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  • Page 1 Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 VIAVI Solutions 1-844-GO-VIAVI www.viavisolutions.com...
  • Page 4 Copyright/Trademarks © Copyright 2020 VIAVI Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted, electronically or otherwise, without written permission of the publisher.
  • Page 5 VIAVI products contain chemicals such as lead and lead compounds that are listed by the state of California as causing cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. However, VIAVI products are intended for use in occupational settings only and are not for consumer sale or use.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ........... . 4-3 Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020...
  • Page 7 ........... . .6-32 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev.
  • Page 8 ............7-9 Appendix A mA-6806 Safety and Compliance Specifications Unit Specifications .
  • Page 9 Contents This page intentionally left blank. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 TOC - iv May 2020...
  • Page 10 RF Combiner Block Diagram........
  • Page 11 Securing Latch - Unlocked and Unlatched ........7-7 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev.
  • Page 12 Physical specifications ........
  • Page 13 Tables This page intentionally left blank. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 LOT - ii May 2020...
  • Page 14 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) ........ix Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020...

  • Page 15: Purpose And Scope

    The terms Transceiver, VST, module and device are used to refer to the mA-6806 Vector Signal Transceiver (VST) module. The term VST Web UI is used to refer to the mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Web Browser User Interface. The term VST UI Client is used to refer to the mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver User Interface Client.

  • Page 16: Contact Information

    Contact Customer Service for technical support or with any questions regarding this or any other VIAVI products. VIAVI Solutions Customer Service Department 10200 West York Street Wichita, KS 67215 Telephone: 800-835-2350 Fax: 316-529-5330 email: AvComm.Service@viavisolutions.com Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Preface - iii...

  • Page 17: Safety And Compliance Information

    Identifies conditions or activities that, if ignored, can result in personal injury or death. Avertissement Identifiez les conditions ou les activités qui, si ignorées, peuvent entraîner des blessures personnelles voire mortelles. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Preface - iv May 2020...

  • Page 18: Safety Hazards

    Beryllium copper must NOT be disposed of by incineration. Beryllium copper must be disposed of as “special waste” per local regulations. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Preface - v...
  • Page 19 électrique. L’énergie résiduelle est dans les limites des exigences de sécurité approuvées. Par contre, un léger choc électrique peut être ressenti si l’on touche les broches de la prise immédiatement après son débranchement. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Preface - vi...

  • Page 20: Equipment Usage

    Qualified Service Personnel. Mise en Garde Les modules sont sensibles aux DES et ils doivent seulement être installés, enlevés ou entretenus par du personnel de service qualifié. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Preface - vii...

  • Page 21: Case/Cover Removal

    écoulement d’air adéquat dans le châssis. N’obstruez pas l’écoulement d’air vers les évents. Ne placez pas le châssis sur ou près de tout autre équipement générant de la chaleur. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Preface - viii...

  • Page 22: Electromagnetic Interference (Emi)

    (direct ou indirect) et ils doivent prendre les dispositions nécessaires afin d'eviter des problémes potentiels d'interferénces sur les communications. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Preface - ix...
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  • Page 24 About the mA-6806 ........

  • Page 25: Chapter 1 Overview Of The Ma-6806

    Chapter 1 Overview of the mA-6806 About the mA-6806 About the mA-6806 The mA-6806 module is an AXIe module that combines the measurement capabilities of a Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA) with the arbitrary waveform playback functions of a Vector Signal Generator (VSG).

  • Page 26: Principles Of Operation

    This section details the various components of the VST. Refer to Figure 1-2 on page 1-5 for a high-level block diagram of the mA-6806. Hardware Components The mA-6806 VST is a full width, single height AXIe tray that contains the following hardware components: • RF Generator Assembly •...

  • Page 27: Module Firmware

    RF Combiner Assembly Figure 1-4 on page 1-7 for a block diagram of the mA-6806’s RF Combiner Assembly. The RF Combiner Assembly serves as an RF interface to route signals from either the RF Input or RF Duplex connectors to RF Receiver Assembly and out either the RF Output or RF Duplex connectors from the RF Generator Assembly.
  • Page 28 LO PLL 100 - 6000MHz FILTER BANK GEN Output Port Multi Pin Connector I/Q MOD 100 MHz REF CLK 0/90 Interference Port JESD To/From Adjacent Combiner FILTER BANK Control GENERATOR Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 1-5...

  • Page 29: Figure 1-3 Ma-6806 Icm Block Diagram

    Chapter 1 mA-6806 Overview Principles of Operation Figure 1-3 mA-6806 ICM Block Diagram mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 1-6 May 2020...
  • Page 30 Fc: 130 MHz IL: 5 dB 10dB 10dB 20dB DUPLEX PORT A/D Converter 10dB 1MHz to 6GHz Output +10 to -125dBm TX In From Generator GEN PORT Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 1-7...
  • Page 31 Synthesizer Conn. 40 pin 24-Bit ADC 900 KHz LPF 455 KHz BPF 0.001 - 6 GHz Combiner Conn. 20 pin 30 dB 10 dB 30 KHz BW 20 dB mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 1-8 May 2020...
  • Page 32 1.32 GHz 3.0 GHz 1000 MHz 1.9 GHz 4.4 GHz 2.7 GHz 3.1 GHz 6 GHz FB_SEL_A FB3A FB3A FB_SEL_B FB3B FILTER BYPASS FB3B / 8GHz PATH Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 1-9...
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  • Page 34 Connectors ........

  • Page 35: Chapter 2 Ma-6806 Connectors Ma-6806 Connectors

    The VST contains four independent trigger input/output connectors. Trigger inputs/outputs are selected and configured using the VST UI Client or one of the other tools available for operating the VST module. Refer to “mA-6806 Operation and Control” on page 4-1 information. Refer to “Maximum Input Level”...

  • Page 36: Rf Input/Output Connectors

    The RF Input connector is the VST's dedicated RF Input port. The RF Input Connector should be used when measuring low level RF signals. Refer to “Maximum Input Level” on page A-3 or the front panel labels for maximum input ratings. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 2-3...
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 mA-6806 Connectors RF Input/Output Connectors This page intentionally left blank. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 2-4 June 2020...
  • Page 38 Setup and Installation Chapter 3 This section contains setup and installation instructions for the mA-6806 module. • Upon Receipt ........... . . 3-2 •...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Ma-6806 Setup And Installation Upon Receipt

    NOTE Refer to Packing Procedure for information and instructions for shipping the module. Verify Contents Refer to the packing list to verify shipment is complete. Report any discrepancies to VIAVI Customer Service. Inspect the Device Inspect the device for possible damage incurred during shipment. Report any damage to VIAVI Customer Service.

  • Page 40: Module Installation

    Chapter 3 mA-6806 Setup and Installation Module Operation Verification Procedure Module Installation The mA-6806 module is designed for installation in AXIe Chassis that meet AXIe-1 Revision 2.0, Base Architecture Specification. See “Module Installation Procedure” on page 7-6 for module installation instructions.
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  • Page 42 Web Browser UI........

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Ma-6806 Operation And Control

    Chassis. If the mA-6806 module shipped from the factory as part of a CMP System that contains an mA-3011 AXIe Embedded Host Module, the required drivers and software were installed in the CMP System prior to shipment.

  • Page 44: Power Off Procedure

    This section identifies the tools available to access and/or control the mA-6806 module. mA-6806 Web Browser UI The mA-6806 Web Browser User Interface (Web UI) is a basic interface that displays module information, module operational status and provides user's with the ability to update the module's operating system.

  • Page 45: Vst Ui Client

    External Software Applications VIAVI has developed several software applications such as the Signal WorkShop™ Analysis Suite for use with the mA-6806 Vector Signal Transceiver. Refer to the CMP product web page on the VIAVI Solutions website at https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/products/modular-axie for information about the software applications that are available for use with CMP hardware.

  • Page 46: Vst Default Ip Address

    Web UI. Refer to the mA-1302/mA-1305 AXIE Chassis Operation Manual for instructions. If the VST is installed in a chassis that is not part of the VIAVI CMP AXIe product line, refer to the user documentation that accompanied the chassis for information about identifying module information.

  • Page 47: Figure 4-1 Local Host Web Ui Homepage

    10 Select the Chassis Networking button from the System Main menu. 11 The Chassis Networking page displays the IP Address for each module in the system. Figure 4-2 Chassis Web UI Networking Page mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 4-6 June 2020...

  • Page 48: Ma-6806 Network Mode

    Chassis Web UI. NOTE When the mA-6806 Network Mode is changed, the current Web Browser UI connection will be lost. A new Web Browser connection will need to be established with the updated mA-6806 IP Address.
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 mA-6806 Operation and Control VST Network Settings Set Module to Use DHCP IP Address NOTE When DHCP Configuration is initiated, the mA-6806 IP Address updates and the Web Browser UI connection will be lost. Refer to section “Locate VST IP Address” on page 4-5.
  • Page 50 Self Test Page..........5-6 Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020...

  • Page 51: Chapter 5 Ma-6806 Web Browser Ui Introduction

    Enter the module's IP Address in the browser's URL field. The module's Web Browser UI opens and will resemble the example shown in Figure 5-1 on page 5-3. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 5-2 June 2020...

  • Page 52: Vst Web Ui Components

    Pressing the Home Button returns to the VST Web UI Home Page. Help Button Pressing the Help Button displays information for accessing VST User Documentation. Figure 5-1 VST Web UI Home Page Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 5-3...

  • Page 53: Web Ui Pages

    The VST Networking Page is used to configure the module's network connection. Refer to “mA-6806 Network Mode” on page 4-7 for information about how to configure the VST for network use. Figure 5-2 VST Networking Page mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 5-4 June 2020...

  • Page 54: System Updates Page

    List currently installed packages • Update firmware Update VST firmware Refer to the section titled “Firmware/Software Updates” on page 7-3 for VST firmware update procedures. Figure 5-3 VST Update Page Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 5-5...

  • Page 55: Self Test Page

    Run All Button Pressing the Run All Button enables and runs all Self Test procedures. Run Selected Button The Run Selected Button runs the selected Self Test procedures. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 5-6 June 2020...
  • Page 56 Run Selected Button. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 5-7...
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  • Page 58 Using Markers ..........6-36 Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020...

  • Page 59: Chapter 6 Vst Ui Client

    AXIe Embedded Host Module, the VST UI Client is distributed with the mA-6806 module on a CD. The VST UI Client must be installed in the Host Controller per system configuration requirements. Refer to the section below for download and installation information and instructions.

  • Page 60: Updating Software

    VST UI Client version information is displayed in the About Window. The About Window is accessed from the Receiver Functions Menu. Figure 6-1 VST UI Client About Window Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-3...

  • Page 61: Vst Ui Overview

    The Vector Signal Transceiver User Interface Client, referred to as the VST UI Client, is a free software interface with the functional ability to configure and operate the mA-6806. The VST UI Client operates in Simulation Mode to simulate a hardware connection, or Hardware Mode which requires a connection between the mA-6806 and Host Controller.
  • Page 62 The image below shows an example of the VST UI Client as it appears when the application is opened for the first time in Demo Mode. Figure 6-3 Demo Mode - Initial View Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-5...
  • Page 63 Figure 6-4 VST UI Client Connection Dialog Window Wait while the VST UI Client establishes a connection with the mA-6806. When the connection is established with the Transceiver, the Application Title Bar updates to display the IP Address of the VST and the device name as shown in...

  • Page 64: Vst Ui Client Layout

    Figure 6-6 Simulation Mode - Title Bar Toggle Button This button toggles between multiple mA-6806 modules if more than one is installed in the Chassis. List Button This button lists all mA-6806 modules currently installed in the chassis.

  • Page 65: Vst Ui Display Area

    The Function Staging Area is a dynamic area that changes depending on the selected Generator or Receiver mode of operation as well as the Generator and Receiver functions being performed. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 6-8...

  • Page 66: Ui Control And Operation

    Host controllers that support hover functionality allow the users to hover over UI Components which will display a component label and in some cases a small description. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-9...

  • Page 67: Vst Receiver

    Receiver mode of operation as well as functions that are enabled on the Receiver. Figure 6-8 shows an example of how the Receiver Staging Area may be configured when using the Receiver. Figure 6-8 Example: Receiver Recorder Screen mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 6-10 June 2020...

  • Page 68: Receiver Ui Components

    Press to stop signal acquisition. Frequency (Freq) Field The Freq field defines the center frequency for the signal acquisition being performed. Refer to the mA-6806 Data Sheet for supported frequency ranges and other performance specifications. Reference Level (Ref Level) Field The Ref Level defines the expected power level of the signal being received by the VST.
  • Page 69 Chapter 6 VST UI Client VST Receiver Port Menu The Port menu is used to select the connector at which the mA-6806 is receiving a signal. The Receive Port should be selected based on the type of signal being received.
  • Page 70 VST Receiver. Refer to the section titled “Receiver Functions” on page 6-14 for additional information. Figure 6-10 Receiver Functions Menu Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-13...

  • Page 71: Receiver Functions

    The application of a frequency offset will limit the available instantaneous bandwidth. Phase Offset Field Defines the value by which the phase of the measured signal will be shifted (in degrees). mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 6-14 June 2020...
  • Page 72 Pre-selector Menu This menu enables or disables the Receiver's pre-selector. When the pre-selector is enabled (ON), the Receiver's band-pass filter blocks unwanted frequencies from the receive signal. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-15...

  • Page 73: Figure 6-12 Receiver Trigger Controls And Settings

    Figure 6-12 Receiver Trigger Controls and Settings Selection Menu This menu selects which mA-6806 Trigger Input Connector is being used as a trigger source. Holdoff Field Specifies the time between the trigger event and the start of a signal acquisition...

  • Page 74: Figure 6-13 Receiver Time Plot Panel

    Time (samples) indicates an index number of a single measurement within an array of measured data. The VST Receiver Time Plot is enabled and configured on the Time Plot Panel. Figure 6-13 Receiver Time Plot Panel Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-17...

  • Page 75: Figure 6-14 Receiver Spectrum Plot Panel

    Spectrum Plot is visible on the Receiver Panel unless it is disabled. Figure 6-14 Receiver Spectrum Plot Panel Visible Tick Box This tick box enables or disables the plot field on the display. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 6-18 June 2020...
  • Page 76 Plot Field updates to display that Marker Measurement Bar and other marker controls and functions are enabled. The image below shows an example of Time Plot Markers. Figure 6-15 Time Plot with Markers Enabled Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-19...

  • Page 77: Figure 6-16 Marker Measurement Bar (Time Plot)

    Marker Deltas are removed by deleting the marker. Refer to the section titled “Using Markers” on page 6-36 for information about how to create and delete Marker Deltas. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 6-20 June 2020...
  • Page 78 Marker Delete Button The Marker Delete button is displayed when a marker is added to the Plot Field. Pressing this button deletes the marker from the plot. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-21...

  • Page 79: Figure 6-18 Vst Ui Client About Window

    About Button from the Receiver Functions Menu. The About Window is closed by pressing the About Button or by clicking/selecting the About Window. Figure 6-18 VST UI Client About Window mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 6-22 June 2020...

  • Page 80: Vst Generator

    Generator. Figure 6-19 shows an example of the Generator Staging Area when Continuous Wave (CW) Mode is selected. Figure 6-19 Example: Generator Continuous Wave (CW) Mode Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-23...

  • Page 81: Generator Ui Components

    CW Mode is used to output a simple, single-frequency CW tone signal. Waveform Player Mode Waveform Player Mode is used to output a signal from a waveform file. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 6-24 June 2020...

  • Page 82: Figure 6-21 Continuous Wave (Cw) Function Toolbar

    The RF Duplex Connector is used to measure high-power RF signals. This connector is capable of simultaneously generating and receiving RF signals. Refer to product data sheet for valid frequency range. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-25...
  • Page 83 Generator Functions Button/Menu The Functions Menu Button opens and closes the Generator Functions Menu. The Generator Functions Menu accesses additional settings, controls and functions that are used to configure and operate the mA-6806 Generator. Refer to the “Generator Functions” on page 6-29, for details.

  • Page 84: Figure 6-23 Waveform Player Controls And Settings

    This table displays the waveform files that have been added to the Waveform Player File List. A file must be added to the File List before it can be played using the VST Generator Waveform Player. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-27...
  • Page 85 The generator will play the waveform to completion and repeat in a continuous loop until the stop button is activated (see “Signal Control Button” on page 6-25) mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 6-28 June 2020...

  • Page 86: Generator Functions

    Applying a frequency offset will reduce maximum Generator instantaneous bandwidth. Phase Offset Field The Phase Offset field specifies the phase shift (in degrees) applied to the Generator output signal Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-29...

  • Page 87: Trigger Panel

    (CW or waveform file). Offset / Delay Fields The Offset and Delay fields works in the same manner as the Holdoff setting and create a post trigger delay. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 6-30 June 2020...
  • Page 88 The negative (falling) edge of the trigger initiates the Generator's signal output. Positive Edge The positive (rising) edge of the trigger initiates the Generator's signal output. Immediate Generator output is started immediately when the trigger event occurs. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-31...

  • Page 89: Normalize Function

    Normalize is selected, the bottom of the VST UI updates to display a panel that contains the Normalize controls and settings. Figure 6-26 Accessing Normalize Controls and Settings mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 6-32 June 2020...

  • Page 90: Figure 6-27 Spot Normalize Controls And Settings

    Defines the frequency at which Spot Normalize will be performed. Play Button Starts the Spot Normalize process. Stop Button Stops the Spot Normalize process. Close Closes the Normalize control settings panel. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-33...

  • Page 91: Figure 6-28 Full Normalize Controls And Settings

    Do not interrupt system during Normalization, as this will cause a serious error and prevent proper function. The message "Normalize is in Process..." will be displayed while the normalize function is being performed. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 6-34...

  • Page 92: Using The Vst

    Display an incoming signal. How to Display an Incoming Signal Connect the cable with the incoming signal to the mA-6806 RF Input or RF Duplex port. See “RF Input/Output Connectors” for more information. Open the VST UI Client. See “Opening the VST UI Client” for more information.

  • Page 93: Using Markers

    NOTE Markers can also be positioned on the plot field by selecting the marker and dragging and dropping the marker to a position on the plot field. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 6-36 June 2020...
  • Page 94 Press the Delta Button to establish the Marker's position as the delta reference point. The Marker Measurement Bar updates to display Delta Measurements. Use the Marker Navigation Buttons to move the marker the desired distance from the Delta Reference Point. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 6-37...
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  • Page 96 Shipping the mA-6806 ........

  • Page 97: Chapter 7 Ma-6806 Care And Maintenance

    • Inspect connectors for dirt, dust, corrosion or rust. • Check the presence and condition of all warning labels and markings and supplied safety information. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 7-2 June 2020...

  • Page 98: External Cleaning

    VST as part of a CMP System update. VST Web Browser UI If the VST is installed in a chassis manufactured by a company other than VIAVI, the module must be updated using the VST Web Browser UI. Refer to Appendix B “mA-6806...

  • Page 99: Vst Self Test Procedure

    Navigate to the Self Test Page (see Page 5-6). Select the test(s) to be performed. Press the Run Selected Button. Wait while the module performs the selected self test procedure. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Page 7-4 June 2020...

  • Page 100: Module Removal/Installation Procedures

    Grasp the module and pull to remove the module from the Chassis. If the module is being returned to the factory for service, refer to section “Shipping the mA-6806” on page 7-8 for important information. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 7-5...

  • Page 101: Module Installation Procedure

    Chapter 7 mA-6806 Care and Maintenance Module Removal/Installation Procedures Module Installation Procedure The mA-6806 is designed for installation in an AXIe Chassis compliant to AXIe-1 Base Architecture Specification, Revision 3.0. CAUTION Modules are not "hot -swappable." The Chassis must be powered down before installing or removing modules from the Chassis.

  • Page 102: Figure 7-1 Securing Latch - Locked Position

    Press the securing latches into the Locked Position. Hand tighten the captive screw on each side of module. Securely tighten each captive screw to ensure module is properly grounded via the Chassis. Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Page 7-7...

  • Page 103: Shipping The Ma-6806

    NOTE VIAVI is not responsible for the cost of repairs for damages that occur during shipment on warranty or non-warranty items. mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev.

  • Page 104: Packing Procedure

    If original shipping containers and materials are not available, contact VIAVI Customer Service for shipping instructions. NOTE VIAVI is not responsible for the cost of repairs for damages that occur during shipment on warranty or non-warranty items. Contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization number, return address and for questions about proper packaging.
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  • Page 106 Safety and Compliance Appendix A Specifications This section contains product safety and compliance specifications for the mA-6806 Vector Signal Transceiver. Refer to the mA-6806 Vector Signal Transceiver Data Sheet for complete product specifications. • Unit Specifications ..........A-2 •...

  • Page 107: Appendix A Ma-6806 Safety And Compliance Specifications Unit Specifications

    Appendix A mA-6806 Safety and Compliance Specifications Unit Specifications Unit Specifications Table A-1 mA-6806 Physical specifications Parameter Specification Height 30 mm Width 280 mm Depth 322.5 mm Weight 1.9 kg Form Factor 1 slot AXIe Environmental Specifications Tested in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3...

  • Page 108: Electrical Specifications

    Appendix A mA-6806 Safety and Compliance Specifications Electrical Specifications Electrical Specifications Table A-3 Power Requirements Connector Specification Operating Voltage 48 VDC < Power Dissipation 100 W Table A-4 Maximum Input Level Connector Specification RF Input Connector SMA Type Connector +10 dBm, ±16 Vdc...
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  • Page 110: Appendix B Ma-6806 Web Ui Update Procedure

    Appendix B The following procedure is used to update the firmware/software of the mA-6806 Vector Signal Transceiver when the module is installed in a chassis that is not part of the VIAVI Configurable Modular Platform (CMP) product line. Read this procedure in its entirety before proceeding.

  • Page 111: Firmware/Software Distribution Methods

    VST, Chassis and other CMP instruments which may be installed in the Chassis. Procedure Requirements The mA-6806’s IP Address is required to perform the update procedure. If you do not know the module’s IP Address, refer to the section titled “Locate VST IP Address”...

  • Page 112: Web Ui Update Procedure

    Appendix B mA-6806 Web UI Update Procedure Web UI Update Procedure Web UI Update Procedure This procedure describes how to update module firmware/software using the VST Web Browser UI. This procedure is based on the expectation that the software will be copied to a directory on the AXIe systems’...
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  • Page 114 DAC — Digital to Analog Converter dB — decibel DHCP — Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol EMI — Electromagnetic Interference ESD — Electrostatic Discharge FPGA — Field Programmable Gate Array Rev. E0 mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual May 2020 Glossary - i...
  • Page 115 SPI — Serial Peripheral Interface SoC — System-on-Chip T - U UI — User Interface VSA — Vector Signal Analyzer VSG — Vector Signal Generator VST — Vector Signal Transceiver mA-6806 AXIe Vector Signal Transceiver Operation Manual Rev. E0 Glossary - ii May 2020...
  • Page 116 141551 Rev. E0 May 2020 English VIAVI Solutions North America: 1.844.GO VIAVI / 1.844.468.4284 Latin America +52 55 5543 6644 EMEA +49 7121 862273 APAC +1 512 201 6534 All Other Regions: viavisolutions.com/contacts...

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