NI TMYTEK UD Box 5G Series User manual

UD Box 5G Series
User Manual
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Table of Content
Legal Considerations
Important Safety Information
Symbol Glossary
Maintenance and Service Information
Product Warnings, Cautions, and Notices
Check the Products Upon Delivery
After-Sales Warranty
UD Box 5G Series Introduction and Overview
Setup UD Box 5G Series Platform
Operating Instruction for UD Box 5G Series Platform
TMXLAB KIT Software Operating Instructions
Device Controller via TMXLAB Kit Software
Cleaning and Maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Specification
Troubleshooting
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Legal Considerations
This device, UD Box 5G Series, is neither designed to generate and use locally RF energy for
industrial or scientific purpose nor designed to be used by the general public in any residen-
tial environment. Every country has different laws governing the transmission and reception
of radio signals. Users are solely responsible for using TMYTEK-NI mmWave bundle
systems in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Before you attempt to transmit and/or receive on any frequency or operation environment,
TMYTEK-NI recommends that you determine what licenses may be required and what
restrictions may apply. TMYTEK-NI does not accept any responsibility for the user’s use of
our products. The user is solely responsible for complying with local laws and regulations.
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Important Safety Information
This manual is intended for the following personnel :
- Engineers responsible for installation, wiring, and maintenance of the equipment
- Personnel responsible for normal daily operation of the equipment.
In order to protect the system controlled by the product and the product itself and ensure
safe operation, observe the safety precautions described in this user’s manual. We assume
no liability for safety if users fail to observe these instructions when operating the product.
If this instrument is used in a manner not specified in this user’s manual, the protection
provided by this instrument may be impaired.
If any protection or safety circuit is required for the system controlled by the product or for
the product itself, prepare it separately.
Modification of the product is strictly prohibited.
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Symbol Glossary
"ON"/"OFF" (push button)
Warning & Caution
Notice
Warning, possibility of electric shock
“In” position of a bi-stable push control
“Out” position of a bi-stable push control
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Maintenance and Service Information
Product Return and Service Address:
All services must be carried out by authorized TMYTEK designated centers. See product
return and service address below.
Any defective or malfunctioned parts must be returned to a designed TMYTEK service
center for repair or replacement.
If the product is returned for repair, please put the device back into the crash box provided
by the original factory, and then pack the crash box and send it back.
Address :
Rm. E, 3F., No. 3, Yuandong Rd., Banqiao Dist., New Taipei City 220, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Phone:
[phone]
A copy of this User Manual can be accessed and downloaded from:
tmytek.com
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Product Warnings, Cautions, and Notices
Warnings
This unit is not an explosion-proof type. Do not use it in a place with explosive gasses to
prevent explosion, fire or other serious accidents. The recommended environment shall
be indoor and avoid water.
Risk of injury due to disregarding safety information
Observe the information on appropriate operating conditions provided in the data sheet
to prevent personal injury or damage to the instrument. Read and observe the basic
safety instructions provided with the instrument, in addition to the safety instructions in
the following sections. In particular: Do not open the instrument casing.
Risk of electric shock
If moisture enters the casing, for example if you clean the instrument using a
moist cloth, contact with the instrument can lead to electric shock.
Before cleaning the instrument other than with a dry cloth, make sure that the instrument
is switched off and disconnected from all power supplies.
Cautions
Ensure the UD Box 5G Series product is securely placed on a stable horizontal surface.
Be sure to wind up redundant wires and into neat loops that are secured and fixed so as
not to pose a tripping hazard or risk for dislodging connection.
Wiring work must be performed with the main power set to OFF to prevent electric
shocks.
Wires should be the proper one meeting the ratings of this instrument. If using a wire
which cannot endure the ratings, a fire may occur.
Be sure to use a power supply of the correct rating. Connection of power supply of incor-
rect rating may cause fire.
Replacement parts such as a maintenance part should be disposed of as incombusti-
bles. For details, follow the local ordinance.
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Risk of instrument (UD Box 5G Series) damage due to inappropriate operating conditions
An unsuitable operating site or test setup can damage the instrument itself and connect-
ed devices. Before switching on the instrument, observe the information on appropriate
operating conditions provided in the data sheet. In particular, ensure the following:
All fan openings are unobstructed and the airflow perforations are unimpeded. A mini-
mum distance of 10 cm to other objects is recommended.
The instrument is dry and shows no sign of condensation.
The ambient temperature does not exceed the range specified in the data sheet.
Signal level from all connectors does not exceed the spec value.
Instrument damage caused by electrostatic discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the electronic components of the instrument
and the device under test (DUT). Electrostatic discharge is most likely to occur when you
connect or disconnect the instrument to other parts of the fixture or the equipments’
port. To pre-vent electrostatic discharge, use a wrist strap and cord and connect yourself
to the ground, or use a conductive floor mat and heel strap combination.
Risk of instrument damage due to insufficient airflow in a rack
If you mount several instruments in a rack, you need an efficient ventilation concept to
ensure that the instruments do not overheat. Insufficient airflow for a longer period can
disturb the operation and even cause damage.
Maximum input levels
The maximum input levels at all ports according to the front panel labeling or the data
sheet must not be exceeded.
Notices
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High Signal Power
When dealing with external signal amplification, make sure that:
the signals fed to the instructment are within the allowed range
during calibration the calibration standards meet the requirements in terms of their
power handling capacity
Attenuator pads can be used to adapt the power levels.
Risk of instrument damage due to obstructed fans
If the instrument is operated in dusty areas, the fans become obstructed by dust or other
particles over time. Check and clean the fans regularly to ensure that they always oper-
ate properly. If the instrument is run with obstructed fans for a longer period, the instru-
ment overheats, which can disturb the operation and even cause damage.
Instrument damage caused by cleaning agents
Cleaning agents contain substances such as solvents (thinners, acetone, etc.), acids,
bases, or other substances. Solvents can damage the front panel labeling, plastic parts,
or screens, for example.
Never use cleaning agents to clean the outside of the instrument. Use a soft, dry, lint-free
dust cloth instead.
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Check the Products Upon Delivery
It is recommended that the customer perform the following confirmation items after
receiving the product delivered.
Confirm that the contents of the product are complete
Confirm the product serial number is correct
Confirm whether the appearance is normal without damage
Confirm that the instrument is operational and functional
UD Box 5GEthernet Cable
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After-Sales Warranty
Warranty Time
With one year of repair coverage, TMYTEK restores the functionality of your device and per-
forms firmware updates in adherence to TMYTEK specifications.
How to Contact Warranty Service
Users can contact TMYTEK's global distributors or directly contact TMYTEK sales window
for maintenance service procedures.
How to send it back for repair
The warranty window will directly assign a shipping company to the client for delivery
services, and the user only needs to pre-pack the repair items.
Warranty Policy
TMYTEK warrants against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date the hardware product is shipped to the customer. This warranty is
void if the product's failure has resulted from accident, abuse, misapplication, modifica-
tion, improper calibration by the customer, use of improper hardware or software, or un-
authorized maintenance or repair. Hazards such as lightning, flood, exceeding voltage
specifications, or customer abuse are not covered under warranty.
The customer may return a hardware product for repair that is not covered by a repair
program. A standard repair fee, specific to the product, is charged for any product that is
repaired outside of the covered period.
All repairs carry a 90-day warranty, which begins the day the repaired item is shipped
back to the customer. The product will continue to be covered by any existing repair pro-
gram or by the 90-day repair warranty, whichever is longer.
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TMYTEK contacts the customer for hardware covered under a repair program that
cannot be repaired and offers an equivalent replacement product, if available. For
hardware that is not covered under a repair program, TMYTEK offers customers the
following options:
The customer may upgrade to a newer, functionally equivalent product at the normal
list price.
TMYTEK can return the product to the customer. There is a nominal testing and
handling fee for this option.
The customer can request that TMYTEK appropriately dispose of the product at no
charge.
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UD Box 5G Series Introduction and Overview
Overview
The UD Box 5G Series could be generally used in mmWave radar research and development,
frequency extension with fundamental RF instrument/equipment (i.e., wireless tester, signal
generator, signal analyzer, network analyzer, etc), and communication system development.
The UD Box 5G Series offers signal and dual channels, with each channel including IF and RF
ports. Furthermore, each channel plays both roles of up and down conversions because of
the bi-directional characteristic of UD Box 5G Series.
UD Box 5G Series provides a 10 MHz and a 100 MHz reference clock output to synchronized
other devices; these clock sources are generated by a precise OCXO clock. On the other
hand, UD Box 5G Series can be synchronized by the 100 MHz clock as well.
The RF operating frequency of UD Box 5G Series is 24 GHz to 44 GHz and IF operating
frequency is 10 MHz to 14 GHz. The phase-locked oscillator (PLO) is embedded inside, and
frequency control range of PLO is 24 GHz to 44 GHz. The hardware control interface of UD
Box 5G is Ethernet, UD Box 5G Series could be controlled by TMXLAB Kit and API.
Name and description of main units:
UD Box 5GEthernet Cable
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Component Name Speciation/ Description
Front panel:
1. Two RF ports (single will be one)
2. Two IF ports (single will be one)
3. LED indicators for different status.
Rear panel:
1. LAN port for control.
2. Power button for power on/off.
3. DC IN port for DC power supply.
4. 100 MHz In/Out port for 100 MHz reference
synchronization.
5. 10 MHz Out for 10 MHz reference synchronization.
6. +5V/+9V for 5-V and 9-V DC output.
UD Box 5G Dual
UD Box 5G Single
UD Box 5G Series comprises the following components:
Front panel
Back panel
Front panel
Back panel
Ethernet Cable
The Ethernet cable could be connected between the
device and control host.
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Lock
Component Name Speciation/ Description
UD Box 5G Series LED indicators and regarding status:
UD Box 5G Dual:
LED indicators
Lock:
UD Box 5G device boots up successfully when the Lock indicator turn red. Please re-press
the power button to reboot the device again if the indicator doesn’t turn red, shown as below.
Lock
Lock/Unlock
CH1
ON/OFF
CH2
ON/OFF
10 MHz
ON/OFF
100 MHz
OFF/IN/OUT
5V
ON/OFF
9V
ON/OFF
Power adapter
Product ID
USB Type-C P.D. 65 Watt
APD065T-A20
The adapter for power supply of UD Box 5G Series.
100-240 VAC Universal Input
USB Type-C P.D. 65 Watt
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100 MHz clock output 100 MHz clock input
10 MHz clock output
Channel 1 Channel 2
CH1 & CH2 :
Two Channels is controlled by a custom control software TMXLAB Kit GUI. When CH1/CH2
is on, the indicator turns white, otherwise, the indicator is off, shown as below.
10 MHz (Out) :
When the white light is on, UD Box 5G transmit a 10 MHz reference source which is available
for synchronizing with clock source of other device, shown as below.
100 MHz (In/Out) :
UD Box 5G can transmit or receive 100 MHz clock. The output signal of 100 MHz that comes
out of UD Box 5G is available to be synchronized with other devices. The 100MHz indicator
lights up in white when device transmit 100MHz reference source. Reversely, when device
receive an input signal of 100MHz, 100MHz indicator lights in blue, shown as below.
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Lock
UD Box 5G LED indicators and regarding status:
UD Box 5G Single:
LED indicators
Lock:
UD Box 5G device boots up successfully when the Lock indicator turn red. Please re-press
the power button to reboot the device again if the indicator doesn’t turn red, shown as below.
Lock
Lock/Unlock
CH1
ON/OFF
CH2
N/A
10 MHz
ON/OFF
100 MHz
OFF/IN/OUT
5V
ON/OFF
9V
ON/OFF
Channel 1
CH1:
The channel is controlled by a custom control software TMXLAB Kit GUI. When the CH1 is
on, the indicator turns white, otherwise, the indicator is off, shown as below.
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10 MHz clock output
10 MHz (Out) :
When the white light is on, UD Box 5G transmit a 10 MHz reference source which is available
for synchronizing with clock source of other device, shown as below.
100 MHz clock output
100 MHz (In/Out) :
UD Box 5G can transmit or receive 100 MHz clock. The output signal of 100 MHz that comes
out of UD Box 5G is available to be synchronized with other devices. The 100MHz indicator
lights up in white when device transmit 100MHz reference source. Reversely, when device
receive an input signal of 100MHz, 100MHz indicator lights in blue, shown as below.
100 MHz clock input
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RF1IF1 RF2IF2
RF1 RF2
Type-C
Setup UD Box 5G Series Platform
How to connect UD Box 5G Series
Step 1
Connect the power adapter and power cable.
Step 2
Connect the cable to DC in.
Step 3
Connect the power cable to the wall plug.
Step 4
Connect the RF port(s) with another device
(i.e., DUT or equipment or terminator) via
standard RF 2.4 mm coaxial cable/adapter.
Step 5
Connect the IF port(s) with another device
(i.e., DUT or equipment or terminator) via
standard 2.92 mm coaxial cable/adapter.
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LAN
LAN 100 MHz
Step 6
Connect the LAN port to your controlling
system or PC via Ethernet cable to control the
UD Box 5G Series.
Step 7 (optional)
Connect 100 MHz in/out port to another UD Box
100 MHz in/out port via SMA cable if you need
to synchronize two UD Box 5G Series.
LAN 10 MHz
Step 8 (optional)
Connect the 10 MHz output port to another
equipment’s 10 MHz input port via BNC cable if
you need to synchronize with other equipment.
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