Keysight Technologies M5302A Startup Manual page 72

3 Setting up the M5302x software
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As shown in Figure 42, while launching, the Keysight M5302x software
auto-detects any active M5302A cards that are connected to the
chassis. All such cards are displayed along with the chassis, slot
number and VISA address on the Connect to Instrument window.
There are two modes that the M5302x SFP can be operated in.
• 'Simulation mode' enabled—This is the default mode of SFP
operation. The Simulation Mode check box is selected by default
and the Simulate button is displayed on the window. As the name
indicates, this mode is used for offline SFP operations. In this mode,
even if you select an active module (which is connected to a chassis
in powered on state), toggling the SFP controls does not affect the
signal state on the module. The status bar on the main window
shows 'Simulation Mode', as shown in
Figure 43 "Simulation Mode" in the status bar on the main window
Figure 43.
M5302A PXIe LVDS Digital IO Modules Startup Guide