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If this product is not used as specified, properly-grounded power receptacle. Keysight products are designed for use the protection provided by the Inspect the connecting cables, test with electrical signals that are rated equipment could be impaired.
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Use a dry To return unwanted products, contact To prevent electrical shock do not cloth or one slightly dampened with your local Keysight office, or for more remove covers. For continued water to clean the external case parts. information see protection against fire hazard, replace Do not attempt to clean internally.
Step 5: Verify Operation of the M9703A Module Keysight M9703A Instrument Properties Keysight M9703A Installed Software Perform a Verification of the M9703A (optional) Keysight M9703A Hardware Extension of 89600 VSA Software Configuring the 89600 VSA software application to use the M9703A hardware...
Keysight representative or contact us through our website at www.keysight.com/find/contactus. Related Documentation If you have run the Keysight MD1 software installer on your PC, this Startup Guide and the related product documentation listed below have been installed to your hard drive.
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This Start-Up Guide is intended to lead the user through the four steps of product installation as summarized in the diagram below. An optional fifth step shows how to perform an operational verification of the M9703A AXIe High-Speed Digitizer. Step 1: Unpack and Inspect...
(see warranty information at beginning of this document). To avoid damage when handling a module, do not touch any exposed components or connector pins. http://www.keysight.com/find/tips for information on preventing damage to your Keysight equipment. Keysight M9703A Startup Guide...
Should it become necessary to return a module 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. For assistance finding Keysight contact information, go to www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and service) or refer to the “Support”...
Step 2: Verify M9703A Shipment Contents Step 2: Verify M9703A Shipment Contents The following items are also included with your M9703A AXIe High-Speed Digitizer order: Part Number Quantity Description M9703A AXIe High-Speed Digitizer. M9210-90007 Keysight MD1 High-Speed Digitizer Software and Product Information DVD E2094-60003 Keysight IO Libraries Suite.
1.5 GB available hard disk space, includes: 100 MB 1 GB available for Microsoft .NET space Framework 3.5 SP1 100 MB for Keysight IO Libraries Suite Video Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB Does not require graphics (headless graphics memory recommended (Super VGA system).
1. From the Keysight IOLS CD (E2904-60003) browser launch the installer. 2. Follow the installer prompts to install the IO libraries. For Keysight IO Libraries Suite, it is recommended to use the version indicated on MD1 Driver DVD or later.
3. If you are using an embedded controller, this must normally be installed in slot 1 of the chassis. In this case install the M9703A in slot 2 or higher. If you are using M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller, the chassis (M9502A or M9505A) should be updated to firmware version 1.3.42 or higher (available at...
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8. Reboot or power-up the PC host. Check the module front panel indicators - after the boot process the STATUS LED should be green, and no other LEDs lit. Keysight M9703A Startup Guide...
Step 4: Install the Module M9703A Front Panel Features Front Panel Connectors Connector Type Description SMA female The analog signal inputs, which are DC-coupled and 50 Ω terminated. The input full scale ranges are selectable, either 1 V or 2 V.
If warning or error status is observed, please try the following steps: Power-cycle the chassis (If using a PCIe expansion chassis, observe the power sequence requirements) If the error persists please contact Keysight technical support http://www.keysight.com/find/assist. Keysight M9703A Startup Guide...
The instrument properties may be viewed by clicking on the desired instrument from the list on the left. If the module does not appear in the Keysight Connection Expert, first try the 'Refresh All' button. If that does not work, restart your PC or embedded controller and start Keysight Connection Expert again.
It may take several minutes to complete a calibration operation. Requirements for Verification The M9703A is verified by using it to trigger on and visualize a signal from a Function Generator. The trigger must be stable and the signal frequency and amplitude must correspond to that set on the generator.
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Step 5: Verify Operation of the M9703A Module 5. Select mode. 6. Select persistence mode. 7. Ensure that is enabled by clicking on the tick box under the instrument name. 8. Select Channel Combination mode, and 9. Make the following configurations: Input Full Scale : 2V Offset : 0.000000 V...
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2. Verify that the RF generator is ON and producing the desired signals at the end of the BNC cables. This can be done with an oscilloscope. 3. Verify that the problem is reproducible. 4. Contact Keysight technical support for assistance. Contact details may be found at: www.keysight.com/find/assist. Keysight M9703A Startup Guide...
390 MHz M9703A-SR2 625 MHz That the M9703A is not supported by the earlier 89601A VSA software, neither by the 32-bit version of the current software i.e. You must use the 64-bit version of the 89600 VSA software with M9703A.
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'Configuration' box. d. In the box below ensure that M9703A appears as the 'ADC' entry, and if you have more than one M9703A connected - select the required unit using the drop-down list.
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Keysight M9703A Hardware Extension of 89600 VSA Software Digitizer as the current item. 3. Review and configure the Measurement Setup Parameters as detailed in the document: M9703 Hardware Extension of 89600 VSA Software (M9703-90010). Keysight M9703A Startup Guide...
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