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- Page 1 USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started 2022-07-11...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Front Panels and Connectors..........13 Direct Connections to the USRP-2900/2901....... 13 USRP-2900 Connectors and LEDs. -
Page 3: Ni Usrp-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide
USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started NI USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide This document explains how to install, configure, and test the following USRP devices: USRP-2900 Software Defined Radio (USRP-2900) ■ USRP-2901 Software Defined Radio (USRP-2901) ■ Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. -
Page 4: Unpacking The Kit
USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Unpacking the Kit Caution 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. -
Page 5: Verifying The Kit Contents
The driver software media installs the NI-USRP driver software and electronic documentation, including the NI-USRP Help, the NI-USRP Readme, and device specifications. After installation, you can access USRP-2900/2901 documentation at Start > All Programs > National Instruments > NI-USRP > Documentation. Other Required Items In addition to the kit contents, you must provide the following additional items: Computer with available USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 interface. -
Page 6: Preparing The Environment
REF IN and PPS IN signals 6 V, 3 A external DC power connector ■ Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment you are using the USRP-2900/2901 in meets the following specifications. Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 55 °C Operating temperature 23 °C ±... -
Page 7: Installing Usrp-2900/2901 Devices
Install LabVIEW Communications System Design Software and NI-USRP before you install the hardware. Note The USRP-2900/2901 device connects to a host computer using a standard USB connector and USB cable. 1. Power on the computer. 2. Attach the antenna or cable to the front panel terminals of the USRP-2900/2901 device as needed for your application. -
Page 8: Confirming Usb Connection
However, if you plan to use only one channel, bus power may be acceptable. You can connect and synchronize multiple USRP-2900/2901 devices using an external Reference Clock distribution system such as the CDA-2990 Clock Distribution Device. However, USB performance varies when multiple devices stream through the same controller. -
Page 9: Changing The Device Id
Refresh Devices List button to scan for USRP devices. Changing the Device ID To change the USRP-2900/2901 device ID, you must know the current address of the device. 1. Verify that your device is powered on and connected to your computer using the USB 3.0 or 2.0 interface. - Page 10 USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Figure 2. Changing the Device ID 6. Click the Change Device ID button or press <Enter> to change the device ID. 7. The utility prompts you to confirm your selection. Click OK if your selection is correct; otherwise, click Cancel.
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Page 11: Ni-Usrp Instrument Driver
USB hub, assign a different device ID to each USRP device. Because each USRP-2900/2901 device has the same default device ID, you must change the device ID for each USRP device before you connect an additional device to the host computer. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Why Doesn't the USRP Device Appear in MAX? MAX does not support USRP-2900/2901 devices. 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. -
Page 13: Why Doesn't The Usrp Device Appear In The Ni-Usrp Configuration Utility
4. Ensure that the latest drivers are installed for your USB controller. Direct Connections to the USRP-2900/2901 The USRP-2900/2901 is an RF instrument that is sensitive to ESD and transients. Ensure you take the following precautions when making direct connections to the USRP-2900/2901 to avoid damaging the device. -
Page 14: Usrp-2900 Connectors And Leds
TX1 RX1 Input and output terminal for the RF signal. TX1 RX1 is an SMA (f) connector with an impedance of 50 Ω and is a single-ended input or output channel. Table 4. USRP-2900 Module Front Panel Connectors Description Color... -
Page 15: Usrp-2901 Connectors And Leds
USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Figure 4. USRP-2900 Module Back Panel Connectors REF IN +15 dBm MAX 5V MAX 1 A MAX Connector Use REF IN Input terminal for an external reference signal for the local oscillator (LO) on the device. REF IN is a female SMA connector with an impedance of 50 Ω, and it is a single- ended reference input. - Page 16 USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Connector TX1 RX1 Input and output terminal for the RF signal. TX1 RX1 is an SMA (f) connector with an impedance of 50 Ω and is a single-ended input or output channel. Table 4. USRP-2901 Module Front Panel Connectors...
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Page 17: Worldwide Support And Services
USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Connector Use Input that accepts a standard USB cable. A suitable USB cable is included in the hardware kit. PPS IN Input terminal for pulse per second (PPS) timing reference. PPS IN is a female SMA connector with an impedance of 50 Ω, and it is a single-ended input channel. PPS IN accepts 0 V to 3.3 V TTL and 0 V to 5 V TTL signals.
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