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AN-49-005   (December 23, 2019)   M176825 (R95497)   File: AN-49-005(J).doc

 

This document and its contents are the property of Mini-Circuits

 

                                                                                                                                                                    

 

 

 

 

 

User Guide 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS232 & USB control, 

Single channel (RUDAT) 

 

USB, RS232, SPI & Ethernet 

 

Programmable Attenuators 

Ethernet & USB control, 

Single channel (RCDAT) 

RS232, USB & SPI control, 

Single channel (RUDAT-13G) 

 

RS232, &USB control,   

Single channel (ZVVA) 

 

Summary of Contents for RCDAT Series

Page 1: ...and its contents are the property of Mini Circuits User Guide RS232 USB control Single channel RUDAT USB RS232 SPI Ethernet Programmable Attenuators Ethernet USB control Single channel RCDAT RS232 US...

Page 2: ...ity for and will have no liability on account of any of the foregoing Accordingly this guide should be used as a guideline only Trademarks Microsoft Windows Visual Basic Visual C and Visual C are regi...

Page 3: ...1 8 1 Features of Mini Circuits Programmable Attenuators 6 1 8 2 Model Selection Guide 7 1 8 3 Intended Applications 8 1 8 4 Supported Software Environments 8 1 8 5 Included Accessories and Options 9...

Page 4: ...tions 22 3 2 2 Automatic mode functions 23 3 2 3 Log Attenuation Changes 23 3 2 4 Configuration Settings 24 3 3 Changing Ethernet Settings in the GUI 25 26 3 4 Sweep and Hop functions 27 28 3 4 1 PC C...

Page 5: ...ini Circuits programmable attenuators 1 5 Introduction Mini Circuits has developed three series of programmable attenuators The RUDAT and ZVVA series which can be controlled via standard USB or RS232...

Page 6: ...ervice Fax 1 718 934 7092 sales minicircuits com For regional offices and tech support see http www minicircuits com contact offices html 1 8 Technical Description 1 8 1 Features of Mini Circuits Prog...

Page 7: ...RCDAT 8000 30 1 8 000 30 0 25 28 USB HTTP Telnet RCDAT 8000 60 1 8 000 60 0 25 28 USB HTTP Telnet RCDAT 8000 90 1 8 000 90 0 25 28 USB HTTP Telnet RCDAT 30G 30 100 30 000 30 0 5 24 USB HTTP Telnet Dyn...

Page 8: ...uipment The models can be used by anyone familiar with the basics of electronic measurements or electronic control systems 1 8 4 Supported Software Environments Mini Circuits programmable attenuators...

Page 9: ...tors conform to all requirements for the following international standards RoHS The models comply with EU directive for Restriction of Hazardous Substances for 6 substances USB 2 0 The models meet the...

Page 10: ...ther 32 or 64 bits is required as well No additional requirements for using units in daisy chain configuration If you have had any problems installing the software we re here to help Try following the...

Page 11: ...nt and its contents are the property of Mini Circuits 2 1 3 Alternatively you may wish to just download and open without saving the setup files from https www minicircuits com softwaredownload RUDAT_S...

Page 12: ...greement Figure 2 2 3 Installation program window 2 2 Installation 2 2 1 The installer window should now appear Click the Install Now button if you downloaded only the setup files skip to 2 2 2 2 2 2...

Page 13: ...J doc This document and its contents are the property of Mini Circuits 2 2 4 The programmable attenuator program will be in C Program Files x86 Mini Circuits ProgrammableAttenuator with links on the d...

Page 14: ...nect attenuator input and output SMA ports to your system 2 3 2 RS232 Control RUDAT ZVVA with power via USB Connect D Sub9 cable between attenuator unit D Sub port and computer serial port Connect plu...

Page 15: ...odel P N Serial Number RUDAT 6000 30 11405010010 and greater RUDAT 6000 60 11407150001 and greater RUDAT 6000 90 11403230000 and greater Other RUDAT models All serial Numbers ZVVA models All serial Nu...

Page 16: ...Clock Data and Latch Enable pins See pinout below to your I O control device Connect power as for RS232 control Note the Indicator lights up Connect RUDAT input and output SMA ports to your system Not...

Page 17: ...all RCDAT units exceeds power available from supply connected to master unit connect additional supplies to the USB ports of slave units as needed connecting a power supply to the USB port of a slave...

Page 18: ...Attenuator icon should be waiting there for you Click on it and get started 3 1 Starting the GUI program 3 1 1 When started the GUI will show the control selection screen allowing you to choose RS232...

Page 19: ...ctly to the attenuator control screen Figure 3 1 4 Unit selection screen 3 1 5 To start an RCDAT unit with Ethernet control either enter the IP address of the unit If using HTTP with a port other than...

Page 20: ...f units found click on the Search button 2 The search function uses ports UDP 4950 and UDP 4951 for communication ensure your firewall allows access to these ports 3 1 7 After entering the IP address...

Page 21: ...o control the attenuator Just type the command in the address field of your internet browser or implement a Get Post HTTP function in your selected application for HTTP or establish a Telnet connectio...

Page 22: ...r details and set the step size used in the manual attenuation setting 4 Connection Options Returns to the startup screen 5 Model description Field describing the model this shows model part number se...

Page 23: ...al When selected the attenuator will sweep or hop through the user defined sequence then repeat in the reverse direction sweeping from stop to start or hopping from last to first point in the hop list...

Page 24: ...y default a user defined attenuation value or the last attenuation value set Notes 1 If the GUI is not shut down before the attenuator is disconnected the last attenuation state will not be saved and...

Page 25: ...utton In the GUI see section 3 1 3 Figure 3 3 1 USB Control 3 3 2 The Ethernet Settings screen will open showing the current configuration Figure 3 3 2 shows the factory default of the programmable at...

Page 26: ...elnet control select Use Password and enter the desired password below up to 20 characters In SSH control a password will be required regardless of the settings 11 Store After you ve made all changes...

Page 27: ...attenuator Communication delays vary by computer but in practice this dictates a minimum dwell time in the order of 3 ms or more for USB 3 0 connections or longer with USB 1 or 2 connections 10 20 ms...

Page 28: ...ing changes in attenuation levels Switching time is distinct from minimum dwell time during a sweep or hop sequence which is generally dictated by communication and control delays rather than RF switc...

Page 29: ...et addresses for each unit with the master unit unit connected directly to USB or Ethernet control as address 0 and the slave units incrementing to the end of the chain 3 5 2 The additional Dynamic Ad...

Page 30: ...ee options Single channel control one attenuator at a time Multi channels select a number of attenuators by clicking on them and send to them the same command reset the selected channels by selecting...

Page 31: ...LL to set the configuration of all units then configure the unit as described in section 3 2 3 3 6 Multiple attenuation modes RCDAT 40G 30 In the RCDAT 40G 30 you will see below the connection type on...

Page 32: ...n 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 7 2 data or power disconnected alert 3 7 3 Checking Un che...

Page 33: ...ly not required Mini Circuits occasionally makes firmware update files available as a courtesy to add additional features or correct known issues Please contact testsolutions minicircuits com for deta...

Page 34: ...uator Click on Update Firmware to select a new firmware version to install or click Exit to close the firmware info window Figure 3 8 4 Firmware Information Window 3 8 5 A browse window will open to t...

Page 35: ...ator program and then restart it normally Figure 3 8 7 Firmware Successful Update 3 8 8 If the firmware upgrade was interrupted this can result in partial installation rendering the device inoperable...

Page 36: ...te Firmware button an alert will appear see Fig 3 8 10 Click Yes to have the main GUI program shut down and a special Firmware upgrade application start or No to return to the main GUI program 3 8 11...

Page 37: ...its contents are the property of Mini Circuits Figure 3 8 11b Firmware Upgrade App Upgrade 3 8 12 After the firmware has updated an alert will appear Click OK The Firmware Upgrade Application will sh...

Page 38: ...dded models RCDAT 3000 63W2 and RCDAT 8000 30 Added caution note concerning multiple GUI sessions during firmware upgrade Revision D Aug 07 2016 Added RC4DAT model family and RUDAT 132G 90 Added SPI c...

Page 39: ...its contents are the property of Mini Circuits Revision H Jul 30 2019 Added model RCDAT 40G 30 Added telnet prompt function Updated installation process to show new version Revision J Dec 11 2019 Adde...

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