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Keysight M9180 Series PXI 6½ Digit Digital Multimeters M9181A, M9182A, M9183A Startup Guide...
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Conformity. understood and met. where in the EULA. Keysight shall be under no obligation to update, revise or otherwise modify the Software. With WARNING respect to any technical data as defined by FAR 2.101, pursuant to FAR...
MATLAB is a U.S registered Trademark of The MathWorks, Inc. PXI is a registered trademark of the PXI Systems Alliance. Visual Studio is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States. LabVIEW is a registered trademark of National Instruments. Keysight M9180 Series Startup Guide...
Alternating current (AC) Frame or chassis (ground) terminal Standby Power. Unit is not completely Direct current (DC) disconnected from AC mains when power switch is in standby position Indicates that antistatic precautions should be taken. Keysight M9180 Series Startup Guide...
(grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere Do not operate the Keysight module/chassis in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Keysight M9180 Series Startup Guide...
Always disconnect the power cable and any external circuits before removing the instrument cover. Cleaning Clean the outside of the Keysight module, chassis, or accessory with a soft, lint-free, slightly dampened cloth. Do not use detergent or chemical solvents. Keep away from live circuits Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or shields.
IEC Category II installations for line voltages up to 300 VAC. To avoid the danger of electric shock, do not connect the inputs to mains for line voltages above 300 VAC. The M9181A DMM is limited to 240 VAC. See...
(up to 300 VAC, or 240 VAC for the M9181A). However, the DMMs may not be used with their HI and LO inputs connected to mains in permanently installed electrical devices such as the main circuit-breaker panel, sub-panel disconnect boxes, or permanently wired motors.
Canadian ICES-001. trademark of the Australian Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la Communications and Media Authority. norme NMB-001 du Canada. RECOGNIZED COMPONENT Conforms to UL STD 61010-1: Certified to CSA STD C22.2. No. 61010-1 Keysight M9180 Series Startup Guide...
To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Keysight Service Center, or visit http://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment/takeback.shtml for more information. Sales and Technical Support To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to the support links on the following Keysight websites: – www.keysight.com/find/pxi-dmm (product-specific information and support, software and documentation updates) –...
– M9182A, PXI 6½ digit Digital Multimeter, high performance – M9183A, PXI 6½ digit Digital Multimeter, enhanced high performance Keysight also supplies software drivers that allow you to support the modules in many popular PXI chassis and programming environments. The soft front panel allows you to exercise the DMMs.
To avoid damage when handling a module; do not touch exposed connector CAUTION pins. Information on preventing damage to your Keysight equipment can be found at NOTE www.keysight.com/find/tips. Keysight M9180 Series Startup Guide...
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Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module Return the module for service Should it become necessary to return an Keysight DMM for repair or service, follow the steps below: 1 Review the warranty information shipped with your product. 2 Contact Keysightto obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) and return address.
Your shipment should have included the following: – The Keysight PXI DMM module that you ordered. – This document (Keysight M9180 Series PXI 6½ Digit Digital Multimeters Startup Guide) in hard copy. – The Keysight M9180 Series PXI Digital Multimeters Software and Product Information CD (M9182-10001).
System Controller Do not install the PXI modules in the PXI chassis yet! You must install the NOTE software prior to installing the modules in the chassis so that Keysight IO Libraries Connection Expert finds them. Keysight M9180 Series Startup Guide...
Step 3: Install the Software on the Controller System requirements The following table lists the minimum system requirements for Keysight IO Libraries. In general, any x86 or x64 (except Itanium) should work but there may be a significant decrease in performance.
Install Keysight IO Library Suite (IOLS), which includes the Keysight Connection Expert, the IVI Shared Components, and the VISA Shared Components. Keysight IO Libraries must be installed prior to installing and running any other NOTE software and prior to powering up the chassis.
If the IVI Shared Components and VISA Shared Components are not already NOTE installed on your PC, Keysight IO Libraries Suite installs them in the standard, default locations. If the IVI Shared Components and VISA Shared Components are already installed, the Keysight IO Libraries Suite installer will upgrade them to the latest version, using the same installation location used by the older version.
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IVI Shared Components installed. Accept the license terms and click Next. Installing Keysight IO Libraries also installs the IVI Shared Components. The IVI NOTE Shared Components are required before IVI drivers (e.g., IVI-COM, IVI-C) can be installed from the product reference CD.
Keysight M9021 System Interface Module in the chassis. – If you are using a desktop or rackmount PC, install the M9047 PCIe Desktop Adapter in the PC. With an Keysight Y1202 cable, connect the adapter to the System Interface module.
Using an embedded computer Refer to the figure above. If you are using an embedded controller in the PXI chassis, you should have installed it prior to installing the Keysight IO Libraries and instrument drivers. No cables or other adapters are required. After...
CAUTION modules while power is applied to the chassis). – Before installing Keysight PXI Modules into the chassis, the chassis must be powered off and unplugged to prevent damage to the PXI module. These modules can be used in a chassis with a cPCI, PXI-1, or PXIh NOTE chassis peripheral slot.
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9 Plug in and power up the PXI chassis. Verify that the chassis fans are operating and free of obstructions that may restrict airflow. 10 If you are using a remote controller (rackmount, desktop, or laptop PC), reboot the controller. Keysight M9180 Series Startup Guide...
Step 6: Verify Operation of the DMM Step 6: Verify Operation of the DMM Run Keysight IO Libraries Connection Expert If Keysight Connection Expert is already running on the controller, click the Refresh All button to identify any hardware you have just installed or re-connected.
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PXI DMM modules. The Soft Front Panel Software was installed as part of the Software installation process. Refer to the SFP help file on the Keysight M9180 Series PXI Digital Multimeters Software and Product Information CD for specific detailed information on using the SFP.
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Step 6: Verify Operation of the DMM Keysight M9180 Series Startup Guide...
Module Functional Description Module Functional Description The Keysight M9180 Series DMM modules conform to the single slot, 3U height (128 mm) Eurocard standard. These modules meet PXI Specification 2.2. Local bus, trigger bus, and star trigger are not included. The modules also include: –...
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