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Keysight N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide Initial Setup “Introduction” on page 8 “Unpacking and Inspecting the System” on page 9 “Making Connections” on page 13 “Powering the System On” on page 15 “Starting the Measurement Software” on page 16 “Asset Manager”...
Absolute Phase Noise Measurement as your first measurement. If you need to upgrade the phase noise software in the N5511A system controller for any reason, refer to the N5511A Phase Noise Test System User’s Guide for information and procedures.
This section presents procedures for unpacking a benchtop model. Do not attempt to unpack your system without reviewing them. To unpack a benchtop system To unpack an N5511A benchtop system, you need the following tools: — Safety glasses — Utility knife Retain all packing material—front panel instrument cover, boxes, and foam—for future use should...
— N5511A Phase Noise Test System - Getting Started Guide — Certificate of Calibration — Power cord The N5511A system is shipped with an AC power cord appropriate for your location. — Instrument connectors and adapters specific to your system —...
Unpacking and Inspecting the System Remove Shipping Cover The N5511A system is shipped with a protective cover over the front panel. Remove the cover using a T-20 driver (not included) to remove the 8 screws attaching the cover to the chassis.
Figure 1-1 Keysight N5511A Phase Noise Test System The N5511A system is available as a benchtop model. Due to the system’s flexibility, the hardware in the system varies with the options selected. You may be installing instruments you already own in the system as well. A typical N5511A system includes these components: —...
3. Lastly, connect the power cord(s) to the AC power supply. Before connecting the cables to any device: Keysight Technologies recommends the use of adaptors as connector savers to extend the lifespan of the test ports on the N5511A Phase Noise Test System.
Making Connections Connecting a Display to your System The N5511A Phase noise test system does not have a display. You will have to provide a monitor to view the user interface. Connect a display port cable to the M9037A controller display port connection and your monitor.
Connect your system to an appropriate AC power source using the power cord provided. The N5511A system is shipped with an AC power cord appropriate for your location. Before applying power, make sure the AC power input and the location of the system meet the...
Phase Noise Test System. Connecting the PC to a Local Area Network (LAN), without first installing internet security software (firewall, virus protection, etc) puts both your PC and data at risk. If you decide to connect the N5511A to a LAN, without first installing internet security software, you do so at your own risk.
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Windows start menu. Click Start > All Programs > Keysight N5510 > N5510 User Interface. 2. When the program starts, the main N5510 measurement window appears (see Figure 1-5). It shows the phase noise graph. Figure 1-5 Main N5510 user interface window N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
Starting the Measurement Software Verify License Key is Installed The N5511A will have the license key already installed, but if you ever need to install the license key, use the following procedure. 3. Use the Keysight License Manager to see the license keys installed. Start >...
Asset Manager Asset Manager The Asset Manager adds assets to the N5511A system. All the test sets and digitizers should be installed at the factory. The procedure is essentially the same for any asset. We use a source as an example. Adding an asset involves two steps, once the hardware connections have been made: —...
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Navigate to Add in Asset Manager 3. Refer to Figure 1-9. From the Asset Type pull-down list in Choose Asset Role dialog box, select Source, then click Next. Figure 1-9 Select source as asset type N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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5. Refer to Figure 1-11. From the Interface pull-down list, select TCPIP0. 6. In the Address box, type the IP address of the source. Figure 1-11 Select Interface, Address, and I/O Library N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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Keysight E1430 VXI digitizer Keysight E1437 VXI digitizer Keysight E1420B VXI counter Keysight E1441 VXI ARB Keysight GPIB slave port 7. In the Library pull-down list, select the Keysight Technologies VISA. Click the Next button. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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Click Finish. Figure 1-13 Enter comment 10.Refer to Figure 1-14. In the Asset Manager window, select the source in the left window pane. Click the check-mark button on the toolbar to verify connectivity. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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The Asset Manager displays a message verifying the connection to your asset. This indicates that you have successfully used the Asset Manager to configure a source. 11.To exit the Asset Manager, on the menu select Server/Exit. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
Powering the System Off 1. On the N5510 software menu, select File\Exit, Start icon, then shut down. Always shut down the N5510 software before powering off the N5511A system. 2. Use the Start menu to shut down the PC. Press the power switch on each instrument to the off position.
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Initial Setup Powering the System Off N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
“N5511A Rack Mount Instructions (Optional)” on page 37 “Documentation” on page 47 “Contacting Keysight Technologies” on page 48 This chapter introduces you to the Keysight N5511A Phase Noise Test System. It contains an overview of the system, system specifications, and cable connections.
PLL/reference-source technique, and delay-line and FM-discriminator methods. The N5511A system is available as a benchtop model. Due to the system’s flexibility, the hardware in the system varies greatly with the options selected. You may be installing instruments you already own in the system as well. A typical N5511A system includes these components: —...
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N5511A Phase Noise Test System. The N5511A can replace earlier Keysight E5505A phase noise systems. The N5511A system uses a LAN or USB/GPIB port to communicate with the assets in the system. However, the N5511A system and N5510 software are backwards compatible with earlier E5505A systems and instruments.
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General Information System Overview Figure 2-2 Keysight E5505A system comparison to N5511A system, typical configuration N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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50 kHz - 40 GHz phase detector M9550A N5500A-201 50kHz - 26.5 GHz Baseband Test Set FFT/ Data Converter DC - 160 MHz M9551A E5505A-RHK PC with data converter card and swept analyzer N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
Table 2-3 shows the system’s operating characteristics. The N5511A Phase Noise Test System is designed for indoor use only. This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2. Table 2-2 Mechanical and environmental specifications...
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500 kHz to 5.0 MHz 0.01 Hz to 2.0 MHz 5.0 MHz to 50 MHz 0.01 Hz to 20 MHz 50 MHz to 400 MHz 0.01 Hz to 160 MHz 400 MHz to 40 GHz N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
General Information System Specifications Power requirements The flexibility of the N5511A system configuration results in a significant range of power requirements, depending on the type and number of instruments in a system. Table 2-6 shows the power requirements of the N5511A chassis/test set.
Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
Refer to the section “N5511A Rack Mount Instructions (Optional)” information on installing the system in a rack mount. Figure 2-3 Keysight N5511A Phase Noise Test System Front View N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
If instruments or modules in the chassis are consuming maximum power, 1U of rack space is required for ventilation below the chassis. If there are any concerns or special requirements a Keysight Field Engineer should be consulted to assure instrument(s) temperature compliance and performance. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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M4 x 0.7 x 10 mm Phillips Flat Head Screws w Patch Lock (8 on brackets, 4 on handle) 0515-5827 M5 x 0.8 x 8 mm Phillips Flat Head Screws w/Patch Lock 8710-2727 Offset Screwdriver. Used to tighten the dress screws. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
Y1215C Flush Mount Rail Kit Installed on a Rack - Note: For clarity, the rack sides and PXIe chassis are not shown If you are installing on a N5511A PNTS chassis, the Rear Bracket assemblies are not required. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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General Information N5511A Rack Mount Instructions (Optional) Figure 2-5 Center Holes of Rack, Attaching Channel Nuts - Note: Right side of rack is shown N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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1. Optional step. If you are using handles, attach the front handles to the Front Mounting Brackets. See Figure 2-6. Figure 2-6 Y1215C Flush Mount Rack Kit Handle to Front Bracket Assembly N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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2680-0278 10-32 screws (supplied with the Y1217A Rail Kit). Slide channel nuts over the rack holes to be used by the support rails. Figure 2-7 Attaching the Support Rails to the Rack N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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General Information N5511A Rack Mount Instructions (Optional) 4. See Figure 2-8. Install the two M9018-00208 Nut Brackets in the channel of the rack. Figure 2-8 Nut Bracket Installation N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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6. Remove the four chassis feet by pulling out the small rubber insert on each foot and then removing the Phillips screw that attaches the foot to the chassis. Figure 2-9 Removing the chassis feet, side handles, and shipping screws N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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When you slide the front bracket up against the rack vertical columns, the 2680-0278 screws (see Figure 2-8) used to secure the M9018-00208 Nut Bracket to the rack will protrude through holes on the front bracket. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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You should always put the feet down on the rack for better phase noise measurements. Figure 2-11 Closeup of left side front Y1215C Front Bracket N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
General Information Documentation Documentation Documentation is updated periodically. For the latest information about these products, including instrument software upgrades, application information, and product information, browse to the following URL: http://www.keysight.com/find/n5511a N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
Assistance with test and measurements needs and information or finding a local Keysight office are available on the Web at: http://www.keysight.com/find/assist Contact Keysight for service: http://www.keysight.com/find/support For product specific information and support, software and documentation updates, browse to the following URL: http://www.keysight.com/find/n5511a N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
Phase Noise Test System. Connecting the PC to a Local Area Network (LAN), without first installing internet security software (firewall, virus protection, etc) puts both your PC and data at risk. If you decide to connect the N5511A to a LAN, without first installing internet security software, you do so at your own risk.
System Interconnections N5511A System Modules N5511A System Modules Figure 3-1 N5511A System Modules N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
Cable Group Cable Part Numbers White Clock 8120-5091 (120 mm) Green Phase Detector Test Set 1 8121-2175 (300 mm) Phase Detector Test Set 2 8121-2175 (300 mm) Blue FFT/Data Converter 8121-2175 (300 mm) N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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≥ 156 kHz Clk 1 100 MHz Out 1 ≤ 156 kHz Clk 1 100 MHz Out 2 ≥ 156 kHz Clk 2 100 MHz Out 3 ≤ 156 kHz Clk 2 100 MHz Out 4 N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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≥ 156 kHz IN 1 + 156 kHz - 100 MHz + ≤ 156 kHz IN 1 − DC - 156 kHz − ≤ 156 kHz IN 1 + DC - 156 kHz + N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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≥ 156 kHz IN 2 + 156 kHz - 100 MHz + ≤ 156 kHz IN 2 − DC - 156 kHz − ≤ 156 kHz IN 2 + DC - 156 kHz + N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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M9551A M955xA ≤ 156 kHz CAL 1 BB Cal In DC - 100 MHz TEST SET 1 ≤ 156 kHz CAL 2 BB Cal In DC - 100 MHz TEST SET 2 N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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System Interconnections N5511A Two Channel Cable Connections N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide Making a Measurement “Making a Single Channel Absolute Phase Noise Measurement” on page 58 This chapter contains procedures for making a Single Channel Absolute Phase Noise Measurement to verify that all system assets are communicating.
Making a Single Channel Absolute Phase Noise Measurement Making a Single Channel Absolute Phase Noise Measurement This measurement example uses Electronic Frequency Control (EFC). Refer to the N5511A Phase Noise Test System User’s Guide for other methods to make an absolute phase noise measurement.
Frequency: 3 GHz Amplitude: 14 dBm RF On/Off: RF ON Mod On/Off: MOD OFF The RF power of the DUT source must be at least 3 dB lower than that of the REF source. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
If the application is not already started, click on the icon OR go to the Windows Start Menu. From the Windows Start Menu, navigate to the N5510 application software: Start, All Programs, Keysight N5510 User Interface Figure 4-2 N5510 Application Software N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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At the top of the main application window, click Define and then select Measurement from the drop-down menu. Define, Measurement, Type and Range This window will appear: Figure 4-3 Measurement Type and Range N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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Single channel can only use flexible. 3) Choose Channel Setup Channel Setup: Single 4) Set Start and Stop Offsets Start Offset: 100 Hz Stop Offset: 160 MHz N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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Next, we will configure the settings for the DUT and the reference source (REF). Navigate to the Source tab at the top of the current window and the following will appear: Figure 4-4 Sources Tab N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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Power 14 dBm 3) VCO Tuning Parameters Nominal Tune Constant: 210 Hz/V Tune Range: 0.5 V Input Resistance: 1E+6 (1 MOhm)* * VCO tuning is dependent to the source used as the reference N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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Navigate to the Cal tab. The following window would appear: Figure 4-5 Cal Tab For this measurement, use the Beat Note Cal. Refer to the Cal Demo Guide for details on using other cal methods. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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Making a Measurement Making a Single Channel Absolute Phase Noise Measurement Block Diagram Configuration Navigate to the Block Diagram tab. The following window should appear: Figure 4-6 Block Diagram Tab N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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Phase Detector: Automatic Detection Selection 2) Carrier Source select manual 3) Reference Source select previously setup reference E8257C (a green check mark should appear) 4) Test Set Tune Voltage select VCO Tune Mode: EFC N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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Making a Measurement Making a Single Channel Absolute Phase Noise Measurement Configure Graph Navigate to the Graph tab. The following window should appear: Figure 4-7 Graph Tab N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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1) Set Title Absolute Phase Noise Measurement 2) Set X-Scale X-Scale Minimum: 100 Hz X-Scale Maximum: 160 MHz 3) Set Y-Scale Y-Scale Maximum: 0 dBc/Hz Y-Scale Minimum: -170 dBc/Hz 4) Close Measurement Setup Window N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
Making a Measurement Making a Single Channel Absolute Phase Noise Measurement New Measurement "New Measurement" by clicking on the Measurement tab and selecting Select New Measurement. Figure 4-8 Connection Diagram Press Continue N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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Establish a beat note less than 1.75 Hz. Currently the REF PSG and DUT PSG are offset in frequency from each other (beat note) by 6.47 Hz. Figure 4-10 6.47 Hz Beat Note N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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This is "phase noise" and any deviation from 0V DC is captured by the ADC module in the N5511A and using phase detector constant (in V/rad), will be converted to a phase deviation that is Fourier transformed and processed in frequency "segments"...
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Making a Measurement Making a Single Channel Absolute Phase Noise Measurement Figure 4-12 Single Channel Flexible Measurement No Averages Figure 4-13 Single Channel Flexible Measurement 10 Averages N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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Making a Measurement Making a Single Channel Absolute Phase Noise Measurement Figure 4-14 Single Channel Flexible Measurement 10 Averages with Markers N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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Keysight N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide Recovery “Hard Drive Recovery Process” on page 78 “Configuring recovery prompt timing” on page 80 “SSD Replacement Procedure” on page 81...
Using the Keysight Recovery System in conjunction with a regular back up strategy should enable you to fully recover the computer software and data. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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Additional recovery steps may be required to fully recover the system to a more current working state. This could involve restoring your own backups of the computer configuration, including re-installing applications, data, and performing system customizations. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
— select the Time to display recovery option when needed check box and change the seconds to delay for it You must be logged in as an administrator to change these settings. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
1. Disconnect the instrument from ac power. 2. Refer to Figure 5-1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two screws which attach the SSD to the Controller. Figure 5-1 Controller Module and SSD N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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4. Install the new Replacement Solid State drive into the M9037A controller. 5. Tighten the 2 screws. Torque to 6 inch-pounds. 6. Go to Keysight license manager software and get the HostID "PCSERNO,XXXXXXXXXX", so the licenses can be re-hosted to the new SSD. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
Keysight N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide Service, Support, and Safety Information “Safety and Regulatory Information” on page 84 “Service and Support” on page 90 “Contacting Keysight Technologies” on page 91 “Return Procedure” on page 92 This chapter provides safety and regulatory information, which you should review prior to working with your Keysight system.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings or operating instructions in the product manuals violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. General This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry standards, and has been supplied in a safe condition.
REMOVE POWER and do not use the product until safe operation can be verified by service trained personnel. If necessary, return the product to a Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure the safety features are maintained.
In the event of a module exceeding the full temperature range, always allow the module to cool before touching or removing modules from the chassis. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
Forty years is the expected useful life of the product. This symbol on all primary and secondary packaging indicates compliance to China standard GB 18455-2001. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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Service, Support, and Safety Information Safety and Regulatory Information South Korean Certification (KC) mark; includes the marking’s identifier code which follows this format: MSIP-REM-YYY-ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. Keysight email address N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
Acoustic statement: (European Machinery Directive) Acoustic noise emission LpA <72 dB Operator position Normal operation mode per ISO 7779 To find a current Declaration of Conformity for a specific Keysight product, go http://www.keysight.com/go/conformity N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
The standard warranty is a one-year return to Keysight Technologies factory service warranty. There are many other repair and calibration options available from the Keysight Technologies support organization. These options cover a range of service agreements with varying response times. Contact Keysight for additional information on available service agreements for this product.
In any correspondence or telephone conversation, refer to the Keysight product by its model number and full serial number. With this information, the Keysight representative can determine the warranty status of your unit. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
Shipping Your Analyzer to Keysight for Service or Repair Keysight Technologies reserves the right to reformat or replace the internal hard disk drive in your analyzer as part of its repair. This will erase all user information stored on the hard disk. It is imperative, therefore, that you make a backup copy of your critical test data located on the analyzer’s hard disk before shipping it to Keysight for repair.
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ANY SHAPE AS PACKAGING MATERIALS. They do not adequately cushion the instrument or prevent it from moving in the shipping container. Styrene pellets can also cause equipment damage by generating static electricity or by lodging in fan motors. N5511A Phase Noise Test System Getting Started Guide...
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