Table of Contents
Related Manuals for BNC RTSA 7500
Summary of Contents for BNC RTSA 7500
- Page 1 Model 7500 Real Time Spectrum Analyzer User's Manual Version 3.9 Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation, 2955 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 90901 Phone: 415.453.9955, Fax: 415.453.9956, info@berkeleynucleonics.com, www.berkeleynucleoncis.com...
- Page 2 Trademarks DURABILITY, OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE HARDWARE OR LICENSED SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR FREE. IN NO EVENT WILL Berkeley Nucleonics BNC, the BNC logo and Corp BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL Model 7500 are DAMAGES.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
The Front Panel ........................... 8 The Rear Panel ..........................8 The Underside ..........................9 Installing the BNC Model 7500 Real Time Spectrum Analyzer ....... 10 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage ........... 10 Unpacking the Box ..................... 10 Connecting the Antenna, Ethernet and Power Cables ........11 Selecting Where to Mount the Model 7500 ............ - Page 4 Connecting to the USB Console ............... 26 Configuring the Model 7500's IP Address via the USB Console ....28 Status Indicator LEDs ....................29 Power (PWR) Indicator LED ................29 Status (STS) Indicator LED ................29 10 MHz Reference (REF) Clock Source and Lock Indicator LED ....30 RF Chain PLLs LOCK Indicator LED ..............
-
Page 5: Preface
Preface This preface describes the audience for, the organization of, and conventions used in this document. It also identifies related documentation and explains how to access electronic documentation. Audience This document is written for technical people who have basic understanding, familiarity and experience with network test and measurement equipment. -
Page 6: Obtaining Technical Assistance
Obtaining Technical Assistance The Berkeley Nucleonics Corp Support website provides online documents for resolving technical issues with Berkeley Nucleonics Corp products at this URL: http://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/model-7500. For all customers who hold a valid end-user license, Berkeley Nucleonics Corp provides technical assistance 9 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time, Monday to Friday. Contact us at microwavesupport@berkeleynucleonics.com or by calling +1.415.453.9955 or +1.800.234.7858. -
Page 7: Overview Of The Bnc Model 7500
Note: The type and placement of connectors and components on the panels and the case may vary depending upon the product variant and version. Berkeley Nucleonics Corp RTSA 7500 Real Time Spectrum Spectrum Analyzer User's Manual... -
Page 8: The Front Panel
The Front Panel The following figure shows the front panel of the Model 7500. The front panel contains, from left to right, the Power Switch, Status LED indicators and Input Connector. Note: The Model 7500-8 does not have the IF IN-OUT bypass connector. In addition, the type and placement of connectors and components on the panel may vary depending upon the product variant and version. -
Page 9: The Underside
The Underside The underside of the BNC Model 7500 provides an identification label. The label on your product may vary depending on your product variant and version. These information are important for identifying which firmware image can be used to update your product (see... -
Page 10: Installing The Bnc Model 7500 Real Time Spectrum Analyzer
Hardware Reference Installing the BNC Model 7500 Real Time Spectrum Analyzer Ensure that you read and understand the following information about safety and electrostatic discharge before you unpack and install the Model 7500. Warning: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment. -
Page 11: Connecting The Antenna, Ethernet And Power Cables
Model 7500 Real Time Spectrum Analyzer Power adapter and cable Straight-through Ethernet cable Antenna Quick Start Guide Precautions Note Note: The antenna is included for your convenience and only intended to perform adequately across a limited frequency range. Connecting the Antenna, Ethernet and Power Cables Caution: Never connect a transmitter directly to the RTSA RF IN with a cable. -
Page 12: Connecting To The Model 7500
This method allows a direct connection to a computer that supports Auto-IP or to a local network using a switch. With Auto-IP, a host network device randomly assigns itself a link-local address in the 169.254.x.y Berkeley Nucleonics Corp RTSA 7500 Real Time Spectrum Spectrum User's Manual... -
Page 13: Changing The Model 7500'S Method Of Ip Address Allocation
subnet when it fails to contact a DHCP server. Many operating systems (OSs), including Windows, support Auto-IP; static IP address allocation, which is applicable to any network topology. Changing the Model 7500's Method of IP Address Allocation This section provides the instruction for reconfiguring one IP address allocation type to another. - Page 14 3. Power up the Model 7500 and wait a minute for it to complete booting. 4. Check to ensure that either your PC's or the Model 7500's LINK indicator is illuminated. If it is not then your PC may not support automatic crossover on its Ethernet connection and you may require an RJ-45 crossover Ethernet cable as specified in the section.
-
Page 15: Connecting To The Model 7500 Across A Network
7. The assigned IP address may now be used to communicate with the Model 7500. Note: Link-local addresses used for Auto-IP are non-routable, so communications is limited to devices within the local subnet. This restriction may be an issue when running virtual machines (e.g. - Page 16 Model 7500, then you need to have prior knowledge of its static IP address or use the USB console. If necessary, consult with your network administrator. 7. The assigned IP address may now be used to communicate with the Model 7500.
-
Page 17: Administration Console
Administration Console This section provides instruction on connecting to the Model 7500 via its web-based administration console. The administration console provides the ability to: obtain status information from the Model 7500; change date and time configuration; change IP configuration; ... -
Page 18: Configuring The Model 7500'S Time
Configuring the Model 7500's Time The Model 7500 provides for setting its time either manually or as per the PC's time or via an NTP server. Note: The Model 7500 stores its time based on the UTC Coordinated Universal Time zone and otherwise has no notion of local time-zones. -
Page 19: Configuring The Model 7500'S Ip Address
continuous and regular basis, the regularity of which is optimally determined automatically. 6. Click the “Apply” button. Configuring the Model 7500's IP Address The Model 7500 provides options for selecting whether the Model 7500's IP address is obtained dynamically using DHCP or is set manually to a static address. Caution: Please note that if the Model 7500's IP address is set to static IP then the only way to communicate with the Model 7500 is via that IP address. - Page 20 Note: Updating firmware might over-write any user-defined calibrated values, see Customizing the Model 7500's Calibration for more information. 1. Click on the "Firmware Install" link in the left column menu of the administrative console. The following "Firmware Install" web page should appear. Warning: Do not unplug the Model 7500 during a firmware update or the device may become inoperable.
-
Page 21: Customizing The Model 7500'S Calibration
Note: If the Model 7500 is not restarted immediately after a firmware install process, then the newly installed firmware will take effect upon the next restart of the Model 7500 regardless of whether it is a software restart or a power-on reset. In addition, the boot up might take over a minute when there are new changes to the calibration setup or Auto-IP connection method is used. - Page 22 2. Click “Browse”. An Explorer window will open on your PC. 3. Navigate to the location of the desired file and click “Open”. The selected file name appears beside the “Browse” button in the Administration console. 4. Click “Upload”. When successful, the custom calibration file is uploaded to the Model 7500 and appears in the list of calibration files.
-
Page 23: Calibration File Source Selection
Calibration File Source Selection When more than one calibration settings file are present in the system, the Model 7500 selects the calibration source using the following priority: 1. Firmware version specified in the calibration file 2. Calibration file source with the following priority going from higher to lower: a. -
Page 24: Restarting The Model 7500
3. Restart the Model 7500 either by using the web administrative console or toggling the power switch. The default calibration settings take effect upon device restart. Note: Performing a Reset to Factory Settings will also reset all the calibration data to either factory defaults or system defaults following the file source selection priority mentioned above. -
Page 25: Reset To Factory Settings
Reset to Factory Settings If for any reason you cannot connect to the Model 7500 via the Ethernet, then performing this following procedure will reset the Model 7500's IP configuration to obtain an IP address dynamically using DHCP. The reset will also set the reference level calibration back to factory default values. Follow the steps below to reset your box. -
Page 26: Using The Usb Console
If using a different serial terminal program, ensure the serial settings used are baud speed (bits per second) 9600; data bits 8; stop bit 1; parity none; and flow control none. Berkeley Nucleonics Corp RTSA 7500 Real Time Spectrum Spectrum User's Manual... - Page 27 4. Open the terminal session. 5. Press the “Enter” key and a “>” cursor should appear in the terminal window. If the cursor does not appear then the USB to UART Bridge may be expecting a typical VT100 terminal response. Repeatedly press “Ctrl+C” and “Enter” until the cursor appears.
-
Page 28: Configuring The Model 7500'S Ip Address Via The Usb Console
Configuring the Model 7500's IP Address via the USB Console The Model 7500 provides options for selecting whether the Model 7500's IP address is obtained dynamically using DHCP or is set manually to a static address. Caution: Please note that if the Model 7500's IP address is set to static IP then the only way to communicate with the Model 7500 is over the network via that IP address or via the USB console. -
Page 29: Status Indicator Leds
Solid orange Hardware failure Slow blink red Firmware failure Fast blink red Hardware failure Slow blink green Busy Heartbeat blink green Auto-IP address used Solid green Ready for connection Berkeley Nucleonics Corp RTSA 7500 Real Time Spectrum Spectrum User's Manual... -
Page 30: 10 Mhz Reference (Ref) Clock Source And Lock Indicator Led
10 MHz Reference (REF) Clock Source and Lock Indicator LED Referring to the above illustration, the REF LED indicates whether the Model 7500 is using the internally generated 10 MHz reference clock or an external reference clock provided via the 10 MHz IN SMA connector, and whether that selected reference clock source is of sufficient quality for the internal PLL to lock to it. -
Page 31: Hardware Reference
RF IN +10 dBm – with attenuation -10 dBm – without attenuation 0 dBm -10 dBm 10 MHz IN Error! 10 MHz OUT Reference source not found. IQ OUT Berkeley Nucleonics Corp RTSA 7500 Real Time Spectrum Spectrum Analyzer User's Manual... -
Page 32: Ethernet Rj-45 Port Pinout
It is recommended that the output of a signal source be verified with the use of a power meter prior to connecting the source directly to the RF IN connector. Until it can be determined the front- end attenuator is in the circuit (see the INPUT:ATT? command of the Programmer's Manual), it is best to inject signals lower than -10 dBm. -
Page 33: Usb Console Port Pinout
Direction Voltage Signal 3.3 V TRIG OUT 3.3 V TRIG IN 3.3 V Reserved 3.3 V Reserved 3.3 V Reserved 3.3 V Reserved 3.3 V SPI SEL 3.3 V SPI SCLK 3.3 V SPI MOSI 3.3 V SPI MISO 3.3 V PPS/EXT IN 3.3 V EXT OUT... - Page 34 a) Straight-Through b) Crossover...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the RTSA 7500 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers