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Decimator Getting Started

1. Apply Power
You’ll need the Decimator powered up for use, so for the portable and 4/8 port units connect the AC
power at the rear of the instrument. The chassis-based version of the Decimator is equipped with a
universal power supply that accepts an AC voltage range of 85 to 264 VAC with an AC frequency range of
47 to 63 Hertz. No external switching or modification of the fuse is necessary.

For the Decimator card, you’ll need to insert the unit in a PCIe-compliant slot so that the card is
powered up. No other software is required for the host computer as the card is not operated over the
PCIe data connector.

2. Connect the Network Cable


The Decimator is operated through the network port, so the second step is to get the networking
operating to the device. The Decimator ships from the factory with the following default static IP
address:

IP Address 192.168.10.1
Network Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.10.1

You need to be able to route to this address, so you will need to temporarily change your PC’s address
to an IP on the same subnet (ex. 192.168.10.2) or add a route to access the subnet. Once both the
Decimator and your PC are connected on the same subnet, you can access the Decimator and modify
the IP address or have it setup dynamically via DHCP by going to:

http://192.168.10.1/cgi-bin/wcm.cgi?action=network

Username: admin
Password: admin

Once the networking is set up on the Decimator, you’ll be able to operate the device through the web
page, which uses a Java applet. If your PC doesn’t have Java already installed, you can download the
latest version from:

http://www.oracle.com/java/

Decimator by SED Systems www.decimator.ca


Version 1.2 – June 2014
Copyright © 2014
Decimator Getting Started
3. Connect the RF Signal Cables
You’ll need to connect the RF signal cables to the unit if you want to measure anything other than noise!
The RF signal connections are found on the rear of the unit. For a multi-port unit, you can select the RF
input of choice from the web interface.

The Decimator has a 10 MHz reference input. The Decimator also has an internal reference source so
you don’t need an external source, but connecting a reference will provide better frequency
measurement accuracy.

4. Enjoy!
You are all set to get spectrum data from your Decimator. All you need to do is point your browser at
the IP address you already configured. Have fun!

The best way to learn about all of the features of your Decimator is to take the 30 minute tour. Check
this out on the disc included in the box or on the Web at:

http://www.decimator.ca/Documents/NetworkManagementSolutions/Decimator_30-
Minute_Tour.pdf

To dig deeper into the Decimator features, you can find the user manual on the disc or at:

4/8 Port Decimator: http://www.decimator.ca/Documents/DecimatorD3.pdf

Decimator Card: http://www.decimator.ca/Documents/DecimatorD3.pdf

If you want to integrate the Decimator into your own software application, the Decimator includes a
socket-based interface that can be used for remote control. You can find the API guide at:

http://www.decimator.ca/Documents/NetworkManagementSolutions/Decimator_API_Specifica
tion.pdf

If you’re having any difficulties getting your Decimator running, contact us via email at
[email protected]. We’ll help get you started!

Decimator by SED Systems www.decimator.ca


Version 1.2 – June 2014
Copyright © 2014

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