National Instruments USRP-2950 Getting Started Manual
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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955
USRP Software Defined Radio Reconfigurable Device
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the following USRP RIO devices:
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USRP-2950 Software Defined Radio Reconfigurable Device
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USRP-2952 Software Defined Radio Reconfigurable Device
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USRP-2953 Software Defined Radio Reconfigurable Device
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USRP-2954 Software Defined Radio Reconfigurable Device
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USRP-2955 Software Defined Radio Reconfigurable Device
The USRP RIO device 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..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 3
Environmental Guidelines.........................................................................................................4
Environmental Characteristics.......................................................................................... 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the Software Using NI Package Manager......................................................... 4
Installing the Software Using the Driver Download Page................................................ 5
Installing the Device................................................................................................................. 5
Connecting the Device...................................................................................................... 5
Powering on the Device.................................................................................................... 6
Synchronizing Multiple Devices (Optional)..................................................................... 7
Preparing the USRP-2955 for LO Sharing (Optional)......................................................7
Preparing the USRP-2955 for LO Re-Import (Optional)..................................................8
Programming the Device.......................................................................................................... 9
NI-USRP Instrument Driver........................................................................................... 10
Verifying the Device Connection (Optional).................................................................. 12
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 13
Why Doesn't the Device Power On?...............................................................................13
Configuration Utility?...............................................................................................14
Should I Update Device Firmware and FPGA Images?................................................. 14
Why Do I Receive an Enumeration Error?..................................................................... 14
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 USRP Software Defined Radio Reconfigurable Device This document explains how to install, configure, and test the following USRP RIO devices: • USRP-2950 Software Defined Radio Reconfigurable Device • USRP-2952 Software Defined Radio Reconfigurable Device • USRP-2953 Software Defined Radio Reconfigurable Device •... -
Page 2: Verifying The System Requirements
Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit. Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use. 2 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 3: Verifying The Kit Contents
You must install the LabVIEW Modulation Toolkit for proper operation of the NI-USRP Modulation Toolkit example VIs. • LabVIEW Digital Filter Design Toolkit, available for download at ni.com/downloads included in LabVIEW Communications System Design Suite USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3... -
Page 4: Environmental Guidelines
NIPMDownload Note NI-USRP versions 18.1 to current are available to download using NI Package Manager. To download another version of NI-USRP, refer to Installing the Software Using the Driver Download Page. 4 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 5: Installing The Software Using The Driver Download Page
Insert the MXI card into your computer according to the installation instructions in the ™ Hardware Installation section of the Set Up Your MXI Express ×4 System document included in your MXI Express interface kit. USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5... -
Page 6: Powering On The Device
Connect the power supply to the USRP RIO device. Plug the power supply into a wall outlet. Press the PWR button. Power on the computer or laptop. Windows automatically recognizes the USRP RIO device. 6 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 7: Synchronizing Multiple Devices (Optional)
Connect the LO OUT 1 IF1 connector of the USRP-2955 back panel to the LO IN 0 IF1 connector of the same USRP-2955 back panel using an SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cable. The completed hardware setup is shown in the following figure. USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7... -
Page 8: Preparing The Usrp-2955 For Lo Re-Import (Optional)
LO IN 1 IF2 connectors of the USRP-2955 back panel using SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cables. Repeat steps 1 through 3 using a second splitter and additional cables to re-import and share the IF1 signal. The completed hardware setup is shown in the following figure. 8 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 9: Programming The Device
Instrument Design Libraries (IDLs). Note You must use the PCIe x4 connector if you want to program the FPGA. You cannot use the 1G/10G ETH connector to program the FPGA. USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9... -
Page 10: Ni-Usrp Instrument Driver
Software Options NI provides two software options for programming the USRP RIO device: the NI-USRP API and the USRP RIO IDL. Note You cannot use the USRP RIO IDLs with the NI-USRP API. 10 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide... - Page 11 NXG, and LabVIEW Communications System Design Suite. They can be used individually or as components of other applications. NI-USRP examples, lessons, and sample projects are available in the following locations. USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11...
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Page 12: Verifying The Device Connection (Optional)
Streaming project. Note The NI Example Finder does not include NI-USRP examples. Verifying the Device Connection (Optional) Complete the steps appropriate for your installed ADE to verify the device connection. 12 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Check the connection between the USRP RIO device and the computer. Ensure that the USRP RIO device is powered on and connected to a computer before you power on the computer. USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13... -
Page 14: Why Does Usrp2 Appear Instead Of The Usrp Device In The Ni-Usrp Configuration Utility
Reinstall the MXI card and power on your computer. Repeat step 4. If nothing has changed, continue to step 7. Uninstall the BIOS Compatibility software. Restart your computer. 10. Repeat step 4. If trouble persists, contact NI or visit ni.com/support. 14 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 15: Why Don't Ni-Usrp Examples Appear In The Ni Example Finder In Labview
USRP-2950 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs Front Panel JTAG TX1 RX1 LINK TX1 RX1 TX OUTPUT MAX +20 dBm, RX INPUT MAX -15 dBm, ALL RF PORTS 50 Ω USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15... - Page 16 The device is receiving data. Green The device is transmitting data. Indicates the receive status The device is not receiving data. of the device. Green The device is receiving data. 16 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide...
- Page 17 The device is receiving data. Green The device is transmitting data. Indicates the receive status The device is not receiving data. of the device. Green The device is receiving data. USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 17...
- Page 18 The output signal is 0 V to 3.3 V TTL. You can also use this port as triggered output (TRIG OUT) that you program with the PPS Trig Out I/O signal. 18 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 19: Usrp-2952 Front Panel, Back Panel, And Leds
Input terminal for the RF signal. RX2 is an SMA (f) connector with an impedance of 50 Ω and is a single-ended input channel. AUX I/O General-purpose I/O (GPIO) port. AUX I/O is controlled by the FPGA. USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 19... - Page 20 There is no reference signal, or second (PPS). the device is not locked to the reference signal. Green Blinking—The device is not locked to the reference signal. Solid—The device is locked to the reference signal. 20 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide...
- Page 21 Ethernet port that accepts 1G SFP modules and 10G SFP+ modules. With a 1G ETH module inserted, the ports accept gigabit Ethernet-compatible cables (Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6). USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 21...
- Page 22 -15 dBm and an output of DC 5 V to power an active antenna. Notice Do not terminate the GPS ANT port if you do not use 22 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 23: Usrp-2953 Front Panel, Back Panel, And Leds
The LED indications described in the following table occur only when you use the NI-USRP API with the default API image. When you use LabVIEW FPGA, you customize the LED indications. USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 23... - Page 24 LINK Indicates the status of — There is no link to a host the link to a host computer. computer. Green, Solid The host is actively yellow, or communicating with the device. 24 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide...
- Page 25 REF IN accepts a 10 MHz signal with a minimum input power of 0 dBm (0.632 Vpk-pk) and a maximum input power of 15 dBm (3.56 Vpk-pk) for a square wave or sine wave. USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 25...
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Page 26: Usrp-2954 Front Panel, Back Panel, And Leds
10 MHz - 6 GHz, GPS-Disciplined Clock (160 MHz BW) Designed by Ettus Research AUX I/O JTAG 3.3 VDC MAX TX1 RX1 LINK TX1 RX1 Ω TX OUTPUT MAX +20 dBm, RX INPUT MAX -15 dBm, ALL RF PORTS 50 26 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide... - Page 27 The device is transmitting data. Green Solid The device is receiving data. Indicates the receive — The device is not receiving status of the device. data. Green Solid The device is receiving data. USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 27...
- Page 28 The device is transmitting data. Green Solid The device is receiving data. Indicates the receive — The device is not receiving status of the device. data. Green Solid The device is receiving data. 28 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide...
- Page 29 The output signal is 0 V to 3.3 V TTL. You can also use this port as triggered output (TRIG OUT) that you program with the PPS Trig Out I/O signal. USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 29...
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Page 30: Usrp-2955 Front Panel, Back Panel, And Leds
RX2 Input terminal for the RF signal. RX2 is an SMA (f) connector with an impedance of 50 Ω and is a single-ended input channel. AUX I/O General-purpose I/O (GPIO) port. AUX I/O is controlled by the FPGA. 30 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide... - Page 31 Blinking The device is locked to the PPS timing reference signal. Indicates whether the — There is no GPSDO or the GPSDO is locked. GPSDO is not locked. Green Solid The GPSDO is locked. USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 31...
- Page 32 REF OUT is a female SMA connector with an impedance of 50 Ω, and it is a single-ended reference output. The output signal at this connector is 10 MHz at 3.3 V. 32 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide...
- Page 33 The output signal is 0 V to 3.3 V TTL. You can also use this port as triggered output (TRIG OUT) that you program with the PPS Trig Out I/O signal. USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 33...
- Page 34 -15 dBm and an output of DC 5 V to power an active antenna. Notice Do not terminate the GPS ANT port if you do not use 34 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 35: Gpio Connector
GPIO 6 AUX I/O 6 GPIO 7 AUX I/O 7 GPIO 8 AUX I/O 8 GPIO 9 AUX I/O 9 GPIO 10 AUX I/O 10 GPIO 11 AUX I/O 11 USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 35... -
Page 36: 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. 36 | ni.com | USRP-2950/2952/2953/2954/2955 Getting Started Guide... - Page 37 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...
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