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Startup Guide Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
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This product must be Keysight products are designed for use with used in a normal condition (in which all Before operating an instrument, ensure electrical signals that are rated means for protection are intact) only.
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“Monitoring and Control instrumentation” fire hazard, replace fuse with same type product. Do not dispose in domestic household waste. To return unwanted and rating. products, contact your local Keysight office, or for more information see http://about. PRODUCT MARKINGS: keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment /takeback.shtml The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community.
Return an Instrument for Service ........13 Step 2 - Verify M9380A Shipment Contents ....... 14 Items included in your Keysight M9380A PXIe CW Source Shipment .
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Status LED States ..........38 M9380A Soft Front Panel Self Tests ......39 M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference Troubleshooting .
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Related Documentation To access documentation related to the Keysight M9380A PXIe CW Source, use one of the following methods: Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
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To find the very latest versions of the user documentation, go to the product web site ( www.keysight.com/find/M9380A ) and download the files from the Manuals support page (go to Document Library > Manuals Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
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Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
(see warranty information at beginning of this document). To avoid damage when handling a module, do not touch exposed connector pins. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
On the shipping label, write ATTENTION REPAIR DEPARTMENT and the RMA number. In your correspondence, refer to the modules by serial number and the instrument by model number. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
Step 2 - Verify M9380A Shipment Contents The Keysight M9380A PXIe CW Source is a collection of modules, housed in a PXIe chassis. The minimum CW Source consists of the software, chassis, an Keysight M9301A PXIe Synthesizer, an Keysight M9310A PXIe Source Output and an Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference.
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2316 * The Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference is required to configure an Keysight M9380A PXIe CW Source. It is an option to the M9380A because it may be ordered in, and shared by, the M9381A instrument. All of the files contained on the CDs are available for downloading at the Keysight website at http://www.keysight.com/find/M9380A...
PXIe or PXI-H chassis slot Controllers A PXI or PXI Express embedded controller or remote controller (external PC connected to the chassis by a PCI-to-PXI interface) is required. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
Run one of the operating systems listed in System Requirements (above). Remote (for Keysight M9018A chassis use only) A PC running one of the operating systems listed in controller System Requirements above and a Keysight M9021A Cable Interface x8 with one of the...
Follow the installer prompts. Choose a "Complete" installation to install all software and documentation, or a "Custom" installation to select from a listing of modules and other features. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
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Finish Shut down the remote controller PC. Use Start > Shut down Power down the chassis. Power up the chassis. Power up the remote controller PC. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
At environment temperatures above 45 °C, set chassis fan speed to high. M9018A Chassis Air Flow The M9018A has multiple air intakes. They are located at the lower sides, lower front, and bottom of the chassis. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
Slide the module completely into the chassis. When you begin to feel resistance, pull up on the injector/ejector handle to fully inject the module into the chassis. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
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Power up the PXI chassis. If you are using a remote PC, reboot the PC host. Proceed to Step 5: Verify Operation of the Keysight M9380A PXIe CW Source Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
8121-2063 This cable can be used to direct an External Reference Cable, coaxial, BNC (male) - into the M9300A Ref In connector. SMB (female), 1200 mm Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
Sharing the M9300A Frequency Reference The M9300A Frequency Reference module can be shared by multiple instruments, such as all the M9380A CW Sources and M9381A Vector Signal in your chassis. If you connect to a hardware configuration that includes a currently connected M9300A (either independently or as part of another hardware configuration) the latest instance of the SFP will take control of the M9300A.
To avoid damage to the cables or connectors, pull the cable straight away from the connector. Do not use the tool as a pry bar. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
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OCXO timebase. This output is enabled through the SFP. Ref In This SMB male connector inputs a 1 MHz to 110 MHz reference signal. The connector is AC coupled and terminated into 50 Ω. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
In signal to the Keysight M9310A PXIe Source Output. Connectors 2A 2A, 2B and 2B are intended for future use. Unused connectors should be terminated with the provided 50 Ω loads. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
This SMA female connector outputs a CW RF signal of 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz. To avoid damage, do not exceed 1 Watt (25 VDC) reverse power into the M9310A RF Out connector. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
M9380A Instrument Connections for proper cabling. The first step in this process is to conduct a Self Test of the M9380A. Open the M9380A soft front panel (SFP) by selecting Start > All Programs > Keysight > M938x > M9380A SFP Upon opening the SFP, you are presented with the "Connect to Instrument"...
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If the Self Test fails, it indicates which module is likely to need service. See M9380A Troubleshooting to ascertain the source of the failure. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
Out 1-5 Output level:>+12 dBm sine (+13 dBm typical) 10 MHz Out Output level: 3.3 Vpp square (1.65 v into 50 Ω) OCXO Out Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
100 MHz Out To M9310A 100 MHz In Frequency: 100 MHz Output level: >+10 dBm (typical) Sync This connector is intended for future use. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
50 Ω, +16 dBm max @ 0 & 2 (In VDC into 50 Ω /Out) Chassis back plane board 100 MHz Frequency: 100 MHz BP Out Output level: >+10 dBm Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
\Program Files (x86)\Agilent\<Agilent product model>\LabVIEW Driver\<LabVIEW version>\...). Example programs are provided to demonstrate most driver functionality. The reference information for the driver (a Microsoft HTML Help .chm Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
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Context Help window. In addition, you can directly access the chm file (AgM938x_LabVIEW_Help.chm) from this Start menu location: Start > All Programs > Keysight > M938x > M938x LabVIEW Help Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
Please check the Keysight website at www. keysight.com/find/M9380A for the latest updates to this information. The Data Sheet for the M9380A can also be found in PDF format at http://literature.cdn. keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5991-0283EN.pdf Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
Once you open the M9380A SFP, select all relevant modules, and then choose Connect. The modules are initialized. Until a module is initialized, the LEDs are off. Module Green Orange M9300A Not connected by the SFP. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
Please refer to the following table for recommended hardware. Additionally, a high quality flexible 3.5 mm cable is required, plus adapters to connect the PSG (precision signal generator) and signal analyzer. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
100 MHz BP, 10 MHz Out, and OCXO Out. Set the signal analyzer center frequency to 10 MHz, reference level to 20 dBm and span to 1 kHz. Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
Reference bandwidth and resolution bandwidth to Auto. Center Frequency: 1 GHz Set the M9380A, using the SFP, and the signal analyzer to the first of the frequencies listed below: Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
If the module fails any of the above tests, it needs repair. See Return an Instrument for Service M9310A PXIe Source Output Troubleshooting Before proceeding, check the outputs of the M9301A and M9311A (if applicable). Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
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6.0 GHz (This frequency applies only to an M9310A with High Frequency Option F06.) If the modules fails at any frequency, it is defective and needs repair. See Return an Instrument for Service Keysight M9380A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...