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Document No. 5520035-00 | Rev. B | ECN 001540
QuickSyn Lite QuickStart Guide
This document provides information about hardware and software
installation for the QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer.
QuickSyn Lite QuickStart Guide
This document provides information about hardware and software
installation for the QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer.
Setup synthesizer
1. Insert one end of an SMA cable (not supplied) to the synthe-
sizer’s RF OUT SMA connector and the other end of the cable
to the applicable microwave test equipment as shown in the
illustration below.
2. Insert the Mini-B end of the USB cable into the synthesizer’s
USB connector and the A-Type end into the computer’s USB
receptacle.
3. Ensure that the power supply is turned off before connecting
DC cables. Verify that the voltage of the power supply is set
b12 V and +12.5 V.
4. Connect the black (ground) wire of the DC bias power cable to
the power supply.
5. Connect the red (+12 V) wire to the power supply.
6. Insert the 30-pin SPI connector into the synthesizer’s SPI
connector receptacle.
7. Turn on the power supply.
WARNING:
Voltage less than +11.4 V at the synthesizer connector
may result in malfunction; voltage in excess of +15 V
may damage the synthesizer.
NOTE:
The QuickSyn
Lite Synthesizer generates heat. There-
fore, use a heatsink or ensure adequate ( ≥ 1 cfm) airfl ow
is present to prevent the synthesizer’s internal tempera-
ture from exc75° C.
Launch software
Launch the previously installed control software by double clicking on the shortcut icon
which was placed on
the computer’s desktop.
Learn how to use the QuickSyn soft front panel
Refer to the QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer user manual available online
for a detailed review of the soft front panel.
The QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer Soft Front Panel is a graphical user
interface (GUI) that provides a quick and easy way to exercise the
synthesizer’s extensive functionality. The GUI contains three tabs
in the upper-left corner that represent the three logical groups of
functionality—main control, sweep mode, and list mode.
FREQUENCY
INDICATORS
Temperature
Frequency
Reference
REFERENCE
MAIN CONTROL
TAB
