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If this product is not used as specified, properly-grounded power receptacle. Keysight products are designed for use the protection provided by the Inspect the connecting cables, test with electrical signals that are rated equipment could be impaired.
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Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To return unwanted products, contact cloth or one slightly dampened with To prevent electrical shock do not your local Keysight office, or for more water to clean the external case parts. remove covers. For continued information see Do not attempt to clean internally.
Step 4: Install the Module Multi-module synchronization M9703B Front Panel Features Front Panel Connectors Front Panel for M9703B I/O (with B01 application option) Connectors specific to M9703B I/O (B01 application option) Front Panel LEDs Step 5: Verify Operation of the M9703B Module...
Keysight representative or contact us through our website at www.keysight.com/find/contactus. Related Documentation If you have run the Keysight MD2 software installer on your PC, this Startup Guide and the related product documentation listed below have been installed to your hard drive.
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This Start-Up Guide is intended to lead the user through the four steps of product installation as summarized in the diagram below. An optional fifth step shows how to perform an operational verification of the M9703B AXIe High-Speed Digitizer. Step 1: Unpack and Inspect...
(see warranty information at beginning of this document). To avoid damage when handling a module, do not touch any exposed components or connector pins. http://www.keysight.com/find/tips for information on preventing damage to your Keysight equipment. Keysight M9703B Startup Guide...
Should it become necessary to return a module for repair or service, follow the steps below: 1. Review the warranty information shipped with your product. 2. Contact Keysight to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) and return address. For assistance finding Keysight contact information, go to www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and service).
Step 2: Verify M9703B Shipment Contents Step 2: Verify M9703B Shipment Contents The following items are also included with your M9703B AXIe High-Speed Digitizer order: Part Number Quantity Description M9703B AXIe High-Speed Digitizer. (M9703B I/O is delivered with B01 application option).
Available disk 2.5 GB available hard disk space, includes 100 MB space 1.5 GB for Keysight IO Libraries Suite 1 GB for Keysight MD2 Note: 400 MB for High-Speed Digitizers Applications Display Minimum of 1024 x 768, 96 or 120 DPI...
Firmware & Software taband select AXIe Chassis Firmware). Install the Software If the Keysight MD2 software is installed on your computer, first uninstall the Keysight MD2 software from the Control Panel > Programs and Features before installing the Keysight MD2 High-Speed Digitizer Software.
Step 3: Install the Software Version 1.8 or higher of the Keysight MD2 High-Speed Digitizer Software is required. 1. From the Keysight MD2 High-Speed Digitizer Software & Product Information DVD launch the installer. 2. Follow the installer prompts. Choose a "Complete" installation to install all soft- ware and documentation, or a "Custom"...
3. If you are using an embedded controller, this must normally be installed in slot 1 of the chassis. In this case install the M9703B in slot 2 or higher. If you are using M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller, the chassis (M9502A or M9505A) firmware has to be updated to the latest version (available at http://www.keysight.com/main/software.jspx?id=2073359, or from...
STATUS LED should be green, and no other LEDs lit. Multi-module synchronization The M9703B AXIe Digitizer includes the ability to maintain synchronization across multiple modules within the same AXIe chassis. For details about multi-module location in the chassis and configuration prior to...
REF IN It can accept a 100 MHz signal up to 3 dBm (0.3 V rms / 50 Ω). Not available on M9703B I/O with application option B01 SMA female This external clock source is AC-coupled, with 50 Ω termination, and can accept signals up to +15 dBm (1.26 V rms / 50 Ω).
Front Panel for M9703B I/O (with B01 application option) Front panel of M9703B I/O (with B01 application option). Connectors specific to M9703B I/O (B01 application option)
If warning or error status is observed, please try the following steps: Power-cycle the chassis (If using a PCIe expansion chassis, observe the power sequence requirements) If the error persists please contact Keysight technical support http://www.keysight.com/find/assist. Keysight M9703B Startup Guide...
MD2 Soft Front Panel. This will provide control of the module for calibration, test and other operational verification procedures. If the module does not appear in the Keysight Connection Expert, first try the Rescan button. If that does not work, restart your PC or embedded controller and restart Keysight Connection Expert again.
Step 5: Verify Operation of the M9703B Module Driver Graphical Interface: MD2 Soft Front Panel The Keysight MD2 SFP (Soft Front Pannel) is a graphical interface for High-Speed Digitizer Instrument Drivers that enables the control of any supported digitizers. The MD2 SFP can be launched from Keysight Connection Expert, directly from the Windows Start Menu >...
Perform a Verification of the M9703B (optional) Requirements for Verification The correct operation of the M9703B may be verified by the use of a simple application which carries out several performance checks on a signal acquired from an external Function Generator.
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2. Verify that the RF generator is ON and producing the desired signals at the end of the cable. This can be done with an oscilloscope. 3. Verify that the problem is reproducible. 4. Contact Keysight technical support for assistance. Contact details may be found at: www.keysight.com/find/assist. Keysight M9703B Startup Guide...