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  • Page 1 User Guide Keysight M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller...
  • Page 2 Keysight Technologies, Inc. as Software. With respect to any technical governed by United States and interna- Keysight Technologies does not warrant data as defined by FAR 2.101, pursuant...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    M9506A-BC1 Block Diagram ........
  • Page 4 :DIGitizer[N]:TRIGger:DELay[?] ........63 M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 5 *WAI ............76 M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 6 Install the Rear Power Assembly ....... . . 91 Index M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Keysight M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide Introduction This chapter provides a brief introduction to the AXIe chassis with option BC1 installed. M9506A Option BC1 Description M9506A Option BC1 at a Glance AXIe Instrument Modules M9506A-BC1 Block Diagram...

  • Page 8: M9506A Option Bc1 Description

    Copyright notices and open source licenses related to the embedded Linux operating system running on the integrated controller provided by option BC1 are available from the Document Library at www.keysight.com/find/M9506A. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 9: M9506A Option Bc1 At A Glance

    Introduction M9506A Option BC1 at a Glance The M9506A-BC1 is shipped with bumpers and two carry handles installed for benchtop use (these remove for rack mounting). The front panel is shown below: Slots Left Fan The Embedded System Module (ESM) is in the bottom slot;...
  • Page 10 Gen 3 compliant PCIe x8 connector. Inactive if the integrated controller is activated. PCIe Cable Port Connects a remote host PC to the chassis via PCIe. Gen 3 compliant PCIe x8 connector. Inactive if the integrated controller is activated. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 11: Axie Instrument Modules

    The drawing below illustrates the AXIe module’s general layout, backplane connections and chassis fasteners, viewed from the top. Zone 3 Module Rear connectors to chassis backplane Typical AXIe Instrument Module Retaining Screw Module Insertion/Extraction Handle Module Front Panel M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 12 Introduction Test connections are made at the module’s front panel. The front panel and backplane connectors will vary depending on the module. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 13: M9506A-Bc1 Block Diagram

    Technical Support > Drivers & Software > Firmware Update - For additional information on the M9506A AXIe System in general, please refer to the M9506A User Guide. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 14: M9506A Axie System Block Diagram (Graphic)

    Introduction M9506A AXIe System Block Diagram (Graphic) M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 15: Esd Precautions

    ESD protection when used alone. To ensure user safety, the static-safe accessories must provide at least 1 MΩ of isolation from ground. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 16: Power-Up And Power-Down

    STATUS ON/STANDBY described on the next page. It is possible that the chassis is OFF but the status light blinks red. See the table on the next page. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 17: To Power Up The Chassis

    The main chassis fans gradually ON/STANDBY drop in speed to off, and the power supply unit (PSU) fans gradually return to idle speed as the PSU cools. This is normal. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 18 ON/STANDBY NOTE than five (5) seconds shuts down the power supply immediately. If the chassis is in a fault condition, the fault resets and the chassis goes to the OFF state. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 19: The Chassis Inhibit Switch

    The RJ45 connectors are for multiple chassis power-up synchronization. Option BC1 does not support this feature. The RJ45 connectors are for multiple chassis power-up CAUTION synchronization. Do not connect LAN cables from your corporate LAN to these connectors. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 20: Related Documentation

    - M9506A AXIe Chassis User Guide. A complete guide for configuring, operating, and troubleshooting the chassis. - M9506A-BC1 AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide. A complete guide for configuring, operating, and updating the integrated controller and digitizer firmware. Also included are instructions for replacing the PSU and/or Rear Power Assembly in a chassis with option BC1.

  • Page 21: Miscellaneous Information

    The documentation contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 23: Chassis Installation

    Keysight M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide Chassis Installation This chapter provides the detailed procedures for module installation and removal, operational verification and rack mounting. Installing and Removing AXIe Modules Installing AXIe Modules Removing a Module Connecting and Verifying Operation with Modules Installed...
  • Page 24 Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 25: Installing And Removing Axie Modules

    Except for troubleshooting purposes, do not remove the ESM. Hot Swap—AXIe does not explicitly support hot swap for instrument modules. Keysight recommends fully powering down the chassis before installing or removing modules. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 26: Installing Axie Modules

    No AXIe chassis filler modules are shipped with the chassis. They NOTE are order-able separately with Keysight part number Y1221A. For proper chassis and slot cooling, all unused chassis slots must have an AXIe Filler Module installed. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 27 This seats the module firmly in the chassis backplane. If necessary, gently press inward (toward the chassis) on the handles to ensure full insertion. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 28: Removing A Module

    The module should now be unseated the module from the chassis backplane and its faceplate from the chassis front panel. Grasp the levers to slide the module out of the chassis. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 29: Connecting And Verifying Operation With Modules Installed

    Shelf Manager prevents one or more modules from powering up. Use the chassis Web Interface (see M9506A User Guide, Chapter 3, “Navigating the Web Interface”) to determine if all modules are powered on. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 30 PC and the M9506A are in the same subnet and that there is a DHCP server on the network. Otherwise, the Keysight Connection Expert will be unable to detect your device. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 31: Mounting The Chassis

    If the chassis is rack-mounted, this primary disconnect can be a power system on the rack or the circuit breaker on the chassis. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 32 10 °C from the lowest, of the maximum operating temperature of a single instrument. If there are any concerns or special requirements a Keysight Field Engineer should be consulted to assure instrument temperature compliance and performance. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 33: Rackmounting The Chassis

    Remove the two #2 Phillips screws securing the carry handles.See Figure 3 below. Remove the #2 Phillips screws from each side of both bumpers. See Figure 3 below. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 34 Chassis Installation Figure 3 Removing the Carry Handle Screws Remove the three #1 Phillips flat head screws from the top of each bumper. Figure 4 Removing the Chassis Bumpers M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 35 Loosen each screw just enough to disengage it from the chassis. The foot, screw and washer will remain intact. See Figure Figure 5 Removing the Chassis Bumpers Slide the bumpers off the chassis. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 36 With a flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the four fan tray retaining screws and remove both the right and left fan trays from the chassis. Figure 6 Remove the Chassis Fan Trays M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 37: Replace Chassis Flanges From Both Sides Of Chassis

    Use the screws removed from the original chassis flanges to install the new rack flanges. New Rack Flange Figure 8 Install New Rack Flanges Reinstall both fan trays into the chassis. Hand tighten the four retaining screws. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 38: Install Rails Onto Rack

    See Figure 9, ”Install Four Channel Nuts” below. Rear Rack Install 2 Channel Columns Nuts on left Rear Front Rack Rack Column. Columns Install 2 Channel Nuts on right Rear Rack Column. Figure 9 Install Four Channel Nuts M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 39 On rear rack columns, install 10-32 Pan Head T25 Torx Screws to secure rail to rack frame Figure 11 Rail Locking Tabs (Front and Rear) M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 40 Figure Figure 13 Install the Chassis onto the Rack Rails To prevent injury during rack mounting, the chassis should WARNING be empty. Two people should lift the chassis into the rack. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 41 If you remove the chassis from a rack, you should reinstall both the front and rear bumpers and the carry handles. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 43: Navigating The Web Interface

    User Guide Navigating the Web Interface This chapter provides a complete overview of the M9506A-BC1 AXIe chassis Web Interface, which allows digitizer controlling and configuring integrated controller. The Web Interface is stored in the chassis firmware, and may evolve in look and functionality as newer versions of the firmware are developed.

  • Page 44: Launching The Web Interface

    Keysight Connection Expert. – From the Windows Start menu, select: All Programs > Keysight IO Libraries Suite > Keysight Connection Expert – From a Command Prompt window, type: <c>:\Program Files\Keysight\IO Libraries Suite\KeysightConnectionExpert.exe M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 45 Make sure to select the integrated controller (BC1 option) and not ESM module. You can identify the integrated controller by looking at the Firmware Version which starts with BC1 as indicated in the figure above. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 46: Web Interface Home Page

    The home page displays identifying information about your chassis and LAN connection. Click the More Information ( ) button for additional network information such as the MAC address of the integrated controller and the network ports in use. Chassis Firmware Version M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 47: Web Page Menu

    View/change IP address, domain, and subnet. Display service Configure LAN discovery information and LAN status. The Help button ( ) provides general help for the current page. Help Button M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 48: Control Instrument Page

    Navigating the Web Interface Control Instrument Page Click the Control Instrument tab to display the Control Instrument page. This page allows you to send SCPIs to the internal controller. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 49: Software Update Page

    This page allows you to update the firmware of the integrated controller or installed digitizer modules. Please refer to Chapter “Updating the Integrated Controller or Digitizer Firmware" on page 79 for a detailed process description. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 50: Configure Lan Page

    If you are having difficulty ‘finding’ a specific AXIe chassis on a NOTE network, you can search by the mDns hostname, which includes the unique chassis serial number. This number is located at the rear of the chassis. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 51: Scpi Programming Interface

    Keysight M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide SCPI Programming Interface Overview SCPI Functions Digitizer Commands System Commands Common Commands...

  • Page 52: Overview

    M9506A chassis as the actual chassis management interface. As such, both the M9506A and the M9506A-BC1 will utilize a network address for each device. The command interface documented in this manual applies only to the integrated controller.

  • Page 53: Scpi Functions

    FPGA function is implemented requiring significant processing on the digitizer. At the time when this manual was written, these features have not been enabled when using the integrated controller. Example -> dig3:stat? <- "IDLE" M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 54: Digitizer[N]:Srate[?]

    <- KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, M9506A,123456789, V0.001 -> :DIG2:SRAT? <- +3.20000000E+009 -> :DIG2:DEC? <- +0 -> :DIG2:CHAN1:TINT? <- +1 -> *RST -> :DIG2:SRAT? <- +1.60000000E+009 -> :DIG2:DEC? <- +1 -> :DIG2:CHAN1:TINT? <- +0 M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 55: Digitizer[N]:Rsize

    The value is entered as std_int32. The digitizer will return from command execution even if the feature is not supported. The system error buffer returns the errors. Example -> dig3:rnum 1 M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 56: Digitizer[N]:Amode

    The value is entered as a std_int32. The digitizer will return from command execution even if the feature is not supported. The system error buffer returns the errors. Example -> dig3:dec 1 M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 57: Digitizer[N]:Channel[M]:Input:vrange

    This command sets the digitizer channel to specified offset, std_float32. The system error buffer returns the errors. Example -> dig3:chan1:inp:offs 0.0 Query :DIGitizer[N]:CHANnel[M]:INPut:OFFSet? Description This query returns the current setting for the input channel offset, std_float32. Example -> dig3:chan1:inp:offs? <- +0.00000000E+000 M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 58: Digitizer[N]:Channel[M]:Enable

    This command enables filter bypass mode for BW limiter filter, std_int32. 1=bypass, 0=no bypass Example -> dig3:chan1:byp 0 Query :DIGitizer[N]:CHANnel[M]:BYPass? Description This query returns the status of bandwidth limiter filter bypass, std_int32. 1=bypass, 0=no bypass M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 59: Digitizer[N]:Clock:sample:source [?][Internal, External]

    This query returns the string for which the digitizer clock reference source is set. - INT - For digitizer reference. - EXT - For external clock reference connected to digitizer REF IN port. - AXI - For AXIe clock reference. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 60: Digitizer[N]:Fetch[M]:Scale

    V=(scaleFactor*data) + scaleOffset. Size of block returned is dependent on setting of record size using ‘:DIG[N]:RSIZ’ command and number of records acquired using ‘:DIG[N]:RNUM’. Example -> dig3:fetc1? <- BINBLOCK M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 61: Digitizer[N]:Reset

    Each digitizer needs to have self-calibration initiated separately, but any number of digitizers may have self-calibration initiated at the same time. Example -> dig3:scal:req? <- 0 M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 62: Digitizer[N]:Snum

    Example -> conf:meas:sett:save 1 :CONFigure:MEASurement:SETTing:RECall Command :CONFigure:MEASurement:SETTing:RECall Description This command recalls 1 of 10 measurement settings that has been saved previously using “:CONF:MEAS:SETT:SAVE” command, std_int32 [1-10]. Example -> conf:meas:sett:rec 1 M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 63: Configure:measurement:setting:actual

    -> dig3:trig:del? <- +0.00000000E+000 :DIGitizer[N]:TRIGger:INPut[?] Command :DIGitizer[N]:TRIGger:INPut Description This command selects one of several trigger options. The value entered as quoted std_string. - Immediate – Trigger event happens immediately upon ARM command. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 64: Digitizer[N]:Trigger:input:vlevel

    This query returns the current threshold level for the given digitizer channel, std_float32. Example -> dig3:trig:inp:vlev? <- +0.00000000E+000 :DIGitizer[N]:TRIGger:INPut:SLOPel[?] Command :DIGitizer[N]:TRIGger:INPut:SLOPe Description This command sets the slope of the digitizer channel trigger to [RISing, FALLing], std_string. Example -> dig3:trig:inp:slop fall M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 65: Digitizer[N]:Trigger:force

    This command dis-arms a single module in a chassis for acquisition. Example -> dig3:unarm :ARM Command :ARM Description This command arms all modules in chassis for acquisition. All modules need to be configured and self-calibrated. Example -> arm M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 66: Unarm

    SCPI Programming Interface :UNARM Command :UNARM Description This command dis-arms all modules in chassis. Example -> unarm M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 67: System Commands

    Command :SYSTem:COMMunicate:ETHernet:SAVE Description This command saves the network settings as boot config. Example -> syst:comm:eth:save :SYSTem:COMMunicate:ETHernet:HOSTname[?] Command :SYSTem:COMMunicate:ETHernet:HOSTname Description This command sets the network hostname, quoted std_string. Example -> syst:comm:eth:host "hostname" M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 68: System:communicate:ethernet:smask

    This command sets the IPV4 network address, quoted std_string. Example -> syst:comm:eth:ipad "192.168.1.3" Query :SYSTem:COMMunicate:ETHernet:IPADdress? Description This query returns the IPV4 network address system, which will be set when the network is restarted, std_string. Example -> syst:comm:eth:ipad? <- 192.168.1.3 M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 69: System:communicate:ethernet:ipaddress:current

    This query returns the name and server IP address of the system that is set to currently before network restart, std_string. Example -> syst:comm:eth:nser:curr? <- 192.168.1.1 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:ETHernet:DOMainname[?] Command :SYSTem:COMMunicate:ETHernet:DOMainname Description This command sets the ethernet domain name for the system, quoted std_string. Example -> syst:comm:eth:dom "domain" M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 70: System:communicate:ethernet:domainname:current

    This query returns IPV4 gateway address that will be active upon network restart, std_string. Example -> syst:comm:eth:dgat? <- 192.168.1.1 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:ETHernet:DGATeway:CURRent? Query :SYSTem:COMMunicate:ETHernet:DGATeway:CURRent? Description This query returns the IPV4 gateway address of the currently active network before network restart, std_string. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 71: System:communicate:ethernet:dhcp:enable

    1=Enable, 0=Disable. Example -> syst:comm:eth:auto:enab 1 :SYSTem:COMMunicate:ETHernet:AUTOip:ENABle? Query :SYSTem:COMMunicate:ETHernet:AUTOip:ENABle? Description This query returns the status of the Auto IP support feature for TCP/IP, std_boolean. 1=Enable, 0=Disable Example -> syst:comm:eth:auto:enab? <- 1 M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 72: System:communicate:ethernet:dns:sregister

    This query returns the error in the buffer. This is a LIFO buffer with a depth of 10 error messages. Recommend regular query on the buffer to make sure coordination of error messages with actions with controller and digitizers, std_string. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 73: System:version

    • Slot number • Module Model Number • Module S/N • Module Acquisition Status, • Number of Acquisitions in Module Memory Example -> :SYST:STAT? <- +0,"No error",1,EMPTY,EMPTY,NOT EXISTING,0,2,EMPTY,EMPTY,NOT EXISTING,0,3,M9710A,MY00091071,IDLE,0,4,EMPTY,EMPTY,NOT EXISTING,0,5,EMPTY,EMPTY,NOT EXISTING,0" M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 74: Idn

    This query returns the identification info of the M9506A chassis integrated controller, std_string. Example -> *IDN? <- KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, M9506A, x1234567890, V0.001 *RST Command *RST Description This command resets alls digitizers to default settings. Example -> *RST M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 75: Common Commands

    This query enable the Standard Event register query. Example -> *ESE? <- +255 *CLS Query *CLS Description This command clears the event register in all register groups. No value available for entry. Example -> *CLS M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 76: Sre[?]

    0 indicates the number of failed tests. Example -> *TST? *WAI Command *WAI Description This command prevents the instrument from executing any further commands until the current command has finished executing. No value available for entry. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting And Service

    Keysight M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide Troubleshooting and Service This chapter provides instructions for updating the integrated controller and digitizer firmware, and also includes instructions for replacing the PSU and/or Rear Power Assembly in a chassis with option BC1.
  • Page 78 5 seconds after disconnecting the plug from its power supply. If returning the chassis or any component of the chassis (for NOTE example, the ESM or a power supply module), use the original Keysight packaging or compatible. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 79: Updating The Integrated Controller Or Digitizer Firmware

    Technical Support > Drivers & Software > Firmware Update Updating BC1 or Digitizer Firmware For updating firmware, follow the given steps: 1 Enter web page and select “Software Update” tab. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 80 Simply navigate to the directory where the required Software Update that needs to be installed is located. 4 Select the file that needs to be installed, and the update process will begin. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 81 Troubleshooting and Service 5 To observe progress messages on the software update, scroll down the page and select the “Messages” link. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 82 7 When the update has completed successfully, there will be a final status message update in this window. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 83 When updating the firmware of the digitizer modules in a chassis, CAUTION it is necessary to cycle power on the AXIe chassis after the first reboot has completed successfully (two power cycles are necessary). M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 84: Enabling Or Disabling Option Bc1

    Disable means you need an embedded controller module or an external host PC connected via PCIe or Thunderbolt to control AXIe slots. - Reboot the system. Changes will take effect after the reboot. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The same process for troubleshooting problems in the M9506A chassis is recommended for the M9506A-BC1 chassis. Please refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in Chapter 8 of the M9506A User Guide. However, it is important to be aware of differences in processes used to replace sub-assemblies in the chassis.

  • Page 86: The Power Supply Unit (Psu) And The Rear Power Assembly

    – If the rear power assembly is defective (but the PSU is not), the original PSU is installed in a new rear power assembly. - The repaired rear power assembly with PSU is installed in the chassis. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 87: To Replace Rear Power Assembly And/Or Power Supply Unit

    If the chassis is rack-mounted, remove it from the rack. Use Philips screwdriver (PH2 x 80) to disengage the six spring loaded screws on the rear plate and then remove the plate. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 88 Troubleshooting and Service Remove the six M3 screws using a T-10 screwdriver. Remove the Zone 3 cover from the rear power assembly. Disconnect the BC1 cables from the BC1 assembly in Zone 3. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 89 Do not remove the screws holding the circuit breaker to the rear panel. Carefully slide the Rear Power Assembly out of the chassis. Cables will have to be guided through the opening in the back of the rear power assembly. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 90: Remove The Psu From The Rear Power Assembly

    Use Philips screwdriver (PH2 x 80) to disengage x2 spring loaded screws. Remove the PSU support Bracket. Slide the PSU out of the rear power supply module, by pulling the handle of PSU as shown above. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 91: Install The Psu In The Rear Power Assembly

    Install the Rear Power Assembly To install the rear power assembly, begin by inserting the BC1 cables though the opening at the back of the rear power assembly. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting and Service Route cables through the cable cut-out in the module backplane. Slide the rear power assembly in until it engages with the connector and is completely flush with the chassis. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 93 Troubleshooting and Service Connect the two routed cables to their respective connectors. Replace covers and tighten all screws with torque 5 in-lbs. M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...

  • Page 95: Index

    Web Interface Configure LAN page, E-Keying page, INHIBIT Switch, Home Page, Launching, Menu, Module Configuration page, Keysight Support, M9506A Option BC1, M9506A-BC1 Block Diagram, Menu, Web Interface, Module Configuration, Web Interface, M9506A-BC1 5-Slot AXIe Chassis with Integrated Controller User Guide...
  • Page 96 This information is subject to change without notice © Keysight Technologies, 2020 Published in Germany Edition 1.0, September 2020 www.keysight.com...

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