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Keysight M9018A Startup Manual

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  • Page 2 Startup Guide Keysight M9018A PXIe Chassis...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Warranty © Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2012, 2014 No part of this manual may be repro- To contact Keysight for sales and techni- THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS duced in any form or by any means cal support, refer to the support links on DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,”...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    In Case of Damage Cleaning Instruments that appear damaged or Clean the outside of the Keysight mod- defective should be made inoperative ule/chassis with a soft, lint-free, and secured against unintended oper- slightly dampened cloth. Do not use ation until they can be repaired by detergent or chemical solvents.
  • Page 5 Do not dispose in domestic household waste. Alternating Current (AC). To return unwanted products, contact your local Keysight office, or see Direct Current (DC). This symbol represents the time period www.keysight.com/environment/prod- during which no hazardous or toxic for more information.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    M9018A interactive block diagram ........6...
  • Page 7 5 STEP 4: Overview of Installing and Verifying Keysight Modules Installing modules ..........37 Installing the module software .

  • Page 8: Introduction

    M9018A PXIe and M9502A 2-Slot and M9505A 5-Slot AXIe chassis together; all of them controlled by a single host controller. The host controller can be either a PXIe Embedded Controller (such as the Keysight M9036A) or a desktop or rack-mounted computer. For detailed multiple PXIe and AXIe chassis arrangement information, refer to Keysight's Multiple PXIe and AXIe Chassis Configuration tool.
  • Page 9 Computer List Technical Note” which lists the embedded, desktop, laptop, and rack-mounted PCs that have been verified to enumerate the PCIe slots in the M9018A chassis. Please use this document, available under the Document Library tab at www.keysight.com/find/M9018A, to guide your selection of remote controller PCs..

  • Page 10: Organization Of The Startup Guide

    This guide is organized as follows: Introduction (this chapter)—The goal of the Introduction is to familiarize you with the features and capabilities of the M9018A chassis. Central to this presentation is an interactive block diagram which is available in the electronic version of this guide on the Software and Product Information CD.

  • Page 11: M9018A System Overview

    - Keysight M9018A PXIe Chassis Interactive Block Diagram - Keysight Multiple PXIe and AXIe Chassis Configuration tool. For the latest versions of the above documents, visit the Keysight website at www.keysight.com/find/M9018A. The following documents are also available on this website: - Keysight M9018A PXIe Chassis Data Sheet (“M9018A Data Sheet”)
  • Page 12 M9018A system overview Introduction M9018A system overview An M9018A system consists of the chassis, a computer operating as the host controller, and software on the controller to manage the chassis. Figure 3 shows the primary components of the M9018A system.

  • Page 13: M9018A Interactive Block Diagram

    The chassis drivers allow interfacing to chassis-specific functionality such as temperature sensors and fan speeds. An overview of the chassis drivers is provided in the M9018A User Guide, while details are provided in the IVI-C/COM and LabVIEW help files. For information on the functionality provided by the module drivers, refer to the documentation for each of your modules.
  • Page 14 1. M9036A Embedded Controller This rounded rectangle can be used to view information about the Keysight M9021A PCIe Cable Interface module (x8). M9021A PCIe Cable Interface (x8) Keysight M9018A PXIe 18-Slot Chassis Startup Guide...
  • Page 15 Click the check boxes on the diagram to view the PCIe connections associated with each configuration. The 1x8 configuration is the factory default configuration; see the M9018A User Guide for information on selecting the other configurations. Use the 1x8 configuration with laptop computer PCIe adapters such as the M9045A/B.
  • Page 16 HIGH +12 VDC ON/Standby (low = off) Front (rear panel) Reserved pushbutton © Keysight Technologies, Inc. 2012- 2014 View AUTO power activation -12 VDC Fan assembly signal Logic ground S eptember 2014 M9018-90006 Keysight M9018A PXIe 18-Slot Chassis Startup Guide...

  • Page 17: Static-Safe Handling Procedures

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. Keysight modules and interface cards are shipped in materials which prevent static electricity damage. These items should only be unpacked and inspected at a static-safe work station. The following figure shows an example of a...

  • Page 18: Step 1: Verify The Shipment Contents

    - Automation-Ready CD with Keysight IO Libraries Suite (Check for a later version at www.keysight.com/find/iosuite) The weight of an empty M9018A PXIe chassis (no modules installed in the chassis) is approximately 34 lbs (15.5 kg). Lift the chassis using a single side handle only when the total chassis weight (chassis plus installed modules) does not exceed 75 lbs (34.0 kg).

  • Page 19: Step 2: Prepare The Hardware And Install The Software

    - Use only the power cord supplied with the chassis. Keysight power cords ensure continuity between the chassis grounding-type power plug and the safety ground terminal at the power outlet.

  • Page 20: Host Controller Hardware And Software Requirements

    ** 32bit operating systems do not support large multi-chassis systems. For details, refer to Keysight's Multiple PXIe and AXIe Chassis Configuration tool. This tool is available on the M9018A Product information www.keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis CD as well as on line at: Refer to the M9036A Embedded Controller User Guide for supported operating systems on the M9036A.

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Chassis On A Bench

    If you prefer to install the chassis in a rack first, please see the M9018A User Guide on the Software and Product Information CD for rack mounting instructions.

  • Page 22: Setting The M9021A Power Slide Switch

    If you’re installing an embedded controller, position the slide switch to the left in order to remove power from the pins intended to supply power to the M9021 Cable Interface module. Keysight M9018A PXIe 18-Slot Chassis Startup Guide...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Remote Controller Pc To The Chassis

    1 Install a PCIe cable interface module in the chassis The first step is to install a PCIe cable interface module, such as the Keysight M9021A PCIe Cable Interface module, in the chassis system controller slot (slot 1). Cable interface modules contain a PCIe cable connector that permits a PCIe cable to be connected between the module and the remote controller.
  • Page 24 2 Install a PCIe adapter in the remote controller PC Keysight offers the M9045A/B PCIe ExpressCard Adapter (x1) for laptop PCs and the M9048A PCIe Desktop Adapter (x8) for desktop and rack-mounted PCs. To install an adapter in your remote controller PC, follow the instructions provided with your adapter.

  • Page 25: Installing An Embedded Controller Pc In The Chassis

    To install an embedded controller in the chassis, remove the filler panel in slot 1 and the three-wide filler panel to the left of slot 1. Keysight recommends that you retain these filler panels for future use—for example, if you later replace the embedded controller with a PCIe cable interface module to interface to a remote controller.
  • Page 26 Microsoft Remote Desktop. Keysight IO Libraries Suite and the M9018A chassis drivers are pre-installed on the M9036A Embedded Controller. If you’re using this embedded controller, you can skip the remainder of this step, and proceed to “STEP 3: Turn On and Verify...

  • Page 27: M9018A Pcie Link Configuration

    For details, refer to Keysight's Multiple PXIe and AXIe Chassis Configuration tool. This tool is available on the M9018A Product information CD as well as on line at: www.keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis. - 2-Link Configuration: 2x8 — Referred to as 2x8, this configuration provides two x8 links from the system controller slot to the PCIe Switch Fabric.

  • Page 28: Installing Software On The Host Controller

    1 Keysight IO Libraries Suite, version 16.2 or later—This is a collection of libraries and utilities that enable you to connect your chassis to the host controller and run programs on the host controller that interact with the chassis.

  • Page 29: Installing The Keysight Io Libraries Suite

    Suite installer will upgrade these libraries to the latest version, if necessary, using the same installation location used by the previous version. For information on Keysight IO Libraries Suite and to get the latest version, go to www.keysight.com/find/iosuite. Installing the M9018A chassis drivers...

  • Page 30: Step 3: Turn On And Verify Operation Of The Chassis System

    If you prefer to install the chassis in a rack first, please see the M9018A User Guide on the Software and Product Information CD for rack mounting information.

  • Page 31: Power Sequencing Of The Chassis

    The above power sequence doesn’t apply to an embedded controller installed in the chassis because the embedded controller and chassis are powered together. Keysight M9018A PXIe 18-Slot Chassis Startup Guide...

  • Page 32: Methods Of Powering Up The Chassis

    Use of the ON/Standby pushbutton to power up the chassis is assumed unless otherwise noted. For information on using the Inhibit signal on the rear panel DB-9 connector to power the chassis up and down, please see the M9018A User Guide.
  • Page 33 The factory limits or, if changed, the user set limits. chassis on but the Power default limits are plus and minus Refer to the M9018A User Guide for LED remains off, this can 5% around the nominal values. troubleshooting suggestions.

  • Page 34: Pc Startup Requirements For Keysight Io Libraries Suite

    This, in turn, may cause a thermal shutdown of the power supply. Therefore, flashing LEDs should be tended to promptly. Refer to the M9018A User Guide for further information.

  • Page 35: Pc Startup Events For Connection Expert 16.1 Or Later

    STEP 3: Turn On and Verify Operation of the Chassis System PC startup requirements for Keysight IO Libraries Suite Restarting of the PC after Windows is up ensures that Connection Expert 16.0 will recognize the chassis. Note the need, before doing the restart, to wait a sufficient length of time after Windows comes up if the chassis configuration has changed.

  • Page 36: Using Connection Expert To Connect To The Chassis

    Instrument I/O on this PC pane as shown in Figure 8—in this case, the chassis indicator is “Chassis1”. Clicking “Chassis1” displays the contents of each slot in the M9018A chassis in the right pane under the label Keysight model M9018A PXI chassis.

  • Page 37: Using The Soft Front Panel To Monitor The Chassis

    Using the soft front panel to monitor the chassis Using the soft front panel to monitor the chassis The M9018A soft front panel (SFP) can be used both to monitor the status of the chassis as well as configure various chassis parameters, such as the maximum temperature threshold for the temperature alarm.
  • Page 38 “M9018A” in the M odul es list. Then click “M9018A” in the M odul es list to select it, which will display “M9018A” in the Sel ect ed I nst r um ent field. Click Connect to start the SFP in Simulation Mode.

  • Page 39: Using The Sfp To Monitor The Chassis

    SFP includes an Allow Control check box that is unchecked by default as shown below. The unchecked box prevents any configuration change from being made. In the M9018A User Guide, which describes how to use the SFP to configure the chassis, this check box will be checked.
  • Page 40 This screen also displays the source of the 10 MHz reference clock and the current PCIe link configuration. Figure 12 The M oni t or screen of the M9018A soft front panel Keysight M9018A PXIe 18-Slot Chassis Startup Guide...
  • Page 41 10 MHz reference clock source will revert to the chassis internal 10 MHz reference clock source, and this alarm will be illuminated. This alarm, like the other alarms, is latched and can be cleared using its Clear button. Keysight M9018A PXIe 18-Slot Chassis Startup Guide...
  • Page 42 Connection Expert to connect to the chassis” on page 30. Preferably you’ve also been able to use the M9018A soft front panel with the chassis as well. The following procedures should be followed to ensure safety and to minimize the possibility of damaging electrical components: - Before installing any module in the chassis, the chassis must be disconnected from AC power.

  • Page 43: Installing Modules

    Installing modules Installing modules If you plan to install multiple high power Keysight modules in the chassis, see the M9018A User Guide for information on power planning and chassis cooling. Prior to installing your modules, please review the installation instructions for the PCIe cable interface module in “Install a PCIe cable interface module in the chassis”...
  • Page 44 Appendix A: Chassis and Accessory Model Numbers Appendix A: Chassis and Accessory Model Numbers Table 7 lists the model number of the chassis and its accessories. Information on these parts can be found by starting at www.keysight.com/find/pxi-chassis. Table 7 Chassis and accessory model numbers Model Number...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C * This specification applies to Keysight M9018A chassis serial numbers TW52460101 and later. Chassis with prior serial numbers were limited to 2000 meters. This product is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2, per IEC 61010 and 664 respectively.
  • Page 46 The total power supplied for 3.3 V, 12 V, and -12 V rails must not exceed 616 W. 4 For Keysight M9018A chassis with serial numbers before TW52460101, the maximum current allowed on the +12 V rail was 47.2 A.
  • Page 47 Important safety information To ensure comprehensive availability of chassis safety information, this section lists important warning and caution safety notices from the M9018A User Guide. - This is a Safety Class 1 Prod uct (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord).
  • Page 48 - Depending on the power consumed by the chassis, a 1U space may be required below the chassis to ensure adequate ventilation for cooling. Be sure to provide this space if required as described in this chapter. Keysight M9018A PXIe 18-Slot Chassis Startup Guide...
  • Page 49 Appendix B: Chassis Specifications Keysight M9018A PXIe 18-Slot Chassis Startup Guide...
  • Page 50 LAN eXtensions for instruments puts the power of Ethernet and the Web inside your test systems. Keysight is a founding member of the LXI consortium. www.pxisa.org PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation (PXI) modular instrumentation delivers a rugged PC-based high-performance measurement and automation platform.
  • Page 51 This information is subject to change without notice © Keysight Technologies 2014 Edition 7 September 2014 *M9018-90001* M9018-90001 www.keysight.com...
  • Page 52 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...

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