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  • Page 1 Agilent 81200 System Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Web at: any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or http://www.agilent.com/Service/English/index.html translation into a foreign language) without prior agreement and written consent from Agilent Technologies Inc. as governed by Safety Symbols United States and international copyright laws. Caution (refer to accompanying...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Setting up an Agilent 81200 System based on E4840A Small Mainframe ..................16 Connecting external peripherals ...............16 Apply AC Line Voltage to the Agilent 81200 System ......19 Next Step ....................19 Setting up an Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C Mainframe ...............20 Connecting external peripherals ...............21...
  • Page 6 Installing Agilent 81200 Modules into Embedded PC VXI Systems . 40 Install VXI hardware ................40 Configure your PC ................... 40 Installing Agilent 81200 Modules into External PC VXI Systems ..41 Configure your PC ................... 41 Install VXI Hardware ................41 Connect Interface Cable ................
  • Page 7 Prerequisites ....................59 Installing the Trigger Input Pod ..............59 Replacement ....................60 Connecting a CD-ROM Drive to the Agilent 81200 System ....61 Connecting a Local Printer to the Agilent 81200 System ....63 Installing a Local Printer ................64 Installing a Network Printer ..............66 Connecting the Agilent 81200 System to LAN ........67...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    81200 into your test environment. In general two different fundamental possibilities in configuring the system are provided: 1. The Agilent 81200 can be used as a proprietary system means that you cannot combine it with other VXI modules in one system. It can be controlled by a LAN or GPIB interface.

  • Page 10: Steps To Get Started

    The Agilent E4849B/C mainframe includes also an Agilent E1482B MXI/VXI Interface card, so there are 9 free slots. If the Agilent 81200 System components are ordered to be used in an open VXI system your shipment may contain: • at least on clock module, either an Agilent E4805A Central Clock Module or the Agilent E4831A...

  • Page 11: Additional Information

    VXI System” on page 37 Additional Information On-line Help As soon as the Agilent 81200 User Software is installed, you can access on-line help via the HELP buttons or by pressing F1. On-line Documentation Via the on-line help system you can also launch several guides stored on your system. These guides are displayed using the Acrobat Reader also coming with this system.
  • Page 12 Getting Started Steps to Get Started...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Setting Up A Proprietary System

    For the next steps, please select from the following list the system configuration you have ordered and received, then go to the section mentioned and perform the steps to set up the Agilent 81200 System from the components you have received.

  • Page 14: The Small And Economical System Configuration

    Small and Economical System Configuration The Medium System Configuration If you have received one 13-slot mainframe like the following, then go to “Setting up an Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C Mainframe” on page 20 Figure 2 Medium System Configuration...

  • Page 15: The Extended System Configuration

    The Extended System Configuration If you have received two or three 13-slot mainframes like the following, then go to “Setting up an Extended Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C and Agilent E4848B Mainframes” on page 24 Figure 3 Extended System Configuration...

  • Page 16: Setting Up An Agilent 81200 System Based On E4840A

    Display and Entry Panel WA RN IN G The Agilent 81200 System is not designed for outdoor use. Do not expose the Agilent 81200 System to rain or other excessive moisture. Protect the Agilent 81200 System from humidity and temperature changes which could cause condensation within the instrument.
  • Page 17 Setting up a proprietary System Setting up an Agilent 81200 System based on E4840A Small Mainframe 2. Connect the cable with the label “Touchpad” to the connector on the front panel of the mainframe with the mouse symbol. 3. The third cable has to be connected to the connector named “DISPLAY & ENTRY” on the front panel.
  • Page 18 • Mouse with PS2 connector. NOTE: Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse are not supplied as part of the Agilent 81200 Data Generator and Analyzer System. 1. Connect the video cable of the monitor to the video in connector of the mainframe, this connector is on the right-side of the mainframe 2.

  • Page 19: Apply Ac Line Voltage To The Agilent 81200 System

    Setting up a proprietary System Setting up an Agilent 81200 System based on E4840A Small Mainframe Figure 8 Monitor to connect at the right side of the Agilent E4840A Small Mainframe Connect Monitor Video Cable here Apply AC Line Voltage to the Agilent 81200 System Connect the power cord delivered to the line in connector at the rear panel of the mainframe.

  • Page 20: Agilent E4849B/C Mainframe

    A typical Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C Mainframe WA RN IN G The Agilent 81200 System is not designed for outdoor use. Do not expose the Agilent 81200 System to rain or other excessive moisture. Protect the Agilent 81200 System from humidity...

  • Page 21: Connecting External Peripherals

    2. Connect the cable with the label “Touchpad” to the connector on the front panel of the mainframe with the mouse symbol. 3. The third cable has to be connected to the connector named “81200 DISPLAY” on the front panel.
  • Page 22 Setting up a proprietary System Setting up an Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C Mainframe Figure 11 Option 001 Connections on the Front Panel of the 3-slot Controller Figure 12 Option 001 connected to a standard Agilent E4849A mainframe...

  • Page 23: Apply Ac Line Voltage To The Agilent 81200 System

    • Keyboard with PS2 connector. • Mouse with PS2 connector. NOTE: Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse are not supplied as part of the Agilent 81200 Data Generator and Analyzer System. Figure 13 Monitor, keyboard and mouse to connect to a standard Agilent E4849B/C mainframe...

  • Page 24: Setting Up An Extended Agilent 81200 System Based On

    Setting up a proprietary System Setting up an Extended Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C and Agilent E4848B Mainframes Setting up an Extended Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C and Agilent E4848B Mainframes An extended Agilent 81200 System consists of one Agilent E4849B/C mainframe and up to two Agilent E4848B extender mainframes.

  • Page 25: Connecting External Peripherals

    Setting up a proprietary System Setting up an Extended Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C and Agilent E4848B Mainframes 1. Check that all generator/analyzer modules are connected to the clock module by a clock distribution cable, Agilent part number E4805-61601.

  • Page 26: Mxi/Vxi And Intx Interconnection

    Setting up a proprietary System Setting up an Extended Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C and Agilent E4848B Mainframes Figure 16 Peripherals to connect to the Agilent E4849B/C Master Mainframe’s Embedded Controller Mouse Keyboard Monitor MXI/VXI and INTX Interconnection Each of the mainframes is equipped with an Agilent E1482B MXI Interface Card.
  • Page 27 Setting up a proprietary System Setting up an Extended Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C and Agilent E4848B Mainframes 1. Connect the MXI and INTX Extender cables’ connectors where only single connection can be made to the Agilent E1482B card in the Master mainframe, see Figure.
  • Page 28 Setting up a proprietary System Setting up an Extended Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C and Agilent E4848B Mainframes 2. Connect the other end of the MXI and INTX cables coming from the Master mainframe to the Agilent E1482B card in the Extender 1 Mainframe.

  • Page 29: Clock Reference Interconnection

    Setting up a proprietary System Setting up an Extended Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C and Agilent E4848B Mainframes Clock Reference Interconnection Tools Required You need a flat screw driver and a TORX No. 362 screw driver. A TORX screw driver is attached to the shipment.
  • Page 30 Setting up a proprietary System Setting up an Extended Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C and Agilent E4848B Mainframes 4. Unscrew the 7 screws securing the side panel of the module. A TORX No. 362 screw driver is required.
  • Page 31 Setting up a proprietary System Setting up an Extended Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C and Agilent E4848B Mainframes 6. Connect the flat cables from Extender 1 and Extender 2 into the connectors on the main board of the Agilent E4805A Central Clock module which goes into the Master mainframe.

  • Page 32: Apply Ac Line Voltage To The Agilent 81200 System

    Setting up a proprietary System Setting up an Extended Agilent 81200 System based on Agilent E4849B/C and Agilent E4848B Mainframes Apply AC Line Voltage to the Agilent 81200 System 1. Check that all mainframes are set to the appropriate voltage range, required in your country. The voltage range selector is located at the rear panel.

  • Page 33: First Steps To Use The Touchpad Of The Option 001 Display And Entry Panel

    First steps to use the Touchpad of the Option 001 Display and Entry Panel When Option 001, Display and Entry Panel is connected to the Agilent 81200 System, then a Touchpad (Glide Point) unit, which is part of the panel, is simulating a conventional mouse.

  • Page 34: Display Control Panel

    Setting up a proprietary System Display Control Panel Display Control Panel If the display and entry panel, Option 001, is used then the display resolution is automatically adjusted to 640 x 480. It is possible to have in parallel a monitor connected. To use the higher resolution of the monitor it is possible to switch either to monitor (CRT) only or parallel use of CRT and display &...
  • Page 35 Setting up a proprietary System Display Control Panel 3. In the Control Panel window double-click on WinNT Control Panel icon Figure 28 Double-click on WinNT Control Panel Icon 4. In the WinNT Display Control Panel window click on the required display mode, then click on Figure 29 Click on the Display Mode Required...
  • Page 36 Setting up a proprietary System Display Control Panel...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Setting Up An Open Vxi System

    Chapter 3 Setting up an Open VXI System If you are installing the Agilent 81200 System components into an existing or new VXI system maybe together with other modules to build up your own test system, you have to differentiate between: •...

  • Page 38: System Configuration Overview

    In this guide, embedded PC VXI systems are defined to consist of a Windows-based PC installed in slots 0 and 1 of a C-Size VXI mainframe.The interface to the Agilent 81200 modules is the VXI backplane. Peripherals and additional equipment are connected to this embedded PC.

  • Page 39: External Pc Vxi System

    PC and a VXI mainframe. Figure 31 External PC VXI System If you are installing the Agilent 81200 modules in such a system, please proceed with “Installing Agilent 81200 Modules into External PC VXI Systems” on page...

  • Page 40: Installing Agilent 81200 Modules Into Embedded Pc Vxi Systems

    PC. See the applicable PC User’s Manual for instructions. Install Agilent 81200 System Components The Agilent 81200 System consists of one or multiple modules building the complete system. All modules must be kept together, other VXI modules can be added to the cardcage but must be plugged into adjacent slots of the cardcage.

  • Page 41: Installing Agilent 81200 Modules Into External Pc Vxi Systems

    Setting up an Open VXI System Installing Agilent 81200 Modules into External PC VXI Systems Installing Agilent 81200 Modules into External PC VXI Systems WARNING: During all phases of installation, operation, service or repair of any equipment for any step in this guide, you must follow all safety instructions in the applicable manual or guide.

  • Page 42: Connect Interface Cable

    Installing Agilent 81200 Modules into External PC VXI Systems Install Agilent 81200 System Components The Agilent 81200 System consists of one or multiple modules building the complete system. All modules must be kept together, other VXI modules can be added to the cardcage but must be plugged into adjacent slots of the cardcage.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Start The System

    Windows NT automatic log-in script is enabled. After power on, you are automatically registered as user DVT and the Windows desktop appears. Configured as a open Agilent 81200 system you have to login as user or administrator defined for your Windows NT operating system.

  • Page 44: Select Your Kind Of Display

    Start the System Select your kind of Display Select your kind of Display NOTE: This step is required only for proprietary systems based on the Agilent E4840A or E4849B/C. For others your Windows NT Display properties are taken. At power on the display driver is set to a mode that supports both CRT and the flat panel option 001 (Display and Entry Panel).
  • Page 45 Start the System Select your kind of Display 3. Double-click Display. 4. Click the Settings tab. 5. Set the desired resolution, 6. If you are sure that your monitor will make it, click Apply. If not, click Test, check the result and finally click Apply.

  • Page 46: Select The System Operating Mode

    Windows desktop. Figure 33 Agilent 81200 Configuration Window The Agilent 81200 software can be run in one of three modes. Selecting one of these modes automatically selects the recommended programs required for that mode. • Local: Used, if the hardware shall be controlled and the system operated from the same embedded computer.

  • Page 47: Select Auto Start Option

    Start the System Select the System Operating Mode • User Interface provides the user access • GPIB Gateway If you intend to start the system in controlled mode and operate it via GPIB, you must enable the GP-IB Gateway. If you intend to start the system in controlled mode and operate it via LAN, you can disable the GP-IB Gateway.

  • Page 48: How To Start The Agilent 81200 User Software

    How to Start the Agilent 81200 User Software How to Start the Agilent 81200 User Software Double-click the Agilent 81200 User Software icon on the Windows desktop to start the User Software in the mode defined in the Agilent 81200 Configuration Window, which could be Local, Controlled or Remote.

  • Page 49: How To Test Your System

    Start the System How to Test your System How to Test your System The System menu has functions for testing the systems integrity. These tests can be performed at any time, as long as no test is running. It is highly recommended to execute these test after changing the hardware components or after software upgrades.
  • Page 50 Start the System How to Test your System...

  • Page 51: Chapter 5 Software Installation & Update

    Agilent E4873A User Software already installed. You should follow this procedure if you are upgrading from a previous version if the Agilent 81200 System User Software Agilent E4873A needs to be installed on an other system than mentioned above.

  • Page 52: Installing/Updating The Agilent E4873A User Software

    For instructions how to connect the CD-ROM drive please refer to “Connecting a CD-ROM Drive to the Agilent 81200 System” on page 2. Login as administrator Under "Start"−>"Shut Down" select "Close all programs and logon as a different user?". Click on the "Yes"...
  • Page 53 3-slot Embedded PC Controller. Insert the Agilent 81200 User Software CD into the CD-ROM drive. If auto start is enabled on your system, the install shield will start automatically. Exit the Agilent 81200 installation program and execute the following file: CD:\drivers\Hpfvxi\Hpfvxi3.exe.

  • Page 54: Using A Different Controller

    System” on page Using a different Controller If you are using the Agilent 81200 modules in a VXI system controlled by a non-HP or Agilent controller, make sure that you have installed the appropriate I/O library for this controller. Please use the documentation coming with this controller.

  • Page 55: Chapter 6 Modify Your System

    “Removing Modules” on page 58 • “Adding the Trigger Input Pod” on page 59 • “Connecting a CD-ROM Drive to the Agilent 81200 System” on page 61 • “Connecting a Local Printer to the Agilent 81200 System” on page 63 •...

  • Page 56: Adding A Module

    All modules available are one-slot, C-sized VXI modules to be plugged into a VXI mainframe. Installing the module requires the following steps: • Shutdown the Agilent 81200 System • Select a mainframe slot. • Set the VXI instrument logical address.
  • Page 57 Make sure, that either an Agilent E4805A/B Central Clock Module or a Agilent E4831A Clock and Data Generator Module are at the leftmost position. Make sure, that no VXI Module other than Agilent 81200 System Components are installed in between this set of modules building the system.

  • Page 58: Removing Modules

    Build the new System After powering up the system, open the Agilent 81200 Configuration Window and press the “Build System” button. A diagnostic tool will be started which automatically updates your system configuration files. If that step is not done, the User Software will not recognize that a modules is...

  • Page 59: Adding The Trigger Input Pod

    Adding the Trigger Input Pod Adding the Trigger Input Pod If you have ordered the 8-line Trigger Input Pod E4805A Option 002 separately, you need to install it into the Agilent 81200 System. Prerequisites Prerequisites for this installation are: • an Agilent E4805A Central Clock Module, the serial number of this module must be higher than DE37800166 •...

  • Page 60: Replacement

    Modify Your System Adding the Trigger Input Pod 5. Plug the connector attached to the ribbon cable into the appropriate 16-pin socket on the E4805A/B board 6. Carefully refit the side panel. Start with the three screws located nearby the front panel, which are the shorter ones 7.

  • Page 61: Connecting A Cd-Rom Drive To The Agilent 81200 System

    Connecting a CD-ROM Drive to the Agilent 81200 System Connecting a CD-ROM Drive to the Agilent 81200 System Figure 37 SCSI Interface of the Agilent E4840A Mainframe Connect CD-ROM Drive here Figure 38 SCSI Interface of the Agilent E4849B/C with 3-slot Controller...
  • Page 62 It is recommended to connect this SCSI terminator to the second SCSI connector of the CD-ROM drive. 4. Connect the CD-ROM Drive to the Agilent 81200 System by a 50 pin high density SCSI cable. 5. Connect the CD-ROM Drive to the line power, and switch it on, if necessary (some drives are automatically powered when connected to line power).

  • Page 63: Connecting A Local Printer To The Agilent 81200 System

    Connecting a Local Printer to the Agilent 81200 System Connecting a Local Printer to the Agilent 81200 System Connect a local printer to the Agilent 81200 System’s parallel port located as shown in the figures below. Figure 40 Parallel Port of the Agilent E4840A Mainframe Connect a Printer with Parallel Port, here.

  • Page 64: Installing A Local Printer

    Connecting a Local Printer to the Agilent 81200 System Installing a Local Printer 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers. The Printers folder appears. Figure 42 Start Adding A Printer 2. Double-click Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. The default procedure is adding a local printer to “My Computer”.
  • Page 65 Connecting a Local Printer to the Agilent 81200 System 5. When you have finish this procedure, then the icon for your printer appears in the Printers folder. Your printer is ready for you to use. Figure 44 Local Printer Added...

  • Page 66: Installing A Network Printer

    Installing a Network Printer Installing a Network Printer Prerequisite is that the Agilent 81200 System is connected to a network (see “Connecting the Agilent 81200 System to LAN” on page 67) where a network printer is present. What you should know before installing a network printer: •...

  • Page 67: Connecting The Agilent 81200 System To Lan

    The password is case sensitive, so type it in as shown. NOTE: When you switch on the Agilent 81200 System the next time you will get an error dialog, stating that the password was not typed correctly. This is due to the Windows NT feature to logon as the last known user, e.g.

  • Page 68: Configuring The Agilent 81200 System For Lan Connection

    Connecting the Agilent 81200 System to LAN Configuring the Agilent 81200 System for LAN Connection 1. Connect a network cable to the Agilent 81200 System. Figure 45 Ethernet Interface of the Agilent E4840A Three different LAN Connectors Figure 46 Ethernet Interface of the Agilent E4849B/C with 3-slot Controller...
  • Page 69 Connecting the Agilent 81200 System to LAN The Windows NT 4.0 operating system in the Agilent 81200 System is configured to support the following network protocols: • TCP/IP • NetBIOS The Agilent 81200 System is shipped with default settings of the network parameters, which are: •...
  • Page 70 Connecting the Agilent 81200 System to LAN 3. To change the default Computer Name, Workgroup and Domain on the Identification card click on the Change button. Figure 48 Change Identification Click here to change the computer <your_computer_name> identification <your_domain>...
  • Page 71 Connecting the Agilent 81200 System to LAN 4. The Identification Changes window appears. Make the necessary changes and click OK. Figure 49 Make your changes <your_computer_name> <your_domain> Click the OK button when you made your changes 5. Select the Protocol card and click on the Properties button to make the necessary changes to IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway.
  • Page 72 Connecting the Agilent 81200 System to LAN 6. Make the necessary changes to the TCP/IP Properties and click the OK button. Figure 51 Make your changes to the TCP/IP Properties 7. You have made all necessary changes and entries. Click as often OK button to leave the Network setup.
  • Page 73 Extended System, 15 install, 52 configure, 68 setting up, 24 update, 51, 52 Line Voltage External Peripherals Start the Agilent 81200 User apply, 32 connecting, 16, 21, 25 Software, 48 Local, 46 Start the System, 43 Local Printer Status of HP I/O Library, 52...
  • Page 74 System Set up Installation, 13 Test your System, 49 Touchpad, 33 Trigger Input Pod add, 59 Update Software, 51 Updating Software, 52 Updating the Firmware, 54 user software installation, 52 World Wide Web, 2, 11...
  • Page 76  Copyright Agilent Technologies 1999, 2000 Edition E0800 Printed in Germany E4849-91023...

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