Red Pitaya HAMlab Manuel utilisateur

HAMlab
Release 1.0
User Manual
Sep 18, 2017


Contents
1 WARNING! IMPORTANT NOTICE - Read before operating this unit 1
1.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING ............................... 2
2 Quick start 5
2.1 What is in the box ............................................ 5
2.2 Other additional requirements ...................................... 6
2.3 Start using HAMlab measurement instruments ............................. 6
2.4 Start using HAMlab as Radio Station - SDR .............................. 10
2.5 Alternative networking for HAMlab ................................... 21
2.6 Unlocking Logic Analizer app ...................................... 34
2.7 Prepare SD card ............................................. 34
2.8 Update HAMlab software ........................................ 44
3 Applications and Features 47
3.1 Oscilloscope with Signal Generator ................................... 47
3.2 Spectrum Analyzer ............................................ 56
3.3 Logic Analizer .............................................. 60
3.4 Power SDR ................................................ 65
4 HAMlab 80-10 10W Specifications 79
4.1 SDR specifications ............................................ 79
4.2 Measurement instruments specifications ................................. 81
4.3 General Electrical specifications ..................................... 82
4.4 Mechanical specifications ........................................ 82
4.5 HAMlab system architecture ....................................... 82
4.6 Front panel controls and connections .................................. 83
4.7 Back panel controls and connections .................................. 86
5 HAMlab 160-6 10W 10W Specifications 93
5.1 SDR specifications ............................................ 93
5.2 Measurement instruments specifications ................................. 95
5.3 General Electrical specifications ..................................... 96
5.4 Mechanical specifications ........................................ 96
5.5 HAMlab system architecture ....................................... 96
5.6 Front panel controls and connections .................................. 97
5.7 Back panel controls and connections .................................. 100
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CHAPTER 1
WARNING! IMPORTANT NOTICE - Read before operating this unit
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 pace-
makers 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!
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Caution: Avoid operation this unit in direct sunlight or other areas of extrem 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 compli-
ance with manufacturer’s instructions or applicable standards and shall invalidate the warranty. Please follow the
instuctions in user manual in order to undrestand 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 overclocked 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.
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 distibutor for operationa advice or repair of
the unit.
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:
Do not expose the product to any liquid, moisture, flammable materials or chemicals.
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.
Handle the product with care to avoid mechanical or electrical damage to the printed circuit board and connectors.
Avoid handling the Red Pitaya HAMlab product while it is powered.
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.
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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.
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.
Do not disassemble the product in any way!
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CHAPTER 2
Quick start
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: [email protected]
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 fliters bypass BNC cable
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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).
Start using HAMlab measurement instruments
Connecting the cables
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 colours or polarity! Don’t
turn on the power supply yet.
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