• LabVIEW MathScript RT Module, available for download at ni.com/downloads
• Additional SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cables to use the REF IN and PPS IN signals
• PCIe - MXI Express Interface Kit for USRP RIO to connect to a desktop computer
• ExpressCard Slot - MXI Express Interface Kit for USRP RIO to connect to a laptop
computer
• PXIe - MXI Express Interface Kit for USRP RIO to connect to a PXI Express chassis
• CDA-2990 Clock Distribution Device for synchronizing multiple devices
• CPS-8910 Switch Device for PCI Express for large multiple-input, multiple-output
(MIMO) expansion configurations
• GPS antenna for devices with GPS disciplined oscillator (GPSDO) support
• PXI-5691 RF Amplifier for local oscillator (LO) re-import with the USRP-2955
Environmental Guidelines
Notice This model is intended for use in indoor applications only.
Environmental Characteristics
Operating temperature 0 °C to 45 °C
Operating humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing
Pollution Degree 2
Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient temperature)
Installing the Software
You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.
1. Install an application development environment (ADE), such as LabVIEW or LabVIEW
Communications System Design Suite.
Note LabVIEW NXG and LabVIEW Communications System Design Suite
do not support the USRP-2955.
2. Follow the instructions below that correspond with the ADE that you installed.
Installing the Software Using NI Package Manager
Ensure that you have installed the latest version of NI Package Manager. To access the
download page for NI Package Manager, go to ni.com/info and enter info code
NIPMDownload.
Note NI-USRP versions 18.1 to current are available to download using NI
Package Manager. To download another version of NI-USRP, refer to Installing the
Software Using the Driver Download Page.
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