NI Ettus USRP X410 - User Manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Ettus USRP X410
1 MHz to 7.2 GHz, 400 MHz Bandwidth, GPS-Disciplined OCXO,
USRP Software Defined Radio Device
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the Ettus USRP X410 Software
Defined Radio Device.
The Ettus USRP X410 can send and/or receive signals for use in various communications
applications. You can use NI-USRP or the USRP Hardware Driver (UHD) to program the
device.
Contents
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 1
Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 2
Additional Items for Device Set-Up......................................................................................... 2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................3
Ettus USRP X410 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs ...........................................................3
Selecting Your Driver................................................................................................................6
NI-USRP................................................................................................................................... 8
Setting Up the Device....................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Software.................................................................................................... 11
Programming the Device.................................................................................................11
UHD........................................................................................................................................ 16
Setting Up the Device..................................................................................................... 16
Installing the Software.................................................................................................... 18
Programming the Device................................................................................................ 18
NI Services..............................................................................................................................19
Unpacking the Kit
Notice To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device, ground
yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your
computer chassis.
1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.
2. Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.
Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.

Summary

Unpacking the Ettus USRP X410 Kit

Verifying the Kit Contents

Kit Components Identification

Visual identification of included hardware components and documentation.

Additional Items for Device Set-Up

Required Cables and Host PC Components

Lists necessary cables and host PC hardware for device setup.

Verifying the System Requirements

System Requirement Checks

Details the system requirements needed for NI-USRP or UHD operation.

Ettus USRP X410 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs

Front Panel Connector Descriptions

Details the connectors and their functions on the front panel.

Back Panel Connector Descriptions

Details the connectors and their functions on the back panel.

Back Panel LED Indicators

Explains the status and meaning of LEDs on the back panel.

NI-USRP

Setting Up the Device (NI-USRP)

Steps to prepare and connect the hardware for NI-USRP.

Installing the Software (NI-USRP)

Guide for installing the necessary NI-USRP software components.

Programming the Device (NI-USRP)

How to create communications applications using the NI-USRP driver.

UHD

Setting Up the Device (UHD)

Steps to prepare and connect the hardware for UHD.

Connecting the Device (UHD)

Illustrates hardware connections for the UHD configuration.

NI Ettus USRP X410 Specifications

General

Frequency Range	1 MHz to 7.2 GHz
ADC Resolution	14-bit
DAC Resolution	16-bit
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 70°C
Number of Channels	4
FPGA	Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+
Synchronization	GPSDO