National Instruments QuickSyn Lite User manual

National Instruments | 4600 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara CA 95054 | 408-610-6810 | ni-microwavecomponents.com © 2014 National Instruments Document No. 5520035-00 | Rev. B | ECN 001540
QuickSyn Lite QuickStart Guide
This document provides information about hardware and software
installation for the QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer.
QuickSyn Lite QuickStart Guide
This document provides information about hardware and software
installation for the QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer.
Identify contents of box:
Check kit contents
Learn the sweep mode panel
Sweep Mode
The sweep mode panel groups together all controls related to
frequency and power sweep. The user can use the controls on the
sweep mode panel to set triggering, sweep direction, frequency
range and step size, power range and step size, and frequency and
power dwell time.
Learn the list mode panel
Install drivers and software
Download device drivers and Soft Front Panel from ni-microwavecomponents.com and refer to the QuickSyn user manual for instructions on
how to install the drivers and software. Note the user manual is available online.
Letter Description Order Number Qty
A QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer FSL-0010 or FSL-0020 1
B CABLE,USB MFSW-ACC02 1
C CABLE,DC BIAS 2048118-00 1
QuickSyn Lite Synthesizers employ the same revolutionary
phase-refi ning QuickSyn technology as the full-featured
QuickSyn Synthesizers, enabling wide coverage (0.65 to 10 or
20 GHz), fi ne resolution (1 Hz resolution), fast frequency
switching (100 μs), and instrument-grade spectral purity.
This document will guide you through the simple process of
setting up your QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer. A complete user
manual is available online (ni-microwavecomponents.com)
along with device drivers and software.
NOTE:
We recently changed the branding of the QuickSyn product
line by replacing the Phase Matrix logo with the National
Instruments logo. In some cases, as we deplete our stock, you
may observe the Phase Matrix logo on packaging, software,
manuals, and the unit itself.
QuickSyn Lite Synthesizers
List Mode
The list mode panel groups together all of the controls related to
setting up and executing triggered sequences of synthesizer states.
(This cable is for functional test purposes only)

National Instruments | 4600 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara CA 95054 | 408-610-6810 | ni-microwavecomponents.com © 2014 National Instruments Document No. 5520035-00 | Rev. B | ECN 001540
QuickSyn Lite QuickStart Guide
This document provides information about hardware and software
installation for the QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer.
QuickSyn Lite QuickStart Guide
This document provides information about hardware and software
installation for the QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer.
Setup synthesizer
1. Insert one end of an SMA cable (not supplied) to the synthe-
sizer’s RF OUT SMA connector and the other end of the cable
to the applicable microwave test equipment as shown in the
illustration below.
2. Insert the Mini-B end of the USB cable into the synthesizer’s
USB connector and the A-Type end into the computer’s USB
receptacle.
3. Ensure that the power supply is turned off before connecting
DC cables. Verify that the voltage of the power supply is set
between +12 V and +12.5 V.
4. Connect the black (ground) wire of the DC bias power cable to
the power supply.
5. Connect the red (+12 V) wire to the power supply.
6. Insert the 30-pin SPI connector into the synthesizer’s SPI
connector receptacle.
7. Turn on the power supply.
WARNING:
Voltage less than +11.4 V at the synthesizer connector
may result in malfunction; voltage in excess of +15 V
may damage the synthesizer.
NOTE:
The QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer generates heat. There-
fore, use a heatsink or ensure adequate ( ≥ 1 cfm) airfl ow
is present to prevent the synthesizer’s internal tempera-
ture from exceeding +75° C.
Launch software
Launch the previously installed control software by double clicking on the shortcut icon which was placed on
the computer’s desktop.
Learn how to use the QuickSyn soft front panel
Refer to the QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer user manual available online
for a detailed review of the soft front panel.
The QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer Soft Front Panel is a graphical user
interface (GUI) that provides a quick and easy way to exercise the
synthesizer’s extensive functionality. The GUI contains three tabs
in the upper-left corner that represent the three logical groups of
functionality—main control, sweep mode, and list mode.
FREQUENCY
INDICATORS
Temperature
Frequency
Reference
REFERENCE
MAIN CONTROL
TAB

National Instruments | 4600 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara CA 95054 | 408-610-6810 | ni-microwavecomponents.com © 2014 National Instruments Document No. 5520035-00 | Rev. B | ECN 001540
QuickSyn Lite QuickStart Guide
This document provides information about hardware and software
installation for the QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer.
QuickSyn Lite QuickStart Guide
This document provides information about hardware and software
installation for the QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer.
Setup synthesizer
1. Insert one end of an SMA cable (not supplied) to the synthe-
sizer’s RF OUT SMA connector and the other end of the cable
to the applicable microwave test equipment as shown in the
illustration below.
2. Insert the Mini-B end of the USB cable into the synthesizer’s
USB connector and the A-Type end into the computer’s USB
receptacle.
3. Ensure that the power supply is turned off before connecting
DC cables. Verify that the voltage of the power supply is set
between +12 V and +12.5 V.
4. Connect the black (ground) wire of the DC bias power cable to
the power supply.
5. Connect the red (+12 V) wire to the power supply.
6. Insert the 30-pin SPI connector into the synthesizer’s SPI
connector receptacle.
7. Turn on the power supply.
WARNING:
Voltage less than +11.4 V at the synthesizer connector
may result in malfunction; voltage in excess of +15 V
may damage the synthesizer.
NOTE:
The QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer generates heat. There-
fore, use a heatsink or ensure adequate ( ≥ 1 cfm) airfl ow
is present to prevent the synthesizer’s internal tempera-
ture from exceeding +75° C.
Launch software
Launch the previously installed control software by double clicking on the shortcut icon which was placed on
the computer’s desktop.
Learn how to use the QuickSyn soft front panel
Refer to the QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer user manual available online
for a detailed review of the soft front panel.
The QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer Soft Front Panel is a graphical user
interface (GUI) that provides a quick and easy way to exercise the
synthesizer’s extensive functionality. The GUI contains three tabs
in the upper-left corner that represent the three logical groups of
functionality—main control, sweep mode, and list mode.
FREQUENCY
INDICATORS
Temperature
Frequency
Reference
REFERENCE
MAIN CONTROL
TAB

National Instruments | 4600 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara CA 95054 | 408-610-6810 | ni-microwavecomponents.com © 2014 National Instruments Document No. 5520035-00 | Rev. B | ECN 001540
QuickSyn Lite QuickStart Guide
This document provides information about hardware and software
installation for the QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer.
QuickSyn Lite QuickStart Guide
This document provides information about hardware and software
installation for the QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer.
Identify contents of box:
Check kit contents
Learn the sweep mode panel
Sweep Mode
The sweep mode panel groups together all controls related to
frequency and power sweep. The user can use the controls on the
sweep mode panel to set triggering, sweep direction, frequency
range and step size, power range and step size, and frequency and
power dwell time.
Learn the list mode panel
Install drivers and software
Download device drivers and Soft Front Panel from ni-microwavecomponents.com and refer to the QuickSyn user manual for instructions on
how to install the drivers and software. Note the user manual is available online.
Letter Description Order Number Qty
A QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer FSL-0010 or FSL-0020 1
B CABLE,USB MFSW-ACC02 1
C CABLE,DC BIAS 2048118-00 1
QuickSyn Lite Synthesizers employ the same revolutionary
phase-refi ning QuickSyn technology as the full-featured
QuickSyn Synthesizers, enabling wide coverage (0.65 to 10 or
20 GHz), fi ne resolution (1 Hz resolution), fast frequency
switching (100 μs), and instrument-grade spectral purity.
This document will guide you through the simple process of
setting up your QuickSyn Lite Synthesizer. A complete user
manual is available online (ni-microwavecomponents.com)
along with device drivers and software.
NOTE:
We recently changed the branding of the QuickSyn product
line by replacing the Phase Matrix logo with the National
Instruments logo. In some cases, as we deplete our stock, you
may observe the Phase Matrix logo on packaging, software,
manuals, and the unit itself.
QuickSyn Lite Synthesizers
List Mode
The list mode panel groups together all of the controls related to
setting up and executing triggered sequences of synthesizer states.
(This cable is for functional test purposes only)