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In Case of Damage Cleaning Instruments that appear damaged or Clean the outside of the Keysight mod- defective should be made inoperative ule/chassis with a soft, lint-free, and secured against unintended oper- slightly dampened cloth. Do not use ation until they can be repaired by detergent or chemical solvents.
Introduction Introduction Keysight’s M9037A is a Windows PC that fits in slot 1 of a PXIe chassis. It is a 3U, 4-slot PXIe Embedded Controller providing: - Intel Haswell Core i7-4700EQ quad-core, 2.4 GHz processor - 4 GB standard (or optional 8 or 16 GB) 1600 MHz DDR3 Memory - 240 GB SATA 2.5 inch solid state drive (SSD) front panel removable...
Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module Keysight’s PXIe Modules are shipped in materials that prevent static electricity damage. The modules should only be removed from the packaging in an anti-static area ensuring that correct anti-static precautions are taken.
Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module If you need to return the module for service Should it become necessary to return a Keysight module for repair or service, follow the steps below: Review the warranty information shipped with your product.
- The Keysight M9037A Embedded Controller module that you ordered. - This printed manual (M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide). The Microsoft Windows operating system and the latest version of Keysight IO Libraries Suite, and all necessary driver software were installed for you at the factory.
Depending on the system configuration, the BIOS may take 90 seconds (or longer) to boot. During this time, the Keysight splash screen (the Keysight logo) is present and it may appear that nothing is happening. This is generally caused by the inclusion of certain devices in the switch fabric (such as a RAID controller) that require a longer time for PCI enumeration.
Step 3: Install the M9037A Embedded Controller Controller and Chassis Drivers All of the M9037A Controller and Keysight PXIe Chassis drivers were installed on your controller at the factory. However, you should periodically check the M9037A web page (www.keysight.com/find/M9037A) for the most current M9037A software and drivers.
Standard 7 Microsoft Windows OS is Activated Keysight ensures that your copy of Microsoft Windows operating system is activated at the time it ships from the factory. However, the first time you turn on the M9037A and Windows starts, you must accept the End User License Agreement (EULA).
Windows Automatic Update is turned off by default. You may choose to turn Windows Automatic Update on after starting the operating system. However, Keysight cannot be held responsible for changes to the system caused by the automatic update process. Enabling automatic Windows updates exposes the controller to periodic OS changes and possible new system behaviors.
A Microsoft Windows operating system is the only operating system installed on your M9037A. There is a small system partition for the Keysight Recovery System on the SSD. During the boot process, you are given the choice to boot to Windows normally or boot from the recovery partition.
Keysight4u! For your environment, you must determine if this is a useful feature or a security problem. If it’s a security problem, then change the password or disable Remote Desktop Connection. Keysight M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide...
Step 5: Run Keysight IO Libraries Suite Step 5: Run Keysight IO Libraries Suite Keysight IO Libraries Suite was installed at the factory in your embedded controller. If you need to re-install it or want to update to a later version, follow the instructions below.
“Front Panel LED Indicators” page 11), then the controller is working normally. You can use Keysight’s Soft Front Panel (SFP) software to monitor and control the triggering and the chassis functions. You can find both the PXIe Embedded Controller SFP and the PXIe Chassis Family SFP by clicking on Start and looking under Keysight.
Consult the module provider for software requirements and instructions. Connect the embedded controller to the Internet to locate and install the necessary drivers. Keysight M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide...
Upgrading from the M9036A Upgrading from the M9036A If you already have a Keysight M9036A Embedded Controller and you are upgrading to an M9037A, be aware of the following: - The GPIB cables are not compatible. - The video output and cables are not compatible.
Controller Operating System Your M9037A comes with the Microsoft Windows operating system pre-installed along with the latest version of Keysight's IO Libraries Suite. This section provides some general system configuration and preventative maintenance procedures that you, the customer, are responsible for. In general, the M9037A operates as any other PC, including remote desktop access.
Configurator utility are provided in the PXIe Chassis Family User Guide. Using LabVIEW The Keysight LabVIEW G driver version 1.0.x or later is required for LabVIEW programmatic control of the M9037A trigger subsystem. National Instrument's LabVIEW is not pre-installed on the M9037 controller, only the trigger driver is pre-installed.
Y1214A Air Inlet Kit (one 3-slot, two 1-slot) -- for the PXIe chassis * This is not the same GPIB cable used on the Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller, they are not compatible. † Spare SSDs will not work with M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller...
Environmental Operating Conditions Environmental Operating Conditions The Keysight M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller is designed to operate in a ° ° temperature range of 0 C to +55 C with non-condensing humidity. The ° maximum humidity is 95% at +40 C. The maximum operating altitude is 3048 m (10,000 ft).
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