Red Pitaya HAMlab 80-10 10W User manual

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Red Pitaya HAMlab Documentation
HAMlab models that are covered by this user manual:
HAMlab 80-10 10W
HAMlab 160-6 10W
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Welcome to the HAMlab user manual.
1. WARNING! IMPORTANT NOTICE - Read before operating this unit
1. WARNING! IMPORTANT NOTICE - Read before operating this unit
1.1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
2. Quick start
2.1. What is in the box
2.2. Other additional requirements
2.3. Start using HAMlab measurement instruments
2.4. Start using HAMlab as Radio Station - SDR
2.5. Alternative networking for HAMlab
2.6. Unlocking Logic Analyzer app
2.7. Prepare SD card
2.8. Update HAMlab software
3. Applications and Features
3.1. Oscilloscope with Signal Generator
3.2. Spectrum Analyzer
3.3. Logic Analyzer
3.4. Power SDR
4. HAMlab 80-10 10W Specifications
4.1. SDR specifications
4.2. Measurement instruments specifications
4.3. General Electrical specifications
4.4. Mechanical specifications
4.5. HAMlab system architecture
4.6. Front panel controls and connections
4.7. Back panel controls and connections
5. HAMlab 160-6 10W Specifications
5.1. SDR specifications
5.2. Measurement instruments specifications
5.3. General Electrical specifications
5.4. Mechanical specifications
5.5. HAMlab system architecture
5.6. Front panel controls and connections
5.7. Back panel controls and connections
6. Troubleshoot
6.1. Damaged or corrupted SD card
6.2. Power SDR cannot connect to HAMlab
6.3. Audio board not working

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Warning
This radio has been configured to operate in your country according to your nation’s regulations when
required. It may operate on frequencies which are not allowed for public use. You are required to have a
valid amateur radio license of an appropriate class from your government to have the privileges to
operate on amateur radio frequencies. Except those actions which have been described in this HAMlab
documentation, no other manipulations to the radio are allowed. The unit must only be opened and/or
serviced by a qualified technician. These documents contain important information for safe operation,
please study it!
Radio frequency energy (RF) from transmitters can interact with some electronic devices, such as
cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators. Please refer to the implanted pacemaker or defibrillator
manufacturer’s instructions with respect to precautions to be taken in the vicinity of an amateur radio
transmitter. If any interaction or interference with a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator is suspected,
STOP transmitting immediately!
Warning
This product shall only be powered by an external power supply providing 13.8 VDC power supply that
can provide at least 4A of constant power. The power supply used with Red Pitaya HAMlab must comply
with relevant regulations and standards applicable in the country of use.
Danger
NEVER CONNECT THE +13.8V POWER CONNECTOR DIRECTLY TO AN AC OUTLET. This may cause a fire,
injury or electrical shock.
Danger
This product is intended for use with low voltage energy sources and signals. NEVER MEASURE OR
CONNECT TO VOLTAGE SOURCES THAT ARE ABOVE 30V!
Caution
Avoid operation this unit in direct sunlight or other areas of extreme heat, excessive vibrations or
mechanical force. This product should be operated at normal conditions with ambient temperatures not
exceeding 40oC (86oF) and should not be covered.
Caution
When using earphones, use caution when adjusting the volume prevent any harm to your hearing.
Caution
The connection of unapproved external devices to the unit may damage the unit and/or affect
compliance with manufacturer’s instructions or applicable standards and shall invalidate the warranty.
Please follow the instructions in user manual in order to understand how to properly and safely connect
external devices and what are voltage/current limitations of HAMlab inputs/outputs.
Caution
This product should be placed on a stable, flat, nonconductive surface and should not be contacted by
conductive items.
Danger
This product is not a toy. Keep the product and all of its parts out of reach of children.
Caution
This product should not be over clocked and should not be or modified in the hardware components as
this may result in excess heating of certain components or may damage the product.

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Caution
If any defects, abnormal result, or other observations occur not covered in user manual, immediately
disconnect device from it’s power and contact manufacturer or local distributor for operational advice
or repair of the unit.
1.1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
This product should only be handled (operated, maintained, cleaned, and otherwise dealt with) in
accordance with good engineering practices and only by persons with the adequate knowledge and
skills. To avoid malfunction or damage to your Red Pitaya product please observe the following:
1. Do not expose the product to any liquid, moisture, flammable materials or chemicals.
2. Do not expose the product to heat from any source. The Red Pitaya product is designed for
reliable operation only at normal ambient room temperatures.
3. Handle the product with care to avoid mechanical or electrical damage to the printed circuit
board and connectors.
4. Avoid handling the Red Pitaya HAMlab product while it is powered.
5. All peripherals used with the Red Pitaya HAMlab product should comply with relevant standards
for the country of use and be marked accordingly to ensure that safety and performance
requirements are met. Such peripherals include, but are not limited to, USB (Universal Serial
Bus) wireless adapters, USB storage media and measurement probes used in conjunction with
the Red Pitaya HAMlab product.
6. The Red Pitaya HAMlab product is not designed to be powered from a USB port on other
connected equipment. If such connection is attempted, the product may malfunction and the
USB port on the device may be damaged.
7. Factory design of this device only allows booting from an SD card. Only cards in accordance with
the Red Pitaya HAMlab specifications may be used for the purpose.
8. Do not disassemble the product in any way!

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2. Quick start
2. Quick start
2.1. What is in the box
2.2. Other additional requirements
2.3. Start using HAMlab measurement instruments
2.3.1. Connecting the cables
2.3.1.1. Back panel connections
2.3.1.2. Front panel connections
2.3.2. Turning it on and start using measuring instruments
2.4. Start using HAMlab as Radio Station - SDR
2.4.1. Connecting the cables
2.4.1.1. Back panel connections
2.4.1.2. Front panel connections
2.4.1.3. Turn it on & put HAMlab in SDR mode
2.4.2. Power SDR installation and SDR configuration
2.5. Alternative networking for HAMlab
2.5.1. Network connectivity user guide
2.5.2. Wired
2.5.2.1. Local Area Network (LAN)
2.5.2.2. Direct Ethernet cable connection
2.5.3. Wireless
2.5.3.1. Wireless Network Connection
2.5.3.2. Access Point mode
2.6. Unlocking Logic Analyzer app
2.7. Prepare SD card
2.7.1. Windows
2.7.2. Linux
2.7.3. MacOS
2.8. Update HAMlab software
2.8.1. Web interface update
2.8.2. Manual upgrade

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HAMlab models that are covered by this user manual:
HAMlab model
release date
what has changed to previous model
HAMlab 80-10 10W
Dec. 2016
HAMlab 160-6 10W
Apr. 2017
all amateur transmit bands are now supported, USB audio card was
replaced with audio codec, other improvements
Note
If you have proposal what to improve in next generation please contact us: [e-mail]
2.1. What is in the box
The following accessories and materials are included with your HAMlab kit. Carefully remove the
HAMlab device and accessories from its shipping package and identify the items listed below.
HAMlab
DC power cord with Anderson Power Pole™ connector
Ethernet cable
USB 2.0 Cable - A-Male to Mini-B (only for HAMlab 80-10 10W)
Rx filters bypass BNC cable
2.2. Other additional requirements
In addition to the supplied accessories, software and cables supplied with the HAMlab, you will need to
provide the following:
An HF-Antenna or dummy load with BNC or SO-239 connector
powered stereo speakers (computer type) or stereo headphones
router with enabled DHCP and connection to the internet
good RF ground
HAMlab compatible Microphone available in HAMlab shop .
A stabilized DC 13.8 VDC, 4A Power Supply
Oscilloscope and logic analyzer probes available in HAMlab shop .
DJControl Instinct S Series available from Hercules or other midi controller.
SDR application requirements:
Personal computer (PC) running Windows 7 or later. Either 32 or 64-bit operating systems are
supported.
Instrumentation applications requirements:
All instrumentation applications are WEB based and don’t require the installation of any native
software. Users can access them via a browser using their smartphone, tablet or a PC running
any popular operating systems (macOS, Linux, Windows, Android or iOS).
2.3. Start using HAMlab measurement instruments
2.3.1. Connecting the cables
2.3.1.1. Back panel connections
HAMlab should be powered by DC 13.8 V Power Supply that can provide at least 4A of constant power.
Make sure that is turned off and then use DC power cord with Anderson Power Pole™ connector to
connect it with HAMlab. RED wire is positive (+) while BLACK wire is negative (-), double check to not
mix the colors or polarity! Don’t turn on the power supply yet.

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Anderson Power Pole™ power connector (1) Ethernet connection (2) - connect the HAMlab to your local
network using Ethernet cable.
Note
Other connections are at the moment not important, you can read more about them later in the Back
panel controls and connections section.
2.3.1.2. Front panel connections
Logic analyzer probes (1), Oscilloscope probes (2), Signal generator connections (3)

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2.3.2. Turning it on and start using measuring instruments
1.) Turn on power supply, and press momentary power button on the HAMlab to turn it ON. Blue led on
power button will turn on and after 30s HAMlab will be ready to use.
2.) Make sure your computer is connected to same local area network as HAMlab.
3.) On your computer start a WEB browser (Chrome recommended).
4.) Type in the HAMlab URL.
Example:
Note
URL can be found on the back panel of the HAMlab. See image below.
HAMlab application page should appear where measurement applications are listed.
Click on application to run it.
Note
More details about HAMlab instruments can be found in the Applications & features section.
Instruments applications documentation:
Oscilloscope with Signal Generator
Logic Analyzer
Spectrum Analyzer

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2.4. Start using HAMlab as Radio Station - SDR
2.4.1. Connecting the cables
2.4.1.1. Back panel connections
Antenna - Connect an HF antenna with nominal 50 Ohm impedance to the SO-239 connector.
Note
If you prefer BNC connector you can remove HAMlab top cover and reconnect it from SO-239 to BNC.
Ground - Remove the thumb screw marked GND. Connect your central station ground to the thumb
screw and screw it back into the radio.
Speakers - connect powered stereo speakers to the jack
Tip
You can instead of speakers connect headphones on the front panel.
USB cable (3) - connect the HAMlab with the PC using USB 2.0 Cable - A-Male to Mini-B. USB cable will
provide a way for PowerSDR software to use HAMlabs audio outputs. USB cable for audio is only
required for HAMlab 80-10 10W model.
Ethernet Connection (4) - connect the HAMlab to your local network using Ethernet cable
HAMlab should be powered by DC 13.8V Power Supply that can provide at least 4 A of constant power.
Make sure that is turned off and then use DC power cord with Anderson Power Pole™ connector (1) to
connect it with HAMlab. RED wire is positive (+) while BLACK wire is negative (-), double check to not
mix the colors or polarity! Don’t turn on the power supply yet.
Mount Rx filters bypass BNC loopback cable from RX1 IN to RX1 OUT (2).
Note
Other connections are at the moment not important, you can read more about them later in the Back
panel controls and connections section.

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2.4.1.2. Front panel connections
Microphone (1)
Note
More information about compatibility of microphone, key and headphones and front panel connections
in general can be found in the Front panel controls and connections section.
Iambic Morse Code Paddle Keyer (2)
Note
Keyer is supported only with software 0.97-93 or later. Please check for software update.
Phones (3) (optional if speakers are not connected)
2.4.1.3. Turn it on & put HAMlab in SDR mode
1.) Turn on power supply, HAMlab will start automatically. Next time you can momentary press on the
power button to turn it on/off.
2.) Make sure your computer is connected to same local area network as HAMlab.
3.) On your computer start a WEB browser (Chrome recommended).
4.) Type in the HAMlab URL that can be found on the back panel of the HAMlab
HAMlab application page should appear

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Congratulations, HAMlab is now ready for use, now let’s install Power SDR.
Note
Exiting this SDR WEB application will close the connection to Power SDR.
2.4.2. Power SDR installation and SDR configuration
Click here to download Power SDR installation package.
1. Start the installation by double clicking on the Setup_PowerSDR_STEMlab_HAMlab_Edition.exe
file.
2. If you are asked for extended user access rights during the installation click Yes! Running
installer with administration rights will work as well.
On Windows 10 you might get warning of Unknown Publisher you can proceed with installation
by clicking on “more info” and then “Run anyway”.

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3. Follow the instructions of the setup routine and accept the license agreements if asked for.

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4. At the end of the installation you are asked if you want to run PowerSDR software immediately,
feel free to do so.

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5. PowerSDR software will start with the calculation of the FFT wisdom file, which will take a while
depending on the CPU power of your computer. This is only done once, even after updating the
software to a new version in the future:
6. After starting the PowerSDR software you will be led through the PowerSDR software specific
setup wizard which lets you configure the software to use it with your STEMlab. Pick the
HAMlab/STEMlab radio model.

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7. Select the region where you are using your STEMlab, this is important due to the different
frequency ranges your are allowed to transmit in the different countries all over the world:
8. Your initial setup is completed click finish.
9. Click Power to connect Power SDR with STEMlab. On the screen the input signal should appear.

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Note
Power SDR software is described in Power SDR section.
Tip
Optionally you can connect MIDI controller to your PC. MIDI controller can be used to control radio
software parameters like frequency with physical knobs.
2.5. Alternative networking for HAMlab
2.5.1. Network connectivity user guide
HAMlab is network attached device focused on simple connectivity and quick accessibility.
HAMlab can be connected over:
1. Local Area Network (LAN) - Requires DHCP settings on your local network router
2. Direct Ethernet cable connection - Requires additional setting on users PC and HAMlab
3. Wireless Network - Requires an additional WiFi dongle available at store
4. Access Point Mode - HAMlab creates its own WiFi network

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2.5.2. Wired
2.5.2.1. Local Area Network (LAN)
This is the most common and recommended way of connecting and using your HAMlab. Your LAN
network needs to have DHCP settings enabled which is the case in majority of the local networks, whit
this, simple “plug and play” approach is enabled. Having HAMlab connected the local network will
enable quick access to all applications using only your web browser. Simply follow this 3 simple steps:
1. Connect power supply to the HAMlab
2. Connect HAMlab to the router or directly to the PC Ethernet socket
3. Open your web browser and in the URL filed type: rp-xxxxxx.local/
Note
xxxxxx are the last 6 characters from MAC address of your HAMlab. MAC address is written on the back
HAMlab panel.
Figure 1: Connecting your HAMlab to the LAN network.
After the third step you will get a HAMlab main page as shown below.

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2.5.2.2. Direct Ethernet cable connection
It is possible to establish direct connection between your pc and HAMlab. For Windows 10 just connect
HAMlab to your computer and access it using rp-xxxxxx.local/ method.
Note
Windows 7/8 users should install Bonjour Print Services, otherwise access to *.local addresses will not
work.
If there are some restrictions for the user to have HAMlab on the DHCP LAN network permanently there
is a possibility to directly connect to your HAMlab. This type of connection requires additional settings
on your PC and HAMlab.
Note
This connection is also arranged via Network manager application so users should first have access to
the LAN (DHCP) network in order to arrange static IP on the HAMlab.
How to set direct Ethernet connection is described below.
First step in connecting HAMlab directly to LAN network and setting a static IP on it.
1. Use recommended connection described in Local Area Network (LAN) section. Once you are
successfully connected to your HAMlab, open Network Manager and chose “Static” option.
Input the static IP, default getaway and DNS. Click “Apply”. Fields Gateway and DNS can be left
empty.
2. Second step is to set a network setting on the PC Here we give an example on the Ubuntu 14.04
but it is very similar on the other OS also. To set a direct connection with your PC follow next
steps:
a. Open network manager on your PC

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b. Add new Ethernet connection (There is no need to create new network since you can
set static IP settings on the existing network and skip all steps up to step 5. )
3. Select “Ethernet” connection and press “Create” button
4. Select the name of the new Ethernet connections
5. Select “Method – Manual”, Press “Add” button and insert:
a. static IP address of your PC (must be different from the IP address of the HAMlab),
b. Net mask (input: 255.255.255.0)
c. Getaway (can be left empty)