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Where to Find the Latest Information Documentation is updated periodically. For the latest information about these products, including instrument software upgrades, application information, and product information, browse to one of the following URLs, according to the name of your product: http://www.keysight.com/find/psg To receive the latest updates by email, subscribe to Keysight Email Updates at the following URL: http://www.keysight.com/find/MyKeysight...
Returning a Signal Generator to Keysight Technologies ........
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Contents Acoustic Statement ................40 Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements .
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Documentation Overview — Safety Information Installation Guide — Getting Started — Operation Verification — Regulatory Information — Signal Generator Overview User’s Guide — Basic Operation — Basic Digital Operation — Optimizing Performance — Analog Modulation — Custom Arb Waveform Generator —...
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— Using this Guide SCPI Reference — System Commands — Basic Function Commands — Analog Commands — Digital Modulation Commands — Digital Signal Interface Module Commands — SCPI Command Compatibility — Troubleshooting Service Guide — Replaceable Parts — Assembly Replacement —...
Keysight PSG Signal Generators E8257D, E8267D, and E8663D Installation Guide Safety Information Instrument Markings The following markings are used on the signal generator. Familiarize yourself with each marking and its meaning before operating the signal generator. The instruction manual symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the manual.
Safety Information Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex 1, this product is classed as a “Monitoring and Control instrumentation”...
Keysight PSG Signal Generators E8257D, E8267D, and E8663D Installation Guide Getting Started Checking the Shipment 1. Inspect the shipping container for damage. Signs of damage may include a dented or torn shipping container or cushioning material that shows signs of unusual stress or compacting.
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Getting Started Checking the Shipment Table 2-1 Adapters Shipped by Option (Continued) Option Description Quantity Part Number Adapter, 2.4mm (female)–2.92mm (female–K) 1250–2187 Adapter, 2.4mm (female–female) 33311–82005 or 1250-2188 Adapter, 1.85mm (female–female) 85058–60114 5. If a -installed software license is part of the instrument order, verify its installation using the directions outlined in “Verifying Pre-Installed Software License”...
— Signal Studio software: www.keysight.com/find/signalstudio — TME software: www.keysight.com/find/calibrationsoftware If the software license(s) was ordered with the instrument for pre-installation and it does not show in the instrument, please contact Keysight Technologies: www.keysight.com/find/contactus Keysight E8257D/67D & E8663D PSG Signal Generators Installation Guide...
Power: E8257D and E8663D PSG analog models: 350 watts maximum E8267D PSG vector models: 450 watts maximum Damage to the signal generator may result if the supply voltage is not within the specified range. The instruments can operate with mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ± 10% of the nominal voltage.
Getting Started Configuring the Display Configuring the Display You can adjust the LCD display using features such as contrast, brightness, screen saver mode, and the screen saver delay. You can also toggle features such as inverse video, display updating in remote mode, and the screen saver on or off.
Getting Started Configuring the Display with no input to the front panel. The display light turns on again when any front panel key is pressed or when a remote command is sent. The screen saver is set to off at the factory. Press Utility >...
Getting Started Configuring for Remote Control Configuring for Remote Control GPIB Interface Configuration 1. Press Utility > GPIB/RS-232 LAN > GPIB Address. 2. Use the numeric keypad to set the desired address and press Enter. The arrow keys or the front panel knob can be used to set the desired address.
Getting Started Configuring for Remote Control 7. Press the Proceed With Reconfiguration softkey and then the Confirm Change (Instrument will Reboot) softkey. This action assigns a hostname and IP address (as well as a gateway and subnet mask, if these have been configured) to the signal generator. The hostname, IP address, gateway and subnet mask are not affected by an instrument preset or by a power cycle.
Getting Started Ordering Accessories This deletes the data from the RS-232 buffer, discarding any unprocessed SCPI input received over RS-232. These RS-232 parameters are persistent states; these states are not affected by an instrument preset or power cycle. Ordering Accessories The following accessories can be ordered when a signal generator is purchased, or at any time afterward.
Available E8257D/67D and E8663D PSG Documentation Document Type Description Part Number E8257D Data Sheet • available options 5989-0698EN • warranted specifications and typical performance E8267D Data Sheet • available options 5989-0697EN • warranted specifications and typical performance E8663D Data Sheet • available options 5990-4136EN •...
Returning a Signal Generator to Keysight Technologies To return your signal generator to Keysight Technologies for servicing, follow these steps: 1. Gather as much information as possible regarding the signal generator’s problem.
Keysight PSG Signal Generators E8257D, E8267D, and E8663D Installation Guide Operation Verification For the instrument to meet performance specifications allow a warm up period of 45 minutes within an operational temperature range of 0 to 55 °C. For more information, refer to the PSG signal generator Data Sheet.
“Returning a Signal Generator to Keysight Technologies” on page 22 for return instructions. Keysight E8257D/67D & E8663D PSG Signal Generators Installation Guide...
Operation Verification Checking the Maximum Leveled Power Checking the Maximum Leveled Power Perform the following procedure to check the maximum leveled power. 1. Press Preset. 2. Attach a 50Ω load to the RF OUTPUT. A power sensor, attenuator, or 50Ω termination is an example of a 50Ω...
E8257D signal generator when performing this test. Table 3-5 shows the recommended equipment for use with the E8267D signal generator when performing this test. Table 3-6 shows the recommended equipment for use with the E8663D signal generator when performing this test.
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Operation Verification Checking the Output Power Table 3-4 Recommended Equipment for the E8257D E8257D E8257D E8257D E8257D E8257D E8257D E8257D Recommended Option Option Option Option Option Option Option Test Equipment Keysight Test Equipment Power Meter Keysight E4418B E-Series power meter or Keysight E4419A/B E-Series power meter...
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APC 3.5 (f) to Type-N (m) adapter Adapter, Keysight V281A 1.85 mm (f) to Coax 1.85 mm (f) V-Band to V-Band Table 3-5 Recommended Equipment for the E8267D E8267D E8267D E8267D E8667D Recommended Keysight Option Option Option Option Test Equipment...
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Operation Verification Checking the Output Power Table 3-6 Recommended Equipment for the E8663D E8663D E8663D Option Option Test Equipment Recommended Keysight Test Equipment Power Sensor, Keysight E4413A E-Series power sensor Input: APC 3.5 (m) Power Sensor, Keysight 8487A Option H84 power sensor (Option Input: 2.4 mm (m) H84 adds a Standards Lab Calibration) Adapter,...
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3-8, or Table 3-9. For the complete matrix of options or for the latest changes to specifications, refer to the E8257D, or E8267D data sheets either on the web at http://www.keysight.com/find/psg or on the documentation CD that was shipped with your instrument.
Certification Keysight Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Keysight Technologies further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institute’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other...
ISM est conforme a la norme NMB du Canada.) Declaration of Conformity A copy of the Manufacturer’s EU Declaration of Conformity for this instrument can be obtained by contacting your local Keysight Technologies sale representative. (Refer to “Contacting Keysight Sales and Service Offices” on page 22.)
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Index Index hostname configuration humidity requirements AC power cord AC symbol accessories IEC Publication 61010 address, GPIB instruction manual symbol altitude requirements inverse video adjustment assistance IP address, setting Australian Communications Authority (C-tick) ISM1-A symbol mark kits brightness adjustment LAN configuration Canadian EMC requirements light adjustment Canadian Standards Association (CSA) mark...
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temperature requirements troubleshooting maximum leveled power output power self-test ventilation requirements verification, operation...