Accessories

Order Number	Description	Documentation	Image
MFSW-ACC01	Cable, BNC-M to MCX-M	None
MFSW-ACC02	Cable, USB	None
MFSW-ACC03	Cable, DC bias	None
MFSW-ACC04	Test report	None	None
MFSW-ACC05	Kit, SPI-mating connector	None
MFSW-ACC06	Kit, QuickSyn quick-start	QuickStart Guide
MFSW-ACC07	Kit, RS232 interface-adapter cable	Guide
MFSW-ACC08	Kit, Ethernet interface-adapter	Guide
MFSW-ACC09	Kit, GPIB interface-adapter	Guide
MFSW-ACC10	Kit,QuickSyn heatsink	Instructions

Documentation

Data Sheet

User's Manual

Communications Specs for Programming

Calibration Manual

About Memory Clearing

Zipped STEP File

Software

USB Front Panel GUI Installation File

Calibration Software File

For Windows

To use the QuickSyn USB interface on Windows-based computers, you will need to install QuickSyn USB driver software. This driver software allows you to communicate with the synthesizer through a regular com port and facilitates easy communication from programs that you write. The driver supports both 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista,
and Windows 7.

Downloadable Zip File (both 32- and 64-bit files included)

Zipped QuickSyn USB Driver File

Note: Driver installation instructions are available in the QuickSyn user's manual

For Linux

Linux users do not need to download files to communicate with the QuickSyn synthesizer. However, the following setup is necessary.

1. Plug the QuickSyn synthesizer into a USB port and open a terminal window.
2. At the command prompt, enter cat /proc/bus/usb/devices

Example of data returned with no driver loaded:
T: Bus=05 Lev=01 Prnt=01 Port=00 Cnt=01 Dev#= 2 Spd=12 MxCh= 0
D: Ver= 2.00 Cls=02(comm.) Sub=00 Prot=00 MxPS=64 #Cfgs= 1
P: Vendor=213e ProdID=000a Rev= 1.00
S: Product=FSW_USBSerial
C:* #Ifs= 2 Cfg#= 1 Atr=c0 MxPwr=100mA

I:* If#= 0 Alt= 0 #EPs= 1 Cls=02(comm.) Sub=02 Prot=00 Driver=(none)
E: Ad=83(I) Atr=03(Int.) MxPS= 64 Ivl=10ms

I:* If#= 1 Alt= 0 #EPs= 2 Cls=0a(data ) Sub=00 Prot=00 Driver=(none)
E: Ad=01(O) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS= 64 Ivl=0ms
E: Ad=82(I) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS= 64 Ivl=0ms

To load the generic USBSerial driver, enter the following string: modprobe usbserial vendor=0x213e product=0x000a

Note: you must have the correct permissions to use modeprobe.

4. To view the loaded driver, enter cat /proc/bus/usb/devices

Example of returned data with driver loaded:
T: Bus=05 Lev=01 Prnt=01 Port=00 Cnt=01 Dev#= 2 Spd=12 MxCh= 0

D: Ver= 2.00 Cls=02(comm.) Sub=00 Prot=00 MxPS=64 #Cfgs= 1
P: Vendor=213e ProdID=000a Rev= 1.00
S: Product=FSW_USBSerial
C:* #Ifs= 2 Cfg#= 1 Atr=c0 MxPwr=100mA
I:* If#= 0 Alt= 0 #EPs= 1 Cls=02(comm.) Sub=02 Prot=00 Driver=(none)
E: Ad=83(I) Atr=03(Int.) MxPS= 64 Ivl=10ms
I:* If#= 1 Alt= 0 #EPs= 2 Cls=0a(data ) Sub=00 Prot=00 Driver=usbserial_generic
E: Ad=01(O) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS= 64 Ivl=0ms
E: Ad=82(I) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS= 64 Ivl=0ms

5. You can now communicate with the QuickSyn® synthesizer from the command prompt in the terminal window by redirecting the output to the USB device.

For example, to turn on the RF output, enter echo 0F01 > /dev/ttyUSB0

6. You can query settings by redirecting the USB input to standard input like this:
echo 04 > /dev/ttyUSB0 | head < /dev/ttyUSB0 which will read back the frequency.

Ordering Information

As of January 2021, all purchase orders for Phase Matrix products must reference NI part numbers and must be submitted to NI Corp or its distribution partners. Please contact your local NI office for purchasing instructions and options. The QuickSyn Synthesizer models listed below are now only available with preconfigured options. Please refer to the Ordering Information table to view a list of the available configurations.

The PMI Equivalent column can be used, along with the table above, to determine the model, options and accessories included in the new preconfigured QuickSyn Synthesizer variants. Please use the NI part number to place orders with NI or its distribution partners.