Download
Share
Print this page
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. ettus Manuals
  4. Network Hardware
  5. USRP X410
  6. Getting started manual

ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Manual

Hide thumbs

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Ettus USRP
X410 Getting
Started Guide
2022-07-11

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the USRP X410 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for ettus USRP X410

Summary of Contents for ettus USRP X410

  • Page 1 Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide 2022-07-11...
  • Page 2 Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide........
  • Page 3 Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide 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 4: Verifying The Kit Contents

    2. CAT 5E Ethernet Cable 3. USB-A (m) to USB-C (m) with Jack Screw Cable 4. Power Supply 5. Ettus USRP X410 Documentation Note 6. Ettus USRP X410 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Additional Items for Device Setup Cables ■...
  • Page 5 Ettus USRP X410 Mounting Bracket Kit (optional) ■ Note Refer to the Ettus USRP X410 Mounting Bracket Kit diagrams **here** to visualize how to setup your device(s) using this kit. Verifying the System Requirements To use NI-USRP or UHD, your system must meet certain requirements.
  • Page 6 Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide Ettus USRP X410 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs Figure 2. Front Panel 2-Channel RF 2-Channel RF Transceiver Transceiver 1 MHz to 7.2 GHz 1 MHz to 7.2 GHz DB 0 400 MHz BW...
  • Page 7 Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide Connector Description GPS ANT Input terminal for the GPS antenna signal. GPS ANT is an SMA (f) connector with a maximum input power of -15 dBm and an output of 3.3 V DC to power an active antenna.
  • Page 8 The previous table describes default LED settings. LED functionality can be changed in software. 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. Feature NI-USRP...
  • Page 9 MATLAB/Simulink Python FPGA Development Environment LabVIEW FPGA Module VHDL Verilog HDL Coder RFNoC Earliest Version with Ettus USRP X410 Support 21.0 4.1.0.2 Streaming/Host Interface Support 10 Gb Ethernet Cabled PCIe/MXI Express 100 Gb Ethernet Table 4. NI-USRP and UHD Comparison NI-USRP utilizes portions of UHD and allows for programming in LabVIEW, NI’s...

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Device

    Note Alternative configurations are possible. For example, the Ettus USRP X410 can also be set up with a host PC and PCIe-8398 instead of the PXI chassis, PXI controller, and PXI bus extension module. 2. Set all items on a flat surface near power outlets and a modem or router.
  • Page 11 Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide Installing the Modules into the Chassis Install the PXIe-8881 or other PXI controller in the first slot of your chassis and then the PXIe-8394 or other PXI bus extension module in a slot to the right of the controller by completing the following steps.
  • Page 12 Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide Figure 4. Module Installation 1. Chassis 2. Hardware module 3. Ejector handle in downward (unlatched position) 9. Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle. 10. Secure the module front panel to the chassis using the front-panel mounting screws.
  • Page 13 6. PCIe/MXI Express Cable 7. CAT 5E Ethernet Cable 8. Power Supply Connector Type Connection 1 Connection 2 Label in Figure PCIe/MXI Express Cable Ettus USRP X410, iPass+ zHD PXI Bus Extension Module, Ports MXI-Express Gen-3 x16 Ports © National Instruments...

  • Page 14: Powering On The Device

    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 15: Programming The Device

    Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide Note Windows users may see access and security messages during installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation. 4. When the installer completes, select Restart in the dialog box that prompts you to restart, shut down, or restart later.
  • Page 16 Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide mgmt_addr: 10.89.8.21 product: x410 type: x4xx Use the combination of numbers and letters following serial: as your unique serial number. The serial number is also printed on a label on the bottom of your device.
  • Page 17 Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide 1. To open a new SSH connection, run the command ssh root@ni-x4xx-<serial>. 2. Run the command mender install /home/root/usrp_x4xx_fs_v4.1.0.4.mender. Note The required command may differ depending on the mender version installed. The output may take several minutes to print.
  • Page 18 If you are successful, a confirmation will appear on screen. 5. Exit the NI-USRP Configuration Utility and restart your host PC. 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.
  • Page 19 Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide Note If you do not see your module listed, press <F5> to refresh the list of installed modules. If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure the module is correctly installed, and restart.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    KnowledgeBase for additional information our technical support engineers create as they answer common user questions and resolve unexpected issues. 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...
  • Page 21 ■ 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. 1. Verify that you have all items included in your device kit and the following additional items.
  • Page 22 4. Follow the instructions included with your host PC to connect it to power and complete your computer setup. 5. Connect any additional attachments required for your project to the front panel terminals of the Ettus USRP X410. Connecting the Device (UHD) The following describes one hardware configuration option. Other configurations are possible.
  • Page 23 Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide iPass+ zHD QSFP28 LED 0 LED 2 LED 1 RESET POWER 12 V DC 16A MAX XXXXXXX–XX AIRFLOW: EXHAUST XXXXXXX CONSOLE USB to PS ETHERNET GPS ANT REF IN PPS IN TRIG IN/OUT IN –15 dBm MAX +15 dBm MAX 3.3 V...
  • Page 24 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 25 Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide Note The Ettus USRP X410 requires UHD version 4.1.0.2 or later. If you are using a host machine, the version of UHD on the host machine and device must match. Programming the Device For detailed information on programming your device with UHD, navigate to ni.com/r/uhdx410gettingstarted.
  • Page 26 Ettus USRP X410 Getting Started Guide Visit ni.com/register to register your NI product. Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receive important information updates from NI corporate headquarters is located at 11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, TX, 78759-3504, USA.