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  • Page 1 Keysight N1000A DCA-X Series Wide-Bandwidth Oscilloscope Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 EULA shall apply, except to the extent that mation contained herein. Should those terms, rights, or licenses are explicitly Keysight and the user have a separate required from all providers of commercial written agreement with warranty terms computer software pursuant to the FAR and...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step 12. Calibrate the Modules Step 13. Learn How to Use and Program the N1000A 3 Removable Hard Disk 37 To Remove the Hard Disk To Declassify Instrument Memory 4 Instrument Markings and Regulatory Information 39 5 Contacting Keysight 41 Contacting Keysight...
  • Page 4 Returning the Instrument for Service Preparing the instrument for shipping N1000A Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    N1000A Quick Start Guide 1 Introduction N1000A Includes a PC Front-Panel Features Rear-Panel Features Modules Connector Care Cleaning the N1000A Accessories Safety Information This chapter introduces you to the N1000A and contains important safety information. To install your N1000A, refer to Chapter 2, “Installing the N1000A".

  • Page 6: N1000A Includes A Pc

    • Never connect a pen drive or external memory device to the N1000A that has not been tested for viruses or malware. • Follow the advice of you company’s IT department. • For N1000A firmware upgrades, go to http://www.keysight.com/find/N1000A_Firmware. N1000A Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 7: Front-Panel Features

    Introduction Front-Panel Features Figure 3 Front-Panel Features N1000A Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 8: Rear-Panel Features

    Introduction Rear-Panel Features Figure 4 Rear-Panel Features N1000A Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 9: Modules

    Introduction Modules To complete the N1000A, an electrical or optical input module must be purchased and installed. Figure 5 shows an installed module. Many module combination are possible. For example: • One four-slot module. For example, an 86108B. • Two two-slot standard modules. •...

  • Page 10: Connector Care

    Introduction Connector Care Damage to N1000A electrical and fiber-optic input connectors can cost thousands of dollars, not to mention lost time! To learn how to avoid damaging the connectors, read the Connector Care topics located in the Help. To access the Help, turn on the N1000A and click Help >...

  • Page 11: Cleaning The N1000A

    Clean the N1000A using a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution. To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the Keysight Technologies Model N1000A WARNING from mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts.

  • Page 12: Accessories

    • N1025A 1 GHz Active Differential Probe Optional Adapters for Electrical Channel Inputs • SMA (f-f) adapter, Keysight part number 1250-1158 • APC 3.5 (f-f) adapter, Keysight part number 5061-5311 Optional Adapters for Optical Channel Inputs Table 1 on page 13 shows the available fiber-optic adapters for optical channels.
  • Page 13 81000SI 81000VI For more information on options and licenses, including the transportable licenses, refer to the www.keysight.com. If anything is missing or defective, refer to Chapter 5, “Contacting Keysight". If the shipment was damaged, contact the carrier, then contact the nearest Keysight Sales Office. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection.

  • Page 14: Safety Information

    Is your product software up-to-date? Keysight periodically releases software updates to fix N OTE known defects and include product enhancements. To search for software updates for your product, go to www.keysight.com/find/TechSupport.
  • Page 15 10°C from the lowest, of the maximum operating temperature of a single instrument. If there are any concerns or special requirements an Keysight Field Engineer should be consulted to assure instrument(s) temperature compliance and performance. N1000A Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 16 Introduction N1000A Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 17: Installing The N1000A

    N1000A Quick Start Guide 2 Installing the N1000A Step 1. Inspect the Shipment Step 2. Work at a Static-Safe Workstation Step 3. Position the N1000A Step 4. Install the Modules Step 5. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse (optional) Step 6. Connect the Power Step 7.

  • Page 18: Step 1. Inspect The Shipment

    • The N1000A and some modules may come with adapters or connector savers either pre-installed or in their own packaging. Package Contents • N1000A DCA-X Series Wide-Bandwidth Oscilloscope • Keyboard, USB • Mouse, USB • Power cord •...
  • Page 19 • Unrestricted Data File Import • User Defined Measurements and Opterators • Keysight Arbitrary Waveform Generator Control • N1010200A Manufacturing Software Package. Provides the following features that, on the 86100D, were included in options: • Data Analytics Web Service Software •...

  • Page 20: Step 2. Work At A Static-Safe Workstation

    Installing the N1000A Step 2. Work at a Static-Safe Workstation Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All work on electronic assemblies should be performed at a static-safe workstation as shown in Figure 7. The following suggestions may reduce ESD damage that occurs during testing and servicing operations.

  • Page 21: Daily Esd Self Check

    If applicable, make certain that your work station air ionizer is activated and correctly positioned. Make sure that there are no static generators inside Keysight conductive containers with ESD sensitive items. Visually check that all ESD sensitive parts, assemblies, or products are completely inside closed conductive containers.

  • Page 22: Step 3. Position The N1000A

    Installing the N1000A Step 3. Position the N1000A Position the N1000A so that it will have sufficient clearance for airflow around the top, back, and sides. Review Table 2 to confirm that your operating or storage environment is suitable for the instrument. Table 2 Environmental Specifications Item...
  • Page 23 Windows registry requiring you to perform the recovery procedure to restore normal operation to the N1000A. Should the Declaration of Conformity (DOC) be required, contact an Keysight Sales N OTE Representative or the closest Keysight Sales Office. Alternately, contact www.keysight.com.

  • Page 24: Step 4. Install The Modules

    Installing the N1000A Step 4. Install the Modules Slide your modules into the front-panel module bay. Single-slot modules can be installed in any of the four slots. Two-slot modules can be installed in slots 1/2 or 3/4 but not 2/3. Three-slot modules can be installed in slots 1/2/3 only. While gently pressing on the top inch of the module’s front panel, finger tighten the knurled locking screws.

  • Page 25: Step 5. Connect The Keyboard And Mouse (Optional)

    Installing the N1000A Step 5. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse (optional) If you want to use a mouse or keyboard, connect the supplied USB mouse and keyboard or provide your own. Since the N1000A has a touch screen, the use of these devices is optional.

  • Page 26: Step 6. Connect The Power

    • Connect the line cord as shown in the figure below. The N1000A automatically adjusts for line input voltages. There is no voltage selection switch. The line cord provided is matched by Keysight to the country in which the order originates.
  • Page 27 Installing the N1000A The main power cord can be used as the system disconnecting device. It disconnects the N OTE mains circuits from the mains supply. The products can operate with mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal N OTE voltage.

  • Page 28: Step 7. Turn On The Instrument

    Installing the N1000A Step 7. Turn On the Instrument Before switching on this instrument, make sure the supply voltage is in the specified CAUTION range. Refer to Table 2 on page 22. Press the ON/Standby switch. Figure 11 Location of ON/Standby Button Wait while the instrument boots up.
  • Page 29 Installing the N1000A Avoid touching the screen with a sharp object, as this could result in damage to the CAUTION display. Instead, use your finger. To ensure proper operation of the N1000A, open the instrument’s help system. Click CAUTION under Safety, click Introduction and, in the displayed topic, click the Windows OS tab. This topic includes information on settings that you should avoid changing.

  • Page 30: Step 8. Configure A Lan Connection (Optional)

    Installing the N1000A Step 8. Configure a LAN Connection (Optional) You can configure the N1000A on a local area network (LAN) for remote control, file sharing, and using network printers. Connect your LAN cable to one of two rear-panel RJ-45 connectors. Figure 13 LAN Connector Start the N1000A.

  • Page 31: Step 9. Install A Feature License (Optional)

    Installing the N1000A Step 9. Install a Feature License (Optional) If you ordered an optional license with your N1000A, it was probably installed at the factory. If you ordered it, but it wasn’t installed, you received a Software Entitlement Certificate that you must use to install the license on your N1000A. Refer to the instrument’s help system for information on installing licenses.

  • Page 32: Step 11. Connect An External Display (Optional)

    Installing the N1000A Step 11. Connect an External Display (Optional) Connect your display to the rear-panel Display Port or VGA connector. Refer to Windows Help for information on using a Windows second desktop feature. Figure 15 External Display Connections N1000A Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 33: Step 12. Calibrate The Modules

    Installing the N1000A Step 12. Calibrate the Modules A module calibration establishes calibration factors that compensate for imperfections in the measurement system such as variations due to ambient temperature. Calibration is easy and quick to perform and will result in the best instrument precision.
  • Page 34 Installing the N1000A signal source interferes with the calibration factors and decreases calibration accuracy. In the dialog box, select a tab that represents the module that you want to calibrate. Select Module Calibration and click Calibrate to starts the module calibration. Follow any displayed instructions.

  • Page 35: Step 13. Learn How To Use And Program The N1000A

    Installing the N1000A Step 13. Learn How to Use and Program the N1000A The help system is the N1000A’s user and programming manual. Click Help > Contents to access the help. The help system’s home topic should look similar to that shown in Figure Figure 17 Help Contents...
  • Page 36 Installing the N1000A N1000A Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 37: Removable Hard Disk

    EPROM and not on the hard disk, the hard disk with its sensitive data never has to leave your site. Keysight does not need your hard disk to perform the calibration. The hard disk includes both drive C (INFINIIUM) and drive D (USER). Drive C contains the following items: •...
  • Page 38 Removable Hard Disk Figure 18 Removable Hard Disk Turn the locking screw counter-clockwise to release the hard disk. Pull out the hard disk. To Declassify Instrument Memory All sensitive instrument information is written to the instrument’s hard disk. To declassify instrument memory: •...

  • Page 39: Instrument Markings And Regulatory Information

    N1000A Quick Start Guide 4 Instrument Markings and Regulatory Information The instruction documentation symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the documentation. The ON/STANDBY symbol. The ON, OFF and STANDBY symbols are used to mark the positions of the instrument power line switch.
  • Page 40 (Reference WEEE Directive, 2002/96/EC). The packaging mark is set up as a single label; the graphics are available on the Keysight Industrial Design web site. A suggested method for marking existing inventory is to obtain a...

  • Page 41: Contacting Keysight

    If the instrument is no longer under warranty or is not covered by an maintenance plan, Keysight will notify you of the cost of the repair after examining the unit.
  • Page 42 Pack the instrument. Use original packaging or comparable. Original materials are available through any Keysight office. Or, use the following guidelines: • Wrap the instrument in anti-static plastic to reduce the possibility of damage caused by electrostatic discharge.
  • Page 43 Contacting Keysight • The carton must be large enough to allow approximately 7 cm (3 inches) on all sides of the instrument for packing material, and strong enough to accommodate the weight of the instrument. • Surround the equipment with approximately 7 cm (3 inches) of packing material, to protect the instrument and prevent it from moving in the carton.
  • Page 44 Contacting Keysight N1000A Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 45 ISM1-A, parallel port, connecting serial port, accessories, returning to Agilent, printer, keyboard, 18, connector Keysight Technologies, care, contacting, input, Safety Class 1 Product, Contents topic, 10, 25, Safety Considerations, serial number label, service, LAN, shipment licenses...
  • Page 46 warm-up time, weight, Windows XP second desktop, setup wizard, N1000A Quick Start Guide...

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