National Instruments QuickSyn Lite User manual
USER GUIDE
QuickSyn Lite
Frequency Synthesizer
DOC. NO. 5580521-01 | REV. D | ECN 001779
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Introducing the QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer
Congratulations on purchasing a
Phase Matrix QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer!
To get the most out of your purchase, it is recommended that this
user guide be read carefully and completely.
QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer modules are available in
microwave and millimeter-wave frequency ranges. The microwave
modules include models FSL-0010, FSL-0020, and FSL-E020; the
millimeter-wave modules include models FSL-2740, FSL-5067,
and FSL-7682 and are comprised of an FSL-0020 and a frequency
multiplier.
In this document . . .
The scope of this document is to describe how to setup the
QuickSyn Lite Frequency Synthesizer, install its software on a
computer, and control the synthesizer using the software.
“Step 1. Unpack Hardware” on page 4
“Step 2. Peform USB Device Driver Installation” on page 4
“Step 3. Perform Software Installation” on page 19
“Step 4. Setup Synthesizer” on page 22
“Step 5. Review Software Front Panels” on page 23
“Service Information” on page 37
“Declaration of Conformity” on page 39
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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 Lite 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
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 les 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 ni-microwavecomponents.com
2 Start the installation process by selecting Start > Run >
Browse, navigate to the “setup.exe” le, and select Open to
start the installation wizard.
A window similar to the one shown in Figure 1 will appear.
3 Select Next to continue to the End User License Agreement.
4 Carefully read through the End User License Agreement.
Step 2-1 Install Device Driver Using Automatic Installation
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• If you agree to the terms of the software license agreement,
select “I accept this Agreement” and select Next to continue.
• If you do not agree, you will not be able to install the software.
A window similar to the one shown in Figure 3 will appear to show
progress of various software components being installed.
Figure 1 Example of the QuickSyn USB Device Driver Installer
Figure 2 Example of End User License Agreement
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5 Select Next once the les have been copied.
6 Select Continue Anyway.
Figure 3 Example of “Installing USB Driver”
Figure 4 Example of “Windows Logo Testing”
NOTE The QuickSyn device driver uses les that already exist on the computer as part
of a standard Windows installation and does not install EXE, DLL, or any other
executable les.
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7 Select Finish to complete the USB device driver installation.
6 Connect the synthesizer to the PC using a USB Cable and
proceed to install software per Step 3 on page 19.
1 Download the latest available QuickSyn USB device driver
from the NI Microwave Components website.
Device drivers are available online ni-microwavecomponents.com
2 Connect the synthesizer to the PC using a USB Cable.
The “Found New Hardware Wizard” should start automatically.
Figure 5 Example of Completing USB Device Driver Installer
Step 2-2 Install Device Driver Using Manual Installation
(Windows XP)
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3 Select “No, not this time” and Next to continue.
4 Select “Install from a list or specic location (Advanced)” and
Next to continue.
Figure 6 Example of the “Found New Hardware Wizard”
Figure 7 Example of “What Do You Want the Wizard to Do”
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5 Select “Search for the best driver in these locations.”
6 Check the box to “Include this location in the Search” and enter
the le path in the combo-box or select Browse and search for the
device driver le (QuickSyn.inf) that was downloaded in step 1.
The screen shown in Figure 9 is displayed as Windows copies the
required le. Once copying is nished, the Next button becomes
available.
7 Select Next to continue once the les have been copied.
Figure 8 Example of “choose search and installation options”
Figure 9 Example of les being copied
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8 Select “Continue Anyway”
Windows should display a message indicating that the installation
was successful.
9 Select Finish to complete the device driver installation.
NOTE The QuickSyn device driver uses les that already exist on the computer as part
of a standard Windows installation and does not install EXE, DLL, or any other
executable les.
Figure 10 Example of “Windows Logo Testing”
Figure 11 Example of “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard”
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1 Download the latest available QuickSyn device driver from the
NI Microwave Components website.
Device drivers are available online ni-microwavecomponents.com
2 Connect the synthesizer to the PC using a USB cable.
The “Installing Device Driver Software” message will pop up in the
lower-right portion of the screen (see Figure 12).
The QuickSyn device driver requires manual installation; therefore,
two other messages will appear (see Figure 13 and 14).
3 Select Close (see Figure 14).
Step 2-3 Install Device Driver Using Manual Installation
(Windows 7)
Figure 12 Example of “Installing device driver software”
Figure 13 Example of driver software installation warning
Figure 14 Example of driver software installation warning
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4 Click on the Windows logo in the lower-left corner of the
screen, and select Drivers and Printers as shown in Figure 15.
5 Find the device labeled “FSW_USBSerial” and right-click on it.
Choose Properties from the menu (see Figure 16).
Figure 15 Example of How to Start Manual Installation of Driver
Figure 16 Example of Finding a Device
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Figure 17 Example of FSW_USBSerial Properties
6 Click on the Hardware tab (see gure 17).
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Figure 18 Example of FSW_USBSerial Properties
7 Select the Properties button to display the properties dialog
box (see Figure 18).
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Figure 19 Example of FSW_USBSerial Properties
8 Select Change settings (see Figure 19) to enable the Update
Driver button and click on the Update Driver button.
Figure 20 Example of Update Driver Software
9 Select the browse option as shown in Figure 20.
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Figure 21 Example of Update Driver Software
Figure 22 Example of Browse for Folder
10 Browse to the location of the location of the QuickSyn.inf. le
and choose Ok (see Figure 22).
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Figure 23 Example of Update Driver Software
11 Click Next to begin installing the driver (see Figure 23).
A Windows security dialog box will appear asking to approve
the installation. The driver has been signed by NI Microwave
Components (formerly Phase Matrix, Inc.).
Figure 24 Example of Windows Security Message
12 Choose Install to start the installation (see gure 24).
After the driver installs, a dialog box (similar to the one shown
in Figure 25) will appear conrming that the installation was
successful. The com port number will show in the title bar.
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Figure 25 Example of Windows Security Message
In the Control Panel under Devices and Printers, the QuickSyn USB
interface should now be listed along with its com port number as
shown in Figure 26. Keep the com port number handy as it will be
needed in order to communicate with the synthesizer.
Figure 26 Device and Printers Window
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Step 3. Perform Software Installation
1 Download the latest available QuickSyn Soft Front Panel
software from the NI Microwave Components website and unzip
it to a location on the computer.
Software is available online ni-microwavecomponents.com
2 Start the installation process by selecting Start > Run > Browse,
navigate to the “setup.exe” le, and select Open to start the
installation wizard.
A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 27 is displayed.
3 Continue to the next screen.
Figure 27 Example of Starting the Soft Fron Panel Installation Wizard
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4 Enter the destination directory for the soft front panel
executables or browse to a destination directory by selecting the
Browse button.
5 Once the le path has been entered, select Next to continue to
the Software License Agreement.
Figure 28 Example of Selecting Destination Directory for Executables
Figure 29 Example of Software License Agreement
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