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or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with
radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.

Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National
Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.

Caution

 

To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with

shielded cables and accessories.

Caution

 

To ensure the specified EMC performance, the length of all I/O cables

except those connected to the Ethernet and GPS antenna ports must be no longer
than 3 m (10 ft).

Caution

 

This product is not approved or licensed for transmission over the air

using an antenna. 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.

Verifying the System Requirements

To use the NI-USRP instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.

Refer to the product readme, which is available on the driver software media or online at 

ni.com/manuals

, for more information about minimum system requirements,

recommended system, and supported application development environments (ADEs).

Unpacking the Kit

Caution

 

To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device,

ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as
your computer chassis.

1.

Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.

2.

Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.

Caution

 

Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.

Note

 

Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.

3.

Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.

Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.

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NI USRP-2900/2901 Getting Started Guide

Summary of Contents for USRP-2900

Page 1: ...oubleshooting 8 Why Doesn t the USRP Device Appear in MAX 8 Why Doesn t the USRP Device Appear in the NI USRP Configuration Utility 9 Front Panels and Connectors 9 Direct Connections to the NI 290x 9...

Page 2: ...e that you are in compliance with all local laws before operating this product with an antenna Verifying the System Requirements To use the NI USRP instrument driver your system must meet certain requ...

Page 3: ...1 or RX2 of each receiving USRP device Note The driver software media installs the NI USRP driver software and electronic documentation including the NI USRP Help the NI USRP Readme and device specifi...

Page 4: ...Electrostatic Discharge ESD on the connector pins of any I O port To prevent damage industry standard ESD prevention measures must be employed during installation maintenance and operation Caution Do...

Page 5: ...are and NI USRP before you install the hardware Note The NI 2900 2901 device connects to a host computer using a standard USB connector and USB cable 1 Power on the computer 2 Attach the antenna or ca...

Page 6: ...e of the tab similar to the following figure Figure 1 Confirming USB Connection Note If your device is not listed verify that your device is powered on and correctly connected then click the Refresh D...

Page 7: ...spaces or special characters The utility should appear similar to the following figure Figure 2 Changing the Device ID 6 Click the Change Device ID button or press Enter to change the device ID 7 The...

Page 8: ...SRP Instrument Driver NI USRP features a set of VIs and properties that exercise the functionality of the NI 290x including configuration control and other device specific functions Refer to the NI US...

Page 9: ...ctions to the NI 290x to avoid damaging the device Caution Apply external signals only while the NI 290x is powered on Applying external signals while the device is powered off may cause damage Ensure...

Page 10: ...NI USRP 2900 Module LEDs LED Description Color Indication RF 0 RX2 Indicates the receive status of the device Off The device is not active Green The device is receiving data TX1 RX1 Indicates the tran...

Page 11: ...power connector NI USRP 2901 Connectors and LEDs Figure 5 NI USRP 2901 Front Panel NI USRP 2901 70 MHz 6 GHz ESD SENSITIVE RF 0 TX1 RX1 RX2 RF 1 TX1 RX1 RX2 Designed by Ettus Research TX OUTPUT MAX 20...

Page 12: ...device is not active Green The device is receiving data RF 1 RX2 Indicates the receive status of the device Off The device is not active Green The device is receiving data TX1 RX1 Indicates the trans...

Page 13: ...Services repairs extended warranty and other services Visit ni com register to register your National Instruments product Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receiv...

Page 14: ...and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance p...

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