SDR2-USB Configuration Guide rev 1.0

Getting Started

Table of Contents

 

1. Getting Started

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1.1

Overview

5

1.2

Before you start

6

1.3

A quick guide to the DataBridge SDR2-USB

6

1.4

Deploying the DataBridge SDR2-USB

7

1.4.1

Connecting power to your SDR2-USB

7

1.4.2

Configuring your SDR2-USB via the setup file

7

1.4.3

Congratulations!

8

2. Configuring the DataBridge SDR2-USB

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2.1

Comments

10

2.2

Setting date and time

10

 

Step 1: Edit setup.txt

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Step 2: Insert USB storage device and apply power

11

 

Step 3: Synchronize the SDR2-USB clock

11

 

Step 4: Re-edit setup.txt

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2.3

Configuring the data port

11

2.4

Specifying a filename and folder

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Notes about filenames

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2.5

Configuring file creation behavior

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2.6

Adding time stamps to recorded files

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2.7

Testing your configuration

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3. Operations

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3.1

Setup file reading

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3.2

Record mode operation

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3.2.1

Receiving data

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3.2.2

Stopping recording

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3.2.3

Power failure and improper shutdowns

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3.2.4

Full storage media

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3.2.5

Formatting the storage media

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3.2.6

Partitions

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3.3

Resetting to factory defaults

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3.4

Lithium battery maintenance

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4. Setup File Reference

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4.1.1

Initial Setup Commands

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4.1.2

Data Port Setup Commands

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4.1.3

Recording Behavior Commands

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4.1.4

Scheduled File Closing Commands

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4.1.5

Time Stamping Commands

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4.1.6

Other Commands

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5. J4 Remote Control Port

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5.1

Overview

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5.2

Location

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5.3

Functions

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5.4

Pinout and Mating Cable

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5.5

Force-Record Shunt Installation

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