ThinkRF D4000 Manuel utilisateur
D4000
40 GHz RF Downconverter/Tuner
User Guide
Version 1.0
July 2020
Docu ent no. 75-0044-200731
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HARDWARE WARRANTY AND LIMITATI N F LIABILITY
Read this warranty carefully before you use the product.
D4000 40 GHz RF Downconverter/Tuners are warranted for work anship and
aterials for a period of one (1) year fro the date of ship ent as identified by the
Custo er’s packing slip or carrier waybill. thinkRF reserves the right to void the
warranty on any equip ent that has been altered or da aged due to Custo er
negligence, unauthorized repair, isuse of equip ent, evidence of physical or
environ ental da age, transportation abuse or re oval of any thinkRF identification
labels or serial nu bers.
It will re ain the responsibility of the Custo er, having obtained a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) and shipping instructions fro thinkRF, to return, at the
Custo er's expense, the defective unit to thinkRF’s repair facilities. thinkRF will
incur shipping charges for the return of warranty repaired equip ent. The RMA
nu ber can be secured by contacting thinkRF Custo er Service and Support
([email protected] ). If the product does not fall within thinkRF’s warranty period
or the product is found to be functioning as designed, then under the ter s of
thinkRF’s warranty policy, all costs of repairs and shipping will be charged directly to
the Custo er. thinkRF will warrant repaired units for a period of 90 days fro date
of ship ent fro thinkRF to the Custo er. If the re aining period on the original
hardware warranty is greater than 30 days, then thinkRF will honor this re aining
warranty period.
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Table of Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................ 5
Audience....................................................................................................................5
Conventions..............................................................................................................5
btaining the Latest Documentation and Software..............................................6
Document Feedback.................................................................................................6
btaining Technical Assistance..............................................................................6
verview of the D4000 .................................................................................................. 7
Getting Familiar with the D4000..............................................................................7
The Front Panel............................................................................................................................ 7
The Rear Panel............................................................................................................................ 8
The Underside.............................................................................................................................. 8
Precautions and peration Consideration ................................................................. 9
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage.........................................................9
Preventing RF Connector Damage.........................................................................9
2.92 Fe ale Connector....................................................................................................... 10
SMA Connectors......................................................................................................................... 10
peration Consideration and Maintenance.........................................................10
Setting Up the D4000 ................................................................................................... 11
Unpacking the Box..................................................................................................11
Connecting the Ethernet and Cables....................................................................11
Use of D4000 with External 10 MHz Reference....................................................12
Interfacing with the D4000 .......................................................................................... 13
Network Application Access Methods..................................................................13
SCPI Raw................................................................................................................................... 13
Establishing Ethernet Connection with D4000....................................................14
Changing the Method of IP Address Allocation for D4000.................................14
Device Reset ................................................................................................................. 15
Reset to Factory IP Configuration.........................................................................15
Restore to Factory Settings...................................................................................15
Status Indicator LED ................................................................................................... 16
Hardware Reference .................................................................................................... 18
System Specifications............................................................................................18
2.92 mm and SMA Connectors..............................................................................18
RJ-45 Ethernet Port Pinout....................................................................................19
RJ-45 Straight-Through Ethernet Cable...............................................................19
Preface
Preface
This preface describes the audience for, the organization of, and conventions used in this
docu ent. It also identifies related docu entation and explains how to access electronic
docu entation.
Audience
This docu ent is written for technical people who have basic understanding, fa iliarity
and experience with network test and easure ent equip ent.
Conventions
This section describes the conventions used in this docu ent.
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Note: This sy bol eans take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to
additional infor ation and aterial.
Caution: This sy bol eans be careful. In this situation, you ight do so ething that
could result in equip ent da age or loss of data.
Warning: This sy bol eans danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily
injury. Before you work on any equip ent, be aware of the hazards involved with
electrical circuitry and be fa iliar with the standard practices for preventing accidents.
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btaining the Latest Documentation and Software
Please visit our website's resource page at http://www.thinkrf.co /resources/ to obtain the
latest docu entation and releases of new fir ware and software.
Document Feedback
Please send your co ents about this docu ent or our other docu entation to
Thank you, we appreciate your co ents.
btaining Technical Assistance
For all custo ers who hold a valid end-user license, thinkRF provides technical
assistance 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Ti e, Monday to Friday. Contact us by filling out the
for listed on http://www.thinkrf.co /support/.
Before contacting Support, please have the following infor ation available:
D4000 serial nu ber, product version (and options if available), which are
located on the identification label on The Underside of the D4000.
The fir ware version running on the D4000 (use *IDN? co and).
If applicable, the versions of thinkRF software you are using or any third-party
applications.
The operating syste and version you are using.
For any other infor ation, contact thinkRF at:
thinkRF Corporation
390 March Road
Kanata, ON K2K 0G7
+1.613.369-5104
www.thinkrf.co
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verview of the D4000
verview of the D4000
Note: This is a living and evolving document. We welcome your feedback.
The features and functionality described in this section may exist in the current product or
are scheduled for a future product release.
D4000 40 GHz RF Downconverter/Tuner is used to convert RF signals in the range of 24-
40 GHz down to an inter ediate frequency (IF) of 1.536 GHz. This is designed to extend
the functionality of existing spectru analyzers that can operate at 1.536 GHz to easure
and analyze 5G signals in the range of 24-40 GHz band.
Getting Familiar with the D4000
This section provides infor ation about the front and rear panels, connection ports and
identification label of the D4000 RF Downconverter/Tuner.
Note: The type and place ent of connectors and co ponents on the panels and the
case ay vary depending upon the product version.
The Front Panel
The front panel of the D4000 contains, fro left to right:
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•+12 VDC LEMO connector, 4 pin
•RF IN port, 2.92 fe ale connector, +10 dB Max, +10 VDC Max
•IF OUT port, fe ale bulkhead SMA connector
•10 MHz IN port, fe ale bulkhead SMA connector, 0 dB Min, +10 dB Max
•10 MHz OUT port, fe ale bulkhead SMA connector
•RST, factory reset button
•STS/PWR/EXT REF, Status LEDs
•CTRL, GPIO port, D-Sub high density receptacle 15 Position
•RJ-45 Ethernet port
The Rear Panel
The rear panel of the D4000 contains a power switch, and a gore vent for getting
oisture out of the device.
The Underside
The underside of the D4000 provides an identification label, as illustrated below. The
label on your product ay vary depending on your product variant and version.
The product “Version” nu ber is i portant for identifying which fir ware can be used to
update your product. The “Options” nu ber is to identify which product odel you have,
see D4000’s datasheet if the Options is not NONE.
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Precautions and peration Consideration
Precautions and peration Consideration
Ensure that you read and understand the following infor ation about safety and
electrostatic discharge before you unpack and set up the D4000.
Warning: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this
equip ent. Read the installation instructions before you connect the syste to its power
source.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is a single-event, rapid transfer of electrostatic charge
between two objects, such as an operator and a piece of electrical equip ent. ESD can
occur when a high electrostatic field develops between two objects in close proxi ity.
ESD occurs when electronic co ponents are i properly handled and is one of the ajor
causes of device failures in the se iconductor industry.
Electrostatic discharge is ore likely to occur with the co bination of synthetic fibers and
dry at osphere. Always follow these steps to prevent ESD.
Warning: Never open the front or rear panels of the D4000 as personal injury ay result
and opening the chassis will void the warranty. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Always contact thinkRF support for service through the online support for at
http://www.thinkrf.com/support/.
Caution: To prevent ESD, wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap that you provide, ensuring
that it akes good skin contact.
Caution: Do not touch any exposed contact pins or connector shells of interface ports
that do not have a cable attached. If cables are connected at one end only, do not touch
the exposed pins at the unconnected end of the cable.
Preventing RF Connector Damage
When connecting to an RF connector, whether it is SMA or other connectors, it is
i portant that proper care and connector connection practice is used to prevent
irreversible da age to the connector and its port.
Caution: When ating/de ating the connectors,
- Do: align the ating connectors properly to prevent da aging the center pin, ake
preli inary connection by using fingers, use correct torque spanner for the final
connection
- Do not: apply bending force to connection, over-tighten to a connector on the jack or
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overturn point of the torque wrench. Using incorrect torque wrench, wrench, pliers or even
your hand to over-tighten a connector can cause per anent da age to a D4000.
2.92 mm Female Connector
Caution: Use only 2.92 Male connector as the ating part to the D4000’s RF IN port.
NLY use 2.92 cables and connectors.
Use only a proper torque wrench with torque setting intended for a 2.92 Male
connector (not the sa e one for a SMA connector). The reco ended torque setting is
100 N.c (8.9lbs.in). An exa ple of a torque wrench that can be used for this is Huber-
Suhner P/N 74 Z-0-0-21.
SMA Connectors
The reco ended torque setting for all SMA connectors is 45 N.c (4lbs.in). An
exa ple of a torque wrench that can be used for this is Huber-Suhner P/N 74 Z-0-0-79.
peration Consideration and Maintenance
The D4000 should be operated only within its specified operation te perature and
specification of 14°F to 131°F (-10°C to 55°C). The ideal operating te perature for
opti u perfor ance is between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
Caution: Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or radiation fro other sources of
heat.
So e regular aintenance is needed to aintain the unit in its good working state. This
includes inspect and keep all the connectors clean, especially the threads by using, for
instance, Lint Free cloth or Q-tip with Isopropyl alcohol.
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