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  • Page 1 Keysight M8192A Synchronization module for M8190A User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 OR OF ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD or loss of important data. Do not The foregoing warranty shall not KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A proceed beyond a CAUTION apply to defects resulting from SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT notice until the indicated...
  • Page 3 Performance Tests give procedures for checking the operation of the instrument. If the contents are incomplete, mechanical damage or defect is apparent, or if an instrument does not pass the operator’s checks, notify the nearest Keysight Technologies Sales/Service Office. WARNING To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform electrical tests when there are signs of shipping damage to any portion of the outer enclosure (covers, panels, etc.).
  • Page 4 Product category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annexure I, this product is classed as a “Monitoring and Control instrumentation” product. Do not dispose in domestic household waste. To return unwanted products, contact your local Keysight office, or see http://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment/takeback.shtml for more information.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3.6.1 Requirements for Controlling the Synchronous System 3.6.2 Synchronous System Operation Modes 37 3.6.3 Control Parameters M8192A Soft Front Panel Introduction Launching the M8192A Soft Front Panel M8192A Soft Front Panel 4.3.1 Title Bar 4.3.2 Menu Bar 4.3.3 Status Bar...
  • Page 6 5.5.13 *WAI Status Model 5.6.1 :STATus:PRESet 5.6.2 Status Byte Register 68 5.6.3 Questionable Data Register Command Subsystem 69 5.6.4 Operation Status Subsystem 5.6.5 Run Status Subsystem :ARM/TRIGger Subsystem 5.7.1 :ABORt 5.7.2 : INITiate:CONTinous[:STATe][?] OFF|ON|0|1 5.7.3 :INITiate:IMMediate Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 :MMEMory:RDIRectory <directory_name> 5.9.10 :MMEMory:LOAD:CSTate <file_name> 5.9.11 :MMEMory:STORe:CSTate <file_name> 84 5.10 TEST Subsystem 5.10.1 :TEST:PON? 85 5.10.2 :TEST:TST? 85 Characteristics Performance Specification General Maintenance 6.3.1 ESD Protection 6.3.2 Power and Ventilation Requirements 6.3.3 Thermal Protection 6.3.4 Cleaning Recommendation Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Keysight M8192A - Synchronization module for M8190A User’s Guide Introduction Document History Accessories M8192A Front Panel M8192A User’s Guide...
  • Page 10 SYNC CLK output. The M8192A module has its own Soft Front Panel but no extra firmware like the M8190A which allows you to control the trigger mode, trigger level and common start/stop of the multi-module setup.

  • Page 11: Introduction 1

    Introduction 1 Features and Benefits M8192A provides following features and benefits: • Synchronization of up to 6 M8190A modules (= 12 channels) • One trigger input can trigger up to 6 M8190A modules with deterministic latency • Skew repeatability of 2 ps between any two channels – independent of sample rate •...

  • Page 12: Accessories

    1 Introduction 1.2 Accessories The M8192A is delivered with three clock cables and two trigger cables to build a 4- channel synchronous system using two M8190A. In order to synchronize more than two M8190A, additional clock and trigger cables must be ordered, as listed in the following table.
  • Page 13 Connect to TRIGGER IN of M8190A master module and M8190A slave module Status LED Two LEDs are available at the front panel to indicate the status of the M8192A module: The green “Access”LED indicates that the controlling PC exchanges data with the M8192A module.

  • Page 15: M8192A Installation

    Keysight M8192A - Synchronization module for M8190A User’s Guide M8192A Installation Introduction AXI Chasis M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Introduction

    Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit) • Ensure that you have Keysight IO Libraries Suite Version 16.3 or higher installed on your system. The Keysight IO Libraries Suite can be found on the CD that is part of shipment content or at http://www.Keysight.com/find/iosuite.

  • Page 17: Installation Process

    M8192A Installation 2 2.1.2 Installation Process Follow the given steps to install M8192A module on your system: Double-click the executable (M8192_Setup.exe). This executable file will be available on either CD or Web. The Keysight M8192A Setup will prepare the InstallShield Wizard for the installation process.
  • Page 18 2 M8192A Installation Follow the onscreen instructions to begin the installation process. Click Next. We recommend you to read the document to check if your hardware configuration is supported. Click Next to proceed to the license agreements. Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 M8192A Installation 2 Accept the terms of Keysight software end-user license agreement. Click Next. Accept the terms of Keysight IVI Driver Source Code license agreement. Click Next. Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...
  • Page 20 2 M8192A Installation Select Yes if you want to read the post-installation instructions. Click Next. Select a setup type either Complete or Custom. Click Next. Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 M8192A Installation 2 Click Install to begin installation. 10. The Keysight M8192A will configure the new software installation. Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...
  • Page 22 2 M8192A Installation 11. The following screen will appear once the Keysight M8192A software is successfully installed on your system. Click Finish to restart your system. This completes the Keysight M8192A software installation. Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Post Installation Steps

    Follow the post installation steps as shown below: Shut down PC and instrument. Connect instrument to PC using the PCIe cable. Switch on instrument. Wait until the “Access” LED of the M8192A has switched from red to green. Switch on PC.

  • Page 24: How To Control The Instrument

    2.1.4 How to Control the Instrument In order to control the instrument: Start the Soft Front Panel (Start > All Programs > Keysight > M8192 > M8192 Soft Front Panel). A dialog will open, in which you can select your instrument.
  • Page 25 M8192A synchronization module is needed instead. Trigger In External Trigger connections. The Trigger In of the AXIe ESM cannot be used to trigger the M8192A. Trigger Out The M8192A has its own Trigger In. The Trigger Out of the AXIe ESM cannot be controlled by the M8192A.

  • Page 27: System Configuration

    Keysight M8192A - Synchronization module for M8190A User’s Guide System Configuration Introduction Supported AXIe Frame Combinations Controlling One AXIe Chassis Controlling Multiple AXIe Chassis Synchronous System Cabling Controlling the Synchronous System M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 28: Introduction

    The M8192A synchronization module is designed to synchronize up to six M8190A arbitrary waveform generator modules. The M8190A modules can be located in the same or different AXIe chassis as the M8192A. This allows very flexible configurations to address a variety of applications.

  • Page 29: Or 8) M8190A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Channels

    3.1.2 6 (or 8) M8190A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Channels To configure a synchronous system with 6 (or 8) channels, use two 5-slot AXIe chassis, one M8192A and 3 (or 4) M8190A 2-channel Arbitrary Waveform Generator modules. This synchronous system can be controlled from one external PC that supports two PCIe adapter cards.
  • Page 30 Two M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis plus one M9502A 2-slot AXIe chassis Seven M9502A 2-slot AXIe chassis or One M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis plus four M9502A 2-slot AXIe chassis or Two M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis plus two M9502A 2-slot AXIe chassis or Three M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Controlling One Axie Chassis

    A synchronous system with four synchronous M8190A AWG channels consists of: • Two M8190A 2-channel arbitrary waveform generator modules • M8192A synchronization module. The delivery content of the M8192A synchronization module includes: − Three clock cables with proprietary multi-coax connectors at each side.
  • Page 32 3 System Configuration Figure 4 M8192A-802 QMA to SMA trigger cable Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Controlling Multiple Axie Chassis

    Multiple PCs control multiple chassis 3.4.1 One PC Controls Multiple Chassis If you are using multiple AXIe chassis (any combination of the Keysight M9502A 2- Slot or M9505A 5-Slot chassis) connected to your PC, Keysight Connection Expert finds both the chassis at the same local IP address (TCPIP0::169.254.1.0::5052:SOCKET).
  • Page 34 Using a LAN switch for multiple AXIe chassis Although it is not required, manually assigned a unique, static IP address in the optional switch, will speed up network resolution at Windows startup and eliminate any potential network resolution issues. Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Multiple Pc Controls Multiple Chassis

    If you have multiple PCs that are connected to multiple AXIe chassis, each PC controls one AXIe chassis over PCIe using an M9048A PCIe IF card. The “Master” PC that controls the M8192A over PCIe, controls the “Slave” PCs using the LAN IF card.

  • Page 36: Synchronous System Cabling

    An eight channel synchronous system consists of: • Four M8190A 2-channel arbitrary waveform generator modules • M8192A synchronization module. The delivery content of the M8192A synchronization module includes: − Five clock cables with proprietary multi-coax connectors at each side.

  • Page 37: Controlling The Synchronous System

    • SYS CLK outputs of the M8192A must be used in ascending order without leaving a gap. Example: For four M8190A, SYSCLK OUT 1, SYSCLK OUT 2, SYSCLK OUT 3 and SYSCLK OUT 4 must be connected.
  • Page 38 Specifically, when defining which M8190A found by Keysight Connection Expert (ACE) modules belong to the synchronous system or to determine which M8190A is the master module or a slave module or when system parameters (see section 3.6.3.2) are being...

  • Page 39: Control Parameters

    3.6.3.1 Using M8192A Soft Front Panel The Soft Front Panel of the M8192A lists all M8190A that are available in the local PC or in ACE in a table. Using this table the user can define that a certain M8190A will •...
  • Page 40 3 System Configuration Table 7 Parameters controlled from M8192A and M8190A Functionality M8192A Synchronization Module M8190A Master Module M8190A Slave Module Sample frequency Not available Controls all M8190A. Modification is Disabled only possible in configuration mode Not available Disabled Output Mode :14 bit or 12 bit Controls all M8190A.

  • Page 41: M8192A Soft Front Panel

    Keysight M8192A - Synchronization module for M8190A User’s Guide M8192A Soft Front Panel Introduction Launching the M8192A Soft Front Panel M8192A Soft Front Panel Driver Call Log Window Errors List Window Module Tab Sync Tab / 53 M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Introduction

    4.2 Launching the M8192A Soft Front Panel There are three ways to launch the M8190A Soft Front Panel. They are as following: From the Start Menu, select All Programs  Keysight  M8192  M8192 Soft Front Panel. From the Keysight Connection Expert, select the discovered M8192 module, press the right mouse key to open the context menu and select “Send...
  • Page 43 M8192A Soft Front Panel 4 The following screen will appear: Figure 9 M8192A connected to PC Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: M8192A Soft Front Panel

    The instrument selection dialog shows the addresses of the discovered M8192A modules. Select a module from the list and press “Connect”. If no M8192A module is connected to your PC, you can check “Simulation Mode” to simulate an M8192A module.

  • Page 45: Title Bar

    M8192A Soft Front Panel 4 4.3.1 Title Bar The title bar contains the standard Microsoft Windows elements such as the window title and the icons for minimizing, maximizing, or closing the window. 4.3.2 Menu Bar The menu bar consists of various pull down menus that provide access to the different functions and launch interactive GUI tools.
  • Page 46 4 M8192A Soft Front Panel 4.3.2.2 View The View menu includes the following selections: • View  Refresh Reads the instrument state and updates all fields. 4.3.2.3 Utilities The Utility menu includes the following selections: • Utility  Reset Resets the instrument, reads the state and updates all fields.

  • Page 47: Status Bar

    Click this field to open the “Error” window. 4.3.4 Tabs (Module/Sync Tabs) These tabs are used to configure the most important parameters of the M8192A module. They are described in detail in the sections that follow. 4.3.5 Numeric Control Usage The numeric control is used to adjust the value and units.
  • Page 48 4 M8192A Soft Front Panel Figure 11 Tooltip showing possible values in the range The numeric controls can be used in the following ways: • Use the up/down arrows to change the value. The control automatically stops at the maximum/minimum allowed value.

  • Page 49: Driver Call Log Window

    M8192A Soft Front Panel 4 4.4 Driver Call Log Window Use this window to inspect the sequence of SCPI commands used to configure the M8192A module. Figure 13 Driver Call Log Window It has the following buttons: • Save… Saves the Driver Call Log as a text file.

  • Page 50: Errors List Window

    4 M8192A Soft Front Panel Errors List Window Use this window to view errors, warnings, and information. Figure 14 Errors List Window It has the following controls, signs, and columns: Open On Error Select this check box to automatically open the errors list window whenever an error occurs.

  • Page 51: Module Tab51

    M8192A Soft Front Panel 4 4.6 Module Tab The module panel allows you to discover available M8190A modules and to define a multi-module group consisting of one master and up to five slave modules. The VISA resource strings for available M8190A modules are displayed in a list under column “VISA Resource”.
  • Page 52 4 M8192A Soft Front Panel It has the following controls: • Discover: Click this button to find the available M8190A modules. The modules that are found are displayed in the list. The firmware of the modules to be discovered must be running and the modules must be entered into the Keysight Connection Expert.

  • Page 53: Sync Tab

    M8192A Soft Front Panel 4 4.7 Sync Tab The Sync tab allows you to modify parameters that affect all the modules in the synchronous system. This tab can be used to: • Configure the M8192 trigger input • Set trigger threshold and impedance •...
  • Page 54 Threshold: Use the numeric control to enter the threshold level of the M8192A trigger input. • Impedance: Use this dropdown list to set the impedance of the M8192A trigger input. • Arm: Press this button to set all channels of the multi-module group to an armed state.

  • Page 55: Remote Programming

    Keysight M8192A - Synchronization module for M8190A User’s Guide Remote Programming Introduction SCPI Programming Programming Recommendations System Related Commands (SYSTem Subsystem) Common Command List Status Model :ARM/TRIGger Subsystem INSTrument Subsystem MMEMory Subsystem 5.10 TEST Subsystem M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 56: Introduction

    M8192 Soft Front Panel (AgM8192SFP.exe) before sending SCPI commands to the instrument. This can be done in the Windows Start menu (Keysight  M8192  M8192 Soft Front Panel). You can open the “About” dialog from the M8192A Soft Front Panel to see the VISA Resource String for the different connection types.
  • Page 57 SCPI commands. (Refer to the table above.) /Socket, /Telnet, /Inst: If -1, don’t start the respective servers • Defaults: − Socket port: 5025 (e.g. TCPIP0::localhost::5025::SOCKET) − Telnet port: 5024 − HiSLIP, VXI-11.3: 0 (e.g. TCPIP0::localhost::hislip0::INSTR, TCPIP0::localhost::inst0::INSTR) Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...
  • Page 58 /NoAutoID : Do not automatically select ports and number for the connections, use the values specified with /Socket, /Telnet, /Inst or their respective default values instead. If both /NoAutoID and /AutoID are specified, /AutoID overrides /NoAutoID. Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Programming Recommendations

    (:INIT:IMM) as the last command. This way intermediate stop/restarts are avoided and optimum execution performance is achieved. # set default settings *RST # other commands to set modes # and parameters # set trigger impedance to High :ARM:TRIG:IMP HIGH # start data generation. :INIT:IMM Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 60: System Related Commands (System Subsystem)

    The <SCPI program mnemonic> contains the node in standard SCPI format. The short form uses uppercase characters while the additional characters for the long form are in lowercase characters. Default nodes are surrounded by square brackets ([]). Example Query :SYST:HELP:HEAD? Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: System:license:extended:list

    5.4.5 :SYSTem:VERSion? Command :SYST:VERS? Long :SYSTem:VERSion? Parameters None Parameter Suffix None Description This query returns a formatted numeric value corresponding to the SCPI version number for which the instrument complies, for example “1999.0”. Example Query :SYST:VERS? Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 62: System:communicate

    These queries return information about the instrument firmware’s available connections. If a connection is not available the returned value is -1. This is only useful if there is more than one Keysight module connected to a PC, otherwise one would normally use the default connections (HiSLIP and VXI-11 instrument number 0, socket port 5025, telnet port 5024) One can never be sure if a socket port is already in use, so one could e.g.
  • Page 63 This query returns the socket port used by the firmware. Example Query :SYST:COMM:SOCK? 5.4.6.4 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:TELNet[:PORT]? Command :SYST:COMM:TELN? Long :SYSTem:COMMunicate:TELNet? Parameters None Parameter Suffix None Description This query returns the telnet port used by the firmware. Example Query :SYST:COMM:TELN? Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 64: Common Command List

    Keysight Technologies, M8192A,<serial number>, x.x.x.x-h x.x.x.x= Firmware revision number, e.g. 2.0.0.0 h= Hardware revision number 5.5.2...

  • Page 65: Rst

    For proper operation, do not modify the returned string before sending it to the instrument. Use :SYST:SET to send the learn string. See section 5.4.4. 5.5.13 *WAI Prevents the instrument from executing any further commands until the current command has finished executing. Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 66: Status Model

    5.6 Status Model Introduction This section describes the structure of the SCPI status system used by the M8192A. The status system records various conditions and states of the instrument in several register groups as shown on the following pages. Each of the register groups is made up of several low level registers called Condition registers, Event registers, and Enable registers which control the action of specific bits within the register group.
  • Page 67 Remote Programming 5 Figure 17 Status Register Structure Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Status:preset

    One or more bits are set in the Standard Event Register Master Summary One or more bits are set in the Status Byte Register Operational Data One or more bits set in the Operation Data Register (bits must be enabled) Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Questionable Data Register Command Subsystem

    Returns “0” Not used Returns “0” Not used 1024 Returns “0” Not used 2048 Returns “0” Not used 4096 Returns “0” Not used 8192 Returns “0” Not used 16384 Returns “0” Not used 32768 Returns “0” Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...
  • Page 70 Setting both positive/negative filters true allows an event to be reported anytime the condition changes. Clearing both filters disable event reporting. The contents of transition filters are unchanged by *CLS and *RST. Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Operation Status Subsystem

    *CLS command. A query of the register returns a decimal value which corresponds to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the register. Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...
  • Page 72 Setting both positive/negative filters true allows an event to be reported anytime the condition changes. Clearing both filters disable event reporting. The contents of transition filters are unchanged by *CLS and *RST. Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Run Status Subsystem

    The following SCPI commands and queries are supported: :STATus:OPERation:RUN[:EVENt]? :STATus:OPERation:RUN:CONDition? :STATus:OPERation:RUN:ENABle[?] :STATus:OPERation:RUN:NTRansition[?] :STATus:OPERation:RUN:PTRansition[?] Table 12 Run Status Register Bit Number Decimal Value Definition Run Status Indicates if the multi-module group is in running/armed state (:INIT:IMM was executed). Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Arm/Trigger Subsystem

    :ABOR 5.7.2 :INITiate:CONTinous[:STATe][?] OFF|ON|0|1 Normally triggers are sent by the M8192A to the M8190A modules as rising edges. It can happen that the trigger to start signal generation is already sent to the M8190A modules by the M8192A, when there is high a level signal present on the trigger input of the M8192A.

  • Page 75: Initiate:immediate

    Command :ARM[:SEQ][:STAR][:LAY]:TRIG:LEV[?] Long :ARM[:SEQuence][:STARt][:LAYer]:TRIGger:LEVel[?] Parameters <level>|MINimum|MAXimum Parameter Suffix Volt (V) or millivolt (mV) Description Set or query the threshold level of the M8192A trigger input. <level> – Threshold level voltage. Example Command :ARM:TRIG:LEV 3e-9 Query :ARM:TRIG:LEV? Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 76: Arm[:Sequence][:Start][:Layer]:Trigger:impedance[?] Low|High

    Parameter Suffix None Description Set or query the M8192A’s hardware input disable state for the trigger function. When the hardware input is disabled, a trigger can only be generated using the :TRIGger[:SEQuence][:STARt]:BEGin[:IMMediate] command. When the hardware input is enabled, a trigger can be generated by command or by a signal present at the trigger input of the M8192A.

  • Page 77: Instrument Subsystem

    Remote Programming 5 5.8 INSTrument Subsystem 5.8.1 :INSTrument:SLOT[:NUMBer]? Command :INST:SLOT[:NUMB]? Long :INSTrument:SLOT[:NUMBer]? Parameters None Parameter Suffix None Description Query the instrument’s slot number in its AXIe frame. Example Query :INST:SLOT? Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 78: Multi-Module Configuration Commands

    5.8.2.3 :INSTrument: SLAVe:LIST? Command :INST:SLAV:LIST? Long :INSTrument:SLAVe:LIST? Parameters None Parameter Suffix None Description This query returns a comma-separated list of VISA resource strings of all M8190A slave modules that belong to the multi-module group. Example Query :INST:SLAV:LIST? Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...
  • Page 79 5.8.2.6 :INSTrument: SLAVe:DELete < visa_resource_string> Command :INST:SLAV:DEL Long :INSTrument:SLAVe:DELete Parameters < visa_resource_string> Parameter Suffix None Description This command deletes the M8190A slave module with the passed VISA resource string from the multi-module group. Example Command :INST:SLAV:DEL “TCPIP0::localhost::hislip0::INSTR” Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 80: Mmemory Subsystem

    MMEM commands requiring <directory_name> assume the current directory if a relative path or no path is provided. If an absolute path is provided, then it is ignored. 5.9.1 :MMEMory:CATalog? [<directory_name>] Command :MMEM:CAT? Long :MMEMory:CATalog? Parameters None Parameter Suffix None Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Mmemory:cdirectory []

    At *RST, this value is set to the default user data storage area, that is defined as System.Environment.SpecialFolder.Personal e.g. C:\Users\Name\Documents MMEMory:CDIRectory? — Query returns full path of the default directory. Example Command :MMEM:CDIR “C:\Users\Name\Documents” Query :MMEM:CDIR? 5.9.3 :MMEMory:COPY <string>,<string>[,<string>,<string>] Command :MMEM:COPY Long :MMEMory:COPY Parameters <string>,<string> Parameter Suffix None Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 82: Mmemory:delete [,]

    :MMEM:DATA “C:\data.txt”, #14test 5.9.6 :MMEMory:DATA? <file_name> Command :MMEM:DATA? Long :MMEMory:DATA? Parameters <file_name> Parameter Suffix None Description The query form is MMEMory:DATA? <file_name> with the response being the associated <data> in block format. Example Query :MMEM:DATA? "C:\data.txt" Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Mmemory:mdirectory

    :MMEMory:RDIRectory Parameters <directory_name > Parameter Suffix None Description Removes a directory. The <directory_name> parameter specifies the directory name to be removed. All files and directories under the specified directory are also removed. Example Command :MMEM:RDIR "C:\newdata_dir" Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 84: Mmemory:load:cstate

    Current STate of instrument is loaded from a file. Example Command :MMEM:LOAD:CST "C:\data.txt" 5.9.11 :MMEMory:STORe:CSTate <file_name> Command :MMEM:STOR:CST Long :MMEMory:STORe:CSTate Parameters <file_name > Parameter Suffix None Description Current STate of instrument is stored to a file. Example Command :MMEM:STOR:CST "C:\data.txt" Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Test Subsystem

    Return the results of the power on self-tests. Example Query :TEST:PON? 5.10.2 :TEST:TST? Command :TEST:TST? Long :TEST:TST? Parameters None Parameter Suffix None Description Same as *TST?, but the actual test messages are returned. Example Query :TEST:TST? Currently same as :TEST:PON? Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 Keysight M8192A - Synchronization module for M8190A User’s Guide Characteristics Performance Specification General Maintenance M8192A User’s Guide...

  • Page 88: Performance Specification

    2 years recommended Calibration interval Cooling When operating the M8192A, choose a location that provides at least 80 mm of clearance at rear, and at Requirements least 30 mm of clearance at each side for the AXIe chassis. The instrument is not designed for outdoor use. Do not expose the instrument to rain or other excessive moisture.

  • Page 89: Maintenance

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the circuits of the M8192A. Avoid applying CAUTION static discharges to the front-panel connectors. Before connecting any coaxial cable to the connectors, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together.

  • Page 90: Power And Ventilation Requirements

    6.3.4 Cleaning Recommendation To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the instrument from mains before cleaning. WARNING Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally. Keysight M8192A User’s Guide...
  • Page 92 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2017 Edition 7.0, October 2017 www.keysight.com...

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