The standard M9403B Option 700 is a 1-slot, PXIe RF to optical converter, modulating the RF signal onto a 1,550 nm single mode optical signal. The M9403B Option 702 adds an Optical to RF converter, demodulating the optical signal and delivering the recovered RF signal to the output connector.
1 Meg Ohm of isolation from ground. These techniques for a static-safe work station should not be used when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts. Keysight M9403B/M9404B User's and Service Guide...
Laser Product Class 1. Specifications for the family of OXI modules are typical. Performance listed is only characteristic and intended as non-warrantied information. Only a functional certificate is provided for the optical extenders product family. Keysight M9403B/M9404B User's and Service Guide...
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10 MHz to 50 GHz Temperature / Drift Fiber Dependent Maximum Distance 1500 meters @ 26.5 GHz 1400 meters @ 50 GHz Number of PXI Slots 1-Slot Software M9403B SFP M9404B SFP Slot Compatibility PXIe Keysight M9403B/M9404B User's and Service Guide...
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M9403B and M9404B General Characteristics Figure 2 Typical Conversion Loss (M9403B with M9404B, or M9403B Option 702, using a 6-Meter Optical Cable) Standard RF IN Option 702 Optical Link RF OUT Optical OUT Optical IN 1530-1610nm 1550nm Modulator 1480-1620nm Laser Diode...
M9403B and M9404B General Characteristics M9403B Front Panel Features (Standard Option 700) Figure 3 M9403B Front Panel Status LED Access Port Optical Output Laser Status PXI Latch Status LED • Green, the status LED indicates the chassis is powered on and communicating with the module when the soft front panel is opened (SFP).
M9403B and M9404B General Characteristics M9403B Front Panel Features (Option 702) Figure 4 M9403B Front Panel with Option 702 Status LED Access Port 2 Optical Signal Status Optical Input Access Port 1 Optical Output Laser Status PXI Latch Status LED •...
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M9403B and M9404B General Characteristics M9403B Soft Front Panel (SFP) Features (Option 702) Figure 5 Optical Signal Status (Fault) Fault - Optical signal has been interrupted, broken reconnected, or lost. Figure 6 Optical Signal Status (No Fault) No Fault - Optical signal has been maintained with no interruption.
Test Port Optical Links - FC/APC • Optical Input PXI Latch • Secures the modules to the mainframe. Optical Signal Status • Green - Optical signal is present. • Red - No optical signal is present. Keysight M9403B/M9404B User's and Service Guide...
• Optical Input 1 & 2, photo detector PXI Latch • Secures the modules to the mainframe. Optical Signal Status • Green - Optical signal is present. • Red - No optical signal is present. 1. See page 16 for details Keysight M9403B/M9404B User's and Service Guide...
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Fault - Optical signal has been interrupted, broken reconnected, or lost. Figure 8 Optical Signal Status (No Fault) No Fault - Optical signal has been maintained with no interruption. Note: Option 700 does not include Rx2. Keysight M9403B/M9404B User's and Service Guide...
PC running one of the operating systems listed in System Requirements (above). 1. This is the required disk space for installation. Typically, less disk space is required for operation than is required for installation. Keysight M9403B/M9404B User's and Service Guide...
• The Keysight IO Libraries Suite includes the Keysight Connection Expert. It is available at www.keysight.com/find/iosuite • Instrument software, which includes the soft front panel (SFP), device drivers (IVI-C and IVI.NET), and documentation for the M9403B, must be downloaded from Keysight's website. Contact Keysight Support at www.keysight.com/find/assist Use the following procedure to install the software: 1.
(downward) position. b. Slide the module completely into the chassis. When you begin to feel resistance, push up on the injector/ejector handle to fully insert the module into the chassis. Figure 11 Installing the Module Keysight M9403B/M9404B User's and Service Guide...
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6. Verify that the PXI chassis fans are operable and free of dust and other contaminants that may restrict air flow. 7. Install all chassis covers and filler panels. Missing filler panels may disrupt necessary air circulation in the chassis. 8. Power up the PXI chassis. Keysight M9403B/M9404B User's and Service Guide...
M9403B Operational Check Procedure M9403B and M9404B Operational Check Proced ure The operational check measures the signal paths from the RF Input of the M9403B module to the RF Output of the M9404B module. The following procedure verifies that the connectors and circuitry are operating correctly.
M9403B Operational Check Procedure Equipment Test Configuration Option II (Signal Source & Power Meter) 1. Adjust the Signal Source Stimulus Power for the M9403B to -10 dBm. 2. Set the Signal Source to a CW frequency of 50 MHz. 3. Perform a Power Meter calibration.
M9403B Operational Check Procedure Equipment Test Configuration Option III (Signal Source & Spectrum Analyzer) 1. Adjust the Signal Source Stimulus Power for the M9403B to -10 dBm. 2. Set the CW Frequency Sweep to 50 MHz. 3. Set the Center Frequency to 50 MHz on the Spectrum Analyzer respectively.
Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The M9403B contains an embedded Class 1M laser. CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH TELESCOPES.
Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The M9403B contains an embedded Class 1M laser. CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH TELESCOPES.
If flammable cleaning materials are used, the material shall not be stored, or left open in the area of the equipment. Adequate ventilation shall be assured to prevent the combustion of fumes, or vapors. Keysight M9403B/M9404B User's and Service Guide...
This symbol indicates that PXI is a U.S. registered trademark of the PXI System Alliance. Class 1 Laser warning label. The Class 1 laser produces invisible radiation in the 1550 nm range. The power level and classification are in compliance to IEC 60825-1:2014. Keysight M9403B/M9404B User's and Service Guide...
LpA <70 dB LpA <70 dB Operator position am Arbeitsplatz normaler Normal operation mode Per ISO 7779 Betrieb nach DIN 45635 t.19 To find a current Declaration of Conformity for a specific Keysight product, go http://regulations.about.keysight.com/DoC/search.htm Keysight M9403B/M9404B User's and Service Guide...
Keysight Support, Services, and Assistance Service and Support Options There are many other repair and calibration options available from the Keysight Technologies support organization. These options cover a range of service agreements with varying response times. Contact Keysight (http://www.keysight.com/find/assist) for additional information on available service agreements for this product.
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