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To prevent electrical tures. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) states that a shock hazard shock do not remove covers. exists when voltage levels greater than 30 V RMS, 42.4 V peak, or 60 VDC are present. M9188A Startup Guide...
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Class A product (CISPR 11, Clause 4). This symbol indicates the time period during which no hazard- ous or toxic substance elements are expected to leak or deterio- rate during normal use. Forty years is the expected useful life of the product. M9188A Startup Guide...
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“Monitoring and Control Instrument” product. The affixed product label is as shown below. Do not dispose in domestic household waste. To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Keysight Service Center, or visit www.keysight.com/environment/product for more information. M9188A Startup Guide...
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Power up the controller 8 Install the softwares 8 Step 4: Install the Module 10 M9188A front panel 14 M9188A system connections 17 Step 5: Verify the Operation of the M9188A Module 18 Conduct performance verification (optional) 20 Specifications 23 M9188A Startup Guide...
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Check the manual revision on the second page of each manual. • Keysight M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16- Bit, 0- 30 V, 0- 20 mA Startup Guide. This manual. Printed copy for outdoor use, included with shipment.
Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module The M9188A is shipped in materials which prevent damage from static. C A U T I O N The module should only be removed from the packaging in an anti-static area after ensuring that correct anti-static precautions are taken.
Keysight M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16-Bit, 0-30 V, 0-20 mA Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module Purchase acceptable ESD accessories from your local supplier. • Conductive table- mat and wrist- strap combination. • Conductive floor- mat and heel- strap combination.
Keysight M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16-Bit, 0-30 V, 0-20 mA Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module Return the module for service Should it become necessary to return the M9188A for repair or service, follow the steps below: 1 Review the warranty information shipped with your product.
Step 2: Verify the Shipment Contents The following items are included in the M9188A shipment: • M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16- Bit, 0- 30 V, 0- 20 mA Software and Product Information CD- ROM (P/N: M9188- 10001) - contains software, drivers, and all product documentation in PDF format.
Keysight M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16-Bit, 0-30 V, 0-20 mA Step 3: Install the Software Step 3: Install the Software System requirements The following table lists the minimum system requirements for Keysight IO Libraries Suite. In general, any x86 or x64 (except Itanium) architecture should work but there may be a significant decrease in performance.
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Keysight M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16-Bit, 0-30 V, 0-20 mA Step 3: Install the Software Table 1 Minimum system requirements Interface controller A PXI or PXIe remote or embedded controller. Remote controller A Keysight M9045A ExpressCard interface (for portable laptops) or Keysight M9047A PCIe interface (for desktop PCs) or equivalent PXI or PXIe remote controllers running one of the above operating systems.
Keysight M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16-Bit, 0-30 V, 0-20 mA Step 3: Install the Software Power up the controller If you are using a remote controller, power up the host computer. If you are using an embedded controller, complete the...
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Keysight M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16-Bit, 0-30 V, 0-20 mA Step 3: Install the Software Figure 2 InstallShield Wizard for Keysight M9188A 3 After installation is complete, power down the chassis (and the host PC if using the remote controller).
• Before installing the M9188A into the chassis, ensure that the chassis is powered off and unplugged to prevent damage to the module. The M9188A module can be used in a chassis with a cPCI, PXI-1, or PXIh N O T E chassis peripheral slot.
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Keysight M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16-Bit, 0-30 V, 0-20 mA Step 4: Install the Module Figure 3 Installing the module to the chassis 5 Hold the module by the injector/ejector handle, and slide it into an available PXI (or hybrid) slot, as shown in Figure •...
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Keysight M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16-Bit, 0-30 V, 0-20 mA Step 4: Install the Module 10 Install all chassis covers and filler panels after installing the module. Missing filler panels may disrupt necessary air circulation in the chassis. 11 If you are using a remote controller, connect the System Interface Card in the chassis to host computer.
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Keysight M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16-Bit, 0-30 V, 0-20 mA Step 4: Install the Module Module installation procedures Press down the ejector. Slide the M9188A module into any slot until the backplane connectors touch. Seat the M9188A module into the mainframe by pulling up the ejector.
Keysight M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16-Bit, 0-30 V, 0-20 mA Step 5: Verify the Operation of the M9188A Module Step 5: Verify the Operation of the M9188A Module The intention of this step is to verify the basic operations of the newly installed module.
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Keysight M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16-Bit, 0-30 V, 0-20 mA Step 5: Verify the Operation of the M9188A Module In this example, we will configure the SFP to output DC voltage from Channel 4 the moment we click Output. 1 First, ensure that the 10 MHz Referecence Clock Source and Trigger and Event is set to Internal Clock and Immediate respectively.
Output Relay, Single Channel: CH4 button to OFF. This will turn off the signal and disconnect the output relay. You may refer to Keysight M9188A Soft Front Panel Help for details on how to use the SFP. Conduct performance verification (optional)
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Keysight M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16-Bit, 0-30 V, 0-20 mA Step 5: Verify the Operation of the M9188A Module Table 3 Required functionality verification hardware Hardware Description Keysight 34411A 6.5-Digit Digital Multimeter M9188A voltage mode verification procedure 1 Run the M9188A Soft Front Panel (SFP).
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Keysight M9188A PXI D/A Converter 16-Bit, 0-30 V, 0-20 mA Step 5: Verify the Operation of the M9188A Module M9188A current mode verification procedure 1 Run the M9188A Soft Front Panel (SFP). 2 Connect the channel +ve pin to the I input of the ammeter.
If a problem is found, perform the following checks: 1 Verify that all relevant hardware is turned on. 2 Verify that the M9188A paths are correctly set from the SFP and that the multimeter is set to the proper voltage measurement range and that cable is properly connected.
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