Thanks Zack,
I not long connected an outboard +5.2V 4A supply in addition to the USB cable and tested with linhpsdr.
lancelot@slipstream:~/ftp/JUL19> LimeQuickTest
[ TESTING STARTED ]
->Start time: Mon Jul 1 23:16:35 2019
->Device: LimeSDR-USB, media=USB 3.0, module=FX3, addr=1d50:6108, serial=0009061C02C73925
Serial Number: 0009061C02C73925
[ Clock Network Test ]
->FX3 GPIF clock test
Test results: 20882; 24638; 28394 - PASSED
->Si5351C test
CLK0: 17554 / 17554 - PASSED
CLK1: 17554 / 17554 - PASSED
CLK2: 17554 / 17554 - PASSED
CLK3: 17554 / 17554 - PASSED
CLK4: 17554 / 17554 - PASSED
CLK5: 17554 / 17554 - PASSED
CLK6: 17554 / 17554 - PASSED
->ADF4002 Test
Result: 10 - PASSED
->VCTCXO test
Results : 5112934 (min); 5113071 (max) - PASSED
->Clock Network Test PASSED
[ FPGA EEPROM Test ]
->Read EEPROM
->Read data: 11 05 12 11 05 12 02
->FPGA EEPROM Test PASSED
[ LMS7002M Test ]
->Perform Registers Test
->External Reset line test
Reg 0x20: Write value 0xFFFD, Read value 0xFFFD
Reg 0x20: value after reset 0x0FFFF
->LMS7002M Test PASSED
[ RF Loopback Test ]
Note: The test should be run without anything connected to RF ports
->Configure LMS
->Run Tests (TX_2-> LNA_L):
CH0 (SXR=800.0MHz, SXT=805.0MHz): Result:(-14.2 dBFS, 5.00 MHz) - PASSED
CH1 (SXR=800.0MHz, SXT=805.0MHz): Result:(-15.8 dBFS, 5.00 MHz) - PASSED
->Run Tests (TX_1 -> LNA_W):
CH0 (SXR=1800.0MHz, SXT=1805.0MHz): Result:(-15.3 dBFS, 5.00 MHz) - PASSED
CH1 (SXR=1800.0MHz, SXT=1805.0MHz): Result:(-18.1 dBFS, 5.00 MHz) - PASSED
->Run Tests (TX_2-> LNA_H):
CH0 (SXR=2500.0MHz, SXT=2505.0MHz): Result:(-14.7 dBFS, 5.00 MHz) - PASSED
CH1 (SXR=2500.0MHz, SXT=2505.0MHz): Result:(-13.7 dBFS, 5.00 MHz) - PASSED
->RF Loopback Test PASSED
=> Board tests PASSED <=
Elapsed time: 1.48 seconds
lancelot@slipstream:~/ftp/JUL19>
Result from linhpsdr:- the text below the =========== is from Start of the LimeSDR.
lancelot@slipstream:~/ftp/JUN19> linhpsdr
Build: 2019-06-18 Beta
GTK+ version 3.24.9
sysname: Linux
nodename: slipstream
release: 5.2.0-rc6-smp
version: #1 SMP PREEMPT Mon Jun 24 00:29:35 BST 2019
machine: x86_64
opengl: 0
discovery
protocol1_discovery
discover: looking for HPSDR devices on lo
discover: bound to lo
discover_receive_thread
discovery: bytes read -1
discovery: recvfrom socket failed for discover_receive_thread: Resource temporarily unavailable
discovery: exiting discover_receive_thread
discover: exiting discover for lo
discover: looking for HPSDR devices on enp7s0
discover: bound to enp7s0
discover_receive_thread
discovery: bytes read -1
discovery: recvfrom socket failed for discover_receive_thread: Resource temporarily unavailable
discovery: exiting discover_receive_thread
discover: exiting discover for enp7s0
discover: looking for HPSDR devices on wlp1s0f0u14
discover: bound to wlp1s0f0u14
discover_receive_thread
discovery: bytes read -1
discovery: recvfrom socket failed for discover_receive_thread: Resource temporarily unavailable
discovery: exiting discover_receive_thread
discover: exiting discover for wlp1s0f0u14
discovery found 0 devices
protocol2_discover: looking for HPSDR devices on enp7s0
protocol2_discover: bound to enp7s0 192.168.10.236 255.255.255.0
protocol2_disovery: thread_id=0x1245d90
protocol2_discover: bytes read -1
protocol2_discover: recvfrom socket failed for discover_receive_thread: Resource temporarily unavailable
protocol2_discover: exiting protocol2_discover_receive_thread
protocol2_discover: exiting discover for enp7s0
protocol2_discover: looking for HPSDR devices on wlp1s0f0u14
protocol2_discover: bound to wlp1s0f0u14 192.168.0.5 255.255.255.0
protocol2_disovery: thread_id=0x1245de0
protocol2_discover: bytes read -1
protocol2_discover: recvfrom socket failed for discover_receive_thread: Resource temporarily unavailable
protocol2_discover: exiting protocol2_discover_receive_thread
protocol2_discover: exiting discover for wlp1s0f0u14
protocol2_discovery found 0 devices
soapy_discovery
linux; GNU C++ version 9.1.1 20190611 [gcc-9-branch revision 272147]; Boost_106900; UHD_003.009.007-0-unknown
RtApiAlsa::getDeviceInfo: snd_pcm_open error for device (hw:1,0), Device or resource busy.
soapy_discovery: get_info: lime
[INFO] Make connection: ‘LimeSDR-USB [USB 3.0] 9061C02C73925’
[WARNING] Gateware version mismatch!
Expected gateware version 2, revision 21
But found version 44510, revision 24497
Follow the FW and FPGA upgrade instructions:
http://wiki.myriadrf.org/Lime_Suite#Flashing_images
Or run update on the command line: LimeUtil --update
[INFO] Reference clock 30.72 MHz
[INFO] Device name: LimeSDR-USB
[INFO] Reference: 30.72 MHz
[ERROR] TuneVCO(CGEN) - failed to lock (cmphl!=0)
[ERROR] SetFrequencyCGEN(80 MHz) failed
[INFO] LMS7002M calibration values caching Disable
[ERROR] TuneVCO(CGEN) - failed to lock (cmphl!=0)
[ERROR] SetFrequencyCGEN(80 MHz) failed
DriverKey=FX3
HardwareKey=LimeSDR-USB
soapy_discovery: hardware info key=boardSerialNumber val=0x9061c02c73925
soapy_discovery: hardware info key=firmwareVersion val=4
soapy_discovery: hardware info key=gatewareVersion val=2.21
soapy_discovery: hardware info key=hardwareVersion val=4
soapy_discovery: hardware info key=protocolVersion val=1
Rx channels: 2
Rx channel full duplex: channel=0 fullduplex=1
Rx channel full duplex: channel=1 fullduplex=1
Tx channels: 2
Tx channel full duplex: channel=0 fullduplex=1
Tx channel full duplex: channel=1 fullduplex=1
Rx sample rates: 100000.000000 -> 65000000.000000 (2.083333),
sample_rate selected 384000
Tx sample rates: 100000.000000 -> 65000000.000000 (2.083333),
Rx bandwidths:
Tx bandwidths:
RX0: bandwidth=30000000.000000
TX0: bandwidth=60000000.000000
Rx freq ranges: [0.000000 Hz -> 3800000000.000000 Hz step=0.000000],
Rx antennas: NONE, LNAH, LNAL, LNAW, LB1, LB2,
Tx antennas: NONE, BAND1, BAND2,
has_automaic_gain=0
has_automaic_dc_offset_correction=1
Rx formats: CF32, CS12, CS16,
float=4 double=8
Rx gains:
TIA 0.000000 -> 12.000000 step=0.000000
LNA 0.000000 -> 30.000000 step=0.000000
PGA -12.000000 -> 19.000000 step=0.000000
Tx gains:
PAD 0.000000 -> 52.000000 step=0.000000
IAMP -12.000000 -> 12.000000 step=0.000000
main: discovery found 1 devices
discovered: 0 device=7
adding lime
tree_selection_changed_cb
tree_selection_changed_cb: selected=lime,SoapySDR,4.4.1,
tree_selection_changed_cb: first=lime,SoapySDR,4.4.1,
found 0
starting Linux HPSDR (Beta): lime SoapySDR v4.4.1 () on USB
create_radio for lime 7
loadProperties: /home/lancelot/.local/share/linhpsdr/lime.props
soapy_protocol_init
soapy_protocol_init: SoapySDRDevice_make
audio_get_backend_name: JACK
audio: create_audio: USE_SOUNDIO: 1 JACK
create_audio: soundio_connect_backend: unable to initialize audio backend
create_receiver: channel=0 sample_rate=1536000
create_receiver: channel=0 frequency_min=0 frequency_max=3800000000
create_receiver: buffer_size=1024
create_receiver: fft_size=2048
create_receiver: OpenChannel: channel=0 buffer_size=1024 sample_rate=384000 fft_size=2048 output_samples=128
receiver_change_sample_rate: resample_step=4
soapy_protocol_set_rx_frequency: 14084400.000000
[ERROR] SetFrequencySXR(30 MHz) - cannot deliver frequency
receiver_init_analyzer: channel=0 zoom=1 pixels=0 pixel_samples=(nil)
receiver_update_title: Linux HPSDR: Rx-0 ADC-0 384000
create_vfo: rx=0
rx_panadapter_configure_event_cb
receiver_configure_event: gtk_paned_set_position: rx=0 position=60 height=120 percent=0.500000
soapy_protocol_create: setting samplerate=384000.000000
[ERROR] TuneVCO(CGEN) - failed to lock (cmphl!=0)
[ERROR] SetFrequencyCGEN(98.304 MHz) failed
soapy_protocol_create_receiver: SoapySDRDevice_setupStream: channel=0
create_transmitter: channel=8
transmitter_init_analyzer: width=0 pixels=0
update_timer: fps=10
soapy_protocol_create_transmitter: setting samplerate=384000.000000
[ERROR] TuneVCO(CGEN) - failed to lock (cmphl!=0)
[ERROR] SetFrequencyCGEN(98.304 MHz) failed
soapy_protocol_create_transmitter: SoapySDRDevice_setupStream: channel=0
soapy_protocol_create_transmitter: max_tx_samples=4096
soapy_protocol: set_rx_antenna: LNAL
soapy_protocol_set_rx_frequency: 14084400.000000
[ERROR] SetFrequencySXR(30 MHz) - cannot deliver frequency
soapy_protocol_start_receiver: activate_stream
[ERROR] Tx Calibration: Incorrect channel selection MAC 0
[INFO] Rx calibration finished
soapy_protocol_start_receiver: create receive_thread
receive_thread: id=0x1349de0
soapy_protocol: set_tx_antenna: BAND1
soapy_protocol: receive_thread
[ERROR] SetFrequencySXT(30 MHz) - cannot deliver frequency
[ERROR] TuneVCO(CGEN) - failed to lock (cmphl!=0)
[ERROR] SetFrequencyCGEN(61.44 MHz) failed
Server listening on port 50000
x=763 y=276
moving main_window to x=763 y=276
rx_panadapter: resize_timeout
receiver_init_analyzer: channel=0 zoom=1 pixels=1015 pixel_samples=(nil)
receiver_init_analyzer: g_new0: channel=0 pixel_samples=0x40af000
SetAnalyzer id=0 buffer_size=1024 fft_size=8192 overlap=2048
elements=-1 max_samples=4096
elements=-1 max_samples=4096
elements=-1 max_samples=4096
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elements=-1 max_samples=4096
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elements=-1 max_samples=4096
radio_start
tx_panadapter_configure_event: width=300 height=165
transmitter_init_analyzer: width=300 pixels=3600
SetAnalyzer id=8 buffer_size=8192 overlap=3392
elements=-1 max_samples=4096
elements=-1 max_samples=4096
elements=-1 max_samples=4096
elements=-1 max_samples=4096
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elements=-1 max_samples=4096
radio_save_state: /home/lancelot/.local/share/linhpsdr/lime.props
receiver_save_sate: paned_position=60 paned_height=120 paned_percent=0.500000
elements=-1 max_samples=4096
elements=-1 max_samples=4096
elements=-1 max_samples=4096
soapy_protocol_stop
========I killed linhpsdr here====