Acumen manual Before you start, Quick guide to the DataBridge SDR2-USB

Page 8

Getting Started

SDR2-USB Configuration Guide rev 1.0

1.2 Before you start

Before you start, be sure you have the following items available:

•DataBridge SDR2-USB

•A 5-30VDC power supply

•RS-232 DB9 serial cable

•The device you wish to record from (serial data source)

1.3A quick guide to the DataBridge SDR2-USB

On the front of the SDR2-USB are the USB "A" socket, record button, and LED indicators. The SDR2-USB can be toggled in and out of record mode using the record button located on the front panel. The LED indicators show the SDR2-USB’s current recording status. The data indicator flashes when data is received and is used to verify data reception from your data source.

Record Button	Power Indicator
	Record Indicator

Fault Indicator

Data Indicator

Figure 1.1. SDR2-USB Front Panel Controls.

6

Image 8

Contents Acumen Instruments Corporation Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Service and Support Getting Started OverviewBefore you start Quick guide to the DataBridge SDR2-USBDeploying the DataBridge SDR2-USB Connecting power to your SDR2-USBConfiguring your SDR2-USB via the setup file Creating setup.txt CongratulationsConfiguring DataBridge SDR2-USBSetting date and time CommentsConfiguring the data port Setting date and timeSpecifying a filename and folder Configuring file creation behavior Adding time stamps to recorded filesTesting your configuration Setup file reading Record mode operationOperations Receiving dataPower failure and improper shutdowns Stopping recordingDevice removal while recording Filename generationFormatting the storage media PartitionsLithium battery maintenance Resetting to factory defaultsSetup File Reference Initial Setup CommandsData Port Setup Commands Recording Behavior CommandsScheduled File Closing Commands Time Stamping CommandsOther Commands J4 Remote Control Port LocationFunctions Pinout and Mating CableForce-Record Shunt Installation Page Service Support Exception CodesService and Support SDR2-USB Configuration Guide rev Contacting Acumen Instruments Corporation Returning EquipmentWarranty One year warrantyExclusions LimitationsData rates Serial specificationsSerial Port Basics More asynchronous serial parameters Data rates and the UartDTE and DCE Handshaking Voltage levelsSDR2-USB Configuration Guide rev Page 5 J7 rear power receptacle pin configuration SpecificationsElectrical specifications Mechanical Specifications 6 J1 power receptacle pin configurationSerial communications USB socketSpecifications SDR2-USB Configuration Guide rev