National Instruments USRP-2930, Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
USRP-2930/2932
USRP Software Defined Radio Device
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the following USRP devices:
•
USRP-2930 Software Defined Radio Device
• USRP-2932 Software Defined Radio Device
The USRP-2930/2932 can send and receive signals for use in various communications
applications. This device ships with the NI-USRP instrument driver, which you can use to
program the device.
Contents
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 3
Environmental Guidelines.........................................................................................................4
Environmental Characteristics.......................................................................................... 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the Software Using NI Package Manager.........................................................4
Installing the Software Using the Driver Download Page................................................5
Installing the Device................................................................................................................. 5
Synchronizing Multiple Devices (Optional)..................................................................... 6
Configuring the Device.............................................................................................................6
Setting Up the Network (Ethernet Only).......................................................................... 6
Programming the Device.......................................................................................................... 9
NI-USRP Instrument Driver............................................................................................. 9
NI-USRP Examples and Lessons....................................................................................10
Verifying the Device Connection (Optional).................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 12
Device Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 12
Network Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 14
Front Panels, Back Panels, and Connectors............................................................................15
Direct Connections to the Device................................................................................... 15
USRP-2930 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs............................................................16
USRP-2932 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs............................................................18
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 20
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 20