National Instruments QuickSyn Lite, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer DOC NO 5580521 01 REV D ECN 001779...

Page 2: ...d service facility In warranty units will be returned freight prepaid out of warranty units will be returned freight COLLECT No warranty other than the above is expressed or implied Certification Nati...

Page 3: ...lude models FSL 0010 FSL 0020 and FSL E020 the millimeter wave modules include models FSL 2740 FSL 5067 and FSL 7682 and are comprised of an FSL 0020 and a frequency multiplier In this document The sc...

Page 4: ...d The device driver can be installed automatically or installed manually if you are not able to run executable files on your PC The driver supports both 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows XP Windows Vi...

Page 5: ...I accept this Agreement and select Next to continue If you do not agree you will not be able to install the software A window similar to the one shown in Figure 3 will appear to show progress of vari...

Page 6: ...les have been copied 6 Select Continue Anyway Figure 3 Example of Installing USB Driver Figure 4 Example of Windows Logo Testing NOTE The QuickSyn device driver uses files that already exist on the co...

Page 7: ...are per Step 3 on page 19 1 Download the latest available QuickSyn USB device driver from the NI Microwave Components website Device drivers are available online ni microwavecomponents com 2 Connect t...

Page 8: ...i microwavecomponents com 3 Select No not this time and Next to continue 4 Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and Next to continue Figure 6 Example of the Found New Hardware Wiza...

Page 9: ...ath in the combo box or select Browse and search for the device driver file QuickSyn inf that was downloaded in step 1 The screen shown in Figure 9 is displayed as Windows copies the required file Onc...

Page 10: ...allation was successful 9 Select Finish to complete the device driver installation NOTE The QuickSyn device driver uses files that already exist on the computer as part of a standard Windows installat...

Page 11: ...The Installing Device Driver Software message will pop up in the lower right portion of the screen see Figure 12 The QuickSyndevice driver requires manual installation therefore two other messages wil...

Page 12: ...logo in the lower left corner of the screen and select Drivers and Printers as shown in Figure 15 5 Find the device labeled FSW_USBSerial and right click on it Choose Properties from the menu see Figu...

Page 13: ...13 of 40 User Guide QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer ni microwavecomponents com Figure 17 Example of FSW_USBSerial Properties 6 Click on the Hardware tab see figure 17...

Page 14: ...Guide QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 14 of 40 ni microwavecomponents com Figure 18 Example of FSW_USBSerial Properties 7 Select the Properties button to display the properties dialog box see Figu...

Page 15: ...ecomponents com Figure 19 Example of FSW_USBSerial Properties 8 Select Change settings see Figure 19 to enable the Update Driver button and click on the Update Driver button Figure 20 Example of Updat...

Page 16: ...ency Synthesizer 16 of 40 ni microwavecomponents com Figure 21 Example of Update Driver Software Figure 22 Example of Browse for Folder 10 Browse to the location of the location of the QuickSyn inf fi...

Page 17: ...will appear asking to approve the installation The driver has been signed by NI Microwave Components formerly Phase Matrix Inc Figure 24 Example of Windows Security Message 12 Choose Install to start...

Page 18: ...indows Security Message In the Control Panel under Devices and Printers the QuickSyn USB interface should now be listed along with its com port number as shown in Figure 26 Keep the com port number ha...

Page 19: ...ents website and unzip it to a location on the computer Software is available online ni microwavecomponents com 2 Start the installation process by selecting Start Run Browse navigate to the setup exe...

Page 20: ...for the soft front panel executables or browse to a destination directory by selecting the Browse button 5 Once the file path has been entered select Next to continue to the Software License Agreement...

Page 21: ...software license agreement select I accept the License Agreement and select Next to continue If you do not agree you will not be able to install the software 7 Select Finish to complete the soft fron...

Page 22: ...able to the power supply 5 Connect the red 12 V wire to the power supply 6 Insert a 30 pin SPI connector into the synthesizer s SPI connec tor receptacle 7 Turn on the power supply The power on indica...

Page 23: ...ers Guide QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer 23 of 40 ni microwavecomponents com Figure 33 Connection diagram for FSL 2740 FSL 5067 FSL 7682 Figure 32 Connection diagram for FSL 0010 FSL 0020 FSL E02...

Page 24: ...ill appear see Figure 34 2 Enter a name for the QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer The default name is USBComPort The name that is entered here will appear at the top of the Main Control panel which...

Page 25: ...nel from reading and writing to the synthesizer it halts the program and is the preferred way to exit the program Model Serial Number Firmware Ver Calibration Date The information area located in the...

Page 26: ...en the synthesizer settles on the target frequency The value is displayed in the entry box below the rotary control The entry box value may be changed by highlighting the number and entering in the de...

Page 27: ...o its temperature controlled crystal oscillator To lock to an external reference connect an external reference source to the REF IN connector located on the synthesizer s front panel and select the Ex...

Page 28: ...wer right corner of the Main Control panel enable the user to save recall and reset settings When Save as Default is selected the current reference and frequency settings are stored as the new default...

Page 29: ...ecomponents com selecting the Sweep Mode tab located in the upper left corner of the Main Control panel The Sweep Mode panel allows the user to set triggering sweep direction frequency range and step...

Page 30: ...d enter a value Use the up down arrow on the left side to raise or lower the value Sweep Direction The buttons under Sweep Direction allow the user to set sweep direction When Up is selected sweeps oc...

Page 31: ...nter a value highlight the number in the box and enter the desired value or use the up down arrows to the left of the entry box Step Freq MHz This entry box is used to select the frequency step betwee...

Page 32: ...a of the List Mode panel allow the user to select trigger mode When No Trigger is selected and the Run List button is pressed sweeps begin immediately upon execution When Enable List Trigger is select...

Page 33: ...buttons under Sweep Direction allow the user to set sweep direction When Up is selected sweeps occur in ascending order When Down is selected sweeps occur in descending order When Up and Down is sele...

Page 34: ...ted Run List Point This button is used to run the point number specified in the Point Number entry box located next to the Run List Point button Point Number The Point Number entry box is used to spec...

Page 35: ...boxes highlight the number in the box of the parameter you wish to set and enter a new value or use the up down arrows on the left side of the entry box Output ON OFF The Output ON OFF buttons locate...

Page 36: ...ow that will enable the user to find the file Save List to File This button enables the user to save a list to a file Selecting the Save List to File button launches a browsing window similar to the o...

Page 37: ...x is used to specify the dwell time for all points on the list To enter values highlight the number in the entry box and enter a value or use the up down arrow on the left side of the box Number of Po...

Page 38: ...he synthesizer itself The model number and serial number must be included in correspondence regarding your QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer Millimeter wave synthesizer modules contain multiple iden...

Page 39: ...hich the synthesizer is to be returned Include any special shipping instructions 1 Place the synthesizer in an antistatic bag or enclosure 2 Wrap the synthesizer in heavy plastic or kraft paper 3 Repa...

Page 40: ...ent for measurement control and laboratory use EN 55011 2007 Industrial scienti c and medical ISM radio frequency Equipment Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics Limits and methods of measuremen...