Getting Started - SIGNALCORE SC5312A Operating And Programming Manual

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Unpacking
All SignalCore products ship in antistatic packaging (bags) to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Under certain conditions, an ESD event can instantly and permanently damage several of the
components found in SignalCore products. Therefore, to avoid damage when handling any SignalCore
hardware, you must take the following precautions:
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Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded metal object.
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Touch the antistatic bag to a grounded metal object before removing the hardware
from its packaging.
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Never touch exposed signal pins. Due to the inherent performance degradation caused
by ESD protection circuits in the RF path, the device has minimal ESD protection
against direct injection of ESD into the RF signal pins.
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When not in use, store all SignalCore products in their original antistatic bags.
Remove the product from its packaging and inspect it for loose components or any signs of damage. Notify
SignalCore immediately if the product appears damaged in any way.
Verifying the Contents of your Shipment
Verify that your SC5312A kit contains the following items:
Quantity Item
1 SC5312A IQ Demodulator
1 USB Flash Drive Installation Software (may be combined with other products onto a single drive)
1 Getting Started Guide
Setting Up and Configuring the SC5312A
The SC5312A is a designed for use in a PXIe or PXIe hybrid chassis. Chassis manufacturers must provide at
least the minimum required per-slot power dissipation cooling capability to be compliant with the PXIe
specifications. The SC5312A is designed to be sufficiently cooled in either all-PXIe chassis or PXIe hybrid
chassis (PXI Express chassis with traditional PXI slots). However, certain environmental factors may
degrade performance. Inadequate cooling can cause the temperature inside the RF housing to rise above
the maximum for this product, leading to improper performance and potentially reducing product lifespan
or causing complete product failure. Maintain adequate air space around the chassis at all times, and keep
the chassis fan filters clean and unobstructed.
Refer to your chassis manufacturer's user manual for proper setup and maintenance of your
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PXIe or PXIe hybrid chassis. The SC5312A on-board temperature sensor should indicate a rise
of no more than 20 °C above ambient temperature under normal operating conditions.
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