SDR-Kits DG8SAQ Getting Started Manual

SDR-Kits DG8SAQ Getting Started Manual

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DG8SAQ Vector Network Analyzer
"Getting Started Manual" for Windows 10 – Windows 8.1 & Windows 7
For VNWA
License Code
see page 2
VNWA
Hints
see page 10
SDR-Kits
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1.
Introduction:
Thank you for purchasing the DG8SAQ VNWA 3 or VNWA 3E Vector Network Analyzer from SDR-
Kits
®
. This manual is a concise "Getting Started" guide for release VNWA 36.7.0 onwards, showing
what steps are necessary to place the DG8SAQ VNWA in operation for the Microsoft Windows 10,
Vista, Windows 8, 8.1 or Windows 7 Operating Systems using VNWA Application 36.7.0 and later.
For Windows XP refer to:
The DG8SAQ VNWA has many advanced features and options, therefore VNWA Users are strongly
urged to study the VNWA pdf helpfile:
1.1
Shipment Damage:
You should receive the VNWA in good order, however in event of visible damage of the parcel, please
notify in first instance your Carrier or the Postal Service who delivered the shipment to you.
2.
Important Information
The design of the VNWA 3.x is copyright by Thomas Baier DG8SAQ & SDR-Kits - All right reserved.
SDR-Kits
®
, the SDR-Kits Logo and DG8SAQ Vector Network Analyzer
2.1
Caution - Safety Information:
1. The VNWA 3 or 3E is powered and controlled through the USB-cable supplied. The USB-
cable should be connected to the USB port of a Personal Computer capable of supplying
+5V DC at 500mA maximum.
2. Do NOT apply any DC Voltages to the RF Ports. The maximum safe input voltage into
the TX-out and Rx-in ports is an RF Voltage of 0dBm (225mV RMS with a frequency
between 1 kHz up to 1300 MHz). Exceeding this value may cause damage to the VNWA
and may invalidate product warranty.
3. Always check the SDR-Kits Website for current Product information including Safety
Information and latest Product Updates.
https://sdr-kits.net/index.php?route=web/pages&page_id=30_30
SDR-Kits
®
VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits
, Office 11, Hampton Park West, Melksham, Wilts, SN12 6LH, United Kingdom
®
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www.sdr-kits.net/documents/VNWA_HELP.pdf
Copyright and Registered Trademarks notice
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- VNWA 3E & 3
®
are registered Trademarks
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are Registered Trademarks.
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  • Page 1 Carrier or the Postal Service who delivered the shipment to you. Important Information Copyright and Registered Trademarks notice The design of the VNWA 3.x is copyright by Thomas Baier DG8SAQ & SDR-Kits - All right reserved. SDR-Kits ®...
  • Page 2: Accuracy Of Measurements

    Computer files. Also ensure you have at least 50 MByte space for installation. Please email: Support@SDR-Kits.net to report any errors or improvements to this document. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 2 of 52...
  • Page 3: Windows 7 & Vista 64 Bit And 32 Bit Installation

    Confirm the VNWA-installer can make changes to your Computer - Press “Yes” then screen below is shown. Next Press "Next >" SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 3 of 52...
  • Page 4 3.1.5 Press "Next >" – This shows the default where program shortcuts will be installed. Press “Next>” to continue SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 4 of 52...
  • Page 5 8.1 & 8 and Windows 7 64 bits. Please see Section 3.6 for information on the Amateur Radio Certificate installation. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 5 of 52...
  • Page 6 3.1.10 Press "Next >" – Driver installation will take from 10-30 seconds and screen below is displayed upon completion. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 6 of 52...
  • Page 7 3.1.12 VNWA Setup is now complete - Press “Finish” to complete VNWA Installation. END of VNWA Application and Driver Installation for Windows 7 & Vista SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 7 of 52...
  • Page 8: Windows 7 & Vista Vnwa Application Configuration

    Note: VNWA performance over 500 MHz will be adversely affected if overclocking of the DDS is not permitted. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 8 of 52...
  • Page 9 3.2.5 Press “OK” to continue. This will start the VNWA Application. Press “OK” again to enter VNWA auto-setup information. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 9 of 52...
  • Page 10 VNWA – It is also shown in the VNWA_Delivered – shipping email. 3.2.7 Press the Tab “Audio Settings” to display the screen below. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 10 of 52...
  • Page 11 3.2.8 Make sure that nothing (no cables or connectors) are connected to VNWA RF Ports - Press “OK” to start the Audio Auto-detection - SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 11 of 52...
  • Page 12 30 seconds. Note: The screen below shows the later default settings for an IF Bandwidth of 12 kHz SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 12 of 52...
  • Page 13 = Tru/Reflect should now disappear (because the TX port is now terminated with a 50 Ohm load from the RX port). SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 13 of 52...
  • Page 14 – The correct sample rate is: 2 - channels Stereo 48000 Hz (DVD Quality) SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 14 of 52...
  • Page 15 3.2.16 Click on Tab “Misc Settings”. The screen below shows usual settings for normal operation. You can close this the Setup file by clicking the top right-hand button. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 15 of 52...
  • Page 16 Refer to Chapter 3.5 for more information on enabling the VNWA Helpfile viewer. End of VNWA Configuration for Windows 7 and Vista SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 16 of 52...
  • Page 17 3.3.3 Screen below with details may now be displayed, press “Run anyway” to proceed with the VNWA software installation SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 17 of 52...
  • Page 18 Note: Select a different Destination Location (ie C:\VNWA2) if you wish to install a second VNWA application on the same PC. This will prevent overwriting the setup files of your first VNWA application: SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 18 of 52...
  • Page 19 A Screen is now displayed with option to create a Desktop Icon for: a) For All users or b) For Current User only. Make your selection and press "Next >" SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 19 of 52...
  • Page 20 3.3.11 Next Installer will automatically install the Digital signed Amateur Radio Root Certificate (ARC). This Certificate is an essential requirement for Windows 10 & 8.1 Operating Systems. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 20 of 52...
  • Page 21 Press “Install Cert” and the following Screen will be displayed 3.3.13 Press “Yes” and ARC installation should complete with screen below Press “OK”, and “Exit” to continue SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 21 of 52...
  • Page 22 3.3.16 VNWA installation is now complete, Return to the Setup VNWA screen and Press “Finish” to exit the Setup. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 22 of 52...
  • Page 23 END of Windows 10 or Windows 8 or 8.1 VNWA Application & Driver Installation SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 23 of 52...
  • Page 24 DDS chips in more than 8 years of use) SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 24 of 52...
  • Page 25 Whilst the look of the VNWA screen is “uncluttered” note however that all functions are available from the screen!. Time spent reading the Hint screen pays BIG DIVIDENDS later SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 25 of 52...
  • Page 26 VNWA license code. Now press “Rescan USB Bus” and “Test USB Interface” Check bottom line for message “Test passed without errors” SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 26 of 52...
  • Page 27 Make sure that Nothing is connected to VNWA RF Ports – and Windows sound manager is closed Press “OK” to start the Audio Auto-detection - SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 27 of 52...
  • Page 28 3.4.9 Auto-detection and Auto-set-up steps through from phase 1 to 8. A Wrong Sound Device settings screen may be displayed with information how to correct the settings SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 28 of 52...
  • Page 29 Now the screen below is displayed once the process is completed successfully. Press “OK” to proceed to calibrate the Audio device sampling rate. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 29 of 52...
  • Page 30 From 36.7.2 VNWA application triangular waves will be shown with the default 12 kHz IF BW setting as shown below. Changing the IF to 1.2 kHz will show sine-waves instead of triangular wave below SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 30 of 52...
  • Page 31 Select Tab “Aux Audio Level” and screen below should be displayed. (RX port is receiving TX output via Thru coax cable) SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 31 of 52...
  • Page 32 Next click on Tab “Instrument Settings”. The screen below shows usual settings for normal operation. 3.4.19 Click on Tab “Misc Settings”. The screen below shows usual settings for normal operation. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 32 of 52...
  • Page 33 Refer to Chapter 3.5 for more information on enabling the VNWA Helpfile viewer. End of VNWA Configuration for Windows 10 & Windows 8.1 SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 33 of 52...
  • Page 34 Typing “H” or pressing Help will now display the the VNWA helpfile is by the viewhlp viewer. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 34 of 52...
  • Page 35 Note, that the download cannot be interrupted and may take several minutes. The VNWA helpfile comprises >500 pages and covers numerous topics, a selection is displayed here SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 35 of 52...
  • Page 36: Amateur Radio Root Certificate Installation (Arc)

    VNWA selfinstaller V 36.2.3 or later. Press “Install Cert” to continue. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 36 of 52...
  • Page 37 For Windows XP refer to step 3.3.9 onwards to finish the installation. End of Amateur Radio Certificate Installation SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 37 of 52...
  • Page 38: Vnwa Calibration

    Note: It is generally recommended to skip the crosstalk cal. It has benefits only in very special circumstances. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 38 of 52...
  • Page 39 From Top Menu select “File” - “Retrieve” and select “Mastercalibration” Now select the required Calibration file for loading End of VNWA Master Calibration SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 39 of 52...
  • Page 40: Some Practical Vnwa Measurements

    Some Practical VNWA Measurements Introduction: The DG8SAQ VNWA is a very capable instrument offering many options which may overwhelm first time users who may not be familiar with basic VNWA measurements. A good introduction is to start with some simple measurements as shown below.
  • Page 41 22.28 Ohm and Input imagZ = -5.76 Ohm (capacitive). Note: SAW filter is not matched to 50 Ohm impedance of VNWA TX and RX port. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 41 of 52...
  • Page 42 Velocity Factor of the cable type to be entered Please consult the VNWA Helpfile for further information on T D R SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 42 of 52...
  • Page 43 - Verification of Proper Operation (Troubleshooting section) Note: a PDF version of the latest helpfile may be downloaded from: www.SDR-Kits.net/documents/VNWA_HELP.pdf SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 43 of 52...
  • Page 44 VNWA measurement. See also the VNWA helpfile how to use Zplots in the VNWA Application. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 44 of 52...
  • Page 45: 7. 0 Vnwa 3 - 3E Hardware Description

    Optional SMA connector to obtain the multiplied 12 MHz internal TCXO clock or to feed in an external 36 MHz clock source. SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 45 of 52...
  • Page 46 Note 1: For operating the VNWA3 from an external 5V DC power supply, a zero Ohm resistor must be removed as detailed in VNWA Helpfile section “General”, page "VNWA3E” Note 2: Cable colour refers to the colours of the optional RJ12 cable available from SDR-Kits 7.1.2 VNWA 3E Optional External Clock input/Output An Optional SMA connector may be fitted for connecting an External 36 MHz Clock output or to tap the internal multiplied System clock.
  • Page 47  Presentation case for storing VNWA and all accessories  Rosenberger or Amphenol SDR-Kits 4 pcs Calibration Kit (SMA Short - SMA 50 Ohm Load etc) and 1 pcs RG223 thru Calibration cable.  Low Jitter GPS Controlled Precision Reference Oscillator.
  • Page 48: Vnwa User Support

    VNWA User Support VNWA User group It is recommended you become a member of the DG8SAQ VNWA Forum on Yahoo where VNWA announcements and VNWA user experiences are shared. You will have the benefit of useful information including advice when new software and helpfile updates are available for download.
  • Page 49: Fcc & Ic Statement

    Orders: Orders@SDR-Kits.net Technical support email: Support@SDR-Kits.net Email Backup sdrkits@gmail.com Website www.SDR-Kits.net SDR-Kits ® – Ordering Terms and Conditions SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 49 of 52...
  • Page 50: Ordering Terms And Conditions

    SDR-Kits. 10. Liability of SDR-Kits shall be strictly limited to the amount paid for the product. No liability is accepted for indirect or consequential damages, which may be attributed to any product supplied by SDR-Kits.
  • Page 51: Table Of Contents

    9.6 FCC & IC Statement 9.7 Acknowledgements 9.8 Contact Address 9.9 Ordering Terms and Conditions 10. List of Contents Notes: SDR-Kits ® VNWA 3 - 3E "Getting Started" Manual v1.05c - copyright 2015 - 2018 by SDR-Kits ® Page 51 of 52...
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