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Keysight Technologies RF PA/FEM Startup Manual

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  • Page 1 Startup Guide Keysight RF PA/FEM Characterization & Test, Reference Solution Notice: This document contains references to Agilent. Please note that Agilent's Test and Measurement business has become Keysight Technologies. For more information, go to www.keysight.com.
  • Page 3 Copyright Notice HEREIN. SHOULD KEYSIGHT AND THE release, perform, display, or disclose © Keysight Technologies 2013 - 2015 USER HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN commercial computer software or No part of this manual may be AGREEMENT WITH WARRANTY TERMS...
  • Page 4 possible injury. Read and follow all temperature range is not maintained, intended to be used with impedance- installation, operation, and module surface temperatures may limited sources. NEVER connect maintenance information carefully exceed safe handling conditions which switching cards directly to AC mains. before using the product.
  • Page 5 Annex 1, this product is classified as “Monitoring and Control To prevent electrical shock, disconnect instrumentation” product. Do not the Keysight Technologies instrument dispose in domestic household waste. The CE mark is a registered trademark from mains before cleaning. Use a dry To return unwanted products, contact of the European Community.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introduction About the RF PA/FEM Characterization and Test, Reference Solution Related Documentation Items You Will Need Step 1 - Unpack and Inspect the Modules Inspect for Damage Return an Instrument for Service Verify Shipment Contents Step 2: Install the PXI Modules...
  • Page 8 Related Documentation Module Slot Location for the M9381A and M9391A M9391A Cable and Options Table Appendix 2 Updating the M9300A FPGA Reserving the Reference for a Configuration viii...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction The scope of this document is to present the processes of receiving, installing, and verifying operation of the RF PA/FEM Characterization and Test, Reference Solution. 1. Unpack and inspect your shipment. Verify the contents of each box matches the respective contents list.
  • Page 10 Introduction About the RF PA/FEM Characterization and Test, Reference Solution Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 11: Related Documentation

    M9393A device driver API references (IVI-C/IVI-COM and LabVIEW G) M9393A Data Sheet M9393A Security Guide M937XA Vector Network Analyzer (see www.keysight.com/find/M9371A) M937xA User Manaul M937xA Installation Manual M937xA Configuration Guide M937xA Help File Refer to appendix 1 for M9391A information Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...
  • Page 12 For other Keysight Signal Studio applications, see www.key- sight.com/find/signalstudio. M9080B LTE/LTE-Advanced FDD For other Keysight measurement applications for modular instruments, see www.keysight.com/find/M9080B. N7614B Signal Studio for PA Test (see www.keysight.com/find/N7614B) Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 13: Items You Will Need

    Step 6: Make a Measurement (page 38). If you are using a signal generator other than the Keysight M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Gen- erator, the cable end at the signal generator RF Output may be different. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 14: Step 1 - Unpack And Inspect The Modules

    1 MΩ of isolation from ground. DO NOT use these techniques for a static-safe work station when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 15: Inspect For Damage

    Front Panel interface - after the hardware is installed. Description of failure or service required. 4. Pack the instrument in its original packaging. Include all cables. If the original packaging material is not available, use anti-static bubble wrap or packing Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 16: Verify Shipment Contents

    In your correspondence, refer to the modules by serial number and the instrument by model number. Verify Shipment Contents Your solution will be shipped in multiple boxes. Refer to the box content list attached to each box. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 17: Step 2: Install The Pxi Modules

    Set chassis fans to high or auto. Do not disable fans. Position chassis to allow plenty of space around chassis air intake and fan exhaust. At environment temperatures above 45 °C, set chassis fan speed to high. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 18: Cable And Connector Care

    Keysight Cable Removal Tool (PN 5002-3361) provided in your Keysight PXI instrument's ship kit . To avoid damage to the cables or connectors, pull the cable straight away from the connector. Do not use the tool as a pry bar. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 19: Prepare The Chassis

    6. Make sure the PXI chassis fans are operable and free of dust and other con- taminants that may restrict airflow. For additional information about setting up the M9018A chassis, refer to the M9018A documentation Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 20: Install The Controller

    While holding the module by the inject- or/ejector handle and making sure the inject- or/ejector handle is pushed down in the unlatched (downward) position, slide the controller Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 21: Remote Controller

    3. Remove the M9021A module from its protect bag. Observe ESD precautions (see page 14). 4. On the M9021A module, set both S301 switches to the “Host” (right-hand) pos- ition and set the S201 rocker switch to the left-hand position. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...
  • Page 22 M9021A module into chassis, using the slot guides (top and bottom). b. Sliding the module into position, when you begin to feel resistance, pull up on the injector/ejector handle to fully inject the module into the chassis backplane connectors. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...
  • Page 23 If you are using a laptop as a controller, connect to your M9021A using the following components: b. If you are using a desktop PC as a controller, connect to the M9021A using the following components: Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 24: Install The M9381A And M9393A Instrument Modules

    3. Tighten the module retaining screws (top and bottom) and torque them to 5 Lb- In (0.57 N-m). PXI Module Slot Location M9381A with M9393A Slot # Module M9036A or M9037A Controller M9311A M9310A M9301A M9214A M9308A M9365A Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...
  • Page 25 Step 2: Install the PXI Modules Before installing the PXI Modules M9300A SD AWG-H3353 AWG M9195A M9375A VNA M9375A VNA M9451A Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 26: Cable The Instrument

    8120-5091 M9300A 100 MHz Out 1 to Cable, coaxial, SMB (female) - M9301A 100 MHz In SMB (female) 1250-2316 M9310A RF Out connector saver Adapter, coaxial straight SMA (male) - SMA (female) Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...
  • Page 27 Cable, coaxial, BNC (male) - external reference into the M9300A Ref SMB (female) 1200 mm In connector. This component is not shown in the cabling diagram, but is included in the M9393A shipment. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 28: Install Slot Blockers And Filler Panels

    If you are using a remote controller, you must power up the chassis BEFORE you power up the PC. When you power down your solution, shut down the PC BEFORE you power down the chassis. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 29: Step 3: Install The Software

    Windows XP. At the time of release 1.1 there were no known major problems running on Windows XP. However if you encounter an issue unique to Windows XP, Keysight may not attempt to address the issue. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 30: Software Installation

    Cycle power to ensure the drivers are registered and the software is activated. It will save time to cycle power afer all drivers are installed, instead of do so after each individual driver installation. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...
  • Page 31 1) Shut down the PC. 2) Power down the chassis. 3) Power up the chassis. 4) Power up the PC. * Software that is already installed if you ordered the M9036A or M9037A Embedded Controller. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 32: Step 4: Redeem Your Software Licenses

    For each of these licensed products, whether installed on your M9036A/M9037A Embedded Controller, or installed on your PC, you must redeem your license. Follow the instructions on your Software Entitlement Certificate to license and enable your new software. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 33: Step 5: Verify Operation Of The M9381A And M9393A

    For each SFP, you are presented with the "Connect to Instrument" dia- log. Use Ctrl/Select to select all of the modules that are components of the M9381A and the M9393A, press Connect and the SFP opens. Leave the SFPs open. For example: M9381A Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...
  • Page 34 Not connected by the SFP. Failure in the power supplies. Panel has ini- turned on. load Module hardware health can't tialized the con- detected. IQ over- be determined until the power nection to the Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...
  • Page 35 4. Conduct a Self Test on all modules (Utilities > Self Test... > Run Self Test). 5. If the Self Test passes (see results below), go to Step 6: Make a Measurement (page 38). Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...
  • Page 36 M9381A or M9393A instrument. A Certificate of Calibration for that instrument contains the same information. Additionally, you may see this same information from the SFP by using Help > About. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 37: Communications

    2. Start Keysight Connection Expert, by selecting Start > All Programs > Keysight Connection Expert. If any or all modules and their slot locations are still not vis- ible, select Refresh All. 3. Restart the SFP. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 38: Step 6: Make A Measurement

    M9365A. 3. Torque the connectors to 8 Lb-In (0.904 Nm). 4. On the M9381A SFP make the following settings: a. Frequency: 2 GHz b. Amplitude: -10 dBm c. RF On: checked Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...
  • Page 39 Step 6: Make a Measurement Communications d. ALC On: checked. 5. On the M9393A SFP Measure Tab, make the following settings: a. Frequency: 2 GHz b. Input Power: -10 dBm c. Acquisition: Spectrum Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...
  • Page 40 You should see the following display on your SFP. The frequency of the signal is 2 GHz and the amplitude is -10 dBm. 7. Proceed to Step 7: Installation is Complete (page 41). Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 41: Step 7: Installation Is Complete

    Microsoft Visual Studio's IntelliSense context linking. In addition, you can directly access the .chm file (AgM938x.chmAgM9391.chm, or AgM9393.chm) from this Start menu location: Start > All Programs > Keysight IVI Drivers > AgM9393 > Documentation. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 42: Labview Driver

    Context Help window. In addition, you can directly access the chm file (AgM9391 LabVIEW_Help, or AgM9393 LabVIEW_Help) from this Start menu location: Start > All Programs > Keysight >M9393 > AgM9393 Labview Help. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 43: Appendix 1: M9391A Information

    Module Slot Location for the M9381A and M9391A M9381A with M9391A Slot # Module M9036A or M9037A Controller M9311A M9310A M9301A M9214A M9301A M9350A M9300A SD AWG-H3353 AWG M9195A M9375A VNA M9375A VNA M9451A Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 44: M9391A Cable And Options Table

    External Reference into the M9300A Ref (male) - SMB In connector. (female) 1200 mm W1312-20237 or W1312- M9301A RF/LO Out 1A to M9350A LO In Cable, semi-rigid, 20271 SMA (male) - SMA (male) Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...
  • Page 45 Memory, 512 MSa M9391A-M10 Memory, 1024 MSa M9391A-300 Add Keysight M9300A PXIe Fre- quency Reference: 10 MHz and 100 M9391A-UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data M9391A-012 LO Sharing for Phase Coherency Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...

  • Page 46: Appendix 2 Updating The M9300A Fpga

    (default) mode, and you try to connect a second instance of the SFP to the same reference with ShareReferenceVisaSession=0 Advanced Option, you will get the resource locked error shown above. Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...
  • Page 47 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Keysight Y1299A-004 RF PA/FEM Reference Solution Startup Guide...
  • Page 48 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2013 - 2015 Edition 2, July, 2015 Printed In USA Y1299-90004 www.keysight.com...

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