MLBF Series User Manual Rev1
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1. commands can be used with all forms of communication USB UDP HTTP and Telnet Command Function Report Status DO D5 not used D6 self test D7 NOVO lock Display personality information on lines 1 and 2 of FP display Display recalled NOVO memory location on FP readout line 2 Display current internal temperature on FP readout line 2 Set Ethernet port number UDP TCP Socket Port i e EP30303 F Frequency ASCII Dec m FP Filter preset to factory settings Display the message between the quotes on LCD display line 1 amp 2 Recall a user saved frequency setting from memory 0 99 Save the current frequency setting to memory 0 99 Read a NOVO location example R1 read serial location D U SR ST T Read internal temp V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 Read Power supply 15 0V voltage R0000 Model Number oo e o a a o D oO n o Read power supply 3 0V voltage Read Power supply 3 3V voltage Read Power supply 5 0V voltage Read Power supply 15 0V voltage R0001 Serial Number Product type Filter Oscillator Synthesizer R0003 Freguency minimum R0004 Freguency maximum Comment Typical return 1100000 1 Pass Locked 0 Fail Unlocked DI takes 10 seconds to display all info i e DR0012 display firmware version and date DT Number is stored in NOVO at location 108 ASCII freq in MHz xxxxx xxx example F12345 678 Stored in PIC internal NOVO Locations2. front panel display is illuminated and displaying the current frequency setting in MHz model number serial number and the fan is producing air flow at the rear panel The unit is now ready for use via the front panel control or the peripheral interfaces Note When the AC power cable is removed from the unit the unit will remember its current power state and store it in nonvolatile memory for recall when the AC voltage is reapplied 5 0 Rear Panel Connections The rear panel of the unit is shown in Figure 2 It contains an RJ 45 plug style Ethernet connector for interfacing to a 10 100 Mbit wired LAN a USB Mini B connector for connection to a host PC USB port and a standard 88 264 VAC fused male input connector for AC power input The fuse type is a 2 amp 250 VAC 5x20 mm slow blow fuse quantity 2 Littlefuse part number 0213002 MRET1P or equivalent The fuses are accessible with the line cord removed inside the fuse tray at the bottom of the line filter input module A fan input and output vent are also present and must be kept clear of obstructions for proper operation The Ethernet interface is 10 100 Base T and the USB interface is USB 1 1 and 2 0 compatible ETHERNET AC LINE IN 100 240 VAC Md 47 63 Hz 2 AMPS MAX Figure 2 6 0 Front panel operation The front panel of the unit contains a two line sixteen digit per line alphanumeric display a multi function rotary Knob a numeric 16 key ke
3. mice aay MRS save fequency seming o location 25 MS7S recall hequency seting sed st bocation 75 coo4 Reset PC chesr ver run IPIC code fom star example SF uni mboots Fon tull ser and ream Pass or Fell Rees ASCH ches resding im Deg C example T Den reac dacs S COV monmal musrnpie V1 Den nemd cists 3 30V monmal exampie V2 men read cista SOOV e nonmat ecampie V3 Shen read cists 15 00 nommat example V4 Shen read data 15 00 e monmal ecampie VS then read dats Example e A0001 Read Serial Number NOVO Location Unts serial mumnber Defines how PIC will talk 5o imernal conmected device Produc minimam frequency spec 100 so Fiker Lining Level Produc minimam temperssure spec Product maximam semperature spec The highest sempersture Sve unk has Deen exposed 3o lin Degrees C_ Locked Umiocked Lochbed Resd Oniy 10 Oct 152010 campie Good or WS vomage tall Yes Pass 2000 C00 2 100 COCO FFFF COSTE COFFEE Le SPF e 3 0B SRE 40 05 Yes No Yes No v5 20 1630 30 TCPNP Eneme protocol semings TCPAP Enemet protocol semings TCPAP Evenne protocol semings TCPNP Eenne protocol semings TCPNP Evmenet protocol semings TCPNP Eene protocol semings TCPNP Enemet protocol semings TCPNP Exemest protocol semings TCPNP Evennet pronoool semings Frequency stored in MHI DAC cal data stored in 100 MHZ increments Fenln 1C0 10 Frnsore1CO MHz Scone in 16 DR HEX num
4. 2 The filter is tuned via the front panel USB interface or the Ethernet interface Front Panel Display 2x16 CPU Memory USB I O Frequency control and calibration 4 0 Setup and Operation This product is designed for LABORATORY WORKBENCH USE ONLY and should not be subjected to humidity gt 95 Use proper ESD handling procedures Allow proper intake and venting of the fan at the rear panel of the unit Verify that all external RF microwave cables and components connected to the unit are in good working condition A grounded three socket AC power receptacle should be used to connect power to the unit It is recommended that the front panel ON OFF switch be used to interrupt the power to the unit interrupting power to the unit by pulling out the AC cord may cause personal injury or damage to the unit Before product use the following steps must be completed See Figure 2 for reference 1 2 3 Connect the AC power cable to the unit Connect the AC power cable to an appropriate 3 socket AC receptacle The power switch will glow RED Connect the unit RF In Out connectors to the peripheral equipment using SMA compatible connectors lf required connect the USB or Ethernet connectors to the Host PC or equivalent Turn ON the unit using the front panel power switch The power switch will now glow GREEN Unit will be set to last frequency setting A 15 minute warm up is recommended before use Verify the
5. MICRO LAMBDA WIRELESS INC YIG based Products N LL LL i PRE MLBF Series User Manual MICRO LAMBDA WIRELESS INC MLBF Series Bench Test Filter User Manual Micro Lambda Wireless Inc 46515 Landing Pkwy Fremont CA 94538 Phone 510 770 9221 Fax 510 770 9213 Rev 1 10 15 2010 Table of Contents Section Description o Introduction Package contents General overview of product capabilities Setup and operation Rear panel connections Front panel operation Display format Keypad function Special keypad functions Multi function rotary knob operation Settings menu Controlling the MLBF using a personal computer Installing the documentation and control software HTTP information control interface n o o n o gt gt gt o n m mo 2 UDP interface program USB interface program Telnet interface Programming HTTP HTML Variables Technical support 10 0 Warranty 1 0 Introduction This manual describes the setup and operation of the MLBF series bench test filter The Model and Serial numbers are located on the rear panel they may also be displayed on the front panel via the memory recall function Each unit has a separate custom specification sheet for the particular model defining the filter s frequency range and RF characteristics General operating programming instructions are
6. ML Variables Many of the internal variables can be accessed through the HTTP HTML protocol Below is a list of these variables for reference Command HTML variable name Read Write Notes status Read Report Status DO D5 not used T temp Read Internal temperature V1 volt1 Read Read power supply 3 0V voltage V2 volt2 Read Read Power supply 3 3V voltage V3 volt3 Read Read Power supply 5 0V voltage V4 volt4 Read Read Power supply 15 0V voltage V5 volt5 Read Read Power supply 15 0V voltage R0000 model Read Model Number R0001 serial Read Serial Number R0002 product Read Product type Filter Oscillator Synthesizer R0003 minimum Read Frequency minimum R0004 maximum Read Frequency maximum R0005 bw Read Filter BW min in MHz R0006 il Read Filter insertion loss max in dB R0007 limitlvl Read Filter Limiting Level RF input min dBm R0008 tempmin Read Temperature spec min Degrees C R0009 tempmax Read Temperature spec max Degrees C R0010 hitemp Read Highest Temp reached R0011 novostate Read NOVO State R0012 firmver Read Firmware Version amp build date R0013 health Read Unit Health Status Good or Self test failure information R0014 cal Read Unit Calibration Status Yes No R0015 selftest Read Self Test Results Pass Fail R0016 frequency Read Current Output Frequency sett
7. Safe Area example SP copy to NOVO Have a nice day Displays Have a nice day up to 32 characters In HTTP 0 9 a z A Z preferred special chars can cause display issues MR25 save freguency setting to location 25 MS75 recall frequency setting stored at location 75 0001 Reset PIC clear var run PIC code from start example SR unit reboots Run full self and return Pass or Fail Returns ASCII chars reading in Deg C example T then read data 3 00V normal example V1 then read data 3 30V normal example V2 then read data 5 00V normal example V3 then read data 15 00V normal example V4 then read data 15 00V normal example V5 then read data Example R0001 Read Serial Number NOVO Location Unit s serial number Defines how PIC will talk to internal connected device Product minimum frequency spec Product maximum frequency spec 13 Command Function Comment Filter BW min in MHz 100 Filter insertion loss max in dB 5 0 Filter Limiting Level RF input min dBm Filter Limiting Level R0008 Temperature spec min Degrees C Product minimum temperature spec R0009 Temperature spec max Degrees C Product maximum temperature spec Highest Temp reached The highest temperature the unit has been exposed to in D
8. Seller warrants for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of original shipment that the products will be free from defects in material and workmanship and design if of Micro Lambda Wireless Inc design and will be in conformity with applicable specifications and drawings and all other contractual requirements However this warranty shall not apply to any product which that has been subjected to misuse misapplication accident improper installation neglect unauthorized repair alteration adjustment inundation or fire See the complete warranty and return policy document number 201 005 Rev at our website at http www microlambdawireless com
9. bers ASCH Sonm si Diaznostics Page Customer Support sales microlamb awireless com Micro Lambda Wireless Inc Home Page Internet Figure 6 10 Note All Non volatile memory locations above may be recalled from the front panel and displayed on the LCD by pressing the decimal key followed by the memory location number leading zero s are not required The information will be displayed on line 2 of the front panel display 7 3 UDP Interface program The MLBF Host may be controlled remotely over an Ethernet network using the supplied MLBF UDP interface exe program Please note Windows firewall may warn that a new program is trying to access the network please click Allow to continue using the MLBF UDP interface program The PC used to connect to the unit is considered the Client The unit must be physically connected to the network as mentioned in section 7 2 above In the lower left corner of the program screen as shown in Figure 7 type in the Host name or I P address of the unit you wish to communicate with also input the socket port number that your unit is setto See section 6 5 to find the unit s network settings information Click the Test Connection button and the program should connect to the unit stated and the display should read connected On the program screen you will see some limited information about the unit Commands may be sent to and received from the unit The unit can also be s
10. e Built into most computer operating systems is a command line interface for communicating with network peripherals TELNET is a network protocol used on the Internet or local area networks to provide a bidirectional interactive text oriented communication facility via a virtual terminal connection In the Microsoft Windows environment Telnet is invoked via the command prompt mode Note In Windows 7 Telnet is not enabled by default to enable it go to control panel programs and features on the upper left of the screen select Turn Windows features on and off check Telnet Client and click OK At the DOS prompt type telnet The following information will appear 12 Welcome to Microsoft Telnet Client Escape Character is CTRL Microsoft Telnet gt Type help for a list of Telnet commands Using Telnet you can send commands to the unit and receive information requested from the unit A typical session would be Send o MLBF0005 23 this opens a telnet connection to the unit MLBFO005 on port 23 Typical comm Port for telnet Send F2000 this would set the unit to a freguency of 2000 0 MHz Send T the internal temperature of the unit will be returned 8 0 Programming The following table describes the commands that the MLBF supports This is a custom syntax created by Micro Lambda Wireless Inc All commands are sent and received in ASCII format The commands are NOT case sensitive These
11. egrees C NOVO State Locked Unlocked Locked Read Only Firmware Version amp build date 1 0 Oct 15 2010 Unt eet Status Good or Self test failure p ample Good or V5 voltage fail R0014 Unit Calibration Status Yes No Yes R0015 Self Test Results Pass Fail Pass Current Output Frequency setting MHz 2000 000 Filter pass band spurs and ripple max in dB 2 5 Filter Off resonance isolation min in dB 100 R0019 Coarse DAC Fmin cal Hex 0000 FFFF R0020 Coarse DAC Fmax cal Hex 0000 FFFF Current Coarse DAC setting Hex 0000 FFFF Filter BW level measurement spec in dB i e BPF 3 dB BRF 40 dB Coarse Cal Status Yes No Fine Cal Status Yes No TCP IP Stack Version v5 20 Firmware Build Time 16 30 30 DHCP Status ON OFF TCP IP Ethernet protocol settings IP address i e 192 168 1 25 TCP IP Ethernet protocol settings R0102 Subnet mask i e 255 255 255 0 TCP IP Ethernet protocol settings R0103 Gateway i e 192 168 1 1 TCP IP Ethernet protocol settings DNS1 i e 192 168 1 1 TCP IP Ethernet protocol settings DNS2 i e 192 168 1 1 TCP IP Ethernet protocol settings MAC Address i e 0025F169AC1B TCP IP Ethernet protocol settings Host Name i e MLBF0001 TCP IP Ethernet protocol settings UDP Socket Port i e 30303 TCP IP Ethernet protocol settings MIM freguency setting Ffdauenoy stored in itz Y MAU increments stored in 16 bit HEX numbers ASCII format 14 8 1 HTTP HT
12. eived Contact Micro Lambda Wireless Inc 46515 Landing Pkwy Fremont CA 94538 Ph 510 770 9221 Fax 510 770 9213 Home Page Commands List Page Micro Lambda Wireless Inc Home Page Internet Customer Support sales microlambdawireless com Copyright 2010 Micro Lambda Wireless Inc Figure 5 MLBFOOD5 Test Bench Filter Commands List Page Below are the control commands this product will accept Commands are NOT case sensitive all commands sent and data receiwed are in ASCI ULE fscosssussaseavessen ao eu R1000 2047 Command Received Home Pare Euncton Repor Sins 00 05 mot used DE sef es D7 NOVO lock Se YIG contol OAC directly win a 16 OR HEX number Display personality intonmation on fines 1 anc Z of FP dispisy Oisplsy recalled NOWO memory location on FP resdou re 2 Dispiay Currest imernail Semperscure on FP readiout ine 2 Set Enema por mumoer Socket Pert Le EP30303 Frequency ASC Dec 7 Fitter preset to tactory semings Display She message cn LCD dispisy sem following She MT commandi Fecal a user saved tequency seming rom memory 0 39 Save the currert thequency seming o memory 0 35 Freed a NOVO location ecsmoi R1 e resdi serisi bocstion Som Pec Reset Sem Tess Reed imamai temp Read Power supo 30V Read Power 5 Sv Freed imemal 50V vonsge Freed imemal 15 0 V ucnsge Resd imenal 15 0V vomage Model Number Serial Number Product type Filter Oscillator Syntmesize
13. ettings can be accessed through the settings menu as mentioned in the previous section To access the MLBF unit point your web browser to the IP address or use the host name of the unit e g http 192 168 1 48 or e g http MLBFO0001 The MLBF Settings Page will be displayed This web page contains general information about the unit and allows the configuration of the Ethernet settings Also available is the function to send and receive a command to and from the unit An example of the page is shown in Figure 4 Links to two other web pages are available as follows Located at the lower left of the settings page is a link to the MLBF Diagnostics Page Here you can view many of the unit s internal variables like temperature power supply voltages self test status cal status miscellaneous technical data and contact information for Micro Lambda Wireless Inc Commands may also be sent to the unit from this web page An example of the page is shown in Figure 5 The last web page accessible is the MLBF Commands List Page This page lists all of the commands accepted by the MLBF unit and the NOVO locations that can be read using the R command The ability to send and receive commands is also available on this page An example of the page is shown in Figure 6 Welcome tothe MLBF0005 Test Bench Filter Home Page Firmware Version 1 0 Oct 19 2010 Firmware Build Time 12 12 24 TCP IP Stack Version v5 20 Personality Mode
14. ing MHz R0017 ripple Read Filter pass band spurs and ripple max in dB R0018 isolation Read Filter Off resonance isolation min in dB R0019 dacfmin Read Coarse DAC Fmin cal Hex R0020 dacfmax Read Coarse DAC Fmax cal Hex R0021 dac Read Current Coarse DAC setting Hex R0023 bwlevel Read Filter BW level measurement spec in dB R0026 coarsecal Read Coarse Cal Status R0027 finecal Read Fine Cal Status R0029 version Read TCP IP Stack Version R0030 builddate Read Firmware Build Time R0100 config_dhcpchecked Read DHCP Status ON OFF R0101 config_ip Read IP address i e 192 168 1 25 R0102 config_subnet Read Subnet mask i e 255 255 255 0 R0103 config_gw Read Gateway i e 192 168 1 1 R0104 config_dns1 Read DNS1 i e 192 168 1 1 R0105 config_dns2 Read DNS2 i e 192 168 1 1 R0106 config_mac Read MAC Address i e 0025F169AC1B R0107 config_hostname Read Host Name i e MLBFO001 R0108 socketport Read UDP Socket Port i e 30303 cmd Write Send any of the commands in table from section 8 0 receive Read Receive data from unit after requesting data 15 9 0 Technical Support For Technical support please contact Micro Lambda Wireless Inc 46515 Landing Pkwy Fremont CA 94538 Ph 510 770 9221 Fax 510 770 9213 Email sales microlambdawireless com You can visit our website at http www microlambdawireless com for updated information specifications and downloads 10 0 Warranty
15. l Number MLBF R 0502 Serial Number 0005 Current Frequency 1280 000 MHz Minimum Frequency 500 000 MHz Minimum Temperature 0 Deg C Maximum Frequency 2000 000 MHz Maximum Temperature 50 Deg C Fiter BW 5 MHz Filter BW Level 30 dB OfRes Isolation NA dB Filter Loss 2 0 dB Filter Ripple Spurs 40 dB Filter Limiting Level 0 0 dB TCP IP Settings CAUTION Incorrect settings may cause the unit to lose network connectivity V Enable DHCP IP Address 192 168 1 48 Gateway 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Primary DNS 19216811 Secondary DNS 0 000 MAC Address 00 04 A3 12 1D 1E Note The above settings can be changed from the front panel Host Name MLBF0005 Socket Port 30303 Command Received Diagnostics Page Commands List Page Micro Lambda Wireless Inc Home Page Internet Customer Support sales microlambdawireless com Copyright 2010 Micro Lambda Wireless Inc Figure 4 MLBF0005 Test Bench Filter Diagnostics Page Below are the internal readings variables for this unit Press F5 to Refresh Current Temperature 29 4C Highest Temperature 33 0C 3 0VDC Supply 03 0V 3 3VDC Supply 03 3V 5 0VDC Supply 05 0V 15 0VDC Supply 154V 15 0VDC Supply 14 9V Unit Health Status Good NOVO State UNLOCKED Last Self Test Pass Cal Full Status Yes Cal Coarse Status Yes Cal Fine Status Yes Cal DAC Fmin F00 Cal DAC Fmax E44F Current DAC Setting 7E47 Command Rec
16. located herein The CD Rom supplied with the package contains a SetupMLBF msi file when executed will create a folder named MLBF Support Files on the desktop containing short cuts to the manual documentation and programs for interfacing the product with a personal computer This SetupMLBF msi file is compatible with Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 The most current versions of these files new offerings and filter specifications can be downloaded at our web site http www microlambdawireless com For interfacing with Apple or Linux PC s The HTTP and UDP protocols can be used when connected to an Ethernet network 2 0 Package Contents Item Guantity MLBF Series Bench Test Filter AC Power Cord Ethernet CAT5 cable USB A to USB Mini B cable CD Rom Contains manual guick start guide and PC software MLBF Quick Start Guide Printed h h b O amp 2 3 0 General Overview of Product Capabilities The MLBF Series Bench Test Filter can be supplied as a wide band tunable band pass MLBFP XXXX or band reject MLBFR XXXX filter covering frequency ranges between 500 MHz and 50 GHz Frequency accuracy is improved by the use of digital calibration techniques with correction data stored in nonvolatile memory Linearity and hysteresis errors are virtually eliminated using this technique A simple block diagram is shown in Figure 1 This filter provides an RF input J1 and an RF output J
17. r Frequency minimum Frequency maximum Famer BNN min im Near Filter insercion loss max in dS Famer Limrig Level RF input min dEm Temperanae spec min Degrees C Temperanure spec max Degrees C Hignes Temp reached NOVO State Firmware version amp und date Unk Hest Ss Good or Sel ses tailure Infonmation Unk Calioration Scsos Yes No Sen Test Results Pass Fall Current OSDL Frequency SETIN Mir Fiker pass band spurs and ripple max in dS Famer Of resonance isolation min in dS Cosse DAC Frenin cal ex Cosse DAC Fax call 2 Hed Current Cosse OAC setting Hex Famer SW bevel meesuremert spec in dS Cosse Cal Status Fine Cal Stes TCPAIP Stack version Firmware Suid Time OHCP Sisus ON OFF IP address Qe 192168125 Subnet mask Le 255 2552550 Gateway Le 192 168 1 1 ONS 1 Le 192 168 1 1 ONST Le 192 168 1 1 MAC Address Le 0025F159AC15 Hos Name Le MLEFCCO1 UOP Socket Por dle 30303 User Saved Recalled tequency seating locations 0 39 Sommers Typical return e 1100000 1 e Pass Locked O Falli Unilociced COOO FFFF unes YG tli range Example OC7FFF Mid band DL Makes 10 seconds 5o dispisy s i into Le DROO1Z display fimware version and diste oT Number is stored in NOVO a location 108 ASCI teg in MAr xoo xx exemple F12345 675 soned in PIC innemau NOVO Locations Sate Arsi example S gt copy o NOVO campie MHave a mice disy displays Have a
18. tepped up and down in freguency using the Step Up and Step Down buttons The freguency will increment and decrement based on the freguency shown in the step size box This number can be changed to any valid step size within the freguency range limits of the unit The current freguency setting is also shown The program can be used to connect to multiple units one at a time As connections are made the unit Host names will be added to the pull down list in the Host Name lP Address box File Help Help Unit Info Llpdate Info Model SN Fmin MHz Fmax MHz dB au MHz BWLvl dB Limit dBm Unit Temp MLBFR 0502 0005 2 2000 000 Bi 30 0 0 30 4C Current Frequency Step Size Firmware Version NOVO State 1500 000 50 000 Step Up a Step Downt 1 0 10 4 2010 UNLOCKED ASCII ASCII Char s Received If requested Send i kae Command zl 30 4C Example F4500 100 UDP Server Info MLBF UDP Client Info PC Host Name IP Address Port Number IP Address Port Number MLBFODOE v 30303 192 168 1 100 Test Unit Health Coeeecton Connected Run Self Test Pass Good Exit Figure 7 11 7 4 USB Interface program The MLBF product when connected using the USB interface appears as a USB HID device Human Interface Device to the Windows operating system The USB HID driver is supplied with the windows operating system and is installed automatically when the unit is connected to the PC s USB port The MLBF may be con
19. ter the number for the memory location you would like to recall 0 99 the numbers you have entered will be displayed on Line 2 Press the MHz key to recall the frequency setting from memory The unit will be set to the recalled frequency If a memory location is recalled where no frequency has been stored the display will not change and the unit will stay at the current frequency setting Note The frequencies stored in memory 0 to 99 can be viewed by recalling NOVO locations 200 to 299 6 4 Multi function rotary knob operation The knob when rotated clockwise increment counter clockwise decrement equivalent to or key press Press the encoder knob on the front panel to enter the SETTINGS MENU Press the encoder knob again if you wish to exit the SETTINGS MENU Upon exit the changes made while in the settings menu mode will be enabled 6 5 Settings menu operation Pressing the Multi function knob enters the SETTINGS MENU The following functions can be set Ethernet DHCP ON IP Address 192 168 1 48 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 DNS1 192 168 1 1 DNS2 0 0 0 0 MAC Address 0004A31210EE Host Name MLBFO0001 UDP Port 30303 Press the encoder knob on the front panel to enter the SETTINGS MENU Display 1 On the left will be visible Press the encoder knob again if yo
20. trolled remotely via a USB connection using the supplied MLBF USB interface exe program A screen capture of this program is shown in Figure 8 On the program screen you will see some limited information about the unit Commands may be sent to and received from the unit The unit can also be stepped up and down in frequency using the Step Up and Step Down buttons the frequency will increment and decrement based on the frequency shown in the step size box This number can be changed to any valid step size within the frequency range limits of the unit The current frequency setting is also shown The program can be used to connect to multiple units all units that are connected to the PC s USB ports will show up in the pull down list in the Choose Unit box If units are added after the program has been initiated press the Refresh button to update the list MLBF Series 5B Interfaci File Help Choose Unit Units Connected MLBFOOOS a 1 Refresh Unit Info f Update Info Model Fmin MHz Fmax MHz LLL dB BW MHz BWLvl dB Limit dBm Unit Temp SN MLBFR 0502 0005 500 000 2000 000 2 0 5 30 0 0 s29 2C NOVO State Current Frequency Step Size MHz Firmware Version 1500 000 50 000 StepUp Step Down 1 0 10 4 2010 UNLOCKED ASCII ASCII Char s Received If requested Send Example F4500 100 Unit Health Interface Type USB Run Self Test Pass Good Exit Figure 8 7 5 Telnet Interfac
21. u wish to exit the SETTINGS MENU Press the key on the front panel for the next menu selection Press the lt key on the front panel for the previous menu selection or data entry backspace The knob when rotated clockwise increment counter clockwise decrement Press the key on the front panel to enable an option Press the key on the front panel to disable an option Enter numbers and decimal point via the keyboard as needed MHz key is also used as the enter key Note MAC address cannot be changed Host name cannot be changed All fields can be edited via the web interface http units IP Address When DHCP mode is ON IP Address Subnet mask Gateway and DNS settings cannot be changed 7 0 Controlling the MLBF using a personal computer 7 1 Installing the documentation and control software The CD ROM supplied with the MLBF contains the file named SetupMLBF msi Execute this file to install the manual documentation and control programs for PC interface The setup file when run will create a folder named MLBF Support Files on the computer desktop with short cuts to the documentation and interface programs 7 2 HTTP Control Interface This HTTP interface is accessed using a PC running a standard web browser IE8 Firefox 3 6 The PC must be physically connected to the same TCP IP network as the MLBF unit and have the correct Ethernet configuration same IP range and subnet mask The Ethernet s
22. via the keyboard as needed The MHz key is also used as the data entry key 6 3 Special keypad functions 1 Displaying a nonvolatile memory location Press the decimal point key on the keypad the display will show R_ for recall Enter the desired NOVO location using the number keys and press the MHz key The information located at the requested NOVO location will be displayed on line 2 of the front panel display Valid NOVO locations are 0 to 2047 See the list of NOVO locations in section 8 0 Programming 2 Saving and recalling a user preset frequency from memory 0 99 The user can store up to 100 preset frequencies in memory for later recall To save a frequency enter a frequency on the front panel to store in memory and press MHz Line 1 of the display will show the frequency entered and the unit will be set to this frequency Press the MHz key again to enter the Save Recall menu The display will show Save Recall Press the key to enter save mode or press the key to enter recall mode Pressing the key will display on Line 2 Save Setting Enter the memory location you would like to store this frequency in 0 99 The display will show the memory location numbers as you enter them Press the MHz key to save your frequency in the desired location To recall a frequency from a stored location press the MHz key The display will show Recall Setting on Line 1 of the display En
23. ypad the ON OFF power switch and the RF input and output connectors See Figure 3 6 1 Display format Under normal operation the alphanumeric display shows the current filter center freguency setting on the top display line Line 1 the bottom display Line 2 is blank A cursor is positioned under one of the digits on Line 1 This cursor can be positioned using the lt or arrow keys By pressing Keys or rotating the knob clockwise or counter clockwise the user can increment or decrement the highlighted digit as reguired to change the freguency Entering a new freguency via the keypad will display the numbers as they are entered on Line 2 The new freguency is selected by pressing the MHz key on the keypad If a resolution less than 1 MHz is to be set the decimal point must be used MLBF SERIES BENCH TEST FILTER MICRO LAMBDA WIRELESS INC PUSH FOR MENU POWER OUTPUT INPUT m Figure 3 6 2 Keypad function Press the key on the front panel to move cursor right or when in the settings menu go to the next menu selection Press the lt key on the front panel to move cursor left to backspace data entry or when in the settings menu go to the previous menu selection Press the key on the front panel to increment cursor position or enable a menu option Press the key on the front panel to decrement cursor position or disable a menu option Enter numbers and decimal point
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