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USER GUIDE
QuickSyn Lite
Frequency Synthesizer
DOC. NO. 5580521-01 | REV. D | ECN 001779

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer DOC. NO. 5580521-01 | REV. D | ECN 001779...
  • Page 2 National Instruments Software Copyright or an authorized service facility. In-warranty units will be returned Original National Instruments WARNING freight prepaid;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    In this document . . . The scope of this document is to describe how to setup the QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer, install its software on a computer, and control the synthesizer using the software. “Step 1. Unpack Hardware” on page 4 “Step 2.

  • Page 4: Step 1. Unpack Hardware

    Inspect shipping cartons for any sign of visible or concealed damage. If cartons are damaged, notify the carrier immediately. The QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer ships in an antistatic package to CAUTION prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Because ESD can damage the components of a hardware unit, store the unit an antistatic bag when not in use.
  • Page 5 If you do not agree, you will not be able to install the software. A window similar to the one shown in Figure 3 will appear to show progress of various software components being installed. QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 5 of 40...
  • Page 6 Select Continue Anyway. The QuickSyn device driver uses files that already exist on the computer as part NOTE of a standard Windows installation and does not install EXE, DLL, or any other executable files. 6 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...
  • Page 7 Download the latest available QuickSyn USB device driver from the NI Microwave Components website. Device drivers are available online ni-microwavecomponents.com Connect the synthesizer to the PC using a USB Cable. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” should start automatically. QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 7 of 40...
  • Page 8 Select “No, not this time” and Next to continue. Figure 7 Example of “What Do You Want the Wizard to Do” Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and Next to continue. 8 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...
  • Page 9 The screen shown in Figure 9 is displayed as Windows copies the required file. Once copying is finished, the Next button becomes available. Figure 9 Example of files being copied Select Next to continue once the files have been copied. QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 9 of 40...
  • Page 10 Windows installation and does not install EXE, DLL, or any other executable files. Figure 11 Example of “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” Windows should display a message indicating that the installation was successful. Select Finish to complete the device driver installation. 10 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...
  • Page 11 The QuickSyn device driver requires manual installation; therefore, two other messages will appear (see Figure 13 and 14). Figure 13 Example of driver software installation warning Figure 14 Example of driver software installation warning Select Close (see Figure 14). QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 11 of 40...
  • Page 12 Drivers and Printers as shown in Figure 15. Figure 16 Example of Finding a Device Find the device labeled “FSW_USBSerial” and right-click on it. Choose Properties from the menu (see Figure 16). 12 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...
  • Page 13 User Guide ni-microwavecomponents.com Figure 17 Example of FSW_USBSerial Properties Click on the Hardware tab (see figure 17). QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 13 of 40...
  • Page 14 Users Guide ni-microwavecomponents.com Figure 18 Example of FSW_USBSerial Properties Select the Properties button to display the properties dialog box (see Figure 18). 14 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...
  • Page 15 Select Change settings (see Figure 19) to enable the Update Driver button and click on the Update Driver button. Figure 20 Example of Update Driver Software Select the browse option as shown in Figure 20. QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 15 of 40...
  • Page 16 Figure 21 Example of Update Driver Software Figure 22 Example of Browse for Folder 10 Browse to the location of the location of the QuickSyn.inf. file and choose Ok (see Figure 22). 16 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...
  • Page 17 After the driver installs, a dialog box (similar to the one shown in Figure 25) will appear confirming that the installation was successful. The com port number will show in the title bar. QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 17 of 40...
  • Page 18 Figure 26. Keep the com port number handy as it will be needed in order to communicate with the synthesizer. Figure 26 Device and Printers Window 18 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...

  • Page 19: Step 3. Perform Software Installation

    “setup.exe” file, and select Open to start the installation wizard. A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 27 is displayed. Figure 27 Example of Starting the Soft Fron Panel Installation Wizard 3 Continue to the next screen. QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 19 of 40...
  • Page 20 Browse button. 5 Once the file path has been entered, select Next to continue to the Software License Agreement. Figure 29 Example of Software License Agreement 20 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...
  • Page 21 7 Select Finish to complete the soft front panel installation. Reboot the computer if prompted to do so. Figure 30 Example of files being copied Figure 31 Example of Completing Soft Front Panel Installation Wizard QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 21 of 40...

  • Page 22: Step 4. Setup Synthesizer

    The indicator appears on the small printed-circuit board on the front panel. The microwave synthesizer modules do not have power-on indicators. The QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer generates heat; therefore, use a heatsink CAUTION or ensure adequate (i.e., ≥ 1 cfm) airflow is present to prevent the synthesizer’s internal temperature from exceeding +75°...
  • Page 23 Users Guide ni-microwavecomponents.com Figure 32 Connection diagram for FSL-0010, FSL-0020, FSL-E020 Figure 33 Connection diagram for FSL-2740, FSL-5067, FSL-7682 23 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...

  • Page 24: Step 5. Review Software Front Panels

    The “Locate QuickSyn Device” dialog box will appear (see Figure 34). Figure 34 Example of “Locate QuickSyn Device” dialog box 2 Enter a name for the QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer. The default name is “USBComPort.” The name that is entered here...
  • Page 25 Users Guide ni-microwavecomponents.com Step 5-2 Review the Main Control Panel The QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer Soft Front Panel is a graphical user interface (GUI) that provides a quick and easy way to exercise the synthesizer’s extensive functionality (see Figure 35).
  • Page 26 RF Output This button enables the user to choose between RF power output on or off. By default the RF Output button is off. The button will illuminate when on. QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 26 of 40...
  • Page 27 Control panel indicate the synthesizer’s internal temperature and provide the currently selected frequency value and reference type, The values in these indicators will update as settings and temperature change. Figure 36 Settings and status indicators 27 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...
  • Page 28 The Sweep Mode panel, as shown in Figure 38, is accessible by When the synthesizer is turned on, the instrument state returns to the last saved NOTE state; thus, if no user-defined settings are saved, the factory default settings are used. QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 28 of 40...
  • Page 29 Sweep Mode tab located in the upper-left corner of the Main Control panel. The Sweep Mode panel allows the user to set triggering, sweep direction, frequency range, and step size. Figure 38 Sweep Mode Panel 29 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...
  • Page 30 To enter a number of sweeps, highlight the entry box and enter the desired value. The up/down arrow on the left side of the entry box can be used to increase or decrease the value. QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 30 of 40...
  • Page 31 Sweep Settings area of the Sweep Mode panel is used to halt frequency sweeps. When exiting the Sweep Mode panel, a reset command is issued and the synthesizer NOTE returns to its last saved state. 31 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...
  • Page 32 A hardware trigger is a 0/3.3 V pulse signal applied to pin 14 (trigger) of the SPI NOTE interface connector. A trigger is initiated on a low-to-high transition. QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 32 of 40...
  • Page 33 Run List The Run List button is used to execute a sweep per a list that has been created in the Edit List dialog box. Stop List The Stop List button is used to halt a sweep running in list mode. 33 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...
  • Page 34 When exiting the List Mode panel, a reset command is issued and the synthesizer NOTE returns to its last saved state. QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 34 of 40...
  • Page 35 RF output will be enabled. Clear Current List This button is used to clear data in all entry boxes in the Edit List dialog box. 35 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...
  • Page 36 Edit List dialog box. Cancel The Cancel button in the Edit List dialog box closes the dialog box and does not save the values entered in the entry boxes. QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 36 of 40...
  • Page 37 Edit List dialog box. Cancel The Cancel button in the Create List dialog box, closes the dialog box and does not save the values entered in the entry boxes. 37 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...

  • Page 38: Service Information

    Figure 43 shows an example label. Figure 43 Example Identification Label Factory Service If you are returning a QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer for service or repair, be sure to include the following information with the shipment:...
  • Page 39 Mark the carton to indicate that it contains a fragile electronic instrument. Ship the synthesizer to Phase Matrix at the following address: NI Microwave Components 4600 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara CA 95054 Tel: 1-408-610-6810 ni-microwavecomponents.com 39 of 40 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer...

  • Page 40: Declaration Of Conformity

    * Independently audited by BACL Labs. Test reports on fi le for review. Contact the sales department of Phase Matrix, Inc. for more information. Authorized Signature: 10-02-2017 Mark Espinosa Mark Espinosa Date Quality Assurance Manager TEMPLATE PN: T006 | REV. A | ECN: 001779 QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 40 of 40...