User Guide
QuickSyn Frequency Synthesizer
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Step 1. Unpack Hardware
Inspect shipping cartons for any sign of visible or concealed
damage. If cartons are damaged, notify the carrier immediately.
Remove the unit from its package and inspect it for loose
components or any signs of damage. Notify NI Microwave
Components if the unit appears damaged in any way.
CAUTION
The QuickSyn Frequency Synthesizer ships in an antistatic package to prevent
damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Because ESD can damage the
components of a hardware unit, store the unit an antistatic bag when not in use.
Step 2. Peform USB Device Driver Installation
To use a personal computer (PC) to communicate with the
QuickSyn
Synthesizer, a USB device driver must be installed. The
device driver can be installed automatically or installed manually
if you are not able to run executable files on your PC. The driver
supports both 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows
Vista, and Windows 7. For automatic installation of the device
driver, follow the Step 2-1 instructions. To manually install the
device driver on a system using Windows XP or Windows 7,
follow the Step 2-2 or Step 2-3 respectively.
1 Download the latest available QuickSyn
executable USB device
driver from the NI Microwave Components website.
Device drivers are available online at ni-microwavecomponents.com
2 Start the installation process by selecting
Start
>
Run
>
Browse
, navigate to the “setup.exe” file, and select
Open
to
start the installation wizard.
Step 2-1 Install Device Driver Using Automatic Installation
NOTE
In addition to a USB interface, other interfaces are available for order as accessories,
including Ethernet, GPIB, and RS232 interfaces.