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Lyons NanoVNA - User Manual

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08/09/2020 NanoVNA User Guide | NanoVNA User Guide
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User
Guide
1.
Introduction
i.
What
is
N
anoV
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ii.
What
is
required
for
operation
iii.
Basics
of
N
anoV
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A
iv.
Oscillation
frequency
of
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2.
First
thing
3.
input
method
4.
How
to
read
the
screen
i.
Main
screen
a.
1.
START
2.
STOP
frequency
b.
3.
Marker
c.
4.
Calibration
status
d.
5.
Reference
position
e.
6.
Marker
status
f.
7.
Trace
status
g.
8.
Battery
status
ii.
Main
screen
2
a.
9.
CE
N
TER
frequency
10.
span
b.
Menu
screen
c.
11.
Menu
iii.
Keypad
screen
a.
12.
N
umeric
keys
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Summary

1. Introduction

i. What is NanoVNA

Defines the NanoVNA device and its primary function.

ii. What is required for operation

Lists the essential hardware components needed to operate the NanoVNA.

iii. Basics of NanoVNA

Explains fundamental concepts and measurement capabilities of the NanoVNA.

iv. Oscillation frequency of NanoVNA

Details the operating frequency ranges and harmonic modes used by the NanoVNA.

3. Input method

4. How to read the screen

i. Main screen

Illustrates and explains the key elements displayed on the NanoVNA's primary screen.

ii. Main screen 2

Covers additional display information and elements found on the secondary main screen.

iii. Keypad screen

Describes the virtual keypad interface, including numeric keys, back, unit, and input fields.

5. Start measurement

i. Basic measurement sequence

Provides a step-by-step guide for initiating a measurement on the NanoVNA.

6. Calibration method

7. Function

i. Trace display

Explains how to configure and manage multiple traces displayed on the NanoVNA.

ii. Marker

Describes the usage and functionality of markers for data point analysis.

iii. Time domain operation

Covers performing and interpreting measurements in the time domain mode.

iv. Setting the measurement range

Guides on configuring start, stop, center, and span frequencies for accurate measurements.

v. Calibration and setup recall

Details how to save, recall, and manage calibration data and device configurations.

vi. Equipment settings

Accesses and modifies general device configuration parameters and settings.

8. How to update the firmware

i. How to get the firmware

Guides on sourcing firmware updates from official repositories and builds.

ii. How to write the firmware

Explains the process of flashing new firmware using command-line tools.

iii. How to write the firmware (Windows GUI)

Details firmware flashing procedures using graphical tools for Windows users.

9. Firmware Development Guide

i. Build with Docker

Instructions for compiling firmware using Docker for a consistent build environment.

ii. On-chip debugging with Visual Studio Code

Setup for debugging firmware directly on the device using VSCode and extensions.

10. Example of use

i. Bandpass filter adjustment

Demonstrates using the NanoVNA for precise bandpass filter adjustments.

ii. Antenna adjustment

Guides antenna tuning by analyzing SWR and reactance readings on the NanoVNA.

iii. Cable check

Explains Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) for detecting cable faults and discontinuities.

iv. Common mode filter measurement

Details the procedure for measuring common mode filters using the NanoVNA.

Lyons NanoVNA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLyons
ModelNanoVNA
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish