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AN-49-005   Rev.: 

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   (August 7, 2016)   M156027 (R90553)   File: AN-49-005(D).doc

 

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Summary of Contents for RC4DAT Series

Page 1: ...6027 R90553 File AN 49 005 D doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini Circuits User Guide RS232 USB control Input Impedance 50 USB RS232 SPI Ethernet Programable Attenuators Etherne...

Page 2: ...rosoft Windows Visual Basic Visual C and Visual C are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation LabVIEW and CVI are registered trademarks of National Instruments Corporation Delphi is a registere...

Page 3: ...5 Included Accessories and Options 8 1 8 6 Conformity 9 Chapter 2 Installation and 10 15 2 1 Software Setup 10 2 2 Installation 11 12 2 3 Attenuator Physical Setup 13 16 2 3 1 For USB Control 13 2 3...

Page 4: ...eep Hop Sequences 25 3 4 5 Attenuator Switching Time 26 3 5 Alerts During Operation of the Programmable Attenuator 27 3 6 Firmware Update 28 30 Chapter 4 Revision History 31 Page 4 of 31 AN 49 005 Rev...

Page 5: ...d two series of programmable attenuators as shown in Figure 1 3 The RUDAT series which can be controlled via standard USB or RS232 ports some also support SPI and the RCDAT series which can be control...

Page 6: ...html 1 8 Technical Description 1 8 1 Features of Mini Circuits Programmable Attenuators Wide attenuation range model dependent see section 1 8 2 Wide frequency range model dependent see section 1 8 2...

Page 7: ...T 3000 63W2 1 50 3000 63 1 33 USB HTTP Telnet RCDAT 6000 90 1 1 6000 90 0 25 20 USB HTTP Telnet RCDAT 6000 60 1 1 6000 60 0 25 20 USB HTTP Telnet RCDAT 6000 30 1 1 6000 30 0 25 20 USB HTTP Telnet RCDA...

Page 8: ...Visual Basic AutoIT Visual Studio 6 or newer and more see AN 49 001 for full details Additionally the HTTP and Telnet protocols can operate from almost any computer or even a mobile device smartphone...

Page 9: ...11 RUDAT series models also comply with RS232 The RUDAT series models meet all requirements for RS232 standard RCDAT series models also comply with TCP IP The RCDAT series models Ethernet communicati...

Page 10: ...t It s 718 934 4500 or e mail apps minicircuits com for North America or go to minicircuits com contact worldwide_ tech_support html for other regional numbers and addresses 2 1 1 First save all work...

Page 11: ...uld now appear To proceed click I Agree and the Continue button Figure 2 2 2 License agreement 2 2 3 The installation program will launch Click the OK button to continue Figure 2 2 3 Installation prog...

Page 12: ...program group under which the link for the attenuator control program in the Start Menu will be created If you change the Program Group for this software be sure to record that information together wi...

Page 13: ...232 Control RUDAT with power via USB Connect D Sub9 cable between RUDAT unit D Sub port and computer serial port Connect plug suited for available wall socket to the provided power adaptor and plug in...

Page 14: ...0 60 11407150001 and greater RUDAT 6000 90 11403230000 and greater RUDAT 6000 110 All serial Numbers RUDAT 4000 120 All serial Numbers This option requires the use of an RS232 port wired to supply 5VD...

Page 15: ...ur system Figure 2 3 4 RCDAT Ethernet setup 2 3 5 For SPI Control RUDAT 13G 90 Connect the SPI Clock Data and Latch Enable pins identified in the model datasheet to your I O control device Connect pow...

Page 16: ...gram 3 1 1 When started the GUI will show the control selection screen allowing you to choose RS232 USB HTTP or Telnet control 3 1 2 To start a RUDAT unit in RS232 control select the COM port the unit...

Page 17: ...l either enter the IP address of the unit If using HTTP with a port other than 80 port will also be needed of the unit in the IP address field or click on the search icon next to it to find all Mini C...

Page 18: ...Note changing Ethernet settings is only possible via USB control see section 3 2 for details 3 1 9 Telnet or HTTP text commands can also be used to control the attenuator Just type the command in the...

Page 19: ...el description Field describing the model this shows model part number serial number and connection details 6 Current Attenuation The value the attenuator is currently set to 7 Manual Attenuator Atten...

Page 20: ...the number of cycles specified 15 High Speed only available with Firmware Rev B1 or greater Enables high speed Sweep and Hop functions See section 3 4 3 for details 16 PC control Default setting Swee...

Page 21: ...our channels automation will be in sweep mode 3 Hop mode When selected all four channels automation will be in hop mode 4 Channel selection Selects which channels the sweep or hop applies to 5 Automat...

Page 22: ...he GUI is not shut down before the attenuator is disconnected the last attenuation state will not be saved and if set last defined attenuation was selected the attenuator will start up in high isolati...

Page 23: ...current configuration Figure 3 3 2 shows the factory default of the programmable attenuators If these settings are appropriate for your local network then you do not need to access the setup before co...

Page 24: ...t mask from server 7 Copy state Copies current state of dynamic IP to static IP not available when DHCP is selected 8 Static Configuration When DHCP is not selected the user must specify the values be...

Page 25: ...3 High Speed Mode Sweep Hop Sequences This mode is only available for units with firmware version B1 or later see section 3 6 for the firmware update process Note Units with older serial numbers may...

Page 26: ...tioning from one attenuation level to the next This short switching time means the RF signal path has an undefined attenuation state for as short a time as possible during changes in attenuation level...

Page 27: ...with the power supply an alert will pop up Click OK to close the program and check the power and data connections to the unit before restarting the program Figure 3 3 2 data or power disconnected aler...

Page 28: ...ailable firmware and an update is usually not required Mini Circuits occasionally makes firmware update files available as a courtesy to add additional features or correct known issues Please contact...

Page 29: ...o window Figure 3 6 4 Firmware Information Window 3 6 5 A browse window will open to the firmware directory under the path you selected when installing the GUI program See Fig 3 6 5 Navigate to where...

Page 30: ...herefore recommended not to attempt to start any additional GUI sessions until after the firmware upgrade has been completed 3 6 7 After the firmware has updated an alert will appear Click OK to shut...

Page 31: ...lots showing examples Rev B September 16 2015 Added caution note concerning multiple GUI sessions during firmware upgrade October 16 2015 Added models RCDAT 8000 30 and RCDAT 3000 63W2 August 07 2016...

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