quicksyn lite mmw quickstart guide

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QuickSyn Lite mmW QuickStart GuideThis document provides information about hardware and software

installation for the QuickSyn Lite mmW Synthesizer Module.



Check kit contents

Learn the sweep mode panel

Sweep ModeThe sweep mode panel groups together all controls related to frequency and power sweep. The user can use the controls on the sweep mode panel to set triggering, sweep direction, frequency range and step size, power range and step size, and frequency and power dwell time.

Learn the list mode panel

Install drivers and software

Download device drivers and Soft Front Panel from ni-microwavecomponents.com and refer to the QuickSyn user manual for instructions on how to install the drivers and software. Note the user manual is available online.

Letter Description Order Number QtyA QuickSyn Lite mmW Synthesizer Module FSL-2740, FSL-5067, FSL-7682 1B CABLE,USB MFSW-ACC02 1C CABLE,DC BIAS 2048118-00L 1

QuickSyn Lite mmW Synthesizer Modules consist of a 20-GHz QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer that mounts on top of a high-performance frequency multiplier to extend frequency to the millimeter-wave range. QuickSyn Lite mmW Synthesiz-ers employ the same revolutionary phase-refi ning QuickSyn technology as the full-featured QuickSyn Synthesizers, enabling fi ne resolution (1 Hz resolution), fast frequency switching (100 μs), and instrument-grade spectral purity.

QuickSyn Lite mmW Synthesizers are RoHS compliant.

This document will guide you through the simple process of setting up your QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer. A complete user manual is available online (ni-microwavecomponents.com) along with device drivers and software.

QuickSyn Lite Synthesizers

List ModeThe list mode panel groups together all of the controls related to setting up and executing triggered sequences of synthesizer states.

(This cable is for functional test purposes only)

The WR-15 waveguide used on the FSL-7682 is not depicted here.






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 between +12 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. Therefore, use a heatsink or ensure adequate ( ≥ 1 cfm) airfl ow is present to pre-vent the synthesizer’s internal temperature from exceeding +75° 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

REFERENCEMAIN CONTROLTAB






Check kit contents

Learn the sweep mode panel

Sweep ModeThe sweep mode panel groups together all controls related to frequency and power sweep. The user can use the controls on the sweep mode panel to set triggering, sweep direction, frequency range and step size, power range and step size, and frequency and power dwell time.

Learn the list mode panel

Install drivers and software

Download device drivers and Soft Front Panel from ni-microwavecomponents.com and refer to the QuickSyn user manual for instructions on how to install the drivers and software. Note the user manual is available online.

Letter Description Order Number QtyA QuickSyn Lite mmW Synthesizer Module FSL-2740, FSL-5067, FSL-7682 1B CABLE,USB MFSW-ACC02 1C CABLE,DC BIAS 2048118-00L 1

QuickSyn Lite mmW Synthesizer Modules consist of a 20-GHz QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer that mounts on top of a high-performance frequency multiplier to extend frequency to the millimeter-wave range. QuickSyn Lite mmW Synthesiz-ers employ the same revolutionary phase-refi ning QuickSyn technology as the full-featured QuickSyn Synthesizers, enabling fi ne resolution (1 Hz resolution), fast frequency switching (100 μs), and instrument-grade spectral purity.

QuickSyn Lite mmW Synthesizers are RoHS compliant.

This document will guide you through the simple process of setting up your QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer. A complete user manual is available online (ni-microwavecomponents.com) along with device drivers and software.

QuickSyn Lite Synthesizers

List ModeThe list mode panel groups together all of the controls related to setting up and executing triggered sequences of synthesizer states.

(This cable is for functional test purposes only)

The WR-15 waveguide used on the FSL-7682 is not depicted here.

quicksyn lite mmw quickstart guide

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