-6000 as shown below. Replace the RF shield on the top of the GPSDO assembly module making sure that it is pressed down firmly, as shown below, to prevent EMI leakage. Page 9 © 2018 FlexRadio Systems, V1.2...
  • Page 10 Replace the top chassis cover on the FLEX-6000. Orient the cover so that the row of vent holes on the top cover is facing towards the front of the FLEX-6000 as shown below. Page 10 © 2018 FlexRadio Systems, V1.2...
  • Page 11 RG-59 coax is a good choice and easily obtainable for cable lengths under 150’ and LMR400 for runs exceeding 150’. Installing the GPS Patch Antenna Being careful not to cross-thread the SMA connector, screw the patch antenna SMA plug into the gold SMA connector labeled GPS ANT. Page 11 © 2018 FlexRadio Systems, V1.2...
  • Page 12 The side of the patch antenna without any text (example: Pulse) should be the side facing the horizon. Enabling the GPSDO Module on FLEX-6400 and FLEX-6600 Power on the FLEX-6000 and allow it to completely boot up.
  • Page 13: Copyrights And Trademarks

    Copyrights and Trademarks © 2005-2018 FlexRadio Systems. All rights reserved. FlexRadio Systems is a registered trademark of Bronze Bear Communications, Inc. DBA FlexRadio Systems. FLEX-6300, FLEX-6400, FLEX-6400M, FLEX-6600, FLEX-6600M, FLEX-6500, FLEX-6700, FLEX-6700R, Maestro, FlexControl, PowerGenius XL, SmartSDR, SmartSDR for Windows, SmartSDR for iOS, SmartSDR CAT, SmartLink, DAX, TNF, WNB, the SmartSDR “spectrum”...

This manual is also suitable for:

Flex-6400mFlex-6600Flex-6600m