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Keysight M9185A Startup Manual

Keysight M9185A Startup Manual

Pxi isolated 8/16-channel d/a converter
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  • Page 1 Keysight M9185A PXI Isolated 8/16-Channel D/A Converter Startup Guide...
  • Page 3 M9185A Startup Guide...
  • Page 4 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway performance of this document or of Santa Rosa, CA 95403 any information contained herein. Should Keysight and the user have a Sales and Technical Support separate written agreement with WA R N I N G To contact Keysight for sales and technical warranty terms covering the material support, refer to the "support"...
  • Page 5 • Service personnel are trained to work capable of withstanding the voltage being nent, call a Keysight office for information. on live circuits, perform safe installa- measured. tions, and repair products. Only properly The instrument and accessories must be...
  • Page 6 WA R N I N G To prevent electrical shock, dis- The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Spec- connect the Keysight Technolo- trum Management Agency. gies instrument from mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Install the softwares 8 Step 4: Install the Module 10 M9185A front panel for 8-channel and 16-channel 14 M9185A system connections 20 Step 5: Verify the Operation of the M9185A Module 21 Conduct performance verification (optional) 24 Specifications 26 M9185A Startup Guide...
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  • Page 9: Introduction

    Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Introduction The scope of this Startup Guide is to detail the processes of receiving and setting up the Keysight M9185A PXI Isolated 8/16- Channel D/A Converter, installing the required software, and verifying basic module operation.

  • Page 10: Step 1: Unpack And Inspect The Module

    Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module The M9185A is shipped in materials which prevent damage from static. C A U T I O N The module should only be removed from the packaging in an anti-static area after ensuring that correct anti-static precautions are taken.

  • Page 11: Inspect The Module For Damage

    500 V. Inspect the module for damage After unpacking the M9185A, carefully inspect the unit for any shipping damage. Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately, as such damage is not covered by the warranty (warranty information can be found at the beginning of this manual).

  • Page 12: Return The Module For Service

    Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Return the module for service Should it become necessary to return the M9185A for repair or service, follow the steps below: 1 Review the warranty information shipped with your product. 2 Contact Keysight to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) and return address.

  • Page 13: Step 2: Verify The Shipment Contents

    Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Step 2: Verify the Shipment Contents The following items are included in the M9185A shipment: • M9185A digital- to- analog converter Software and Product Information CD- ROM (M9185—10001) - contains software, drivers, and all product documentation in PDF format.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Install The Software

    Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater Explorer 7 or greater Explorer 7 or greater Chassis A cPCI, PXI-1, or PXIh chassis peripheral slot. The Keysight M9018A chassis is recommended. Interface controller A PXI or PXIe remote or embedded controller. Remote controller...
  • Page 15 Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Table 1 Minimum system requirements Embedded controller A Keysight M9021A System Interface Card, or equivalent embedded controller running one of the above operating systems. Note: The embedded controller must be compatible with the Keysight M9018A chassis. Softwares •...

  • Page 16: Power Up The Controller

    2 Connect your I/O peripherals (mouse, keyboard, and monitor). 3 Power up the chassis. Install the softwares The M9185A softwares are located on the bundled CD (M9185—10001). The same softwares are also available for free download at the Keysight Web site: www.keysight.com/find/M9185A.
  • Page 17 Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Figure 2 InstallShield Wizard for Keysight M9185A 3 After installation is complete, power down the chassis (and the host PC if using the remote controller). M9185A Startup Guide...

  • Page 18: Step 4: Install The Module

    • Before installing the M9185A into the chassis, ensure that the chassis is powered off and unplugged to prevent damage to the module. The M9185A module can be used in a chassis with a cPCI, PXI-1, or PXIh N O T E chassis peripheral slot.
  • Page 19 Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Figure 3 Installing the module to the chassis 5 Hold the module by the injector/ejector handle, and slide it into an available PXI (or hybrid) slot, as shown in Figure • Install the module into the PXI slot of the chassis by placing the module card edges into the front module guides (top and bottom).
  • Page 20 Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter 10 Install all chassis covers and filler panels after installing the module. Missing filler panels may disrupt necessary air circulation in the chassis. 11 If you are using a remote controller, connect the System Interface Card in the chassis to host computer.
  • Page 21 Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Module installation procedures Press down the ejector. Slide the M9185A module into any slot until the backplane connectors touch. Seat the M9185A module into the mainframe by pulling up the ejector. Tighten the top and bottom screws to secure the M9185A module to the mainframe.

  • Page 22: M9185A Front Panel For 8-Channel And 16-Channel

    Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter M9185A front panel for 8-channel and 16-channel Figure 5 M9185A 8-channel DAC front panel M9185A Startup Guide...
  • Page 23 Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Figure 6 M9185A 16-channel DAC front panel M9185A Startup Guide...
  • Page 24 Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Figure 7 M9185A output connector pinout M9185A Startup Guide...
  • Page 25 Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Table 2 M9185A output pin assignment (CHAN 1 – 8) CH1_LO CH1_HI CH1_LOS CH1_HIS CH2_LO CH2_HI CH2_LOS CH2_HIS CH3_LO CH3_HI CH3_LOS CH3_HIS CH4_LO CH4_HI CH4_LOS CH4_HIS CH5_LO CH5_HI CH5_LOS CH5_HIS CH6_LO CH6_HI CH6_LOS CH6_HIS CH7_LO...
  • Page 26 Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Table 2 M9185A output pin assignment (CHAN 1 – 8) (continued) CAL_GND CAL_GND CAL_GND CAL_GND DMM_H DMM_L DMM_C CAL_GND CAL_GND CAL_GND CAL_GND CAL_GND EXT_TRIG_IO Table 3 M9185A output pin assignment (CHAN 9 – 16) CH9_LO...
  • Page 27 Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Table 3 M9185A output pin assignment (CHAN 9 – 16) (continued) CH14_LO CH14_HI CH14_LOS CH14_HIS CH15_LO CH15_HI CH15_LOS CH15_HIS CH16_LO CH16_HI CH16_LOS CH16_HIS M9185A Startup Guide...

  • Page 28: M9185A System Connections

    Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter M9185A system connections Figure 8 M9185A functional block diagram M9185A Startup Guide...

  • Page 29: Step 5: Verify The Operation Of The M9185A Module

    Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Step 5: Verify the Operation of the M9185A Module The intention of this step is to verify the basic operations of the newly installed module. Run the Keysight Connection Expert (KCE) by clicking its desktop shortcut icon, or by clicking Start > All Programs >...
  • Page 30 Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Figure 10 Set an output range Next, set the trigger type as Immediate. Figure 11 Set the trigger type M9185A Startup Guide...
  • Page 31 Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Set the single channel to 1 and set the output as ON. Figure 12 Select the single channel and output Click SET and a green LED will appear at Channel 1. Figure 13 Green LED at Channel 1...

  • Page 32: Conduct Performance Verification (Optional)

    Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter You may refer to Keysight M9185A Soft Front Panel Help for details on how to use the SFP. Conduct performance verification (optional) Requirements for verification The M9185A is verified by setting a typical dc voltage and...
  • Page 33 If a problem is found, perform the following checks: 1 Verify that all relevant hardware is turned on. 2 Verify that the M9185A paths are correctly set from the SFP and that the multimeter is set to the proper voltage measurement range and that cable is properly connected.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Keysight M9185A PXI D/A Converter Specifications Complete specifications for the M9185A (M9185A Data Sheet, 5990- 7724EN) are included on the Keysight M9185A Software and Product Information CD- ROM that came with your module. Please check the Keysight Web site at www.keysight.com/find/M9185A...
  • Page 35 (tel) (65) 6375 8100 (fax) (65) 6755 0042 Or visit Keysight World Wide Web at: www.keysight.com/find/assist Product specifications and descriptions in this document are subject to change without notice. Always refer to the Keysight web site for the lat- est revision.
  • Page 36 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2011, 2014 Edition 3, November 2014 *M9185-90001* M9185-90001 www.keysight.com...

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