NI Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Manual

NI Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Manual

1 mhz to 7.2 ghz, 400 mhz bandwidth, gps-disciplined ocxo, usrp software defined radio device

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Ettus USRP X410
1 MHz to 7.2 GHz, 400 MHz Bandwidth, GPS-Disciplined OCXO,
USRP Software Defined Radio Device
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the Ettus USRP X410 Software
Defined Radio Device.
The Ettus USRP X410 can send and/or receive signals for use in various communications
applications. You can use NI-USRP or the USRP Hardware Driver (UHD) to program the
device.
Contents
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 1
Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 2
Additional Items for Device Set-Up......................................................................................... 2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................3
Ettus USRP X410 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs ...........................................................3
Selecting Your Driver................................................................................................................6
NI-USRP................................................................................................................................... 8
Setting Up the Device....................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Software.................................................................................................... 11
Programming the Device.................................................................................................11
UHD........................................................................................................................................ 16
Setting Up the Device..................................................................................................... 16
Installing the Software.................................................................................................... 18
Programming the Device................................................................................................ 18
NI Services.............................................................................................................................. 19

Unpacking the Kit

Notice
To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device, ground
yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your
computer chassis.
1.
Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.
2.
Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.
Notice
Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1 MHz to 7.2 GHz, 400 MHz Bandwidth, GPS-Disciplined OCXO, USRP Software Defined Radio Device This document explains how to install, configure, and test the Ettus USRP X410 Software Defined Radio Device. The Ettus USRP X410 can send and/or receive signals for use in various communications applications.
  • Page 2: Verifying The Kit Contents

    • Host PC • PXI Express chassis • PXIe-8881 or other PXI controller • PXIe-8394 or other PXI bus extension module • PCIe-8398 or other device for PXI remote control 2 | ni.com | Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 3: Verifying The System Requirements

    Refer to your driver's readme for more information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported application development environments (ADEs). The NI- USRP Readme is available online on the driver software download page or at ni.com/manuals. The UHD Readme is available on The USRP Hardware Driver Repository.
  • Page 4 FPGA image loaded. Designed for speeds of up to 25 Gbps per lane with 4 lanes in each connector and a bandwidth of up to 100 Gbps per connector. 4 | ni.com | Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 5 PS through SSH. Can be used for UHD management traffic in Network Mode. By default, the 1 Gb Ethernet connection is configured to use a DHCP assigned IP address. Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 5...
  • Page 6: Selecting Your Driver

    Selecting Your Driver ™ Both the USRP Hardware Driver (UHD) software API and NI-USRP driver support application development using the Ettus USRP X410. Select the driver that best suits your application. 6 | ni.com | Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 7 UHD offers cross-platform support for multiple industry-standard development environments and frameworks, including GNU Radio and MATLAB/Simulink. Also requires a 1 Gb Ethernet connection to the device. Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 7...
  • Page 8: Ni-Usrp

    Identify a supported slot in the chassis. Refer to the following table to determine which slot types the PXI controller and PXI bus extension module are compatible with. Symbols along the bottom of the chassis indicate the slot type. 8 | ni.com | Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 9 For more information about installing slot blockers and filler panels, go to ni.com/r/pxiblocker. Connecting the Device (NI-USRP) The following describes one hardware configuration option. Other configurations are possible. Connect your hardware as shown in the following diagram. Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 9...
  • Page 10 5. Network Switch (optional) 2. PXIe Chassis 6. PCIe/MXI Express Cable 3. PXIe-8881 or other PXI Controller 7. CAT 5E Ethernet Cable 4. PXIe-8394 or other PXI Bus Extension Module 8. Power Supply 10 | ni.com | Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 11: Installing The Software

    If you choose not to use the optional network switch, use one CAT 5E Ethernet cable to connect the Ettus USRP X410 to the PXI Controller. This hardware setup requires additional configuration in software. Either set a DHCP server on the PXI controller or set a static IP address on the Ettus USRP X410.
  • Page 12 A file system update is required to use your device with NI-USRP. Use the Windows Command Prompt to establish an SSH connection and update your file system, then use the NI-USRP Configuration Utility to write the new FPGA image to your device.
  • Page 13 Your device should appear in the Device ID column. Verify that the IP address matches the IP address for your device shown in step 2. Select your device. Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 13...
  • Page 14 Configuring the Ettus USRP X410 in MAX Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX informs other programs about which NI hardware products are in the system and how they are configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI-USRP.
  • Page 15 Why Can't I Open a Session to My Ettus USRP X410 with LabVIEW? Ensure that PCIe and Ethernet connections are available between the computer and the X410: •...
  • Page 16: Uhd

    • Ensure that the device is powered on and has a valid IP address. • Refer to the NI-USRP Readme to verify that your version of the NI-USRP instrument driver supports the Ettus USRP X410. Setting Up the Device Ensure that all of your hardware components are powered off before installing.
  • Page 17 Label in Figure QSFP28 to QSFP28 Ettus USRP X410, 100 G Ethernet Network Ethernet Cable QSFP28, 0 Port Card CAT 5E Ethernet Cable Host PC Network Switch Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 17...
  • Page 18: Installing The Software

    If you choose not to use the optional network switch, use one CAT 5E Ethernet cable to connect the Ettus USRP X410 to the PXI Controller. This hardware setup requires additional configuration in software. Either set a DHCP server on the PXI controller or set a static IP address on the Ettus USRP X410.
  • Page 19: Ni Services

    NI product. Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receive important information updates from NI. NI corporate headquarters is located at 11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, TX, 78759-3504, USA. Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 19...
  • Page 20 . You can find patents.txt ni.com/patents information about end-user license agreements (EULAs) and third-party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at for the NI global trade compliance policy and how ni.com/legal/export-compliance...

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