Keysight M9709A Startup Manual

Keysight M9709A Startup Manual

Axie high-speed digitizer 32 channel, 8-bit, up to 2 gs/s dc-500 mhz bandwidth

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Keysight M9709A
AXIe High-Speed Digitizer
32 Channel, 8-bit, up to 2 GS/s
DC-500 MHz bandwidth
Startup
Guide

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  • Page 1 Startup Guide Keysight M9709A AXIe High-Speed Digitizer 32 Channel, 8-bit, up to 2 GS/s DC-500 MHz bandwidth...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice HEREIN. SHOULD KEYSIGHT AND THE public to use, modify, reproduce, © Keysight Technologies 2013 - 2017 USER HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN release, perform, display, or disclose No part of this manual may be...
  • Page 3 If this product is not used as specified, properly-grounded power receptacle. Keysight products are designed for use the protection provided by the Inspect the connecting cables, test with electrical signals that are rated equipment could be impaired.
  • Page 4 Use a dry To return unwanted products, contact To prevent electrical shock do not cloth or one slightly dampened with your local Keysight office, or for more remove covers. For continued water to clean the external case parts. information see protection against fire hazard, replace Do not attempt to clean internally.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Multi-module synchronization M9709A Front Panel Features Front Panel Connectors Front Panel LEDs Step 5: Verify Operation of the M9709A Module Keysight Connection Expert Driver Graphical Interface: MD2 Soft Front Panel Perform a Verification of the M9709A (optional) Requirements for Verification...
  • Page 6: Documentation Map

    Documentation Map Documentation Map Keysight M9709A Startup Guide...
  • Page 7: M9709A Axie High-Speed Digitizer Introduction

    Keysight representative or contact us through our website at www.keysight.com/find/contactus. Related Documentation If you have run the Keysight MD2 software installer on your PC, this Startup Guide and the related product documentation listed below have been installed to your hard drive.
  • Page 8 This Start-Up Guide is intended to lead the user through the four steps of product installation as summarized in the diagram below. An optional fifth step shows how to perform an operational verification of the M9709A AXIe High-Speed Digitizer. Step 1: Unpack and Inspect...
  • Page 9: Step 1: Unpack And Inspect The Module

    (see warranty information at beginning of this document). To avoid damage when handling a module, do not touch any exposed components or connector pins. http://www.keysight.com/find/tips for information on preventing damage to your Keysight equipment. Keysight M9709A Startup Guide...
  • Page 10: Return A Module For Service

    Should it become necessary to return a module for repair or service, follow the steps below: 1. Review the warranty information shipped with your product. 2. Contact Keysight to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) and return address. For assistance finding Keysight contact information, go to www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and service).
  • Page 11: Step 2: Verify M9709A Shipment Contents

    Step 2: Verify M9709A Shipment Contents Step 2: Verify M9709A Shipment Contents The following items are also included with your M9709A AXIe High-Speed Digitizer order: Part Number Quantity Description M9709A AXIe High-Speed Digitizer. 8121-2781 Cable, SSMC (female) to BNC (female), 1 m.
  • Page 12: Step 3: Install The Software

    Available disk 2.5 GB available hard disk space, includes 100 MB space 1.5 GB for Keysight IO Libraries Suite 1 GB for Keysight MD2 Display Minimum of 1024 x 768, 96 or 120 DPI No display required Browser Use a supported version of Internet Explorer;...
  • Page 13: Hardware Requirements

    Firmware & Software taband select AXIe Chassis Firmware). Install the Software If the Keysight MD2 software is installed on your computer, first uninstall the Keysight MD2 software from the Control Panel > Programs and Features before installing the Keysight MD2 High-Speed Digitizer Software.
  • Page 14 Step 3: Install the Software Version 1.8 or higher of the Keysight MD2 High-Speed Digitizer Software is required. 1. From the Keysight MD2 High-Speed Digitizer Software & Product Information DVD launch the installer. 2. Follow the installer prompts. Choose a "Complete" installation to install all soft- ware and documentation, or a "Custom"...
  • Page 15: Step 4: Install The Module

    3. If you are using an embedded controller, this must normally be installed in slot 1 of the chassis. In this case install the M9709A in slot 2 or higher. If you are using M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller, the chassis (M9502A or M9505A) firmware has to be updated to the latest version (available at http://www.keysight.com/main/software.jspx?id=2073359, or from...
  • Page 16: Multi-Module Synchronization

    STATUS LED should be green, and no other LEDs lit. Multi-module synchronization The M9709A AXIe Digitizer includes the ability to maintain synchronization across multiple modules within the same AXIe chassis. For details about multi-module location in the chassis and configuration prior to...
  • Page 17: M9709A Front Panel Features

    Step 4: Install the Module M9709A Front Panel Features Front Panel Connectors Connector Type Description SSMC male The analog signal inputs, which are DC-coupled and 50 Ω terminated. The input full scale ranges are selectable, from 250 mV to 5V.
  • Page 18: Front Panel Leds

    If warning or error status is observed, please try the following steps: Power-cycle the chassis (If using a PCIe expansion chassis, observe the power sequence requirements) If the error persists please contact Keysight technical support http://www.keysight.com/find/assist. Keysight M9709A Startup Guide...
  • Page 19: Step 5: Verify Operation Of The M9709A Module

    MD2 Soft Front Panel. This will provide control of the module for calibration, test and other operational verification procedures. If the module does not appear in the Keysight Connection Expert, first try the Rescan button. If that does not work, restart your PC or embedded controller and restart Keysight Connection Expert again.
  • Page 20: Driver Graphical Interface: Md2 Soft Front Panel

    Step 5: Verify Operation of the M9709A Module Driver Graphical Interface: MD2 Soft Front Panel The Keysight MD2 SFP (Soft Front Pannel) is a graphical interface for High-Speed Digitizer Instrument Drivers that enables the control of any supported digitizers. The MD2 SFP can be launched from Keysight Connection Expert, directly from the Windows Start Menu >...
  • Page 21: Perform A Verification Of The M9709A (Optional)

    Perform a Verification of the M9709A (optional) Requirements for Verification The correct operation of the M9709A may be verified by the use of a simple application which carries out several performance checks on a signal acquired from an external Function Generator.
  • Page 22 Step 5: Verify Operation of the M9709A Module For Linux users, the AgMD2Verify utility is installed by the md2-verify pack under /usr/bin/AgMD2Verify. After installation, you can launch AgMD2Verify or AgMD2Verify <PXI_address>, specifying the PXI address in case of multiple instruments, e.g.: --$ AgMD2Verify <PXI51::0::0::INSTR>...
  • Page 23 Step 5: Verify Operation of the M9709A Module 4. Contact Keysight technical support for assistance. Contact details may be found at: www.keysight.com/find/assist. Keysight M9709A Startup Guide...
  • Page 24 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2013 - 2017 Edition 4, June, 2017 Printed In USA M9709-90001 www.keysight.com...

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