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  • Page 1 Keysight M9384B VXG  Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...
  • Page 2 WARNING notice until the DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION reproduce, release, perform, indicated conditions are fully CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD display, or disclose commercial understood and met. KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A computer software or SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT...
  • Page 3 Documentation is updated periodically. For the latest information about this product, including instrument software upgrades, application information, and product information, browse to the following URL: https://www.keysight.com/find/m9384b To receive the latest updates by email, subscribe to Keysight Email Updates at the following URL: http://www.keysight.com/find/MyKeysight Information on preventing instrument damage can be found at: http://keysight.com/find/PreventingInstrumentRepair...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Verify M9384B VXG Shipment Contents ........
  • Page 6 Locations for Keysight Technologies........
  • Page 7 M9383B/84B Measurement Guide...
  • Page 8 M9383B/84B Measurement Guide...

  • Page 9: Quick Start

    M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide 1 Quick Start Use this guide to unpack and set up the M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator. The following topics can be found in this section: “Unpack and Inspect the Instrument” on page 6 “Before Applying Power”...

  • Page 10: Unpack And Inspect The Instrument

    — Contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office. — Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. — If you must return the M9384B VXG to Keysight Technologies, use the original (or comparable) shipping materials. See “Returning an Instrument for Service” on page...

  • Page 11: Before Applying Power

    For example, avoid the situation where the exhaust air from another instrument feeds into the air intake for this instrument. The M9384B VXG has multiple air intakes. They are located at the lower sides, lower front and bottom of the instrument.

  • Page 12: Prepare And Power Up The Instrument

    2. Make sure that the instrument fans are operable and free of dust and other contaminants that may restrict airflow. 3. Press the power button to power up the instrument. 4. Allow the VXG to warm up for at least 30 minutes before using. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 13: Verify Operation Of The Signal Generator

    Quick Start Verify Operation of the Signal Generator Verify Operation of the Signal Generator To verify the operation of the M9384B VXG, run a Self Test and Internal Alignments. Run a Self Test Refer to the Data Sheet for a description of the front and rear panel connectors.

  • Page 14: Run Alignments

    Verify Operation of the Signal Generator If the Self Test passes (see results below), continue on with “Run Alignments” “Generate and View an Output Signal”. If the Self Test fails, contact Keysight at https://www.keysight.com/find/assist  for help resolving your issue. Run Alignments 1.

  • Page 15: Generate And View An Output Signal

    Generate and View an Output Signal Generate and View an Output Signal After verifying the operation of the M9384B VXG, you are ready to make a measurement. The following measurement uses a M9384B VXG to generate the 2 GHz signal and Keysight Signal Analyzer to analyze it.
  • Page 16 4. On the Keysight signal analyzer, select Frequency in the menu panel, then AUTO TUNE. Verify that you have a 2 GHz, -10 dBm signal as shown below. Repeat the above steps for a M9384B VXG with dual channel configuration, for  Channel 2. Refer to the...

  • Page 17: Shutting Down The Instrument

    Power down the instrument using the front panel power button. Press briefly to shut down, press and hold to force a shutdown. Do not power down by removing the power cord. For software controlled shutdown, refer to the SYSTem:PDOWn SCPI commands. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 18: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

    For more information about ESD and how to prevent ESD damage, contact the Electrostatic Discharge Association (http://www.esda.org). The ESD standards developed by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 19: Related Documentation

    Quick Start Related Documentation Related Documentation The table below provides the list of documentation available for the M9384B VXG. Documentation is updated periodically. For the latest documentation, browse to the following URL: https://www.keysight.com/find/m9384b Document Description Format Startup Guide (this Includes procedures to help you to unpack, inspect, install (software and...
  • Page 20 Quick Start Related Documentation M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 21: Instrument Operating System

    Startup Guide 2 Instrument Operating System This chapter describes the Microsoft Windows configuration and settings used with the Keysight instrument software. It includes information about changing some of the system settings. The following topics can be found in this chapter: “Microsoft Windows”...

  • Page 22: Installed Software

    This chapter contains details about many of these settings. Instrument software The instrument software is factory installed in the M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator. For optional software and capabilities, you may purchase the license at a later date.

  • Page 23: User Installation Of Software

    Keysight does not warrant the performance of the instruments with non-approved software installed. If you install programs other than those that Keysight has tested, it could cause problems with the instrument's applications. If this happens, you should try uninstalling the program that has caused the problem, or try changing the program's configuration.

  • Page 24: User Accounts

    User names are not case sensitive but passwords are case sensitive. It is Keysight’s expectation that each user’s My Documents folder is mapped to the D: drive. This is to avoid overwriting the user’s data in the event the Instrument Recovery must be performed.

  • Page 25: Windows Configuration

    If the instrument has Internet access, the instrument default is set to automatically check for critical Windows Updates and notify you. Add the instrument to a network Install and configure a printer Set the time and date M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 26: Settings That Must Not Be Changed

    —DPI setting (under “Set custom text size”) Do not change any settings under “Region and Language” or the instrument keyboard and display may not operate properly Do not delete or modify the "KeysightOnly" user account. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 27: Autoplay/Autorun

    — Add, delete, or modify disk drive partitions. — Delete or modify Keysight registry entries. — Change the contents of any directories containing the name "Keysight". — Stop the IIS server — Tamper with any virtual directories (or their contents) that came configured with the instrument.

  • Page 28: Configuring Lan

    1. To map a network drive, Select the Start icon , System Tools, Computer. 2. Select the Computer tab, and select Map Network Drive from the dropdown menu. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...
  • Page 29 Instrument Operating System Configuring LAN 3. Browse to the correct folder, and select Finish. In Windows 10 there is no visual indication that authentication is in progress. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 30: Windows Security

    Be aware that downloading and installing Windows Updates can be network and CPU usage intensive (impacting the instrument performance), and some Windows Updates automatically reboot the instrument. It is recommended that Windows Updates be performed when the instrument is not in normal use. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 31: Virus Protection

    There is no anti-Spyware software installed on the instrument. This should not be a problem if you do not use the instrument for a lot of Internet browsing. Having Spyware in the instrument could have an impact on the instrument performance. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 32: System Maintenance

    System Restore to protect your instrument. System Restore has not been tested to verify successful restoring. Disk Defragmenting The instrument has a solid state drive. Disk defragmenting is not recommended. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 33: Usb Connections

    The instrument USB device driver included in the instrument software supports the test and measurement industry standard USBTMC-USB488 device class. Keysight Technologies does not support or warrant correct instrument operation if additional USB drivers from third parties are installed in the instrument.

  • Page 34: Disk Drive Partitioning And Use

    — The E: partition is reserved for Keysight’s use. The primary use of the E: drive is for housing the Calibration and Alignment data. Do not change or overwrite the files on this drive.

  • Page 35: Disk Drive Recovery Process

    2. Turn on the instrument. After the Keysight Technologies screen is displayed, —Press the down arrow key to move the This screen is displayed for five seconds. highlight to Instrument Recovery Enter System, then press M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...
  • Page 36 4. A warning message appears. —Press Enter to start the recovery, which may take up to 25 minutes to complete. 5. Press Enter to exit and reboot the instrument once this portion of the recovery has completed. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 37: Updating The Software (Required After A Recovery)

    DO NOT turn off the instrument power at this time for ANY reason. If this process is interrupted the instrument most likely will need to be sent back to an Keysight Service Center for servicing before it will be usable again.
  • Page 38 OK or Ignore to proceed. 4. When the installation has finished, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, Finish. 5. After the instrument restarts, the newly installed version of the software will run. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 39: Using Windows Tools

    M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide 3 Using Windows Tools The capabilities described in this section are Microsoft Windows 10 features. The discussion provided here gives some guidelines for using the capabilities with the instrument. You need to refer to the Windows 10 help documentation for more information.

  • Page 40: Navigating Windows Without A Mouse

    In dialog box: moves to the next/previous Tab location Ctrl + Esc Opens the Windows Start Menu Ctrl + Alt + Opens a window that enables you to select the Windows Task Manager Delete M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 41: Remote Desktop: Using The Signal Generator Remotely

    Microsoft Windows as a Remote Desktop Host. Setting up Remote Desktop operation Figure 3-1 Basic setup for remote desktop operation To perform this operation successfully, you must have Administrator level access to the instrument. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...
  • Page 42 CD-ROM, because that contains the Client software. The following instructions relate to software provided by Microsoft Corporation. Keysight offers no warranty regarding the operation of such software. The procedure described here may be changed by Microsoft at some future time.

  • Page 43: How To Locate The Computer Name Of The Instrument

    The Computer name is listed in the Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings section. Running a Remote Desktop session Initializing a Remote Desktop session To initialize a Remote Desktop Session, you need to know the Computer Name of the instrument. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...
  • Page 44 Ctrl+Esc on the instrument until you can view the current user name on the Start menu. If no one is currently logged into the instrument, any valid instrument user can remotely log in. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...
  • Page 45 2. Under the General tab, ensure You may choose to enter the password and save it for that the Computer name, User future sessions, by selecting the Save my password name and Domain name are set box. correctly. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...
  • Page 46 —Under Colors, set this to 16 bits. If you operate Remote Desktop with greater color depth (e.g., 32-bit) your windows may have a different appearance than they do on the instrument display because transparency becomes enabled. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...
  • Page 47 5. Select the Experience tab. To Optimize the performance of the Remote Desktop session, choose the appropriate connection format from the drop-down list. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...
  • Page 48 2.When the remote desktop is full screen, move the cursor to the bottom left of the window: You are asked to confirm that you want to —Select Start > Disconnect. disconnect. —Select Disconnect. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 49: Windows Shortcuts And Miscellaneous Tasks

    See also “Navigating Windows Without a Mouse”. Although these shortcuts are available in any Windows 10 system, they are not commonly used when a mouse and keyboard are attached. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 50: Windows Shortcuts (Key Combinations)

    Shift Up Arrow Shift Down item at a time Arrow In My Computer, expand a selected folder Enter In My Computer, open a folder one level up from Bk Sp the current folder M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 51: Windows Taskbar Auto-Hide Feature

    3. Select Auto-hide the taskbar in desktop If you are not using a mouse, press Tab mode repeatedly until the auto-hide option is selected, then press Select to toggle the checkbox state. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...
  • Page 52 Using Windows Tools Windows Shortcuts and Miscellaneous Tasks M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 53: Safety And Maintenance Information

    M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide 4 Safety and Maintenance Information The following topics can be found in this section: “Safety Information” on page 50 “Warnings, Cautions, and Notes” on page 51 “Instrument Markings” on page 54 “Instrument Maintenance” on page 56...

  • Page 54: Safety Information

    10°C from the lowest, of the maximum operating temperature of a single instrument. If there are any concerns or special requirements a Keysight Field Engineer should be consulted to assure instrument(s) temperature compliance and performance.

  • Page 55: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Do not proceed beyond a caution until you fully understand the indicated conditions. Note calls the user’s attention to an important point or special information in the text. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 56: General Safety Considerations

    This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only. The M9384B VXG is heavy and requires two people to lift and carry it. Do not attempt to lift or carry it on your own.

  • Page 57: Servicing

    These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Operating Conditions This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 environment. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 58: Instrument Markings

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  • Page 59 Universal recycling symbol. This symbol indicates compliance with the China standard GB 18455-2001 as required by the China RoHS regulations for paper/fiberboard packaging. The Keysight email address is required by EU directives applicable to our product. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...

  • Page 60: Instrument Maintenance

    Instrument Maintenance Instrument Maintenance Cleaning the instrument To remove dirt or dust from the external case of the M9384B VXG, clean the case using a dry or slightly-dampened cloth only. Cleaning Connectors Cleaning connectors with alcohol shall only be done with the instrument power cord removed, and in a well-ventilated area.

  • Page 61: Returning An Instrument For Service

    Returning an Instrument for Service Returning an Instrument for Service Calling Keysight Technologies Keysight Technologies has offices around the world to provide you with complete support for your instrument. To obtain servicing information or to order replacement parts, contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office listed below.

  • Page 62: Service Options

    M9384B Rear Panel and Front Panel jumper cables (PN: W1312-20511 and W1312-20516) come with protective caps to protect them from impact damage during shipping. When returning an instrument for service, reinsert the protective caps (if available) or remove the cables and place them in a separate protective bag.
  • Page 63 4. Seal the shipping container securely with strong nylon adhesive tape. 5. Mark the shipping container “FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE” to assure careful handling. 6. Retain copies of all shipping papers. M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator Startup Guide...
  • Page 64 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2019 Edition 1, November 2019 M9384-90001 www.keysight.com...

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