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Keysight Technologies M9403A and M9404A User’s and Service Guide NOTICE: This document contains references to Agilent Technologies. Agilent’s former Test and Measurement business has become Keysight Technologies. For more information, go to www.keysight.com.
Congratulations on your purchase from Keysight Technologies, Inc. The M9403A is a 2-slot, 3U PXIe RF to optical converter, modulating the RF signal onto a 1550 nm single mode optical signal. The M9404A is a one-slot, 3U PXIe Optical to RF converter, demodulating the optical signal and delivering the recovered RF signal to the output connector.
M9403A and M9404A Verifying the Shipment Verifying the Shipment To verify the contents shipped with your product, refer to the “Box Content List” included with the shipment. Inspect the shipping container. If the container or packing material is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have been checked mechanically and electrically.
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M9403A and M9404A General Characteristics Figure 1 Transmission Distance vs Frequency Table 3 Link Performance Frequency Range 300 kHz to 50 GHz Fiber type SMF 28e Optical connector E2000 APC Temperature/drift fiber dependent Bandwidth 300 kHz to 50 GHz full range available...
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Link Conversion Loss Link M9403A PXIe Optical M9404A PXIe Optical Transmit Module Receiver Module RF IN RF OUT Fiber M9403A Tx M9404A Rx Typical link conversion loss using the Keysight M9403A optical transmitter and M9404A optical receiver without an amplifier.
M9403A and M9404A General Characteristics M9403A Front Panel Features Figure 3 M9403A Front Panel Status LED Access Port Optical Output Laser On LED Latch Status LED • Green, the status LED indicates the chassis is powered on and communicating with the module when the soft front panel is opened (SFP).
M9403A and M9404A General Characteristics M9404A Front Panel Features Figure 4 M9404A Front Panel Status LED Access Port Optical Input Latch Status LED • Green, the status LED indicates the chassis is powered on and communicating with the module when the soft front panel is opened (SFP).
M9403A and M9404A Install the Software Install the Software Table 4 System and Hard ware Requirements Topic Requirements System Requirements Operating System Window XP, Windows Vista®, SP1 and SP2 (32-bit and 64-bit), Service Pack 3 Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit) Processor speed 600 MHz or higher required ...
It is also available at www.keysight.com/find/iosuite. • Instrument software, which includes the soft front panel (SFP), device driver (IVI-COM) and documentation for the M9403A and M9404A. This software CD is included with your shipment (M9499-10002). Use the following procedure to install the software: 1.
M9403A and M9404A Install the Software Install the M9403A and M9404A NOTE The M9403/04A can be used in a chassis with a PXIh chassis peripheral slot. The M9403/04A can also be installed in any hybrid PXI slot marked with a peripheral slot compatibility image (the letter "H"...
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M9403A and M9404A Install the Software 5. Secure the front panel to the chassis using the front panel mounting screws. Performance may suffer if the screws are not tightened properly. 6. Verify that the PXI chassis fans are operable and free of dust and other contaminants that may restrict air flow.
M9403A and M9404A Operational Check Procedure M9403A and M9404A Operational Check Proced ure The operational check measures the signal paths from the RF Input of the M9403A module to the RF Output of the M9404A module. The following procedure verifies that the connectors and circuitry are operating correctly.
M9403A and M9404A Operational Check Procedure Equipment Test Configuration Option II (Signal Source & Power Meter) 1. Adjust the Signal Source Stimulus Power for the M9403A-H02 to -30 dBm, or -10 dBm for the M9403A-H01. 2. Set the Signal Source to a CW frequency of 50 MHz.
M9403A and M9404A Operational Check Procedure Equipment Test Configuration Option III (Signal Source & Spectrum Analyzer) 1. Adjust the Signal Source Stimulus Power for the M9403A-H02 to -30 dBm, or -10 dBm for the M9403A-H01. 2. Set the CW Frequency Sweep to 50 MHz.
M9403A and M9404A Service Ordering a Core Replacement Mod ule 1. Contact Keysight at www.keysight.com/find/assist. 2. Order a core replacement for your module. 3. When the core replacement arrives, the package includes: • Entitlement Certificate • Replacement module • Functional Certificate for the replacement module •...
2. Remove the defective module from the chassis. 3. Write down the serial number shown on the side shield of the defective module. You will assign this serial number to the replacement module using the Keysight M9403A or M9404A Simple Module (SFP).
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Write the following information on a tag and attach it to the malfunctioning equipment: • Name and address of owner. A P.O. box is not acceptable as a return address. • Product model number (for example, M9403A). • Product serial number. The serial number label is located on the side panel of the module.
M9403A and M9404A General Safety and Information General Safety and Information Introd uction Review this product and related documentation to familiarize yourself with safety markings and instructions before you operate the instrument. This product has been designed and tested in accordance with accepted industry standards, and has been supplied in a safe condition.
M9403A and M9404A Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This section contains information that is required by various government regulatory agencies. Instrument Markings South Korean Certification (KC) mark; includes the marking's identifier code which follows the format: MSIP-REM-YYY-ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. This symbol indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment, mandated under EU law as of August 13, 2005.
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M9403A and M9404A Regulatory Information EMC: Complies with the essential requirements of the European EMC Directive as well as current editions of the following standards (dates editions are cited in the Declaration of Conformity): • IEC/EN 61326-1 • CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, class A •...
Keysight Support, Services, and Assistance Service and Support Options There are many other repair and calibration options available from the Keysight Technologies support organization. These options cover a range of service agreements with varying response times. Contact Keysight for additional information on available service agreements for this product.
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