Keysight M8100A Series Getting Started Manual
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- Page 1 Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
- Page 2 APPLICABLE LAW, KEYSIGHT DISCLAIMS conditions are fully understood and ware to U.S. government customers under ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR met. its standard commercial license, which is IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
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Page 3: Safety Summary
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings or operating instructions in the product manuals violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. Product manuals are provided with your instrument on CD-ROM and/or in printed form. - Page 4 Forty years is the expected useful life of the product. The RCM Mark is a compliance mark to the ACMA (Australian Spectrum Management Agency). This indicates compliance with all Australian EMC regulatory information. Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
- Page 5 ISM GRP-1A classification according to the international EMC standard. ICES/NMB-001 compliance marking to the Canadian EMC standard. This symbol on all primary and secondary packaging indicates compliance to China standard GB 18455-2001. Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
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Page 6: Compliance And Environmental Information
Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as a “Monitoring and Control instrumentation” product. Do not dispose in domestic household waste. To return unwanted products, contact your local Keysight office, or see http://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment/takeback.shtml for more information. -
Page 7: About This Guide
About This Guide This guide provides high-level information for an initial setup of the Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators. This guide focuses on setting up “bundled” systems such as the M8100A-BU5 and M8100A-BU6. The M8100A-BU5 system has the M8100A module(s) and pre-configured system consisting of one M9505A 5-slot AXIe Chassis with USB option. -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
M8199A Front Panel Input/Output Ports M8158A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Remote Head M8158A Remote Head Components 2 Basic Setup for M8100A Step 1 - Unpack the Shipment Return the Damaged/Defective Item to Keysight for Repair/Replacement Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... - Page 10 Step 6 - Connect M8199A-ILV to the M8199A Instrument Step 7 - Connect Clock Source to M8199A Module Step 8 - Verify Basic M8199A Operation Step 9 - Install Keysight IO Libraries Suite (not required for M8100A-BU6) Step 10 - Install M8070B Software (not required for...
- Page 11 Contents 3 Maintenance Locating Electronic Manuals and Online Help Routine Care Updating Software Components Contacting Keysight Service and Support Index Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
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Page 13: Introduction
M8199A Arbitrary Waveform Generator / 23 M8158A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Remote Head This chapter introduces you to Keysight’s M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators. It also introduces you to the concept of using a host computer to communicate with the M8100A. The M8100A supports the following modules. -
Page 14: Introduction
160 GBaud. • Keysight’s M8199A 256 GSa/s AWG delivers twice the sampling rate of any AWG on the market today, coupled with at least 50 percent more analog bandwidth. As a result, research engineers can quickly develop advanced components for terabit transmission systems •... -
Page 15: Applications
This includes ultra-short, yet precise pulses down to 5 ps pulse width or extremely short, wideband RF pulses and chirps which are needed to investigate in chemical reactions, elementary particle excitation and quantum effects. Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... -
Page 16: M8100A Modules
M8199A. Figure 1 on page -16 shows a typical configuration of M8199A and M8158A. Figure 1 M8199A and M8158A configuration Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... -
Page 17: M9505A Axie Chassis
PCIe connectivity between the M9505A AXIe Chassis and an external NOTE desktop PC controller is recommended when full channel plus large patterns need to be downloaded. Refer to the Keysight M9505A AXIe Chassis Startup Guide to get detailed information about the AXIe chassis. Figure 2 M9505A 5-slot chassis... -
Page 18: Axie Embedded System Module (Usb Esm)
Either the PCIe (desktop only) or USB (desktop or laptop) port can be used in this ESM but not both simultaneously. When you use the PCIe port, the USB port is automatically disabled until the PCIe port is no longer in use. Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... -
Page 19: Keysight M9537A Axie Embedded Controller Module
PC with a USB port or x8 or wider PCIe slot for the cabled PCIe adapter card. Refer to the Computer Hardware and Software Requirements on page 28 for external host computer minimum requirements. Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... -
Page 20: M8199A Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Figure 5 on page -20, the M8199A module has the following components. Table 3 Front Panel LEDs Connector Name Active when... Color Fail power-up fault condition Access power-up ready state green Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... -
Page 21: M8199A Front Panel Input/Output Ports
The SYNC OUT A/B is not used. The SYNC IN is used to synchronize multiple modules to a common system clock. It is connected to one of the SYNC OUT outputs of the M8008A module. Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... - Page 22 Differential Marker output to mark individual data samples. Max output /SAMPLE MARKER OUT bandwidth 16 GHz. SYNC MARKER OUT A/B Marker output to generate subrate clocks for example. Max output bandwidth 2 GHz. Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
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Page 23: M8158A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Remote Head
Front Panel LEDs Connector Name Active when... Color Ready remote head is operational green Table 7 M8158A Front Panel Inputs/Outputs Ports Component Description Data Out and /Data Out Connected to DUT Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... - Page 24 M8158A. Also, make sure NOT to remove the M8158A connections when it is powered on. However, if you wish to remove the M8158A connections, ensure that the instrument is powered off. Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
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Page 25: Basic Setup For M8100A
Step 7 - Connect Clock Source to M8199A Module / 35 Step 8 - Verify Basic M8199A Operation Step 9 - Install Keysight IO Libraries Suite (not required for M8100A-BU6) / 35 / 36 Step 10 - Install M8070B Software (not required for M8100A-BU6) -
Page 26: Step 1 - Unpack The Shipment
Getting Started Guide This document, M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide. (Please check the Keysight website: www.keysight.com/find/M8100A for the latest guide.) Carefully inspect all items in the shipment for any damage. Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... -
Page 27: Return The Damaged/Defective Item To Keysight For Repair/Replacement
(for example, M8199A) in the Product Number field, and specify the serial number from the top of the module in the Serial Number field. Contact the nearest Keysight Sales Office. If you need assistance finding Keysight contact information, go to www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and service). -
Page 28: Computer Hardware And Software Requirements
• Windows 10 (64 bit) operating system • Keysight I/O libraries version 17.1 The M8070B software is required to control the M8100A series NOTE instruments. To connect via USB If you are planning to use USB connectivity between the M9505A AXIe Chassis and host computer, then you can use a laptop or desktop computer with USB 2.0 or 3.0 support as the host computer. -
Page 29: To Connect Via Pcie
Review the Keysight recommended list of host computers at http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5990-7632EN.pdf that are compatible with the Keysight M9505A AXIe Chassis. PCIe Port Figure 8 PCIe port on the front panel of the AXIe ESM Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... -
Page 30: Step 4 - Connect The M9505A Axie Chassis To A Power Supply
Connect the cord to an appropriate AC power main. Push the circuit breaker to the right, which is the ON position. Figure 9 Chassis circuit breaker Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... -
Page 31: Step 5 - Power Up (If Connecting Via Pcie)
If you plan to connect the M8100A to a corporate LAN and the M9537A NOTE AXIe Embedded Controller is installed, you must use the Ethernet port available on the M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller or the LAN port on the external PC. Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... -
Page 32: Step 6 - Connect M8199A-Ilv To The M8199A Instrument
Remove M8199A instrument from the AXIe Chassis. Place M8199A instrument and M8199A-ILV on a flat surface (for example on a desk). Move M8199A-ILV to the front panel of the M8199A instrument as in the following figure. Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... - Page 33 (0.9 Nm) at all 8 connectors of the M8199A-ILV. The required torque for 1.85 mm connectors is 0.9 Nm (8lb-inch). Mount the M8199A instrument together with M8199A-ILV back to the AXIe Chassis. Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
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Page 34: Step 7 - Connect Clock Source To M8199A Module
50 GHz to 60 GHz, there is a linear increase in the output power from 7 dBm to 11 dBm. Above 60 GHz, a power level of 11 dBm should be used. Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... -
Page 35: Step 8 - Verify Basic M8199A Operation
See Contacting Keysight Service and Support page 43. Step 9 - Install Keysight IO Libraries Suite (not required for M8100A-BU6) IO Libraries Suite version 17.1 or later is required. Always use the latest version of the Keysight IO Libraries. -
Page 36: Step 10 - Install M8070B Software (Not Required For M8100A-Bu6)
When displayed, accept the license agreement and click Next. Click Install to start the installation then follow any on-screen prompts/instructions. In Windows click Start > All Programs > Keysight M8070B > Keysight M8070B to verify software installation. Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... -
Page 37: Step 11 - Starting The M8070B Software
Basic Setup for M8100A on page On the host computer, click on Start > All Programs > Keysight M8070B > Keysight M8070B. Select the module options from M8070B Startup Options dialog box. For details on the M8070B Startup Options dialog box, refer to M8000 Series User Guide or Online Help. -
Page 38: Step 13 - Install The Licenses
Licensing provides tools and processes for floating, USB portable, node-locked, and transportable licenses. These licenses can be installed using the Keysight License Manager. It helps you install licenses on your local machine (instrument or computer), or configure your local machine to use licenses from a remote license server. -
Page 39: Step 14 - Turning Off The Chassis And Modules
Step 14 - Turning off the Chassis and Modules Turn off the chassis and module in the following sequence: Turn off the host computer. If you are using the Keysight AXIe Embedded Controller module as the host computer, ensure that you shut down the controller by executing the Windows shutdown process. -
Page 40: Step 15 - Starting The Driver Package Interface From M8070B Software
Basic Setup for M8100A Step 15 - Starting the Driver Package Interface from M8070B Software In Windows click on Start > All Programs > Keysight M8070B > Keysight M8070B. Select the driver package (for example; M8199A) from the M8070B Startup Options dialog box. For details on the M8070B Startup Options dialog box, refer to M8000 Series User Guide or Online Help. - Page 41 Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide Maintenance / 42 Locating Electronic Manuals and Online Help / 42 Routine Care / 43 Updating Software Components / 43 Contacting Keysight Service and Support...
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Page 42: Maintenance
Various electronic manuals and the M8000 Series Online Help provide information on how to configure and use the supported instrument modules. On installing the M8070B software, you will find documentation by clicking Start > All Programs > Keysight M8070B > Keysight M8070B Documentation. You can also visit www.keysight.com/find/M8100A to find the latest versions of various manuals and the data sheet for each M8100A module. -
Page 43: Updating Software Components
Click the Driver and Software link on the module page. Download the required software update from the list of available updates. Contacting Keysight Service and Support To locate a sales or a service office near you, go to www.keysight.com/find/contactus Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... -
Page 45: Index
Host computer types, Host computer, hardware/software requirements, Host computer, set up external, PCIe connectivity, 17, PCIe, power up process, Insertion/extraction handles, IO Libraries, install, Retaining screws, LAN connection, Safety summary, LEDs Access, Fail, Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide... - Page 46 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2020 Edition 1.0, December 2020 Printed in Germany www.keysight.com...