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Daughterboard installation and component verification (Ettus Research recommends you perform the installation with no power to the USRP and using ESD equipment)
 
Daughterboard installation and component verification (Ettus Research recommends you perform the installation with no power to the USRP and using ESD equipment)
  
==Step 1==
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==Installation Process==
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===Step 1===
 
Unscrew the 2 screws on the top of the USRP and remove cover. (Lift up about 15 degrees and wiggle back as there
 
Unscrew the 2 screws on the top of the USRP and remove cover. (Lift up about 15 degrees and wiggle back as there
 
is a flange on the front part of the cover)
 
is a flange on the front part of the cover)
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[figure 5]
 
[figure 5]
  
==Step 2==
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===Step 2===
 
Line up the 8 screw holes on the Daughterboard with the USRP Motherboard standoffs (they only go one way).
 
Line up the 8 screw holes on the Daughterboard with the USRP Motherboard standoffs (they only go one way).
  
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[figure 7]
 
[figure 7]
  
==Step 3==
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===Step 3===
 
After you have aligned the Daughterboard correctly you can press the Daughterboard on to the connectors below them (you will feel them snap into place).
 
After you have aligned the Daughterboard correctly you can press the Daughterboard on to the connectors below them (you will feel them snap into place).
  
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[figure 9]
 
[figure 9]
  
==Step 4==
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===Step 4===
 
Put 8 of the screws provided in the daughterboard
 
Put 8 of the screws provided in the daughterboard
  
 
[figure 10]
 
[figure 10]
  
==Step 5==
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===Step 5===
 
Repeat steps 2- 4 for the second Daughterboard
 
Repeat steps 2- 4 for the second Daughterboard
  
==Step 6==
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===Step 6===
 
It is recommended to connect the bulkhead cables one at a time to avoid confusion. The Daughterboards and front
 
It is recommended to connect the bulkhead cables one at a time to avoid confusion. The Daughterboards and front
 
panel of the X300/310 are clearly labeled as to which cable goes where.
 
panel of the X300/310 are clearly labeled as to which cable goes where.
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[figure 16]
 
[figure 16]
  
==Step 7==
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===Step 7===
 
Repeat step 6 for the other bulkhead cables
 
Repeat step 6 for the other bulkhead cables
  
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[figure 18]
 
[figure 18]
  
==Step 8==
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===Step 8===
 
Install USRP cover with screws
 
Install USRP cover with screws
  
 
[figure 19]
 
[figure 19]
  
==Step 9==
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===Step 9===
 
Connect the SFP 1 GigE adapter into USRP SFP port 0
 
Connect the SFP 1 GigE adapter into USRP SFP port 0
  
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[figure 21]
 
[figure 21]
  
==Step 10==
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===Step 10===
 
Connect the Gigabit Ethernet cable and power cord provided
 
Connect the Gigabit Ethernet cable and power cord provided
  
 
[figure 22]
 
[figure 22]
  
==Step 11==
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===Step 11===
 
Attach any Antennas you may have purchased
 
Attach any Antennas you may have purchased
  
 
[figure 23]
 
[figure 23]
  
==Step 12==
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===Step 12===
 
On the computer(host) you plan to use to connect to the USRP set the Ethernet adapter to have an IP address of 192.168.10.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Connect the other end of the Gigabit Ethernet cable to your computer.
 
On the computer(host) you plan to use to connect to the USRP set the Ethernet adapter to have an IP address of 192.168.10.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Connect the other end of the Gigabit Ethernet cable to your computer.
  
 
[figure 24]
 
[figure 24]
  
==Step 13==
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===Step 13===
 
Power on the USRP (button on the front right of the USRP)
 
Power on the USRP (button on the front right of the USRP)
  
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===Step 14===
 
Ping the device from host computer:  
 
Ping the device from host computer:  
  
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[figure 25]
 
[figure 25]
  
==Step 15==
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===Step 15===
 
Assuming you have properly installed the UHD driver (http://code.ettus.com/redmine/ettus/projects/uhd/wiki) you can now run this command in a terminal/command window: $ uhd_usrp_probe. This will tell you about the hardware inside of your USRP. The output will look like the following:
 
Assuming you have properly installed the UHD driver (http://code.ettus.com/redmine/ettus/projects/uhd/wiki) you can now run this command in a terminal/command window: $ uhd_usrp_probe. This will tell you about the hardware inside of your USRP. The output will look like the following:
  
 
<code>insert uhd_usrp_probe output</code>
 
<code>insert uhd_usrp_probe output</code>
  
==Step 16==
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==UHD FFT==
 
Try the UHD_FFT demo that comes with GNU Radio
 
Try the UHD_FFT demo that comes with GNU Radio
  

Revision as of 15:49, 19 April 2016

Introduction

Application Note Number: AN-5501

Authors: John Smith and Jane Smith

Last Modified Date: 2016/04/15

Reference: https://www.ettus.com/content/files/kb/xseries-quick-start.pdf

Overview

This Quick Start is meant to show you how to put together your new X300/310. We will start at the point when you have yet to unpack the boxes and go all the way to being able to ping the device, performing a quick software probe to verify hardware components and finally running a simple FFT demo. This Quick Start does not cover the installation of software on the host computer.

Tools Required

  • Philips Screwdriver
  • 5/16” wrench

Pre-installed Software

Box Contents

USRP Box

  • 1 x USRP X300/X310
  • 1 x SFP Adapter for 1 GigE
  • 1 x Power Supply and US Cord
  • 1 x USB 2.0 JTAG Debug Cable
  • 1 x Gigabit Ethernet Cable
  • 4 x SMA-Bulkhead Cables
  • 16 x Daughterboard Screws

Daughterboard Boxes

  • 2 x SBX Daughterboards

Antenna Boxes

  • One or more Antennas

[figure1]

[figure2]

Proper Handling

Daughterboard installation and component verification (Ettus Research recommends you perform the installation with no power to the USRP and using ESD equipment)

Installation Process

Step 1

Unscrew the 2 screws on the top of the USRP and remove cover. (Lift up about 15 degrees and wiggle back as there is a flange on the front part of the cover)

[figure 3]

[figure 4]

[figure 5]

Step 2

Line up the 8 screw holes on the Daughterboard with the USRP Motherboard standoffs (they only go one way).

[figure 6]

[figure 7]

Step 3

After you have aligned the Daughterboard correctly you can press the Daughterboard on to the connectors below them (you will feel them snap into place).

[figure 8]

[figure 9]

Step 4

Put 8 of the screws provided in the daughterboard

[figure 10]

Step 5

Repeat steps 2- 4 for the second Daughterboard

Step 6

It is recommended to connect the bulkhead cables one at a time to avoid confusion. The Daughterboards and front panel of the X300/310 are clearly labeled as to which cable goes where.

[figure 11]

[figure 12]

[figure 13]

[figure 14]

[figure 15]

[figure 16]

Step 7

Repeat step 6 for the other bulkhead cables

[figure 17]

[figure 18]

Step 8

Install USRP cover with screws

[figure 19]

Step 9

Connect the SFP 1 GigE adapter into USRP SFP port 0

[figure 20]

[figure 21]

Step 10

Connect the Gigabit Ethernet cable and power cord provided

[figure 22]

Step 11

Attach any Antennas you may have purchased

[figure 23]

Step 12

On the computer(host) you plan to use to connect to the USRP set the Ethernet adapter to have an IP address of 192.168.10.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Connect the other end of the Gigabit Ethernet cable to your computer.

[figure 24]

Step 13

Power on the USRP (button on the front right of the USRP)

Step 14

Ping the device from host computer:

   $ ping 192.168.10.2

[figure 25]

Step 15

Assuming you have properly installed the UHD driver (http://code.ettus.com/redmine/ettus/projects/uhd/wiki) you can now run this command in a terminal/command window: $ uhd_usrp_probe. This will tell you about the hardware inside of your USRP. The output will look like the following:

insert uhd_usrp_probe output

UHD FFT

Try the UHD_FFT demo that comes with GNU Radio

1. Connect one antenna to RX2 on the left Daughterboard (Daughterboard A)

[figure 26]

2.From the terminal/command window:

   $ uhd_fft


[figure 27]

[figure 28]