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Keysight M9410A Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 Keysight M9410A/M9411A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver     Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 2 PERFORMANCE OF THIS to the public to use, modify, DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION reproduce, release, perform, CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD display, or disclose commercial KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A computer software or SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT commercial computer software WITH WARRANTY TERMS...
  • Page 3  The scope of this Getting Started Guide is to detail the processes of receiving and installing the modules of the Keysight M9410A/M9411A VXT Vector Transceiver. Additionally, installing the required software is documented. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact your local Keysight Technologies Inc.
  • Page 4 The documentation associated with this product is available at the M9410A/M9411A product pages on keysight.com (go to Document Library > Manuals). To receive the latest updates by email, subscribe to Keysight Email Updates at the following URL: http://www.keysight.com/find/emailupdates Information on preventing transceiver damage can be found at: http://www.keysight.com/find/PreventingInstrumentRepair...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    M9300A Reference Preparation..................21 3 Software Installation and Licensing Get the M9410A/M9411A software................26 Software Installation....................27 Uninstalling the Software..................31 If Installation Fails....................31 Keysight M9410A/M9411A Signal Transceiver Licensing Options......34 Fixed Licenses......................34 Transportable Licenses....................35 Network Licenses.....................35 USB Portable Licenses.....................36 Configuring Network and USB Licenses..............37 Licensing Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase.....38...
  • Page 6 Launch Modular TRX Application by Programming Codes........55 Launch Modular TRX Application by IVI driver............55 5 Using Modular TRX application Remote Desktop: Using the M9410A/M9411A Remotely..........58 Overview of Remote Desktop operation..............58 Setting up Remote Desktop operation..............58 How to locate the computer name/IP address of the Controller......59 Running a Remote Desktop session................60...
  • Page 7 Contents Service Information Calling Keysight Technologies.................72 Locations for Keysight Technologies...............72 Read the Warranty....................73 Service Options......................73...
  • Page 8 Contents...

  • Page 9: Unpack And Verify The Shipment Contents

    This section explains how to verify the shipment contents when you receive the shipment. The following topics can be found in this section: "Initial Inspection" on page 10 "Verify M9410A/M9411A Shipment Contents" on page 11 "Instrument Symbols" on page 12...

  • Page 10: Initial Inspection

    • Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. • If you must return a transceiver to Keysight Technologies, use the original (or comparable) shipping materials. Transceiver damage can result from using packaging materials other than those specified. Never use styrene pellets in any shape as packaging materials.

  • Page 11: Verify M9410A/M9411A Shipment Contents

    Unpack and Verify the Shipment Contents Verify M9410A/M9411A Shipment Contents Verify M9410A/M9411A Shipment Contents Please verify the standard shipment contents according to the table below. Part Number Description 9230-0333 Envelope-calibration certificate 5061-7383 South Korean Class A EMC Declaration 9320-6698 China RoHS Addendum...

  • Page 12: Instrument Symbols

    Unpack and Verify the Shipment Contents Instrument Symbols Instrument Symbols The instruction documentation symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to instructions in the documentation. The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community.

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    Keysight M9410A/M9411A VXT Vector Transceiver Getting Started Guide Hardware Installation This chapter describes the preparation of hardware for M9410A/M9411A VXT Vector Transceiver. "Chassis and Controller Preparation" on page 14 "Install Modules" on page 16 "M9410A/M9411A Front Panel Overview" on page 19...

  • Page 14: Chassis And Controller Preparation

    Before installing the M9410A/M9411A software, some preparation work is needed. Please refer to the sections below to be familiar with those requirements. Hardware Requirement To successfully install and run M9410A/M9411A software, the chassis and controller/PC with the configuration as below is required: Topic Requirements...

  • Page 15: Controller System Requirement

    Hardware Installation Chassis and Controller Preparation Controller System Requirement To successfully install and run M9410A/M9411A software, the controller/PC with the configuration as below is required: Topic One Module Operating system Window 7/10 (64-bit), English Version Processor Single Core with hyper threading, 1.86 GHz minimum 8 GB minimum, ...

  • Page 16: Install Modules

    Hardware Installation Install Modules Install Modules Before installing a M9410A/M9411A module and an embedded controller module into a PXI express chassis, please read all the safety information carefully and make sure the chassis is in a proper condition as below.
  • Page 17 Hardware Installation Install Modules Please refer to the chassis documentation for further information about how to use the chassis. Perform the following steps to install a module in a chassis: 1. Make sure the line cord is plugged in to establish earth ground and the chassis power switch is in the Off (Standby) position.
  • Page 18 The leftmost slot does not accept a slot blocker. 11.If you are using a PCIe Cable Interface, such as the Keysight M9021A/22A/23A, connect the Cable Interface in the chassis to the PC host per the instructions that came with the Cable Interface.

  • Page 19: M9410A/M9411A Front Panel Overview

    Hardware Installation M9410A/M9411A Front Panel Overview M9410A/M9411A Front Panel Overview M9410A M9411A Item Description Remark Port Name 100 MHz Out 100 MHz reference output MMPX female connector, 50 Ω nominal RF Output RF output port SMA female connector, 50 Ω nominal...
  • Page 20 Hardware Installation M9410A/M9411A Front Panel Overview Item Description Remark Port Name Status LED LED indicator of the Green: Modular TRX application is running normally. module status Red: Modular TRX application has been invoked with error, error message has been logging into event viewer.

  • Page 21: M9300A Reference Preparation

    An external 100 MHz reference signal is required to input into M9410A/M9411A module. Make sure a proper 100 MHz reference signal input is present to M9410A/M9411A 100 MHz In port before starting software of M9410A/M9411A. Keysight M9300A Reference module is recommended for inputting the reference signal.
  • Page 22 Hardware Installation M9300A Reference Preparation Follow the procedures below to run the M9300A software and enable the output reference signal correctly. 1. Click to run the M9300A Soft Front Panel software. The connection window below will pop up. 2. Click Connect. The soft front panel window will pop up as below. The indicator "Int Ref Locked"...
  • Page 23 Modular TRX application window. Check the reference signal input and make sure the correct reference signal is connected. Once the M9410A/M9411A module detects the correct reference sigal input, the error message on status bar will be cleared.
  • Page 24 Hardware Installation M9300A Reference Preparation...

  • Page 25: Software Installation And Licensing

    Keysight M9410A/M9411A VXT Vector Transceiver Getting Started Guide Software Installation and Licensing This chapter describes how to install the M9410A/M9411A TRX application software in Microsoft Windows operating system. The software installation also includes the following sub-components installation: • IO libraries suite •...

  • Page 26: Get The M9410A/M9411A Software

    Product information DVD (M9410-90001). If there is not DVD drive on your controller, please use USB storage device or remote access via LAN to copy the software installation package for further installation. The same software is also available for downloading at the Keysight website: www.keysight.com/find/m9410a www.keysight.com/find/m9411a...

  • Page 27: Software Installation

    To install the application software, please make sure the operating system on your controller is Windows 7/Windows 10 (64-bit). Follow the procedures below to install the M9410A/M9411A application software in Windows 7/Windows 10 system. 1. Login the windows as administrator.
  • Page 28 Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation 5. After uninstalling successfully, an instruction of installing modular vector signal transceiver application will be shown as following: The installation includes possible FPGA re-programming. If the AC power is interrupted during installation process, it could render your instrument inoperable.
  • Page 29 Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation 6. Click "Next", a window of License Agreement will be shown as below. Please read the license agreement carefully and click I accept the term of the license agreement and click Next to continue the installation. 7.
  • Page 30 At the end of installation, if "Yes" is selected in shortcuts configuration of step 7, two shortcuts of the applications will be created at the desktop. LaunchModularTRX.exe is used to launch Modular SA applications on M9410A/M9411A module. Please refer to "Application Launcher" on page 45 for further information.

  • Page 31: Uninstalling The Software

    You can uninstall the software from the Uninstall or change a program window. Click Control Panel -> Programs and Features to show the window, and select Keysight X-Series Modular Vector Signal Transceiver Application and click Uninstall to start the process.
  • Page 32 Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation 8 GB free space on drive C: is required for software installation. If there is not enough space, the requirements check will be failed. Please clean up your disk and try again. • Not run as administrator The message below will pop up if you do not run the program as administrator.
  • Page 33 Software Installation and Licensing Software Installation Please right-click on the program icon, select "Run as administrator" as below. • Components installation failure Software installation includes the following sub-components installation: • IO libraries suite • • License manager • License service •...

  • Page 34: Keysight M9410A/M9411A Signal Transceiver Licensing Options

    Keysight M9410A/M9411A Signal Transceiver Licensing Options Keysight M9410A/M9411A Signal Transceiver Licensing Options There are two types of licenses for Keysight M94210A/M9411A Vector Signal Transceiver: Hardware license and software license. The License Manager is needed to install both of the two licenses on the controller.

  • Page 35: Transportable Licenses

    Setting up network licenses is done via the Keysight Floating License Manager. Refer to the Installation Guide that can be downloaded from the web page: http://www.keysight.com/find/floatinglicensemanager...

  • Page 36: Usb Portable Licenses

    “P/F/L/X/Y" in the third character of the option designator: Example: N9073EM0E-1UP With USB portable licenses, the pre-installed Keysight Floating License Manager is used to add licenses to the instrument’s server. USB Portable licenses with a limited count are checked out and in like Network licenses.

  • Page 37: Configuring Network And Usb Licenses

    Keysight M9410A/M9411A Signal Transceiver Licensing Options Configuring Network and USB Licenses The Keysight Floating License Manager must be used to configure the Network or USB Portable licenses before the licenses can be used. A controller can be configured for Network or USB Portable licenses or both. To set up USB Portable licenses, in the Keysight Floating License Manager select “Start a...

  • Page 38: Licensing Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase

    The controller will automatically load the file USB ports of controller/computer. license file. (This may take a few minutes) Upon completion, the Keysight License Make sure Keysight License Manager Manager will display a “Successful License is running on your controller.
  • Page 39 For other license types: -Transportable licenses use the Keysight License Manager to perform a transport. -Network licenses are loaded on the server and set up with the Keysight Floating License Manager. -USB Portable licenses are loaded onto the controller and configured with the...

  • Page 40: Install License By Using License Manager

    3. Starting License Manager. To start Keysight License Manager from the Windows Start menu, click the Windows Start button, and then select: All Programs > Keysight License Manager > Keysight License Manager. Refer to the following figure for overview of License Manager GUI.
  • Page 41 Software Installation and Licensing Licensing Measurement Application Software - After Initial Purchase 6. In this window, browse to the license file location, select the license file(s), and then click the Open button. The license is automatically installed (from the previously selected license file) and now appears in the license list as an installed license under the system.

  • Page 42: Transporting A License

    If you have the recommended network configuration implemented, you can easily transport a transportable license by performing the following procedure: 1. In Keysight License Manager, have both the source system and target system connected and visible in the Tree View.

  • Page 43: Launching Modular Trx Application

    Keysight M9410A/M9411A  VXT Vector Transceiver Getting Started Guide Launching Modular TRX Application This chapter provides the information on how to launch a Modular TRX application with topics below. "Configure Application Tool" on page 44 "Application Launcher" on page 45...

  • Page 44: Configure Application Tool

    The required memory shown on the panel is just for one Modular TRX Application instance. The IQ Analyzer measurement application is standard for M9410A/M9411A without license required. The additional measurement applications are available. Each application requires a license to execute the software.

  • Page 45: Application Launcher

    Launching Modular TRX Application Application Launcher Application Launcher M9410A/M9411A launcher is a tool for invoking the Modular TRX applications for one or multiple modules. It is also used to update the FPGA and install module hardware license. Before launching any application, install the M9410A/M9411A module into the chassis.
  • Page 46 Launching Modular TRX Application Application Launcher If the FPGA version is different with the version required by current Modular TRX, the FPGA on this module will be updated automatically. During the FPGA updating, a message box will be shown as following and the LED on the module will be in Fast Blink mode.

  • Page 47: Launcher Features

    Launching Modular TRX Application Application Launcher Launcher Features Launcher UI is shown as following for the configurations and launching. The modules shown in the list include not only the modules which have been saved in configuration file but also the modules that are not saved but currently existing in the chassis.
  • Page 48 Selected: "Auto", and the "Status" state is "Idle", the Modular TRX application will be launched and connected to the indicated M9410A/M9411A module. In addition, the configurations will be saved into the configure file automatically. You can select multiple items via ctrl or shift and left click. You can also use mouse or arrow keys to change the selected module.
  • Page 49 Settings GUI Type: Chooses to use keyboard & mouse or touch screen to navigate the GUI Launch Type: Configures the start-up configuration of the software for the individual M9410A modules in the chassis. There are three launch types: • Auto: If the launch type is "Auto", when you use command line to launch x application, the...
  • Page 50 Launching Modular TRX Application Application Launcher Items Description Module A panel of module hardware license installation will be shown by pressing this button. Licenses The left panel shows a list of installed modules. The installed module hardware licenses will be shown in the right pane after you selecting one module in the left pane. App Host ID is for redeeming software licenses on a controller, Module Host ID is for redeeming hardware licenses for a module with a controller.

  • Page 51: Hardware License Installation

    Following steps shows the recommended method to install hardware license: 1. Install hardware license file on controller by using Keysight License Manager. Please refer to "Install License by Using License Manager" on page 2.

  • Page 52: Launching Modular Trx Application With Launcher

    If a module is already running via IVI driver or some other drivers, the "Run Selected" button will be disabled as below. If double click the *.exe file (i.e. C:\Program Files\Keysight\X-Series\MTRX\Infrastructure\ Agilent.SA.xSA.exe) directly in the installed folder, it will pop-up an error message as blow:...

  • Page 53: Launch Modular Trx Application Automatically

    Launching Modular TRX Application Launching Modular TRX Application with Launcher Launch Modular TRX Application Automatically Follow the steps below to configure the argument of LaunchModularTRX.exe launching Modular TRX Application automatically: 1. Right click on the LaunchModularTRX.exe icon on desktop and choose "Properties".
  • Page 54 TRX application instance with one specified module. PXI VISA address of the module is shown in thee Launcher UI as below: The PXI VISA address is also shown in Keysight Connection Expert as below. 3. Click Apply and OK to apply the argument.

  • Page 55: Launch Modular Trx Application By Programming Codes

    If customer want to run Modular TRX Application, set AppsStart = true during IVI initialization as below: options = "QueryInstrStatus=true, Simulate=false, DriverSetup= AppStart = true"; Please refer to Keysight IVI drivers help document for details. The help document is available in: Start Menu > Keysight M941xA PCIe Module.
  • Page 56 Launching Modular TRX Application Launching Modular TRX Application with Launcher...

  • Page 57: Using Modular Trx Application

    For embedded controller users, you need an external USB keyboard and mouse to fully use these features. "Remote Desktop: Using the M9410A/M9411A Remotely" on page 58 "Display Features" on page 61 "Function Verification - Making a Basic Measurement" on page 67...

  • Page 58: Remote Desktop: Using The M9410A/M9411A Remotely

    Using Modular TRX application Remote Desktop: Using the M9410A/M9411A Remotely Remote Desktop: Using the M9410A/M9411A Remotely Windows Remote Desktop is recommended for remote control of the controller. It offers fully-interactive control that is almost identical to direct control of the M9410A/M9411A.

  • Page 59: How To Locate The Computer Name/Ip Address Of The Controller

    Using Modular TRX application Remote Desktop: Using the M9410A/M9411A Remotely Table 5-1 Setting up a remote desktop connection Step Action 1. On the controller, open the Windows • On the controller windows menu, press Control Panel System, Control Panel, 2. Select System functions •...

  • Page 60: Running A Remote Desktop Session

    Using Modular TRX application Remote Desktop: Using the M9410A/M9411A Remotely Running a Remote Desktop session Initializing a Remote Desktop session After setting up the remote computer for Remote Desktop Connectivity, as described in "Setting up Remote Desktop operation" on page 58, you are ready to start a Remote Desktop session.

  • Page 61: Display Features

    Using Modular TRX application Display Features Display Features This section describes the regions of the TRX application window. Invalid Data Indicator The invalid data indicator is displayed whenever the data on the display does not match the settings of the analyzer. The most common example of this is when settings have changed in the time since the data in the traces on the display was taken.

  • Page 62: Screen Tabs

    Using Modular TRX application Display Features • When a trace is imported from mass storage and the trace’s parameters do not match the current analyzer settings • When a trace is sent from a remote interface (since there is no way to know if its settings match) he Data Invalid Indicator has an associated status bit that can be checked at any time to see if it is on.

  • Page 63: Meas Bar

    Using Modular TRX application Display Features Meas Bar The Meas Bar shows general measurement settings and information. The annotations on this bar can be used to change settings. Tap anywhere in the annotation box to access the drop-down panel that contains relevant parameters.

  • Page 64: Measurement Display

    Using Modular TRX application Display Features Measurement Display This area shows the measurement results in graphical and tabular form. You can interact with this area using drag, scroll and tap by mouse. On the signal: Scroll - changes the active function parameter Horizontal drag - changes the center frequency...

  • Page 65: Menu Panel

    Using Modular TRX application Display Features Menu Panel At the top of the menu panels are two icons: The Preset icon accesses the following control menu: The System icon accesses the following dialog:...

  • Page 66: Bottom Bar

    Using Modular TRX application Display Features The drop-down panel contains the measurement controls. Notice that the Frequency panel has a Settings tab on the right side. Other panels may have multiple tabs. The tabs access controls for the particular parameter noted on the tab.

  • Page 67: Function Verification - Making A Basic Measurement

    4. Turn RF Output On to output this signal 5. Press Frequency > Center Freq > 1 GHz to set the receiver center frequency to 1 GHz. If you observe the CW signal as figure above, it indicates the M9410A/M9411A is ready for your further use.

  • Page 68: Protecting Against Overpowering

    Using Modular TRX application Function Verification - Making a Basic Measurement Protecting Against Overpowering The input circuitry of the transceiver can be damaged by applying signals that exceed the maximum safe input level of +27 dBm average total power. Refer to the transceiver's data sheet for more details regarding the maximum safe input level.

  • Page 69: Using The Interactive Help System

    Using Modular TRX application Using the Interactive Help System Using the Interactive Help System To use the interactive help system of TRX applications, please click Help key on the bottom bar, or right click on your mouse and select Help, the help screen will be displayed as following: You can navigate to any menu and by clicking on soft key, the help information of the soft key setting will be shown on the help screen.
  • Page 70 Using Modular TRX application Using the Interactive Help System...

  • Page 71: Service Information

    Keysight M9410A/M9411A  VXT Vector Transceiver Getting Started Guide Service Information This chapter provides the basic service information such as how to return a transceiver to service. "Calling Keysight Technologies" on page 72...

  • Page 72: Calling Keysight Technologies

    Service Information Calling Keysight Technologies Calling Keysight Technologies Keysight Technologies has offices around the world to provide you with complete support for your transceiver. To obtain servicing information or to order replacement parts, contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office listed below. In any correspondence or telephone conversations, refer to your transceiver by its product number, full serial number, and software revision.

  • Page 73: Read The Warranty

    Service Options Keysight Technologies offers several optional maintenance plans to service your transceiver after the warranty has expired. Call your Keysight Technologies office for full details. If you want to service the instrument yourself after the warranty expires, you can purchase the service documentation that provides all necessary test and maintenance information.
  • Page 74 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2018-2019 Edition 1, March 2019 M9410-90003 www.keysight.com...

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