SDR2-USB Configuration Guide rev 1.0 Getting Started
Table of Contents
1. Getting Started ..................................................................... 5
1.1Overview................................................................................................. 5
1.2Before you start ...................................................................................... 6
1.3A quick guide to the DataBridge SDR2-USB .......................................... 6
1.4Deploying the DataBridge SDR2-USB.................................................... 7
1.4.1Connecting power to your SDR2-USB.................................................... 7
1.4.2Configuring your SDR2-USB via the setup file........................................ 7
1.4.3Congratulations!...................................................................................... 8
2. Configuring the DataBridge SDR2-USB ............................... 9
2.1Comments ............................................................................................ 10
2.2Setting 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
2.3Configuring the data port ...................................................................... 11
2.4Specifying a filename and folder........................................................... 12
Notes about filenames ....................................................................... 12
2.5Configuring file creation behavior ......................................................... 13
2.6Adding time stamps to recorded files.................................................... 13
2.7Testing your configuration .................................................................... 14
3. Operations.......................................................................... 15
3.1Setup file reading.................................................................................. 15
3.2Record mode operation ........................................................................ 15
3.2.1Receiving data...................................................................................... 15
3.2.2Stopping recording ............................................................................... 16
3.2.3Power failure and improper shutdowns................................................. 16
3.2.4Full storage media ................................................................................ 16
3.2.5Formatting the storage media............................................................... 17
3.2.6Partitions............................................................................................... 17
3.3Resetting to factory defaults ................................................................. 18
3.4Lithium battery maintenance................................................................. 18
4. Setup File Reference.......................................................... 19
4.1.1Initial Setup Commands........................................................................ 19
4.1.2Data Port Setup Commands................................................................. 20
4.1.3Recording Behavior Commands........................................................... 20
4.1.4Scheduled File Closing Commands...................................................... 21
4.1.5Time Stamping Commands .................................................................. 21
4.1.6Other Commands ................................................................................. 22
5. J4 Remote Control Port ...................................................... 23
5.1Overview............................................................................................... 23
5.2Location ................................................................................................ 23
5.3Functions.............................................................................................. 24
5.4Pinout and Mating Cable ...................................................................... 24
5.5Force-Record Shunt Installation ........................................................... 25
