You may add as many receivers as you require and have n-port Network Analyzers up to 24-ports, according to the number of receiver modules. Each module can be controlled with the M9485A Soft Front Panel and remote commands (IVI, SCPI). This allows you to make the network analyzer measurement just as the n-port Network Analyzer.
Getting Started STEP 1. Unpack and Inspect the Network Analyzer Modules STEP 1. Unpack and Inspect the Network Analyzer Modules The network analyzer modules are shipped in materials which prevent damage from static. CAUTION The modules should only be removed from the packaging in an anti-static area ensuring that correct anti-static precautions are taken.
Getting Started STEP 1. Unpack and Inspect the Network Analyzer Modules Unpack the network analyzer modules from the shipping containers. Keep the black plastic port protector and the shipping containers for possible reuse. Inspect for Damage After unpacking a network analyzer module, inspect it for any shipping damage.
Getting Started STEP 2. Check the Shipment STEP 2. Check the Shipment The M9485A consists of several modules, cables and dividers. Use the Contents List in the shipping container to verify the completeness of your shipment. If not complete, refer to...
• At ambient temperatures above 45° C (113° F) set the chassis fan to high. Figure 1-2 M9485A chassis air flow Tools Required for the Installation Procedure • Phillips #1 torque driver, set to 4 in-lb (0.45 N.m) - not supplied.
Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules • Socket adapter (part number M9485-23001) - supplied. • Torque driver (for use with socket adapter), set to 8 in-lb (0.91 N.m) - not supplied. • Cable removal tool (part number 5002-3361) - supplied. •...
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules b. Hold down the silver locking tab while pushing down the injector/ejector handle to the unlatched (downward) position, and slide the module to the rear of the chassis. c. Slide the module completely into the chassis. When you begin to feel resistance, pull up on the injector/ejector handle to fully inject the module into the chassis.
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Module location for single chassis can be either one from the following two configuration for single chassis. If each module is not placed in the right slot, the M9485A software will not be able to control them. • Figure 1-4 on page 12 shows up to 12-port module on a single chassis configuration when only standard receiver modules are installed.
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Figure 1-5 Case 2: Up to 6-port Module in One Chassis Configuration Module location for two chassis can be either one from the following two configuration for two chassis. • Figure 1-6 on page 13 shows up to 24-port module on two chassis configuration with standard receiver modules, M9376A.
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Figure 1-7 Case 2: Up to 12-port Module in Two Chassis Configuration In these instructions, four network analyzer modules are configured. Use these NOTE instructions as a general guide when installing a different number of modules. Direct Access Receiver (M9377A) Installation If you are installing the direct access receiver, M9377A only (without the directional coupler, M9378A), the installation procedure is the same as...
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76A (M9376A) can be replaced with the M9377A if it is used as direct access receiver usage. 3 way divider is available separately from M9485A as Y9485A-003. Many other NOTE combination may be possible if you use 3 way divider. If cables can be connected correctly without any stress and software can detect all modules properly, the configuration will work.
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Standard Receiver or Direct Access Receiver # of Slot # 77A & pair...
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules # of Slot # 77A & pair Table 1-3 Possible Configuration for Combination of Configurable Test Set (3 Sets) and Standard Receiver or Direct Access Receiver # of Slot # & pair Table 1-4 Possible Configuration for Combination of Configurable Test Set (4 Sets) and...
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Standard Receiver or Direct Access Receiver # of Slot # & pair If you are using other chassis than Keysight’s, you may need a routing for trigger path of NOTE the chassis. Refer to the M9485A FAQ page on the Keysight.com for more information (http://www.keysight.com/find/m9485A)
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules M9341A (Digital I/O) and M9379A (RF Amplifier) Installation M9485A can work with M9341A Digital I/O and M9379A RF Amplifier. Here is the limitation of module M9379A Installation: • Empty slot is not allowed between source module and last receiver modules.
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules f. Tighten the top mounting screw (see callout 7 in Figure 1-3) and the bottom mounting screw (located below the injector/ejector handle) on the module(s) using a Phillips #1 torque drive set to 4 in-lbs (0.45 N.m). Figure 1-8 Alignment Plate Installation...
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Figure 1-9 Installing 4-Way Divider SMP-SMP adapters are furnished with the divider at factory shipment. Do not remove the NOTE SMP-SMP adapters from dividers except in case of replacement.
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Insert the SMP-SMP adapters into the receiver’s input carefully as they are very sensitive CAUTION and the inner conductors tend to bend. g. Place the labels on the divider as shown in Figure 1-10 on page 22 below, on the dividers.
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules How to Tighten the Screw Should Be Inserted Here Each Keysight PXIe Vector Network Analyzer Receiver module is shipped with straight, coaxial adapter (1250-2316, SMA female to SMA male) attached to the test port. This straight, coaxial adapter is used as connector saver to extend the life of the test port connector.
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Cable Connection for Standard Receiver M9376A a. Cable connection among receiver modules and between distributor and receiver modules defers depending on the settings: • 12-port or 24-port configuration • Standard Receiver (M9376A) or Configurable Test Set (M9377A and M9378A/B) b.
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Figure 1-15 Cable Connections Between Source, Synthesizers, Reference and Distributor for 24-port Configuration Figure 1-16 Cable Connections Between Standard Modules for 12-port Configuration...
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Figure 1-17 Cable Connections Between Standard Modules for 24-port Configuration e. Install EMC filler panels and slot blockers into empty module slots to assure proper air circulation and operating temperatures. Table 1-7 Part Numbers of Required Cables for Connection Cable Part Numbers Cable Type...
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Cable Part Numbers Cable Type Required Tool to Place the Cable M9485-61611 Semi rigid Socket and torque driver (to be used with socket M9485-61612 Semi rigid adapter), set to 8 in-lb (not supplied) M9485-61613 Semi rigid...
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules • High Sensitivity measurement • High Gain measurement Figure 1-18 on page 28 Figure 1-19 on page 28below shows the cable connection for standard Configurable Test Set measurement configuration with M9378A and M9378B. This is the connection in both situations, where coupler M9378A/B is to the left side of the M9377A and where M9378A/B is on the right side of the M9377A.
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Figure 1-21 Cable Connections For High Power Measurement Configuration with M9378B Figure 1-22 on page 29 Figure 1-23 on page 29 below shows the cable connection for Wide Dynamic Range measurement with M9378A and M9378B.
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Figure 1-24 Cable Connections For High Gain Measurement Configuration with M9378A Figure 1-25 Cable Connections For High Gain Measurement Configuration with M9378B f. For Configurable Test Set measurement, correct jumper cable has to be selected and connected between test ports.
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules i. Connect the cables according to connector number as shown in Figure 1-27 on page 31and Figure 1-28 on page 32 for M9378A and M9378B. These are connections for both situations, where coupler M9378A/B is to the left side of the M9377A (side A) and where M9378A/B is on the right side of the M9377A (side B).
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Figure 1-28 Jumper Cable Connection Direct Receiver Access Measurement M9378B...
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Example of 1 Chassis Setup with Configurable Test Set and Standard Receiver or Direct Access Receiver Figure 1-29 Cable Connection of 1 Chassis with Configurable Test Set and Standard Receiver or Direct Access Receiver...
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Example of 2 Chassis Setup with Configurable Test Set and Standard Receiver or Direct Access Receiver (with 2-Way Divider) Figure 1-30 Cable Connection of 2 Chassis with Configurable Test Set and Standard Receiver or Direct Access Receiver (with 2-Way Divider) - 1...
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Figure 1-31 Cable Connection of 2 Chassis with Configurable Test Set and Standard Receiver or Direct Access Receiver (with 2-Way Divider) - 2 11.Figure 1-30 on page 34 Figure 1-31 on page 35 shows cable connection of 2 chassis with configurable test set and either standard or direct access receivers, with 2-way dividers.
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Getting Started STEP 3. Install the Network Analyzer Modules Cable Part Numbers Connection 1 Connection 2 Note Y9485-61603 M9340A B Out 1 Divider LO In Y9485-61604 M9340A A Out 3 Divider Source In Y9485-61605 M9340A A Out 2 Divider Source In Y9485-61606 M9340A A Out 1 Divider Source In...
Getting Started STEP 4. Install the Software STEP 4. Install the Software System Requirements Topic Windows 7 and Vista Requirements Operating system Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit) or Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit) or Windows 10 (32 bit and 64 bit) Processor speed 1.5 GHz dual core (x86 or x64) minimum...
Network analyzer module software, which includes the soft front panel (SFP) software, device drivers (IVI-C and IVI-COM, and LabVIEW G), and documentation for the M9485A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer modules. This software is included with your shipment and is also available at http://www.keysight.com/find/m9485A.
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2. Install the network analyzer module software: a. Using either the CD included with your shipment or the downloadable file at http://www.keysight.com/find/m9485A, launch the installer. b. Follow the installer prompts. 3. If using a remote controller, install the PXIe Chassis Drivers a.
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Getting Started STEP 4. Install the Software When using two chassis, power on the chassis first which does not have embedded NOTE controller or is not connected with remote controller, the power on the chassis which has embedded controller or is connected with remote controller.
Port Configuration/System Power Calibration If your system has at least one M9377A Direct Access Receiver Module, the Port Configuration Wizard is automatically displayed just after the M9485A SFP is executed for the first time. Follow the instruction to complete the port configuration setup.
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Getting Started STEP 5. Verify Operation of the Network Analyzer Modules...
Getting Help with Your Network Analyzer Module Help System M9485A PXIe Startup Guide Getting Help with Your Network Analyzer Module Help System Use the Help System to quickly reference programming and user documentation To access Help: • From the analyzer module software —...
Getting Help with Your Network Analyzer Module Contacting Keysight Contacting Keysight Assistance with test and measurements needs and information on finding a local Keysight office are available on the Web at: www.keysight.com/find/assist. If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact your Keysight field engineer.
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