Valon Technology 5007 Downloads

 

 

If you are a new purchaser of our 5007 Dual Synthesizer Module, you will want to download the Configuration Manager software so that you can program your synthesizer.

 

If you are already using the 5007 you will want to check here for updates and download the latest version.  We also list any bugs we know about and invite your feedback. And if you don’t already have one here’s where you can get the latest data sheet.

 

 

5007 rev 3

 

Current version is rev 3.

 

 

 

5007 Config Mgr User Version – Recommended User Version 1.2.0 setup.exe Executable program will self-install the 5007 dual synthesizer graphical user interface.  This GUI will let you setup the synthesizer frequencies and save settings.

 

 

5007 Config Mgr Admin Version – Optional Admin Version 1.5.1 setup.exe Executable program will self-install the 5007 dual synthesizer graphical admin version of the interface.  This GUI will let you setup the synthesizer frequencies and save settings.  This version will also allow you to see all the register settings, which can be handy if you are developing your own drivers and control software.

 

 

User’s Guide for User Version  The User’s guide is a document that describes the installation and use of the Configuration Manager.  Use this guide for User Version of the Configuration Manager.

 

 

User’s Guide for Admin Version  The User’s guide is a document that describes the installation and use of the Configuration Manager.  Use this guide for Admin Version of the Configuration Manager.

 

Interface guide.  For advanced users that want to write their own controller, the interface guide document is available.  Send your request to sales@valontechnology.com for immediate attention. 

 

Linux Interface.  Interested in using Linux to control the 5007 then visit the https://github.com/nrao/ValonSynth site and search Valon 5007.  Patrick Brandt at NRAO created this code.

 

LabVIEW Driver, source, and libraries download is here.

 

Having trouble with your USB adapter.  Read this.

 

 

Phase noise and Jitter

 

 

5007 bugs (everybody makes a mistake sometime. Right?)  Here’s the ones we know about. 

 

  1. Not locking on power-up.  Some lab power supplies together with long test leads can cause the 5007 low drop-out voltage regulators to become unstable.  We recommend connecting to the power supply with the 12” cable supplied.  If this is not practical, then adding a 100uf/10V capacitor at the end of the 12” cable should cure this problem. 
  2. Not locking at certain frequencies.  If you find that the 5007 becomes unlocked at specific frequencies when the VCO is in the 3800-4100MHz range then check to see that the Reference Frequency Doubler mode is enabled.  This is in the Set Frequencies menu. The 5007 loop filter is designed for a PFD frequency of 20MHz so when using a 10MHz reference frequency you should enable the reference doubler.  This will ensure the lowest, close-in, phase noise and stability.
  3. User version 1.2.0 and Admin version 1.5.0 fixes previous version bug in Read Registers not responding with correct value for frequency settings higher than 4294MHz.
  4. Trouble locking above 4000MHz.  If you experience trouble with the 5007 locking correctly above 4000MHz, download the current version of the Configuration Manager Admin Version.  Set the RF Prescaler to 8/9 (probably was set to 4/5).  
  5. Admin version 1.5.1 fixes previous bug in all version.  The Admin version lets the user set the prescaler to either 4/5 or 8/9.  The prescaler should be set to 8/9 generally and in the case of the 5007 there is no advantage to setting 4/5.  Previous versions would set the prescaler to 4/5 regardless of what the configuration manager selection was.