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Installation

 

The  Cloud-IQ  ships  configured  for  IQ  streaming  mode  and  with  DHCP  turned  on. This  mode  is  the 
most common mode of operation. In this mode, the radio streams the raw IQ stream to the PC where 
software like SpectraVue processes the data.  
Connect the Cloud-IQ Ethernet port to the router and connect the power cable to the Cloud-IQ and a 
PC USB port. Some USB ports might not offer enough current to power the radio. In this case, use the 
included 5V USB power supply. The radio will obtain an IP address from the DHCP server. Open Spec-
traVue and select the Cloud-IQ Setup. The Find button will search for the Cloud-IQs present in the net-
work. Select the Cloud-IQ you wish to operate and click OK. Exit the setup menu and start SpectraVue 
by pressing Start or F12. 
If you need to configure the Cloud-IQ with a manual IP address or you wish to connect the Cloud-IQ 
directly to a PC, follow the instructions for the CloudSetup application included in the CD.

June 2015  

 

 

 

   RFSPACE, Inc.

   Cloud-IQ User’s Guide                                                                             9

Summary of Contents for CLOUD-IQ

Page 1: ...June 2015 RFSPACE Inc Cloud IQ User s Guide 1 RFSPACE CLOUD IQ GETTING STARTED GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...ices 3 Supplied Accessories 3 Precautions 4 Hardware Specifications 5 Introduction 6 Front Panel 7 Rear Panel 8 Installation 9 SDRanywhere 10 Interface Specifications 11 Compliance 12 June 2015 RFSPACE Inc Cloud IQ User s Guide 2 ...

Page 3: ...w RFSPACE will either 1 repair the hardware defect at no charge using new or parts equivalent to new in performance and reliability 2 exchange the product with a product that is new or equivalent to new in performance and reliability and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product or 3 refund the purchase price of the product When a product or part is exchanged any replacement item...

Page 4: ...nput connector or transmit into antennas in close proximity to the Cloud IQ antennas This might cause damage to the sensitive front end circuitry When using adjacent antennas make sure an RF limiter or relay is installed on the RF input port Damage to input RF circuitry might result in costly repairs CAUTION Never operate the receiver with wet hands Make sure antenna does not touch high voltage po...

Page 5: ... on off at 15 MHz Clipping point 15 dBm at 30 MHz Cloud mode audio compression G726 G711 Raw phase continuous Cloud mode demodulation AM FM WFM SSB CW SAM DSB ASK OOK PSK31 RAW IQ Cloud mode audio rates 16 kb s 64 kb s audio is 8 KHz sample rate Cloud mode RAW IQ 500 samples sec 16 ksamples sec at 8 bits resolution after AGC Cloud mode spectrum display 0 001 MHz 10 MHz wide 2048 FFT points with si...

Page 6: ...ers The Cloud IQ just needs the center frequency attenuator output sample rate and mode to begin streaming data The Cloud IQ utilizes straight TCP IP and ethernet for all communications This offers the highest possible performance due to the highly optimized ethernet drivers on PC Mac and Linux systems The Cloud IQ packets are fully routable This means that the receiver can be placed at remote loc...

Page 7: ...tus LED indicator Used to indicate if the receiver is connected and active 3 Clip LED indicator Blinks red if the ADC full scale level is exceeded Select the minimum attenuator required to minimize clipping Do not exceed max input levels to prevent input circuitry damage June 2015 RFSPACE Inc Cloud IQ User s Guide 7 ...

Page 8: ... can be configured to automatically switch based on a user specified frequency range 6 Bidirectional RS 232 3 5mm jack This port is used for debug and external radio control Connection diagram shows wiring used to connect to PC Switch pins 2 3 to connect to a radio or use a null modem adapter 7 100 Base T Ethernet connection Connects to PC or router for IQ mode Connects to WAN or router for Cloud ...

Page 9: ...nt to power the radio In this case use the included 5V USB power supply The radio will obtain an IP address from the DHCP server Open Spec traVue and select the Cloud IQ Setup The Find button will search for the Cloud IQs present in the net work Select the Cloud IQ you wish to operate and click OK Exit the setup menu and start SpectraVue by pressing Start or F12 If you need to configure the Cloud ...

Page 10: ... anywhere in the world The SDRanywhere application receives the demodulated audio and waterfall information from a remote radio To download Browse to http www sdranywhere com and install the APK file from your Android device This file and instructions are also included in the install CD June 2015 RFSPACE Inc Cloud IQ User s Guide 10 ...

Page 11: ...se to be used by RFSPACE customers wishing to create their own applications information at http sourceforge net projects cutesdr RemoteSDRclient RFSPACE supplies a simple open source application for the Cloud IQ radio operating in the low bandwidth Cloud mode This application is written using the QT framework and will compile for MacOS Windows and Linux operating systems This software is supplied ...

Page 12: ...d by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician...

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