National Instruments USRP-2920 Getting Started Manual
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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
USRP-2920/2921/2922
USRP Software Defined Radio Device
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the following USRP devices:
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USRP-2920 Software Defined Radio Device
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USRP-2921 Software Defined Radio Device
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USRP-2922 Software Defined Radio Device
The USRP-2920/2921/2922 device can send and receive signals for use in various
communications applications. This 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
Synchronizing Multiple Devices (Optional)..................................................................... 5
Configuring the Device............................................................................................................. 6
Setting Up the Network (Ethernet Only).......................................................................... 6
Programming the Device.......................................................................................................... 9
NI-USRP Instrument Driver............................................................................................. 9
NI-USRP Examples and Lessons......................................................................................9
Verifying the Device Connection (Optional).................................................................. 10
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................11
Device Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 11
Network Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 13
Front Panels and Connectors...................................................................................................15
Direct Connections to the Device................................................................................... 15
USRP-2920 Front Panel and LEDs.................................................................................15
USRP-2921 Front Panel and LEDs.................................................................................17
USRP-2922 Front Panel and LEDs ................................................................................19
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 21
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 21
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
USRP-2921 Software Defined Radio Device • USRP-2922 Software Defined Radio Device The USRP-2920/2921/2922 device can send and receive signals for use in various communications applications. This device ships with the NI-USRP instrument driver, which you can use to program the 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-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 3: Verifying The Kit Contents
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 • LabVIEW MathScript RT Module, available for download at ni.com/downloads USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3... -
Page 4: Environmental Guidelines
Windows users may see access and security messages during installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation. Related Information Refer to the NI Package Manager Manual for instructions on installing drivers using NI Package Manager. 4 | ni.com | USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 5: Installing The Software Using The Driver Download Page
You can connect two USRP devices so that they share clocks and the Ethernet connection to the host. Connect the MIMO cable to the MIMO EXPANSION port of each device. USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5... -
Page 6: Configuring The Device
NI recommends that you change or disable the firewall settings to allow communication with the device. Changing the IP Address To change the USRP device IP address, you must know the current address of the device, and you must configure the network. 6 | ni.com | USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide... - Page 7 Devices List in the utility to update the list of devices. Confirming Network Connection Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-USRP»NI-USRP Configuration Utility to open the NI-USRP Configuration Utility. Select the Devices tab of the utility. USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7...
- Page 8 Device IP Address USRP Device 0 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0 192.168.10.2 USRP Device 1 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0 192.168.10.3 Connect Device 0 to the Ethernet interface and connect Device 1 to Device 0 using a MIMO cable. 8 | ni.com | USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 9: Programming The Device
NI-USRP includes several examples and lessons for LabVIEW, LabVIEW NXG, and LabVIEW Communications System Design Suite. They can be used individually or as components of other applications. NI-USRP examples and lessons are available in the following locations. USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9... -
Page 10: Verifying The Device Connection (Optional)
Use USRP Rx Continuous Async to confirm that the device receives signals and is connected correctly to the host computer. Navigate to Learning»Examples »Hardware Input and Output»NI-USRP»NI-USRP. Select Rx Continuous Async. Click Create. Run USRP Rx Continuous Async. 10 | ni.com | USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
When you use the NI-USRP API, a default FPGA loads from persistent storage on the device. The driver software media also includes the NI-USRP Configuration Utility, which you can use to update the devices. USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11... - Page 12 Why Doesn't the USRP Device Appear in MAX? MAX does not support the USRP device. Use the NI-USRP Configuration Utility instead. Open the NI-USRP Configuration Utility from the Start menu at Start»All Programs» National Instruments»NI-USRP»NI-USRP Configuration Utility. 12 | ni.com | USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 13: Network Troubleshooting
If the NI-USRP Configuration Utility does not return a listing for your device, search for a specific IP address. Navigate to <Program Files>\National Instruments\NI-USRP\ <Shift>-right-click the folder, and select Open command window here utilities from the shortcut menu to open a Windows command prompt. USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13... - Page 14 The host Ethernet interface must be a gigabit Ethernet interface to connect to the USRP device. Ensure the connection between the host network interface card and the device cable connection is valid and both the device and computer are powered on. 14 | ni.com | USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 15: Front Panels And Connectors
TX 1 output channel. RX 2 Input terminal for the RF signal. RX 2 is an SMA (f) connector with an impedance of 50 Ω and is a single-ended input channel. USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15... - Page 16 Indicates the receive status of the The device is not receiving data. device. Green The device is receiving data. Indicates the firmware status of the The firmware is not loaded. device. Green The firmware is loaded. 16 | ni.com | USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 17: Usrp-2921 Front Panel And Leds
10 MHz signal with a minimum input power of 0 dBm (.632 Vpk-pk) and a maximum input power of 15 dBm (3.56 Vpk-pk) for a square wave or sine wave. USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 17... - Page 18 LO on the device. LO is not locked to a reference signal. Blinking The LO is not locked to a reference signal. Green The LO is locked to a reference signal. 18 | ni.com | USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 19: Usrp-2922 Front Panel And Leds
PPS IN accepts 0 V to 3.3 V TTL and 0 V to 5 V TTL signals. MIMO The MIMO EXPANSION interface port connects two USRP devices EXPANSION using a compatible MIMO cable. USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 19... - Page 20 Blinking The LO is not locked to a reference signal. Green The LO is locked to a reference signal. Indicates the powers status of the The device is powered off. device. Green The device is powered on. 20 | ni.com | USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 21: 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. USRP-2920/2921/2922 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 21... - Page 22 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...