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Replace the Top and Side Covers  

 
a. Install the top cover.  The top cover has the vent holes facing backwards towards the rear of the FLEX-5000.  
Gently press them on and screw them down.  
 
b. Install the side panels by gently pressing them into place. 
 

Return the FLEX-5000 to the Operating Position 

 
a. Return the FLEX-5000 to its operating position 
 
b. Install the power connector and all other connecting cables. 
 

Install the latest version of PowerSDR  

a. Download PowerSDR (v2.0.22 minimum) from the FlexRadio Systems web site (

www.flexradio.com

) 

b. Run the PowerSDR Integrated Installer to ensure that the latest Firewire drivers and firmware are installed to 
your PC 

Install latest Firmware and Register the ATU with the FLEX-5000 EEPROM 

a. Start PowerSDR. 

 

b. If a firmware update is needed, PowerSDR will install it automatically. 

c. Once PowerSDR is running, use keyboard sequence 

CTRL+SHIFT+D

 to start the FLEX-5000 Debug form. 

d. Now execute keyboard sequence 

CTRL+ALT+A

 from the FLEX-5000 Debug form to access the ATU Upgrade 

button displayed in the center left of the Debug form. 

e. 

Left click

 on the 

Update EEPROM

 button.  This will write the ATU serial number and assembly number 

information to the FLEX-5000’s EEPROM and registers the ATU. 

f. Close the ATU Upgrade form 

g. Close the FLEX-5000 Debug form 

h. Close PowerSDR 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FLEX-5000A

Page 1: ...1 2013 Flex Radio Systems All rights reserved FLEX 5000A ANTENNA TUNING UNIT ATU INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ATU Board Revision 52B and above Revided March 14 2013...

Page 2: ...gnated as a user or field installable upgrade only if the FLEX VU5K V U module is NOT previously installed If a FLEX VU5K is installed in your FLEX 5000 then you must return it to an authorized FlexRa...

Page 3: ...as a supplementary resource for removing the covers of the FLEX 5000A http kc flex radio com KnowledgebaseArticle50382 aspx a If you look closely at the side rails you ll notice little indentations i...

Page 4: ...e top cover to the chassis Figure 3 b Using your hands place your thumbs on the dark grey side support pieces and using your fingers grip the lip of the panel and flex it out slightly while lifting up...

Page 5: ...you do not strip the threads See Figure 5 Figure 5 PA with 3 4 spacers installed c Plug one end of the ATU control ribbon cable into the small keyed connector marked SV2 on the center right hand edge...

Page 6: ...metal RF shield and observing the orientation of the mounting holes place the shield on top of the 3 4 1 9 cm spacers with the spacer threads protruding from the tops of the metal RF shield See Figur...

Page 7: ...hrough the metal RF shield as shown in Figure 7 Figure 7 Flat washer and internal tooth lock washers on top of RF shield f Install one 1 1 4 6 35 mm spacer over each of the four 4 screws protruding th...

Page 8: ...See Figure 9 Figure 9 Placement of ATU onto spacers above shield h Install one 1 flat washer one 1 internal tooth lock washer and one 1 hex nut over each of the four 4 screws upon which the ATU is mo...

Page 9: ...A board and the BNC connector labeled J4 PA ATU on the RFIO board mounted on the rear panel of the radio k Remove the mini coax cable from the RFIO BNC connector referenced in step 14 and connect it t...

Page 10: ...com b Run the PowerSDR Integrated Installer to ensure that the latest Firewire drivers and firmware are installed to your PC Install latest Firmware and Register the ATU with the FLEX 5000 EEPROM a St...

Page 11: ...in parentheses If not displayed then submit a support ticket via our HelpDesk http helpdesk flexradio com so we can assign you a case number and resolve the installation issue For details on how to su...

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