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| resources:eval:user-guides:pzsdr:carriers:portable-radio-reference-design:assembly-instructions [12 Jun 2019 16:48] – adding/modifying where the testing occurs. Neil Wilson | resources:eval:user-guides:pzsdr:carriers:portable-radio-reference-design:assembly-instructions [29 Jan 2021 09:18] (current) – Fixed bad link for digikeys Ioana Chelaru | ||
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| - Attach 4 pcs of M2.5 nuts and tighten. | - Attach 4 pcs of M2.5 nuts and tighten. | ||
| - Cut off the ends of the screw if it extends beyond the nut. | - Cut off the ends of the screw if it extends beyond the nut. | ||
| - | - Insert 1x [[https:// | + | - Insert 1x [[digikey>WM11498-ND|20 Position FMC Cable]] into OLED connector, with the exposed copper of the cable, facing away from the PCB. |
| - Close the black bracket to secure the cable. | - Close the black bracket to secure the cable. | ||
| - Apply some hot glue to the connector and part of the cable so it cannot be accidentally removed. | - Apply some hot glue to the connector and part of the cable so it cannot be accidentally removed. | ||
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| - Place 4 pcs of M2.5 X 8mm screws through the belly plate. | - Place 4 pcs of M2.5 X 8mm screws through the belly plate. | ||
| - Apply loctite 242. | - Apply loctite 242. | ||
| - | - Place 4 pcs of [[https:// | + | - Place 4 pcs of [[digikey>908-135-ND|908-135]] onto the screws, to act as spacers. |
| - Place the Nav Switch PCB into the circular opening, with the connector closer to the middle of the belly plate. | - Place the Nav Switch PCB into the circular opening, with the connector closer to the middle of the belly plate. | ||
| - Attach 4 pcs of M2.5 nuts and tighten | - Attach 4 pcs of M2.5 nuts and tighten | ||
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| ==== Preparing the ADRV936x PCB ==== | ==== Preparing the ADRV936x PCB ==== | ||
| - | - [[https:// | + | - [[digikey>345-1146-ND|Heatsink]] Installation. |
| - Apply a circle of thermal grease to the protruding portion of the Xilinx FPGA. | - Apply a circle of thermal grease to the protruding portion of the Xilinx FPGA. | ||
| - Spread the paste around. | - Spread the paste around. | ||
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| ==== Securing the PCB's ==== | ==== Securing the PCB's ==== | ||
| - | - Place 4x [[https:// | + | - Place 4x [[digikey>R40-6710594|5mm nylon spacers]] between the PCB's. |
| - Align the spacers with the corner holes of the SOM PCB. | - Align the spacers with the corner holes of the SOM PCB. | ||
| - | - Insert 2x [[https:// | + | - Insert 2x [[digikey>PMS 632 0075 PH|#6-32 metal screws]] on the cable brace side. |
| - Apply loctite 242 to screw. | - Apply loctite 242 to screw. | ||
| - | - Secure these 2 screws using [[https:// | + | - Secure these 2 screws using [[digikey>HNSS 632|metal hex nuts]]. |
| - Don't over-tighten the nuts. | - Don't over-tighten the nuts. | ||
| - | - Insert 2x [[https:// | + | - Insert 2x [[digikey>NY PMS 632 0050 PH|#6-32 nylon screw]] in the other two mounting holes. |
| - Apply loctite 242 to screw. | - Apply loctite 242 to screw. | ||
| - | - Secure this screw using a [[https:// | + | - Secure this screw using a [[digikey>H620-ND|nylon hex nut]]. |
| - Don't over-tighten the nuts. | - Don't over-tighten the nuts. | ||
| - This is what the set up should look like at this point. | - This is what the set up should look like at this point. | ||
| - {{: | - {{: | ||
| + | Once these steps are complete, you can being the radio [[/ | ||
| + | ===== Stage 2 - Full Assembly ===== | ||
| ==== Body Plate ==== | ==== Body Plate ==== | ||
| - IMU Assembly | - IMU Assembly | ||
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| - Add loctite to the screws. | - Add loctite to the screws. | ||
| - Add nuts to the screws and tighten. | - Add nuts to the screws and tighten. | ||
| - | - Tighten the screws according to the [[https:// | + | - Tighten the screws according to the [[/ |
| - {{ : | - {{ : | ||
| - Apply hot glue to connector. | - Apply hot glue to connector. | ||
| - | ===== Stage 2 - Full Assembly ===== | + | ==== Cutting a Slot for the JTAG Adapter Cable ==== |
| + | * The following procedure needs to be performed on only half of the boxes. | ||
| + | * Using a table saw, cut a 1.25" opening down the second shelf. | ||
| + | * This allows JTAG Adapter cable to protrude from the case. | ||
| + | * The JTAG adapter cable (same PN as the IMU cable and Nav switch cable) will be added AFTER the PCB's are inserted into the case. | ||
| + | * {{: | ||
| ==== Inserting the PCB's ==== | ==== Inserting the PCB's ==== | ||
| - Now to slide the PCB's into the case. Lay both units on the table as below. | - Now to slide the PCB's into the case. Lay both units on the table as below. | ||
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| - Make sure none of the U.FL to SMA cables are caught between the plastic and the IMU adapter PCB. This can cause damage to the cables and seriously impact the RF performance. | - Make sure none of the U.FL to SMA cables are caught between the plastic and the IMU adapter PCB. This can cause damage to the cables and seriously impact the RF performance. | ||
| - {{: | - {{: | ||
| - | + | - Now, using a pair of tweezers, connect the JTAG Adapter Cable so it protrudes from the opening cut into the box previously. | |
| + | - Apply hot glue to the cable so it does not come loose. | ||
| ==== Inserting the Belly Plate ==== | ==== Inserting the Belly Plate ==== | ||
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| - Insert screws and secure using a screwdriver (or power tool if you have one). | - Insert screws and secure using a screwdriver (or power tool if you have one). | ||
| + | ==== Adding Face Plate Labels ==== | ||
| + | * Because the silkscreen was not included on the first set of boxes, two labels need to be added to the SMA's to match the text in the image below | ||
| + | * {{: | ||
| + | * In future builds, the silkscreen will be etched with the correct labels and this will not be a necessary step | ||
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| + | Once these steps are complete, you can being the radio [[/ | ||
| ====== PackRF - Assembly Instructions ====== | ====== PackRF - Assembly Instructions ====== | ||
| - Place one finished radio in each slot. | - Place one finished radio in each slot. | ||
| + | - Only one of the radios should have the JTAG adapter cable hanging out of the side. | ||
| - Place one TPE-115GI POE injector in each slot. | - Place one TPE-115GI POE injector in each slot. | ||
| - Place 20 RF antennas in the slot. | - Place 20 RF antennas in the slot. | ||
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| - 2x DC Wallwart | - 2x DC Wallwart | ||
| - 2x Webcam (De-boxed) | - 2x Webcam (De-boxed) | ||
| - | - 2x JTAG Adapter | + | - 1x JTAG Adapter |
| - 2x USB Cables | - 2x USB Cables | ||
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