SDR-Kits DG8SAQ Assembly

SDR-Kits DG8SAQ Assembly

Vnwa 3se 2 port vnwa upgrade kit
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DG8SAQ VNWA 3SE 2 Port VNWA upgrade Kit assembly
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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the VNWA 3SE 2 Port VNWA upgrade kit either in SMA or N-
Connector version. This leaflet contains additional user information how to perform the
hardware upgrade of a VNWA 3E to a VNWA 3SE.
This upgrade requires that the basic VNWA 3E, is fitted with the USB Expansion PCB and is in
good usable condition.
If you have a VNWA 3 then an upgrade to VNWA 3SE is possible by but first you have to fit the
VNWA Expansion board (stocked by SDR-Kits) and perform an upgrade to a VNWA 3E.
The VNWA 3 expansion board comes with a detailed upgrade manual. For all other questions it
is recommended to consult the VNWA help file by pressing the Help tab in the VNWA software.
A pdf version of this helpfile can be downloaded from:
http://www.sdr-kits.net/documents/VNWA_HELP.pdf

2. Important information

The design of the VNWA 3E and VNWA 3SE is copyright by Thomas Baier DG8SAQ and SDR-
Kits®. Reverse Engineering of the VNWA design is strictly forbidden. SDR-Kits® and the SDR-
Kits Logo are Registered Trademarks. All rights reserved.
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3. Preparation:

The VNWA 3SE upgrade kit consists of the following
1 pc assembled VNWA 3SE SMA or N upgrade assembly as ordered.
This assembled module is fitted with the S-Parameter PCB and 2 semirigid
cables and is already fitted into a new longer 2-part enclosure complete with 4
rubber feet and (3) EMC strips inside the top enclosure cover as shown.
1 pc RJ12 to RJ12 cable
8 pcs M3x8mm hex c/s screws
SDR-Kits®
VNWA 3SE 2 Port Upgrade - Assembly Information v0.2 © 2020 by SDR-Kits®
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  • Page 1 2. Important information The design of the VNWA 3E and VNWA 3SE is copyright by Thomas Baier DG8SAQ and SDR- Kits®. Reverse Engineering of the VNWA design is strictly forbidden. SDR-Kits® and the SDR- Kits Logo are Registered Trademarks. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 4 pc M3x6mm hex c/s screws 1 pc 2mm hex tool 1 pc SDR-Kits SMA tool to fit 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm and 8mm nuts 1 pc double-sided adhesive foam tape 4. Step by step upgrade Prepare the VNWA 3E by removing the VNWA 3E bottom cover. Remove the hex screws using the 2mm hex key supplied.
  • Page 3 Fitting of VNWA inside enclosure. Either RG405 or RG402 semirigid cables will be supplied with no difference in performance. RG405 are thinner but easier to fit. SDR-Kits® VNWA 3SE 2 Port Upgrade - Assembly Information v0.2 © 2020 by SDR-Kits® Page 3 of 6...
  • Page 4 Align the three EMC strips inside the top cover with the VNWA 3SE front and the VNWA 3E front and rear panel and fit using the (4) remaining screws supplied in the kit. End of assembly SDR-Kits® VNWA 3SE 2 Port Upgrade - Assembly Information v0.2 © 2020 by SDR-Kits® Page 4 of 6...
  • Page 5 VNWA application with the VNWA 3SE connected. Note: A 2-Port VNWA will only switch to Port 2 when setup to measure S12 and S22 data. SDR-Kits® VNWA 3SE 2 Port Upgrade - Assembly Information v0.2 © 2020 by SDR-Kits® Page 5 of 6...
  • Page 6 Column 5 = Port 1: Dynamic Range (DR S21): Column 6 = Port 2: Dynamic Range (DR S12) Column 7 = S21 & Column 8 = S12 measurement of noise floor with Open connectors end of document SDR-Kits® VNWA 3SE 2 Port Upgrade - Assembly Information v0.2 © 2020 by SDR-Kits® Page 6 of 6...

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