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SDR2-USB Configuration Guide rev 1.0 Getting Started
Table of Contents
1. Getting Started ..................................................................... 5
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 ............................... 9
2.1 Comments ............................................................................................ 10
2.2 Setting date and time ............................................................................ 10
Step 1: Edit setup.txt .......................................................................... 10
Step 2: Insert USB storage device and apply power .......................... 11
Step 3: Synchronize the SDR2-USB clock ......................................... 11
Step 4: Re-edit setup.txt .................................................................... 11
2.3 Configuring the data port ...................................................................... 11
2.4 Specifying a filename and folder ........................................................... 12
Notes about filenames ....................................................................... 12
2.5 Configuring file creation behavior ......................................................... 13
2.6 Adding time stamps to recorded files .................................................... 13
2.7 Testing your configuration .................................................................... 14
3. Operations .......................................................................... 15
3.1 Setup file reading .................................................................................. 15
3.2 Record mode operation ........................................................................ 15
3.2.1 Receiving data ...................................................................................... 15
3.2.2 Stopping recording ............................................................................... 16
3.2.3 Power failure and improper shutdowns ................................................. 16
3.2.4 Full storage media ................................................................................ 16
3.2.5 Formatting the storage media ............................................................... 17
3.2.6 Partitions............................................................................................... 17
3.3 Resetting to factory defaults ................................................................. 18
3.4 Lithium battery maintenance ................................................................. 18
4. Setup File Reference .......................................................... 19
4.1.1 Initial Setup Commands ........................................................................ 19
4.1.2 Data Port Setup Commands ................................................................. 20
4.1.3 Recording Behavior Commands ........................................................... 20
4.1.4 Scheduled File Closing Commands ...................................................... 21
4.1.5 Time Stamping Commands .................................................................. 21
4.1.6 Other Commands ................................................................................. 22
5. J4 Remote Control Port ...................................................... 23
5.1 Overview ............................................................................................... 23
5.2 Location ................................................................................................ 23
5.3 Functions .............................................................................................. 24
5.4 Pinout and Mating Cable ...................................................................... 24
5.5 Force-Record Shunt Installation ........................................................... 25