Add 4-port capability upgrade kit to upgrade pna-x n5244a or n5245a option 200 to option 400 for analyzers with serial numbers prefixed my/sg/us5150 and below (38 pages)
Table of Contents V2802A Option M81 Description Verifying the Shipment PXI, VSA and VSG Requirements Available Options Distribution unit PXI System Interface Accessories General Specifications Power Requirements Environmental Requirements Environmental Tests Equipment Heating and Cooling Dimensions and Space Requirements RF Specifications at 25 Degree Celsius...
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Table of Contents Electrostatic Discharge Protection Instrument Markings Regulatory Information Battery Collection Electrical Safety Compliance EMI and EMC Compliance Keysight Support, Services, and Assistance Service and Support Options Contacting Keysight Shipping Your Product to Keysight for Service or Repair...
Description Description The Keysight V2802A Option M81 is an eight channel LO Distribution Instrument. It is designed for use with Keysight M9381A PXI VSG and M9391A PXI VSA product family. It facilitates the time or phase synchronization of a multi-channel source or signal analyzer measurement system by allowing them to share the same LO signal.
V2802A Option M81 Description Verifying the Shipment To verify the contents shipped with your product, refer to the “Box Content List” included with the shipment. Inspect the shipping container. If the container or packing material is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have been checked mechanically and electrically.
V2802A Option M81 PXI, VSA and VSG Requirements PXI, VSA and VSG Requirements It is required that the PXI modules M9381A and M9391A have Option 012 (LO sharing for phase coherency) to operate with the Distribution unit in a phase coherency configuration.
V2802A Option M81 General Specifications General Specifications Specifications for the Distribution Unit (400 MHz to 6.0 GHz) are characteristic performance. A functional test certificate is offered only for the Distribution Unit. Power Requirements Verify that the required ac power is available before installing the Distribution Unit.
V2802A Option M81 General Specifications Equipment Heating and Cooling If necessary, install air conditioning and heating to maintain the ambient temperature within the appropriate range. Ventilation Requirements: When installing the instrument in a cabinet, the convection into and out of the instrument must not be restricted. The ambient temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the instrument by 4 °C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet.
V2802A Option M81 General Specifications RF Specifications at 25 Degree Celsius It is recommended that you do not operate components near damage levels. The power levels must be 3 dB below maximum level to ensure no damage, see Table Table 4...
V2802A Option M81 Front and Rear Panel Features Front and Rear Panel Features Figure 1 V2802A-M81 Front Panel Line Switch RF Connectors (x9) The Distribution Unit has no automated control features; all signal path configurations are performed manually with the available front panel coaxial...
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V2802A Option M81 Front and Rear Panel Features Figure 2 V2802A-M81 Rear Panel Chassis Ground Line Module Chassis Ground A threaded terminal post for connecting the Distribution Unit to a conductive object, cabinet or structure to ensure a common potential and reduce leakage current in a system.
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V2802A Option M81 Front and Rear Panel Features Available Fuse Fuse F 3 A/250V (2110-0780) For continued protection against fire hazard replace line fuse only with same type and rating. The use of other fuses or material is prohibited. Figure 3...
V2802A Option M81 Hardware Lock-link Setup for a Three Instrument Stack Hardware Lock-link Setup for a Three Instrument Stack (Not needed if equipment is being installed in a system rack cabinet) Stacking the Distribution Unit Using Two PXI Chassis The Lock-link material provided will be used in these instructions to mechanically secure the Distribution Unit to two M9018A PXI chassis.
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V2802A Option M81 Hardware Lock-link Setup for a Three Instrument Stack 2. Remove the two rear feet from the bottom of the Distribution Unit. 3. Place the Distribution Unit on top of the first PXI chassis. 4. Using a T20 Torx driver, attached the two struts labeled “L-TOP FRONT” and “R-TOP FRONT”...
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V2802A Option M81 Hardware Lock-link Setup for a Three Instrument Stack 6. Lift the rear of the Distribution Unit and place the two remaining struts labeled L-TOP REAR and R-TOP REAR so that the attached rear spacer remains held in place by the weight of the Distribution Unit.
V2802A Option M81 VSA RF Interface Cable Connections VSA RF Interface Cable Connections Figure 7 illustrates the system configuration (0x8) and cable connections. 1. Connect the RF interconnect cables from the PXI Chassis to the Distribution Unit. As you are connecting each cable, torque to 8 in-lb. Refer to Table Over torque will cause damage and may cause connectors to spin or become loose.
V2802A Option M81 VSG RF Interface Cable Connections VSG RF Interface Cable Connections Figure 8 illustrates the system configuration (8 x 0) and cable connections. 1. Connect the RF interconnect cables from the PXI Chassis to the Distribution Unit. As you are connecting each cable, torque to 8 in-lb. Refer to Table Over torque will cause damage to the connectors to spin or become loose.
V2802A Option M81 Trouble Shooting the Distribution unit Troubleshooting the Distribution Unit RF Path Checks If you suspect a RF signal path problem, the following procedure is provided to check all RF signal paths through the Distribution unit. Equipment Needed •...
V2802A Option M81 Trouble Shooting the Distribution unit Check Results Connect the flexible RF cables with attenuators to the Distribution unit ports as described Table 8. Connect a 50 Ohm termination to all unconnected OUT ports. Refer to Figure 12, “Typical Path Response,”...
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V2802A Option M81 Trouble Shooting the Distribution unit Figure 12 Typical Path Response...
Declaration of Conformity A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is available upon request, or a copy is available on the Keysight Technologies web site at http://regulations.keysight.com/DoC.htm Statement of Compliance This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry standards, and has been supplied in a safe condition.
V2802A Option M81 Safety and Regulatory Information Before Applying Power Verify that the premises electrical supply is within the range of the instrument. The instrument has an autoranging power supply. If this prod uct is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired.
V2802A Option M81 Safety and Regulatory Information 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. The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose the user to dangerous voltages.
V2802A Option M81 Electrostatic Discharge Protection Connector Care and Cleaning Precautions Remove the power cord to the instrument. To clean the connectors use alcohol in a well ventilated area. Allow all residual alcohol moisture to evaporate, and fumes to dissipate prior to energizing the instrument.
V2802A Option M81 Instrument Markings Instrument Markings This section contains information that is required by various government regulatory agencies. The instruction documentation symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the documentation.
V2802A Option M81 Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Battery Collection Do not throw batteries away but collect as small chemical waste, or in accordance with your country’s requirements. You may return the battery to Keysight Technologies for disposal. Refer to “Contacting Keysight” on page 30 for assistance.
Keysight for repair. If you wish to send your instrument to Keysight Technologies for service or repair: • To improve turn-around time, return your Distribution unit along with your analyzer and cables to Keysight so that we may verify the operation of the complete system.
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V2802A Option M81 Keysight Support, Services, and Assistance...