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Agilent Technologies N5101A Installation Manual

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Installation Guide
N5101A Baseband Studio PCI Card
Overview
This guide provides instructions on how to install the N5101A Baseband Studio PCI card in a PC. The PCI card is
installed in a PC and is used with a signal source (or an N5515C wireless communications test set) to run Agilent
software applications. This process comprises the following steps:
1. Verify that the hardware you received is correct, and note the license and serial number of each Baseband Studio
PCI card (see
page
2).
2. Ensure that your PC and signal source meet the basic installation requirements (see
3. Install the PCI card hardware (for the internal PCI card hardware, see
4. Install the Baseband Studio PCI card driver (see
After the PCI card installation is complete, the procedure directs you to the software installation guide for instructions
on installing application software used with the PCI card (see
This document also provides troubleshooting tips (see
Agilent assistance information (see
NOTE
The Baseband Studio PCI card shown in this document reflects the current PCI card that is being
shipped. Older versions of the PCI card appear considerably different. However, all connectors are
located in the same location as the board shown in this document.
NOTE
A declaration of conformity is on file for the N5101A Baseband Studio PCI card and is available
upon request.
Agilent Part Number: N5101-90001
Printed in USA January 2005
© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2003 − 2005
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  • Page 1 Overview This guide provides instructions on how to install the N5101A Baseband Studio PCI card in a PC. The PCI card is installed in a PC and is used with a signal source (or an N5515C wireless communications test set) to run Agilent software applications.
  • Page 2 Checking the Shipment Hardware For each N5101A Baseband Studio PCI card purchased, you should receive the following items: Table 1 PCI Card Parts List 1 N5101A Baseband Studio PCI Card 5 Digital Bus Cable (P/N N5101-60003) 2 Installation Guide (P/N N5101-90001) 6 Loopback Fixture (P/N E4400-63583) (This manual.
  • Page 3 Applications are licensed to a specific PCI card; you may license more than one application to a single PCI card. The N5101A Baseband Studio PCI card has the other two numbers needed to obtain the license file. The license redemption process is described later in the installation procedure.

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    For ISA compliant computer cases, an ISA retainer (included) must be attached to the N5101A PCI card metal extender to enable the card to fit into the ISA slots.
  • Page 5 Table 3 N5110B Baseband Studio for Waveform Capture and Playback Processor Pentium III, 800 MHz or greater Memory (RAM) 256 MB minimum Free Disk Space 200 MB minimum Available PCI Slots One 32 bit/33 MHz and one additional PCI slot opening Operating System Windows XP Professional, SP 1 or greater -or- Windows 2000 Professional, SP 3 or greater Table 4...

  • Page 6: Installing The Hardware

    (described on page NOTE The N5101A PCI card is a 64-bit card. If you are using the streaming application from a hard disk a 64-bit slot is required. Otherwise, a 32-bit slot may be used without loss of functionality. Single-card Installation: Internal cabling: Connect the GPIO bracket ribbon cable to J3 on the PCI card.
  • Page 7 Ensure that the metal shielding bracket of the PCI card slips into the PCI slot at the front of the case. If it does not fit, refer to step 4. PCI Slots near the front of the PC For ISA-compliant computer cases, attach the metal extender bracket to the PCI card shielding using the two screws provided.

  • Page 8: External Cables

    Inspect the digital bus cable and connectors to ensure that they are clean. 2. Connect a digital bus cable between each N5101A Baseband Studio PCI card and a source (or N5102A Baseband Studio digital signal interface module), connecting the end of the cable with the EMI suppressor to the source.

  • Page 9: Installing The Software

    PCI Card Driver 1. Go to the Agilent Technologies web site: http://www.agilent.com/find/basebandstudio. 2. Click the N5101A product link. On the N5101A Baseband Studio PCI Card page, click the Baseband Studio PCI Card Driver link and follow the download instructions. Application Software To install the Baseband Studio application software, refer to the Agilent Technologies Software (for Baseband Studio and Signal Studio) Installation Guide (part number E4400-90559).

  • Page 10: Licensing The Software

    2. Insert the software CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. 3. In the Found New Hardware wizard, click Next. Follow the instructions in this wizard, and accept the driver N5101A.inf. If the wizard does not find the driver automatically, browse the driver folder on the CD and select it.
  • Page 11 7. After the Baseband Studio software is installed and configured, copy the license file into the directory: C:\Program Files\Agilent\Baseband Studio\LicenseFiles For details on obtaining a license file, see “Licensing the Software” on page 10; for details on using a license file with an application, refer to the Baseband Studio IO Config help, and the help in the individual applications.

  • Page 12: All Configurations

    All Configurations: Run the Agilent IO Libraries IO Config program: Start > Programs > Agilent IO Libraries > IO Config If no interfaces are configured, click Auto Config. 3. Select TCPIP LAN Client (LAN Instrument). 4. Select TCPIP0 and click Edit. Click Edit VISA.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    No Prompt for the N5101A Baseband Studio PCI card driver If you are not prompted for the N5101A Baseband Studio card driver, turn off the PC and ensure that the PCI card is securely seated in its slot. Reboot the PC, and log on using an account with administrative privileges.

  • Page 14: Alternate Setup

    Application-Specific Cabling N5110A Baseband Studio for Waveform Streaming/N5110B Baseband Studio for Waveform Capture and Playback, External Triggering The GPIO bracket accepts an input trigger (Start), and provides two output markers (Ready and Underflow). Start For details, refer to the application’s help. Ready Underflow N5115A Baseband Studio for Fading, Dual Channel...
  • Page 15 Getting Assistance from Agilent Your local Agilent office can help you with your test and measurement needs. The following Internet URL provides the information you need to contact your local Agilent office: http://www.agilent.com/find/assist If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact your field engineer. NOTE In any correspondence or telephone conversation, refer to the product by its model number and full serial number.
  • Page 16 The easiest method of finding this documentation is using the Agilent web site search tool to search for the document part number. • Agilent N5101A Baseband Studio PCI Card Memory Upgrade Installation Note Agilent part number: N5101-90003 • Agilent Technologies Software Installation Guide for Baseband Studio and Signal Studio Agilent part number: E4400-90559 •...

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