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SAF Spectrum Core User Manual

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User Manual
VER 1.0
Spectrum Core 10-3000 MHz
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  • Page 1 Spectrum Core v2.0 API user manual User Manual VER 1.0 Spectrum Core 10-3000 MHz (FW V5.2.12.3)
  • Page 2 If there is any conflict between this document and compliance statements, the latter will supersede this document. SAF Tehnika, JSC has no liability for typing errors in this document or damages of any kind that results from the use of this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.1 Spectrum Core driver installation ............... 4 2.2 Installing Spectrum Core drivers ..............4 3 Establish PC connection with Spectrum Core ........8 4 Spectrum Core API command line commands Table 1 ....11 5 API CLI commands and description Table 2 ........13...

  • Page 4: Overview

    4. SMA antenna connector 5. Tripod socket 2 OPERATION This guide is designed to show you how to use Spectrum Core via the Application Programming Interface (API). It contains two tutorials that demonstrate how to communicate with Spectrum Core through a USB interface.

  • Page 5: Spectrum Core Driver Installation

    2.2 Installing Spectrum Core drivers These drivers are the same as those for Spectrum Compact and enable communication with Spectrum Core via a USB interface. To download and install the Spectrum Core Windows driver, follow these steps: 1. Download the Driver: Visit the Spectrum Compact website.
  • Page 6 Spectrum Core User manual v.1.0 3. Select the Driver Folder: Open the “Spectrum Compact v.2 VCP Driver” folder. 4. Begin the Installation Process: Choose the folder that matches your operating system. Double-click on the appropriate .exe file to start the installation.
  • Page 7 Spectrum Core User manual v.1.0 6. Enter Required Information: Fill in the necessary fields when prompted. Click “Next” after entering the information. 7. Choose the Installation Folder: Select your preferred installation directory or use the default path. Click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 8 Spectrum Core User manual v.1.0 8. Proceed Through the Installation: Continue clicking “Next” on any additional screens. 9. Complete the Installation: Click “Finish” on the final screen to complete the installation.

  • Page 9: Establish Pc Connection With Spectrum Core

    1. Open Device Manager Open the Control Panel in Windows. Select Device Manager. 2. Identify Existing COM Ports Before connecting the Spectrum Core to your PC, identify any COM ports currently in use by other devices in the Ports section.
  • Page 10 Spectrum Core User manual v.1.0 3. Power On the Spectrum Core Turn on the Spectrum Core unit by pressing the Power button. 4. Connect Spectrum Core to PC Connect the Spectrum Core to your PC using a USB cable. A new COM port should appear in the Ports list within Device Manager.
  • Page 11 Set the Speed (baud rate) to 115200. 7. Connect to Spectrum Core Click Open to launch a new terminal window connected to the Spectrum Core. With the terminal connected, you can now use Spectrum Core API commands to configure the device and control measurement parameters.

  • Page 12: Spectrum Core Api Command Line Commands Table 1

    Spectrum Core User manual v.1.0 4 Spectrum Core API command line commands Table 1 Frequency range 10-3000 MHz FW version V 5.2.12.3 Product number (P/N) J0SSAP31 freq stop trace trace < 1– 8 > lna < 0 – 1 >...
  • Page 13 Spectrum Core User manual v.1.0 10-3000 Frequency range FW version V 5.2.12.3 Product number (P/N) J0SSAP31 gain gain < -12, -6, 0, 6, 12 > sweepc <start><end> Minimuml start frequency 10000 kHz 3000000 Maximum end frequency Min. span (end freq. – start freq.)

  • Page 14: Api Cli Commands And Description Table 2

    Spectrum Core User manual v.1.0 5 API CLI commands and description Table 2 Below is a list of available API commands for the Spectrum Core, along with their descriptions and usage. General commands Command Description Displays available commands. Shows hardware version, firmware version, and firmware release date.
  • Page 15 Spectrum Core User manual v.1.0 Amplifier and Bandwidth Commands Command Description Sets LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) on or off with the following arguments: < 0 | 1 > bwidth Displays current bandwidth settings: RBW - resolution bandwidth in kHz VBW - video bandwidth in kHz bwidth <RBW>...
  • Page 16 Spectrum Core User manual v.1.0 Time and Date Commands Command Description time Returns current system time. time <hours> <minutes> Sets system time. <sec> - Hours: 00–23 - Minutes: 00–59 - Seconds: 00–59 date Returns current system date. date <year> <month> <date>...

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