National Instruments USRP-2900 Getting Started Manual
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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
USRP-2900/2901
Universal Software Radio Peripheral
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the following USRP devices:
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USRP-2900 Software Defined Radio (USRP-2900)
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USRP-2901 Software Defined Radio (USRP-2901)
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines............................................................................... 1
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 3
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing USRP-2900/2901 Devices........................................................................................ 5
Configuring USRP-2900/2901 Devices....................................................................................5
Confirming USB Connection............................................................................................5
Changing the Device ID....................................................................................................6
Programming the USRP-2900/2901......................................................................................... 8
NI-USRP Instrument Driver............................................................................................. 8
NI-USRP Examples.......................................................................................................... 8
Verifying the Device Connection (Optional).................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 9
Why Doesn't the USRP Device Appear in MAX?............................................................9
Front Panels and Connectors.....................................................................................................9
Direct Connections to the USRP-2900/2901.................................................................... 9
USRP-2900 Connectors and LEDs................................................................................. 10
USRP-2901 Connectors and LEDs................................................................................. 12
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 14
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Why Doesn't the USRP Device Appear in MAX?............9 Why Doesn't the USRP Device Appear in the NI-USRP Configuration Utility?.....9 Front Panels and Connectors.....................9 Direct Connections to the USRP-2900/2901..............9 USRP-2900 Connectors and LEDs................. 10 USRP-2901 Connectors and LEDs................. 12 Worldwide Support and Services.................... 14... -
Page 2: Verifying The System Requirements
Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit. Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use. 2 | ni.com | USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide... -
Page 3: Verifying The Kit Contents
As a result, operating this product with an antenna may violate local laws. Ensure that you are in compliance with all local laws before operating this product with an antenna. USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3... -
Page 4: 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 5: Installing Usrp-2900/2901 Devices
USB connector and USB cable. Power on the computer. Attach the antenna or cable to the front panel terminals of the USRP-2900/2901 device as needed for your application. Use the USB cable to connect the USRP device to the computer. -
Page 6: Changing The Device Id
USRP devices. Changing the Device ID To change the USRP-2900/2901 device ID, you must know the current address of the device. Verify that your device is powered on and connected to your computer using the USB 3.0 or 2.0 interface. - Page 7 To configure multiple devices connected to either separate USB 2.0 or 3.0 interfaces or to a 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.
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Page 8: Programming The Usrp-2900/2901
NI-USRP Examples The instrument driver examples are instructional tools that demonstrate some of the functionality of the USRP-2900/2901. You can use these examples separately or integrate them into your systems. NI-USRP includes examples for getting started and other SDR functionality. You can access the NI-USRP examples from the following locations: •... -
Page 9: Troubleshooting
Front Panels and Connectors 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 10: Usrp-2900 Connectors And Leds
50 Ω and is a single-ended input channel. 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. 10 | ni.com | USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide... - Page 11 PPS IN accepts 0 V to 3.3 V TTL and 0 V to 5 V TTL signals. Input that accepts a 6 V, 3 A external DC power connector. USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11...
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Page 12: Usrp-2901 Connectors And Leds
The device is transmitting data. Orange The device is switching between transmitting and receiving data. Indicates the receive status of the The device is not active. device. Green The device is receiving data. 12 | ni.com | USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide... - Page 13 PPS IN accepts 0 V to 3.3 V TTL and 0 V to 5 V TTL signals. Input that accepts a 6 V, 3 A external DC power connector. USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13...
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Page 14: Worldwide Support And Services
CONTAINED HEREIN AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS. U.S. Government Customers: The data contained in this manual was developed at private expense and is subject to the applicable limited rights and restricted data rights as set forth in FAR 52.227-14, DFAR 252.227-7014, and DFAR 252.227-7015. © 2015—2016 National Instruments. All rights reserved. 376357B-01 Dec16...
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