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Rev. 009 - 07/2024
OL-SD20A
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  • Page 1 Rev. 009 - 07/2024 OL-SD20A SDR Transceiver First startup guide www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Governing Law ........................17 Entire Agreement ........................ 17 Amendments ........................17 Contact information ......................18 Introduction..........................19 Device overview ........................19 Front panel ........................20 Back panel ......................... 21 Connectors description ...................... 22 Morse key jack ........................ 22 www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 3 Connection of the SDR to the PC ..................46 Default Olliter SDR IP address.................... 46 Sample Ethernet connection....................46 Changing the Olliter SDR IP address ..................47 Connect the device to the PC ..................47 Manually set the IP address of the PC ................47 Setting the device address using OL-Master ..............
  • Page 4 Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Configuring OL-Master ....................... 56 Configuring the Olliter SDR address ................57 Configuring the operator settings ..................58 Configuring the audio interface ..................59 Configuring the receiver bandwidth ................. 60 Configuring the refresh rate .................... 61 Starting the device ......................62 Using the OL-Master software .....................

  • Page 5: Disclaimer For Proper Use Of Amateur Sdr Transceiver

    Liability Olliter SAgl shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from the improper use or incorrect installation of the SDR transceiver, whether such damages occur to the user or any third parties.

  • Page 6: Software License

    In compliance with the GPL, the complete corresponding source code for this software is available. The source code includes all the necessary files to compile, install, and run the software, as well as any modifications and enhancements we have made. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 7: Source Code Request

    To obtain the source code, a written offer should be performed to receive the source code on a physical medium, you can request it by sending a written request to the following address: Olliter Laboratory SAgl Amsler 1, CH-7304 Maienfeld Or, via email at the following address: legal@olliter.com...

  • Page 8: Full Gnu Gpl Version 3.0 License

    The resulting work is called a “modified version” of the earlier work or a work “based on” the earlier work. A “covered work” means either the unmodified Program or a work based on the Program. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 9 License with respect to the covered work, and you disclaim any intention to limit operation or modification of the work as a means of enforcing, against the work's users, your or third parties' legal rights to forbid circumvention of technological measures. 4. Conveying Verbatim Copies. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 10 A product is a consumer product regardless of whether the product has substantial commercial, industrial or non-consumer uses, unless such uses represent the only significant mode of use of the product. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 11 Additional terms, permissive or non-permissive, may be stated in the form of a separately written license, or stated as exceptions; the above requirements apply either way. 8. Termination. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 12 If, pursuant to or in connection with a single transaction or arrangement, you convey, or propagate by procuring conveyance of, a covered work, and grant a patent license to some of the parties receiving the covered work authorizing them to use, propagate, modify or convey a specific www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 13 LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 17. Interpretation of Sections 15 and 16. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 14 If this is what you want to do, use the GNU Lesser General Public License instead of this License. But first, please read <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/why-not-lgpl.html>. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 15: Contact Information

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 e. Contact information For any questions regarding the license terms, obtaining the source code, or any other inquiries, please contact us at: Olliter Laboratory SAgl Amsler 1, CH-7304 Maienfeld Or, via email at the following address: legal@olliter.com...

  • Page 16: Hardware License

    SDR devices. All rights to the hardware design and implementation are reserved. The use of the hardware is subject to Olliter SAgl proprietary hardware terms and conditions, which can be found in the hardware documentation provided with this product.

  • Page 17: Limitation Of Liability

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 f. Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Olliter SAgl be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from: Your use or inability to use the Hardware.

  • Page 18: Contact Information

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 l. Contact information If you have any questions about this hardware agreement, please contact: Olliter Laboratory SAgl Amsler 1, CH-7304 Maienfeld Or, via email at the following address: legal@olliter.com www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 19: Introduction

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 4. Introduction The main purpose of this guide is to help you configuring for the first time your Olliter SDR Transceiver. This guide may not fully cover the hardware configuration of the device or every feature available on the software, it will cover the first steps to receive and transmit with your device.

  • Page 20: Front Panel

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 a. Front panel 1. Morse key input 2. Headphones output 3. Microphone input 4. Connection LED 5. Power button 6. Adjustable legs 7. Left speaker 8. Standby LED 9. Power-on LED 10. Right speaker www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 21: Back Panel

    22. RCA audio output (low power output, to be sent to the line-in of external audio devices) 23. RCA audio input (low power input, to be used as transmitting audio line) 24. Open collector PTT output 25. External PTT input (active low) 26. Band output (digital output) 27. Ethernet interface (1Gbps only) www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 22: Connectors Description

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 c. Connectors description Here is a description of the inputs and outputs of the Olliter SDR transceiver. Some of these connections are highly sensitive to ESD, overvoltage, short-circuit, overcurrent and more, please take all the recommended measures when connecting external devices.

  • Page 23: Headphones Output

    RIGHT Microphone input This input should be chosen when placing the order for the Olliter SDR transceiver. This input is designed to work with either Icom (such as the SM-30) or Yaesu (such as M-70) microphones. If the transceiver was ordered with a Icom wiring, a Yaesu microphone cannot be used and vice versa.
  • Page 24 PTT Signal PTT Signal Microphone GND Microphone signal Balanced input + Icom and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) Yaesu and the Yaesu logo are registered trademarks of Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 25: Front Panel Leds

    IF frequency that is configured. The transmission signal is passed through a 50MHz low-pass filter, and a programmable attenuator (which is controlled by the TX Power slider in OL-Master). Transverters can be configured using the dedicated section of the OL-Master software. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 26: 10Mhz References

    (such as panadapter interfaces). 10MHz references The Olliter SDR transceiver can be connected to an external 10MHz reference to provide better frequency stability, this is very convenient when working with high-frequency devices like microwave transverters.

  • Page 27: Pa Band Connector

    220Ω series resistor. DB9 Pin Software output Digital out 1 Digital out 2 Digital out 3 Digital out 4 Digital out 5 Digital out 6 Digital out 7 Digital out 8 www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 28: Acc Connector

    Pins 6 and 8 have an internal 4.7KΩ pull-up resistor, while pins 7 and 9 have an internal 4.7KΩ pull-down resistor. DB9 Pin Software output N.C. ADC in 1 ADC in 0 PTT RX2 (active LOW) PTT RX4 (active HIGH) PTT RX3 (active LOW) Ext Inhibit (active HIGH) www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 29: Oc Connector

    The 13.8V DC lines are derived from the main power supply and are protected by a 250mA resettable fuse. DB15 Pin Software output OUT 2 OUT 4 OUT 6 OUT 8 13.8V OUT 1 OUT 3 OUT 5 OUT 7 Open-collector common 13.8V External relay connection example: www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 30: Power Connector

    These four BNC connectors are used by the transceiver to receive and transmit. Different bands can receive or transmit on different antennas, mapping between bands, mode and antenna can be done in the Setup menu of OL-Master. Please refer to the Connecting the antenna for further information www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 31: System Requirements

    The hardware and software need to work together to receive and transmit signals using the SDR transceiver. Some I/O are available on-board to interface with external accessories like microphones, headphones and Morse key or paddle. A simplified schematic representation of the SDR device is shown below. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 32: Software Requirements

    Ethernet interface at 1Gbps on the control PC is mandatory if using more than one receiver window. Ethernet interface at 1Gbps is mandatory to configure the IP address of the device if connected directly to the control PC. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 33: Network Requirements

    SDR to the master PC is capable of continuously communicate at 1Gbps. An internet connection is not required if not using external services (like clusters or EIBI). A network connection diagram is available at the Sample Ethernet connection. chapter. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 34: Installing Ol-Master

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 7. Installing OL-Master After buying an Olliter SDR, you should receive the setup file for OL-Master, this is the main application that controls the SDR and must be installed on the PC. Double click the executable to start the installer, administrative privileges are mandatory to install the software.
  • Page 35 Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Setup is now completed, before starting the software, please read carefully the next chapter. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 36: Wiring The Transceiver

    8. Wiring the transceiver Connecting the transceiver is simple but a couple of considerations and safety measures are needed, please read carefully the wiring instructions to prevent damages to the Olliter SDR. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause severe damage to electrical circuits, potentially leading to costly repairs or replacements.

  • Page 37: Connecting Of The Puresignal Cable

    Pure Signal is the name given to the theory and implementation of the clean transmission logic developed by the OpenHPSDR team and implemented in both the Olliter SDR software and transceiver. The algorithm behind the Pure Signal technology is quite simple, when both the drive applied to the Digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) and the output as measured at the antenna are known it is possible to modify the drive so that the output is as clean as possible.

  • Page 38: Connecting The Power Supply

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 b. Connecting the power supply The Olliter SDR was designed to operate from a stable and constant power supply which is capable of continuously delivering 13.8V at 5A for the 20W model. An integrated protection circuit is added to the transceiver which can help in protecting the radio from excessive voltage fluctuations by cutting the power line and turning off the device.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Antenna

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 c. Connecting the antenna Up to 4 antennas can be connected to the Olliter SDR, these can be configured in software to allow receiving and transmitting on different bands with different antennas. To begin, connect an antenna using a male BNC connector to the ANT1 socket.

  • Page 40: Ethernet Connection

    PC chapter of this manual. e. Connecting the microphone Each device comes with a dedicated microphone wiring which should be selected when ordering the transceiver, use the front 8-pin socket to connect the microphone. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 41: Configuring The Firewall

    Network communication to the device is performed using UDP protocol, a security system exception must be created for the software to work reliably. Open the Windows firewall settings. Select “Inbound connection rules” on the left menu. Click on “New rule” on the right menu. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 42 Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Select "Program” and click “next”. Click on “Browse” and navigate to “C:\Program Files\Olliter\Ol-master.exe” www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 43 Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Click on “Next” www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 44 Select “Allow connections” and click “Next”. Now select the kind of network that you are using, by default it should be “Private”, if you are using a different kind of network, please select the option that best fits your configuration. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 45 Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Insert any name you like and then click on “Complete”. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 46: Connection Of The Sdr To The Pc

    Connection of the transceiver to the PC is performed using an Ethernet/IP protocol, make sure to use high quality network equipment and cables to achieve best results. a. Default Olliter SDR IP address. The transceiver comes with a preconfigured IP address set to 192.168.1.111, if this address is valid on your local network (meaning your local network has an address family like 192.168.1.X...

  • Page 47: Changing The Olliter Sdr Ip Address

    Connect the device to the PC Using a straight CAT5 Ethernet cable, connect the Olliter SDR to the PC (make sure the PC has an Ethernet interface that supports 1Gbps communication) Manually set the IP address of the PC On the Windows PC, open Control Panel and select “Network and internet”.
  • Page 48 Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Select “Network and sharing” Click on “Change adapter settings” on the left side. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 49 Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Right click the Ethernet interface that was used to connect the SDR device and open the Properties menu. Scroll down to select “Internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and then click on “Properties”. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 50: Setting The Device Address Using Ol-Master

    OK to proceed. If the dialog does not appear, it means that OL-Master was able to discover the device on the local network using UDP broadcast, this does not impact the procedure. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 51 Once the software has started, click on the “FW Maintenance” menu on the top bar. A dialog will appear listing the devices that were discovered on the local network, the Olliter SDR should show up, select it from the list.

  • Page 52: Restore The Default Ip Settings Of The Pc

    Once the IP address of the transceiver is properly configured to a valid address, the master PC can be reconfigured to DHCP mode or the original IP address that was previously configured. On the Windows PC, open Control Panel and select “Network and internet”. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 53 Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Select “Network and sharing” Click on “Change adapter settings” on the left side. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 54 Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Right click the Ethernet interface that was used to connect the SDR device and open the Properties menu. Scroll down to select “Internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and then click on “Properties”. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 55 Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Restore the previous IP address settings as needed. Now, please connect the Olliter SDR as shown in the Sample Ethernet connection. chapter. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 56: Usage Of Ol-Master

    All the following settings are accessed using the Setup menu of the OL-Master application, in OL-Master, click the Setup menu, then follow the subsequent instructions. Settings are persisted using the Save or the Save and Close buttons. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 57: Configuring The Olliter Sdr Address

    In General > HW Config make sure the “Use static IP Address” option is enabled, then insert the IP address of the Olliter SDR that was configured. This address is 192.168.1.111 by default, if it was manually changed following the above procedure, please input the new IP address that was configured.

  • Page 58: Configuring The Operator Settings

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Configuring the operator settings In General > Options, set the callsign and grid locator of the station. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 59: Configuring The Audio Interface

    Output devices, then select “Enable PC Speaker via common VAC”. The onboard speakers can be deactivated using the “Local speaker disable” option. If a microphone is connected to the radio, the RX Only option can be checked to exclude audio transmission from the PC www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 60: Configuring The Receiver Bandwidth

    192000 samples per second are selected, the displayed spectrum will be roughly 180KHz. The recommended sample rate is 192000 samples per second. As the sample rate is increased, more system and network resources will be required by the software, please adjust the settings accordingly. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 61: Configuring The Refresh Rate

    The refresh rate of the receivers windows can be adjusted in Display > General. The suggested value is between 10 and 20 frames per second. Increasing the refresh rate can significantly impact the system load, if the system starts lagging or the UI starts behaving, reduce the “Main Display FPS” value www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 62: Starting The Device

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 b. Starting the device Once the device settings were configured by the user, the device can now be started using the PWR button, the spectrum should animate, and audio will start. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 63: Using The Ol-Master Software

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 c. Using the OL-Master software This chapter will cover the main settings of the OL-Master software, such as changing band, changing mode or interacting with the spectrum. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 64: Selecting A Different Band

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Selecting a different band The transceiver can operate on all amateur bands of HF plus the 50MHz (6mt) band. The received band can be selected using the dedicated buttons. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 65: Tuning A Frequency

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Tuning a frequency There are multiple ways to tune the received frequency, the main ones are by panning the receiver spectrum or by selecting the frequency using the dedicated numeric input. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...
  • Page 66 Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Setting the visualization mode Different viewing modes can be selected for the receivers, each band will save the view setting that is restored every time the band is recalled. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 67: Interacting With The Spectrum

    Interacting with the spectrum The receiver spectrum can be interacted using the spectrum controls, these allows zooming, panning and setting the tune step. The spectrum can be rendered to display the average or the peak mode. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 68: Setting The Receiver Mode

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Setting the receiver mode All main operative modes are supported by the transceiver, this can be selected using the dedicated buttons. Then, for each operating mode, the bandwidth can be adjusted as needed. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 69: Adding Additional Receivers

    RX1 is located in the main window of the software, additional receivers can be enabled using the RX2, RX3 and RX4 buttons in the main window. Using additional receivers may significantly impact the system load, if the system starts to lag, reduce the number of receivers, or reduce the sample rate. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Receivers Volume

    Rev. 009 - 07/2024 Adjusting the receivers volume The main and sub volumes, per each receiver can be configured using the Volume controls group. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 71: Dsp Options

    Multiple software-based filters can be added to any receiver mode, these can significantly improve the reception of a given signal. Some filters are tuned to improve the voice quality, others to remove clicking, background noise or unwanted whistles. Filters can be enabled using the dedicated buttons. www.olliter.com +39 320 1629300...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Solution: Resetting the Protection Circuit If the Olliter SDR does not show the green light when pressing the power button after turning on the power supply, follow these steps: Disconnect the Input Voltage o Ensure the power supply remains on.

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